Roc Nation announces $300 million education campaign for underprivileged youth

Rock Nation invests significantly in the future of disadvantaged young people.

According to a press release, Roc Nation announced plans to launch a new educational campaign in Philadelphia on Friday. The initiative aims to secure $300 million in scholarships to enable low-income K-12 students to attend a variety of private schools.

“We have enjoyed a very special connection with Philadelphians, which is why we have made it our mission to invest in the long-term success of the city’s changemakers,” said Dania Diaz, executive director of the philanthropy of Roc Nation. “Impact starts with students and with awareness. We want to give young people and families the knowledge they need to pursue their educational dreams, make their voices heard and become the leaders of tomorrow.

To be eligible for the campaign, students must belong to a household with income no more than 250 percent of the federal poverty level, which is currently $75,000 for a family of four. Scholarship amounts vary based on eligibility, ranging from $2,500 for students in half-day kindergarten, $5,000 for students in grades K-8, $10,000 for students in Grades 9-12 and $15,000 for students with special needs.

In addition to offering scholarships, Roc Nation will host a series of events in the greater Philadelphia area from June 10-21 to educate the public about the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS), a bill of the Senate aimed at increasing educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth. attending the lowest-performing public schools in the state.

Roc Nation has long had strong ties to Philadelphia. For the past five years, the entertainment company has partnered with the city’s REFORM Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to parole, probation and sentencing reform in the United States , to advocate for changes in Philadelphia’s criminal justice system.