Our Team
Our History
Our History
Anyone that knows Ottis knows that he believes in second chances for everyone. Over the past 40 years, he has counseled, motivated, and inspired ex-convicts, felons, recovering addicts, orphans, and at-risk-youth.
His favorite tagline is "Ottis Loves You" and now Ottis and his daughter Onyx are giving back to those who are in need of second chances.
Our History
Our History
Our History
The Ottis Lee Johnson Scholarship is a nonprofit organization that was formed to help members of our community who otherwise would not have the financial means to fulfill their educational goals to attend college, technical school, or other training institutions.
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
The Ottis Lee Johnson Scholarship sees higher education as a catalyst, an agent of change for individuals, families, communities, and nations.
We are committed to
promoting and providing financial support for postsecondary education and training.
We also provide students with information necessary to set goals while pursuing their educati
The Ottis Lee Johnson Scholarship sees higher education as a catalyst, an agent of change for individuals, families, communities, and nations.
We are committed to
promoting and providing financial support for postsecondary education and training.
We also provide students with information necessary to set goals while pursuing their education and provide them with tools to make sound financial decisions.
MEET OUR 2021 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
$2,000 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Angeica M.
$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Zianna G.
$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Zianna G.
Angeica was once homelessness and abused as a youth. She was placed in the foster care system and had to overcome many obstacles through therapy, utilizing programs and volunteering 200+ hours of community service.
Angeica is attending community college with plans of working her way into to a neuroscience program/medical school. Angeica is also a student ambassador who helps students who were formerly incarcerated, former foster youth or low income.
We wish Angeica all the best in her future endeavors.
$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Zianna G.
$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Zianna G.
$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Zianna G.
Zianna was exposed to domestic violence, poverty, and drug and alcohol abuse while growing up. She was placed into the foster care system in fourth-grade. Although Zianna felt depressed and hopeless because of her circumstances; however, she always excelled academically at school. She made honor roll and was placed in a GATE program.
Zianna aspires to attend a 4-year university and attain a successful career in psychology. She has grown from the hardships she endured in her life and wishes to better herself and her future.
We are confident Zianna will achieve great things in her future.
$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT KARLA G.
$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Zianna G.
$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT KARLA G.
Karla grew up on the east side of San Jose and by age 14 she and her family were homeless and sleeping their mom's old beat-up 96' ford explorer. Karla also spent time in and out of the juvenile hall and the foster care system, but she turned her life around at age 17 after she gave birth to her first child.
Karla went on to graduate high school with honors and is pursuing her dream to become a physician assistant. She also hopes that furthering her education will motivate her younger siblings to follow her lead and to be positive community leaders.
We hope this scholarship helps propel Karla one step closer to her goals.
QUESTSION & ANSWERS
Who can apply?
Our scholarship fund has been designed to help students who have experienced hard times. Whether you have:
- Been released from prison/jail
- Been to juvenile hall
- Are a recovering alcoholic/drug addict
- Aged-out of a foster care system
The only requirement is that you are ready to turn your life around and set new goals for your life.
How can I use the Scholarship Funds?
Our scholarship funds can be used to pay tuition/books for a college/university, a technical/trade school, or a professional training course.
Who manages the Scholarship Fund?
We have partnered with Unigo Scholarship Organization to assist us with managing our scholarship fund.
If you would like to apply for the 2022 Scholarship click "CONTACT ME".
help build our community
Your support and contributions will enable students who have had a troubled past, experience a new beginning by getting a higher education or learning a trade.
100% of donated funds raised from this website go to benefit our scholarship recipients. The founders currently fund all administrative expenses.
