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WORDS FROM OUR SCHOLARS

Jasmine Jackson

“I’m glad that the Foundation saw the brightness of me and knew that I wanted to do well in school. Having the scholarship helped me pay to go to school, which was one of my biggest barriers. My mother took out most of the loans for me to go, and I tried my best to get as many scholarships as I could so that she didn’t have to continue building on her debt for me. I thoroughly believe that if I did not have the scholarship, I might not have been able to continue to get through school because of how expensive it was.”

Class of 2021, Johnson C. Smith University

Sadique Attah

“The Ralph W. Turner Scholarship Award was instrumental in helping me cover tuition costs, especially since my family was facing financial challenges at the time. Obtaining my degree has allowed me to shift my focus toward preparing for and eventually passing the actuarial exams, with the goal of becoming a professional actuary.”

Class of 2023, Johnson C. Smith University

Ayanna Simon

“I was happy to learn that I was a recipient of the Ralph W. Turner Annual Scholarship. I am a Biology Major who plans to study and further my education to become a Pediatrician. By awarding me the Ralph W. Turner Annual Scholarship, I will be able to focus on my education and put all my energy into doing well in my classes..”

Class of 2022, Johnson C. Smith University

Meet Our Scholars

WHO WE ARE

The Ralph W. Turner Foundation is committed to providing support to students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines at selected Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Ralph W. Turner Foundation is a gateway to the future of science.

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Identifying
the problem
“African-American and Latino workers also now represent 29 percent of the general workforce population (up from about 24 percent in 2001)…But just 16 percent of the advanced manufacturing workforce, 15 percent of the computing workforce, and 12 percent of the engineering workforce.”

– (US News, 2015)

“Minority women participation in STEM at the collegiate level: Engineering, 3.1%; Physical Sciences, 6.5%, Mathematics, 5.4%, Computer Science, 4.8%.”

(Via the National Girls Collaborative Project )

HOW DO WE SOLVE THE PROBLEM?
EMPOWERMENT
The Ralph W Turner Foundation provides scholarships and stipends to minority students and HBCUs for education and research in STEM. Scholarships and stipends are selected and awarded to students via our application process, programs, and STEM competitions.
PARTNERSHIP
At the Ralph W. Turner Foundation we invite your organization to partner and collaborate to make an impact upon the lives of students seeking degrees and careers in STEM areas. For more information on partnering opportunities contact us at ralphwturnerfoundation@gmail.com
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RALPH W. TURNER FOUNDATION

The Ralph W. Turner Foundation is a beacon of opportunity, empowering minority students to thrive in STEM. Through scholarships, mentorship, and research initiatives, we bridge the gap between dreams and achievements, equipping the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators with the tools to excel academically and make a lasting impact. By investing in bright minds at Johnson C. Smith University and Florida A&M University, we are shaping a future where diversity fuels discovery and innovation.