LAMC’s educational initiatives and partnerships work together to close the educational gaps and reduce the barriers to education for low-wealth communities.
Pathways to Inclusion
The purpose of the Pathways to Inclusion & Success Program is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and professional development opportunities necessary to grow in their careers and contribute to their communities.
Trident Literacy
LAMC’s Environmental Justice Academy aims to build the next generation of environmental leaders. Led by Omar Muhammad, our academy teaches the history of the environmental justice movement and trains future leaders to identify and respond to issues in their own communities.
LAMC Community Mitigation Scholarships
Our competitive mitigation scholarship supports college students from LAMC communities. Recipients can use their award towards, room and board, and tuition expenses.
Average award: $2,500
Criteria for eligibility:
Must live in Accabee, Chicora Cherokee, Union Heights, Howard Heights, Windsor Place, Five Mile or Liberty Hill neighborhoods in North Charleston, SC
Application process and schedule:
Applications can be completed online beginning mid-January. Each applicant will only complete one application and the online system will automatically pair you with scholarships for which you are eligible.
The deadline for all applications to be submitted, including letters of recommendation, is March 22, 2024. All applicants will be contacted regarding their application status by early July.
To begin application, please visit the Coastal Community Foundations online portal
https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ccfscholarship
Questions? Contact Caroline Rakar (caroline@coastalcommunityfoundation.org)