Harambee is a Swahili word which means “let’s all pull together”. This notion of pulling together is the impulse that alumni of the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work (MMC-SSW) had on the death of their beloved founder in 2020. In 2024, the impulse actualized with the establishment of Harambee! When asked about all her accomplishments, Millie M. Charles the native of New Orleans’ Central City consistently has said: “Anything I might have accomplished was the result of a group effort” In the spirit of group effort, Harambee! is a rallying call for unified collective action.
The Harambee! Scholarship Fund at MMC-SSW, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO), offers scholarships to students to boost enrollment, recruitment, and long-term sustainability of the school.
Spring 2026 Scholarship Cycle Now Open!
We are excited to announce that applications Harambee! Scholarship Fund are now open!
Apply now on Submittable: Apply Here!
Deadline to apply: October 17th
Who Should Apply?
We encourage applications from:
- Students enrolled at the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work at SUNO
- Students with Financial Need
- Louisiana Residents
What You’ll Receive
A $3,000 scholarship toward your Spring semester tuition.
Need Help Applying?
If you need support with your application, including help with language access, internet or device access, or using Submittable, please contact us directly:
Contact: Scholarships@foundationforlouisiana.org
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