Hunter Smith Africa Scholarship
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
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Grant Type
Foundation
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- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Overview
The Hunter Smith Africa Scholarship fund was created in honor of Hunter Smith, who passed away on April 16, 2016. Hunter traveled to Zambia with Kershaw's Challenge in 2012 and 2013, where his life was transformed and he impacted hundreds of Zambian children.
Purpose: This fund raises money with one primary goal: to send someone to Zambia with Arise Africa every year in Hunter's honor.
Geographic Scope: Zambia, Africa
Background: Hunter Smith was known for his larger-than-life personality, his love for children, and his role as the heartbeat and energy of mission trip teams. He gave all of himself for the love of others, particularly the children of Zambia. The scholarship was established to celebrate his legacy and continue his mission.
Contact Information:
- Email: info@kershawschallenge.com
- Address: 5949 Sherry Lane, Suite 1110, Dallas, TX 75225
- Organization: Kershaw's Challenge
What Kershaw's Challenge actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 11
- Total given
- $2.2M
- Median grant
- $175K
- Range
- $100K–$320K
- By dollars: Texas 48%, California 24%, District of Columbia 15%. Top recipient cities: Los Angeles, CA; Dallas, TX; Washington DC, DC.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 9% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Global health
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