SAN FRANCISCO (2026) - Bold.org, the scholarship platform committed to fighting student debt through philanthropy, is proud to continue its partnership with Social Change Fund United (SCFU) for a fifth year on Bold.org with a new $40,000 scholarship for HBCU business students. The organization’s co-founders Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade, along with executive council members Natasha Cloud, CJ McCollum, and Candace Parker have now supported 18 students through Bold.org and awarded more than $90,000 in total. This new scholarship will award $5,000 each to eight students pursuing business-related degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
SCFU was created to support critical issues impacting under-resourced communities through policy solutions, economic empowerment, and narrative change. Over five years of partnership on Bold.org, Social Change Fund United has invested in students pursuing careers in mental health and business, helping expand access to education and opportunity. This year's scholarship builds on that momentum by supporting HBCU students who are preparing to lead in business, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, and related fields.
That impact is already visible in the students the scholarship has supported. 2025 scholarship recipient Draia Shelton (Howard University) wrote, "This scholarship brings me one step closer to my dream of building a media production company that amplifies diverse voices through film, television, and music."
Bold.org CEO and Founder Dror Liebenthal shares:
"We are proud to celebrate a fifth year of partnership with Social Change Fund United on Bold.org. Together, we have already helped 18 students access more than $90,000 in funding, and this new scholarship continues that investment in HBCU students who are preparing to build businesses, create jobs, and expand opportunity in their communities."
Scholarship Details:
The SCFU Scholarship for HBCU Business Students is open to students currently enrolled at HBCUs and pursuing business-related majors. To apply, students must submit an essay describing their vision for how business innovation and economic empowerment can drive social change in the Black community.
About Social Change Fund United
Social Change Fund United, founded by Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade, was established to create a future where under-resourced communities thrive and generate economic sustainability while playing a vital role in narrowing the opportunity gap. Since launch, Social Change Fund United has supported critical and timely issues impacting underrepresented communities including championing equity in entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. All donations are tax-deductible through Social Change Fund United’s 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF). EIF is a Charity Navigator Four-Star Charity that meets all 20 Better Business Bureau charity standards and carries the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency. For more information, visit https://www.thesocialchangefund.org.
About Bold.org
Founded in 2019 with the mission of fighting student debt, Bold.org has grown into one of the largest independent scholarship platforms in the United States, working with donors and organizations to award millions in scholarships to students nationwide. For more information, visit https://bold.org.