Johnson Scholarship Foundation

Our mission is to help people prepare for and obtain a college degree.

Economically Disadvantaged Programs

Our purpose is to help economically disadvantaged students pursue and achieve success in education. Our programs to serve that purpose are focused on scholarships.

Indigenous Peoples Programs

Through business education and institutions that support Indigenous businesses, the Foundation aims to catalyze growth and economic development in Indigenous communities.

Disability Programs

The Foundation makes grants to organizations that educate, mentor or otherwise support students with disabilities. In this area of funding the Foundation has chosen to focus on scholarships.

Our Philosophy

Dedicated to creating paths to brighter futures, the Johnson Scholarship Foundation has invested in possibilities for more than 30 years. Through thoughtful planning and strategic partnerships, the Foundation has built a network of innovative funding programs and progressive relationships in the United States and Canada with some of the most respected and important community programs, schools, colleges and universities.

What Our Grantees Say About Us

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Foundation News & Views

Recent news and views from the Johnson Scholarship Foundation.

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