Empowering the
students of North High
for a brighter future.
About the North Higher Learning Scholarship
The Anyabwelé Family Foundation was founded by Javonté and Talitha Anyabwelé to ensure our local communities had access to resources that were otherwise limited or withheld. The North Higher Learning scholarship was established to inspire North High School students to attend HBCUs and one day return to impact the North Minneapolis community.
Javonté Anyabwelé is a third-generation graduate of North High School in Minneapolis, MN. He went on to receive his B.S. in Business Administration and MBA in Finance from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, but was only motivated to do so after receiving a $5,000 scholarship from another Twin Cities native and two-time World Series champion for the Minnesota Twins, Kent Hrbek. The scholarship changed the trajectory of his life, and now he wants to do the same for other North High Polars.
Scholarship Eligibility
Must be current full-time graduating senior at North High School in Minneapolis, MN
Must have a 3.4 unweighted GPA
Must be attending a Historically Black College or University (listed in the FAQ below), or a trade school
Must submit a 250-500 word or less essay answering the essay prompt:
“How will the North Higher Learning scholarship support you in impacting our community?”Must have a minimum of two references from any of the following: teachers, community leaders, etc.
Must submit a 60 Second video answering the prompt:
“Why should you be a North Higher Learning Scholarship Recipient?
Frequently Asked Questions
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April 30, 2022
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For the purpose of scholarship recipient selection and for marketing purposes on media, advertising, and print.
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There will be nine (9) recipients of a $5,000 scholarship.
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Announced in June 2022 in Minneapolis, MN. Recipients will be notified by email.
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Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the HBCU or trade school where the student is enrolled on behalf of the student.
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North High School counselors will verify scholarship applications.
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Alabama A&M University
Alabama State University
Albany State University
Alcorn State University
Allen University
American Baptist College
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Arkansas Baptist College
Barber-Scotia College
Benedict College
Bennett College
Bethune-Cookman University
Bishop State Community College
Bluefield State College
Bowie State University
Carver College
Central State University
Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Claflin University
Clark Atlanta University
Clinton College
Coahoma Community College
Coppin State University
Delaware State University
Denmark Technical College
Dillard University
University of the District of Columbia
Edward Waters University
Elizabeth City State University
Fayetteville State University
Fisk University
Florida A&M University
Florida Memorial University
Fort Valley State University
Gadsden State Community College (Valley Street campus)
Grambling State University
Hampton University
Harris-Stowe State University
Hinds Community College at Utica
Hood Theological
Howard University
Huston-Tillotson University
Interdenominational Theological Center
J. F. Drake State Technical College
Jackson State University
Jarvis Christian College
Johnson C. Smith University
Johnson C Smith Theological Seminary
Kentucky State University
Knoxville College
Lane College
Langston University
Lawson State Community College
LeMoyne-Owen College
The Lincoln University
Lincoln University
Livingstone College
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Meharry Medical College
Miles College
Miles School of Law
Mississippi Valley State University
Morehouse College
Morehouse School of Medicine
Morgan State University
Morris Brown College
Morris College
Norfolk State University
North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina Central University
Oakwood University
Paine College
Paul Quinn College
Payne Theological
Philander Smith College
Prairie View A&M University
Rust College
Savannah State University
Selma University
Shaw University
Shelton State Community College- C A Fredd Campus
Shorter College
Simmons College of Kentucky
South Carolina State University
Southern University at New Orleans
Southern University at Shreveport
Southern University and A&M College
Southwestern Christian College
Spelman College
St. Augustine's University
St. Philip's College
Stillman College
Talladega College
Tennessee State University
Texas College
Texas Southern University
Tougaloo College
H. Councill Trenholm State Community College
Tuskegee University
Virgin Islands, University of the
Virginia State University
Virginia Union University
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Voorhees College
West Virginia State University
Wilberforce University
Wiley College
Winston-Salem State University
Xavier University of Louisiana -
Contact your North High School counselor, Patience Dolo or Anthony Villagrana, with any questions.
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As a non-profit organization, The Anyabwelé Family Foundation is working to help lower barriers to entry for North High School students attending HBCUs.
Our goal is to ensure that qualified students are granted access to higher education at Historically Black Colleges or Universities and not deterred for financial reasons or otherwise.
Terms & Conditions
1. To be awarded a scholarship, you must agree to the following terms and conditions:
2. The money that is allocated toward your scholarship is solely for the purpose of paying your HBCU collegiate fees within your first academic year.
3. In order to receive your scholarship funds, you must meet and maintain the North Higher Learning Scholarship requirements. Your scholarship will be at risk if you are placed on academic probation or fail to meet North High School graduation eligibility.
4. Should you cease your studies, fail to commence your studies, are dismissed for academic or disciplinary reasons from the HBCU of choice prior to your first semester, or your scholarship is withdrawn for failure to meet and maintain North Higher Learning Scholarship eligibility requirements, you forfeit your scholarship, and the entirety or remainder of the scholarship funds previously allocated to you will be shared with another recipient.
5. The award of this scholarship is for up to 9 (nine) recipients for $5,000 only, paid directly to the HBCU of the recipient’s choice for their enrollment fees, tuition, books, etc.
6. By accepting these terms and conditions, you indicate your consent to the use of your information in general Anyabwelé Family Foundation and North Higher Learning Scholarship media, advertising, and print. This consent shall remain in full force and effect in perpetuity and after the completion of your studies.
7. By accepting this scholarship, you agree to these terms and conditions and to all other Anyabwelé Family Foundation policies and procedures, which continue to apply. This includes (but is not limited to) the policies and procedures outlined in these terms and conditions.
8. These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Any unresolved dispute which is related to these terms and conditions and has not been amicably resolved shall be brought before a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Florida, which shall have sole jurisdiction in this regard.
9. Provisions regarding the awarding of this scholarship are subject to change.
10. If you have any questions about your scholarship, please contact Patience Dolo or Anthony Villagrana.
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A minor should have a parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The scholarship program is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws. Applicants must submit all required forms by the deadline, and must be current full-time seniors at North High School in Minneapolis, MN who will attend an HBCU.
