Programs
Our purpose is to create a lasting impact by awarding scholarships to students who not only excel academically but also work tirelessly to uplift marginalized communities, and to collaborate with members of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. to amplify social justice initiatives, and support community-driven service projects.
Note: If you have any additional questions after reviewing this page and the application timeline below, feel free to contact us at apply(at)onefuturefoundation.org . Please make sure to include your full name and organizational affiliation.
Our Vision
The ONE Future Foundation is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and advancing social justice through programs that empower individuals and communities. Our Academic Excellence Legacy Awards and SOAR Grant Program serve as beacons of opportunity, supporting students and organizations that are committed to equity, liberation, and meaningful change. Through our programming, we seek to advance two aims:
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To create a lasting impact by awarding scholarships to students who not only excel academically but also work tirelessly to uplift marginalized communities.
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We envision a future where the next generation of scholars and advocates have the resources they need to deeply impact and shape a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Through these initiatives, we will cultivate a legacy of academic achievement, social responsibility, and transformative impact that echoes beyond the classroom and into the heart of our communities.
Academic Excellence Legacy Awards
The ONE Future Foundation awards scholarships to students who demonstrate academic achievement and a commitment to promoting equity and liberation for marginalized people through their efforts inside and outside the classroom. Initiated members of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. are invited to apply for one $500 undergraduate scholarship or one $500 GAP scholarship.
Requirements
- Candidates must be initiated members of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
- Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Candidates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to apply for a scholarship. An alternative minimum of 2.75 GPA will be considered in the case of extenuating circumstances, including, but not limited to, disability status, family crisis, and poverty.
- Scholarships are open to all majors at trade schools, colleges, and universities, both nonprofit and for-profit.
- Candidates must maintain full-time enrollment status (minimum 12 credit hours for undergraduates, 9 credit hours for graduates) throughout the entire academic term for which the scholarship is awarded. Changes in enrollment status must be reported to the Foundation within 7 days. Candidates must submit a complete application to be considered.
- Additional consideration will be given to students who graduated from a Title I high school and/or are enrolled in a Historically Black College/University (HBCU), Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), or Tribal College/University (TCU)
March
Application posted and announced on the website by March 15th for candidate review and preparation.
April
Scholarship cycle begins. Application begins accepting submissions on April 11th.
May
Scholarship applications are due by May 31st.
June
The selection process begins.
August
Final awardee selection will be made at the Foundation's annual board meeting. Awardees will be notified by August 31st of their awards.
September
Scholarship checks and instructions on scholarship use will be sent to post-secondary institutions.
SOAR Grant Program (Sustainable Outreach, Advocacy, and Resilience).
February
Technical assistance workshop made available for applicant preparation
March
Application posted on the website by March 15th for sponsor review and preparation.
April
Grant cycle begins. Application begins accepting submissions on April 11th.
May
Grant applications are due by May 31st.
June/July
Preliminary selection takes place.
August
The final grantee selection will be made at the Foundation's annual board meeting. Sponsoring members, chapters, and regions, as well as the grantees, will be notified of their awards by August 31st.
September
Grant agreements must be executed by September 30th. The grant period will be 12 months from the execution of the agreement, and the community service activity may occur at any time during those 12 months.
Requirements
- Sponsors must be individual members of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc., chapters, or regions.
- Each sponsor must designate a primary contact to complete the grant application. The primary contact must be an initiated member of the Sorority, but both active and inactive members are welcome to apply.
- Sponsors must submit a complete application to be considered.
- Sponsors must plan a community service event, secure a site, and obtain verbal agreement from a sponsored organization before the beginning of the grant cycle in April.
- All grant funds must be used solely for charitable, religious, scientific, or educational purposes as described in Section 170(c)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Grants are available to all U.S.-based charitable organizations, and grantees must agree to continue to qualify as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code during the grant period.
- Grantees have the right to engage in lobbying that does not exceed limits imposed by the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The grantee may also engage in unlimited, nonpartisan policy activities that are not lobbying or constitute an exception to lobbying as defined by Section 501(c)(3). No funds may be used for partisan political activities, which are prohibited under Section 501(c)(3).
- Grant funds may not be used for expenditures that occurred before or will occur after the grant period without written authorization. Grant funds must be used toward general operating needs determined by the grantee organization.
- Grantees must host and coordinate with their sponsors toward completing the community service event described in the grant application.
- The grantee must submit a final report no more than 30 days after the conclusion of the planned community service event.
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