HDJ
Scholarship
Fund
Providing scholarships to students pursuing higher education at Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s)
OUR MISSION
$
0
K+
In scholarships awarded to deserving HBCU students
0
+
years supporting educational excellence
0
+
Students empowered to achieve their dreams
Meet Our Scholars
Amara Johnson
Howard University
Computer Science
Amara is a junior at Howard
University studying Computer
Science with a focus on Al and
machine learning.
Marcus Williams
Spelman College
Business Administration
Marcus is passionate about
entrepreneurship and plans to start
his own tech company after
graduation.
Zara Thompson
Morehouse College
Pre-Medicine
Zara is dedicated to becoming a
physician and serving underserved
communities in healthcare.
Make a Difference Today
Your donation directly supports scholarships for deserving HBCU students
Donate Now
Who we are
Our Story
The HeralDelores Johnson Scholarship Fund began in 2001 in memory of Delores Johnson who had a profound passion for providing financial assistance to students attending colleges and universities. The mission continued through 2015, and after the passing of Herald Johnson, Sr., the HeralDelores Johnson Scholarship was founded. The HDJ Scholarship Foundation has awarded thousands of dollars to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities to ensure resources are available to recipients as they continue their educational pursuits.
Herald
and
Delores Johnson
Our Mission
Herald and Delores Johnson Our Mission Herald and Delores Johnson had a passion for helping others, and worked to provide resources to those in need. As Charter members of Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ, Delores used her accounting skills to assist with the financial position of the church and later founded the TUCC Credit Union, while Herald provided oversight as an electrical engineer to the facilities obtained by the church, including its 2000 seat sanctuary. Together, they combined their efforts to provide money to students attending college and helped them to not only “to go to college, but to get through college”. After their passing, the HeralDelores Johnson Foundation was founded to honor their legacy. 
An Annual Dinner Honoring Educators
HDJ Foundation Annual Educator’s Gala
The HDJ Foundation honors educators each year at our annual Educators Gala, celebrating their leadership and diverse talents. We understand that the vital contributions of educators often go unrecognized, and this event serves to highlight their skills and dedication. By honoring educators, we affirm their passion for their profession and inspire our graduates to pursue careers in education, particularly aiming to increase the representation of teachers of color in our classrooms.
Applications for these awards are distributed to public and charter school districts serving Kindergarten through 12th grade starting in February. The votes are counted, and winners are announced in May.
Each year, we select administrators/teachers in the following categories:
The Innovative Leadership Award
An Outstanding Mentorship Award
The Community Engagement Award
A Lifelong Learner Award
The Educational Leadership Award
An Impact on Student Success Award
Applications for these awards are distributed to public and charter school districts serving Kindergarten through 12th grade starting in February. The votes are counted, and winners are announced in May.
An Annual Dinner Honoring Educators
HDJ Foundation Annual Educator’s Gala
The HDJ Foundation honors educators each year at our annual Educators Gala, celebrating their leadership and diverse talents. We understand that the vital contributions of educators often go unrecognized, and this event serves to highlight their skills and dedication. By honoring educators, we affirm their passion for their profession and inspire our graduates to pursue careers in education, particularly aiming to increase the representation of teachers of color in our classrooms.
Applications for these awards are distributed to public and charter school districts serving Kindergarten through 12th grade starting in February. The votes are counted, and winners are announced in May.
Each year, we select administrators/teachers in the following categories:
The Innovative Leadership Award
An Outstanding Mentorship Award
The Community Engagement Award
A Lifelong Learner Award
The Educational Leadership Award
An Impact on Student Success Award
Applications for these awards are distributed to public and charter school districts serving Kindergarten through 12th grade starting in February. The votes are counted, and winners are announced in May.
Email To Learn More
Each year, we select administrators/teachers in the following categories:
The Innovative Leadership Award
An Outstanding Mentorship Award
The Community Engagement Award
A Lifelong Learner Award
A Lifelong Learner Award
The Educational Leadership Award
An Impact on Student Success Award
Applications for these awards are distributed to public and charter school districts serving Kindergarten through 12th grade starting in February. The votes are counted, and winners are announced in May.
Image Gallery
Help And You Will Stay Blessed.
Condimentum semper a arcu nisi class ultrices. Enim volutpat imperdiet curae lacinia sem elit hendrerit habitant in efficitur. Dapibus ultricies porta ex vestibulum lobortis maecenas molestie.
We prove every project
Ac donec quisque vestibulum non ultricies tellus eleifend libero et turpis duis
Learn more
We’re an open book
Ac donec quisque vestibulum non ultricies tellus eleifend libero et turpis duis
Learn more
100% goes to the field
Ac donec quisque vestibulum non ultricies tellus eleifend libero et turpis duis
Join us
Let’s become our family.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Share And You Will Receive More.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Donor protection guarantee
Fringilla in sed diam nam mauris eros nisl gravida sollicitudin
Easy setup
Fringilla in sed diam nam mauris eros nisl gravida sollicitudin
Secure
Fringilla in sed diam nam mauris eros nisl gravida sollicitudin
Mobile app
Fringilla in sed diam nam mauris eros nisl gravida sollicitudin
Social reach
Fringilla in sed diam nam mauris eros nisl gravida sollicitudin
Expert advice
Fringilla in sed diam nam mauris eros nisl gravida sollicitudin
Featured support
Corporate Partnerships
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Insight
Latest article from us.
A Helping Hand For A Hoping Heart.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.