Fans of Olandria Carthen Black Women Excellence Scholarship Fund

This fund will be used to create a scholarship in honor of Olandria Carthen, a first-generation college graduate, Tuskegee University HBCU alum, savvy businesswoman, and a mentor and inspiration to Black women across the world. The Fans of Olandria Carthen Black Women Excellence Scholarship aims to create equitable educational pathways that uplift entire communities, foster economic mobility, and inspire generations to come. Any Black female high school senior who is low-income and a first-generation college student may apply for this scholarship. The ideal candidate demonstrates resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to creating a better future for herself and her community, despite facing significant economic hardship. She is driven by a passion for entrepreneurship, a desire to turn bold ideas into action, and a deep-rooted belief in the power of social justice. Through access to educational opportunities and support systems, she aspires not only to rise above her current circumstances but to become a change-maker and someone who uses her voice, talents, and vision to challenge inequities and inspire transformative impact in the world around her.