We Rise Scholarship

Supporting the continuing education of young men each year as we fulfill the mission of closing the gap of opportunity and continuing education.

Youth Programs

Our goal is to create programming that inspires and ignites success stories amongst young black men in our community starting from an early age.

Community Involvement

We pride ourselves on partnering with community members, organizations and initiatives looking to service young black men and boys.
Who we are.

Look What We've Done

Attendance

Reduction in school
absenteeism

On Track

Increased on-time high school graduations

Readiness

Tripled graduates' readiness for college and careers

Graduates

Increased graduation
rates in boys


2024 MBK Village
"We Rise" Scholarship

We Rise” Scholarship applications open March 2024.

A pillar of My Brother’s Keeper Village is a commitment to boosting postsecondary education for boys and young men of color to help close and eliminate the opportunity gaps that exist. The My Brother’s Keeper “We Rise” scholarship seeks to advance this goal by supporting the continuing education of young men each year with scholarships.

The official application along with eligibility requirements will be available  May 1, 2024.

Thank You to Our Partners

It takes a community to support this mission and we are thankful for organizations who are committed to fulfilling the promise to serve young men of color.
Want to become a partner? We’re looking for organized, impactful, and dedicated nonprofit, public, and/or private organizations to join our MBK Village. If your program serves boys and young men of color in Columbus and/or Central Ohio, we’d love to hear from you.

Do you have questions? Call or visit us.

614-645-1993

1410 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, OH 43211

MBKVillage@columbus.gov

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