JAY-Z Proud as Roc Nation Leads $300M Education Campaign for Philadelphia’s Disadvantaged Youth

The entertainment company’s new campaign will help K-12 students from low-income households secure scholarships to attend Philadelphia’s array of private schools

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation embarks on yet another philanthropic effort, this time focusing on the youth of Philadelphia.

On Friday (June 7), Roc announced an initiative that will provide about $300 million in scholarships to students in grades K-12. The funding aims to give underprivileged kids the opportunity to attend prestigious private schools and various educational institutions across The City of Brotherly Love.

It’s worth noting that scholarship amounts will vary depending on age and education level. Half-day kindergarteners score $2,500, K-8th graders get $5,000, and high schoolers Һit the jackpot with $10,000. Meanwhile, special needs kids of any age can bag a cool $15,000. However, there’s a caveat. In order to qualify for these scholarships, families income must be below 250 percent of the federal poverty threshold, which is currently $75,000 for a family of four.