Encouraging Every Young Scholar To Be A Shining Star
What Sets Us Apart
OUR MISSION
We work to ensure that young scholars have access to educational opportunities by awarding scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will attend colleges and universities, hosting seminars and workshops that promote positive relationship building, implementing programs and activities that encourage talented students to stay in school, and teaching financial literacy.
2026 Rising Star Scholarship Recipients
A huge thank you to Chick-fil-A for proudly serving as a sponsor of the Youth Empowered To Succeed Summit hosted by Rising Star Education Foundation.
Your support and commitment to investing in our youth helps create opportunities that inspire leadership, growth, and future success. Because of partners like you, we are able to continue empowering the next generation to dream bigger, reach higher, and succeed boldly.
We sincerely appreciate your generosity and partnership, and we look forward to building an even stronger relationship in the future.
Thank you for believing in our mission and in the incredible potential of our students.
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GALVANIZING THE FUTURE!
Rising Star Educational Foundation's Financial Literacy 101 program! We're so excited to help future leaders take charge of their financial future.
Our program is specially designed for students in grades 6-12, and it's all about empowering dynamic students with practical money skills.
From mastering budgeting and saving to understanding investing and credit, we are empowering students with the tools to build a secure and successful life.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
RSEF RESOURCE HUB
Khan Academy – Free lessons in all subjects
A nonprofit offering free, expert-created lessons in math, science, history, SAT
prep, and more.
Visit Khan Academy
BigFuture by College Board – College planning tools
Helps students explore careers, plan for college, and find scholarships.
Visit BigFuture
Common App – College applications made easy
A centralized application platform used by over 1,000 colleges and
universities.
Visit Common App
Fastweb – Scholarship search engine
A free platform that matches students with scholarships based on their profile.
Visit Fastweb
Money Smart for Youth
FDIC’s free financial education program is designed to help youth learn about saving,
budgeting, and making smart financial decisions.
Visit Money Smart for Youth
Junior Achievement
Offers interactive programs on budgeting, saving, entrepreneurship, and career
readiness for students.
Explore Junior Achievement
PLEASE DONATE
Together, we nurture a love for learning and bridge educational gaps in underrepresented communities. 🚀 Your contribution fuels educational programs, workshops, and mentorship initiatives. Rising Star Education Foundation is doing its part to empower the youth. We have created a financial literacy certification program. We give scholarship monies to graduating seniors and first year college scholars. We are also working on creating empowerment events to further galvanize youth leaders in the community.
Join us as a catalyst for change. Click below to provide the gift of education and help create a brighter tomorrow for every child.
Our Team
The Board of Directors at the Rising Star Education Foundation stands as the steadfast compass guiding our mission, demonstrating a deep, shared commitment to empowering young scholars. Comprised of dedicated leaders with decades of expertise in education, finance, and community development, the Board provides the essential strategic vision and oversight that transforms potential into opportunity. They work tirelessly to secure financial access for students through scholarships, host essential workshops for positive development, and create programs that not only foster academic excellence but also cultivate a lifelong commitment to service and philanthropy in every young life they touch. Their governance ensures that every initiative is purposeful, sustainable, and directly impacts the next generation, proving that their commitment to our students’ success—both in the classroom and as future community leaders—is truly unwavering.