Our Programs
Description:
In a world filled with media, social pressures, and influences, some of our youth have lost their way to gangs, drugs and crime. The Ernest Daurham Jr. Legacy Foundation’s humanitarian efforts are on a mission to Save Our Sons (S.O.S).
Save Our Sons (S.O.S) is a global movement that provides every young Son of God the opportunity to rise above his/her potential. Save our Sons has transitioned into a program that includes both Men and Women interested in a specialized trade.
The Foundation provides scholarships for individuals enrolled in a specialized trade program to assist them on their journey to financial independence. Mr. Daurham passionately believed that the beauty industry strengthened, connected, and united the black community with resources for individuals and businesses. This involved cultural empowerment, ethical and moral values, education, technological evolution, and distribution of goods and services uniting under one common goal, Entrepreneurship.
This also helps to increase their self-value, self-esteem, self-confidence, self-awareness, and abundance through education which will impact them on individual, communal, and global levels. Our youth achieving success in life must become our mutual responsibility.
W.B Yeats once said, “The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.” The Ernest Daurham Jr. Legacy Foundation is truly dedicated to kindling the fires necessary to assist and motivate our youth so that they become Inspired, Talented and Motivated Leaders of tomorrow.
Eligibility Requirements
The scholarship is open to all high school and college students interested in studying or currently enrolled in an accredited beauty-related program such as Cosmetology, Barber, Nail Tech or Esthetician School. All participants must have applied to or be enrolled as a student.
Apply Now
The application process begins in January of each year and the due date to complete is March 31st of the same year. Scholarships are available for all technical and vocational schools providing certifications for the following: Cosmetology, Barber, Esthetician, and Nail Technician Licenses.
Due date: March 31, 2022
Amount: $500
Recipients will receive their award at the Ernest Daurham Jr. Legacy Foundation's Annual Gala and Awards Ceremony.
Description:
In a world filled with pressures and uncertainties, being a father is the hardest job on the planet. So many good parents are unnoticed and their efforts and sacrifices are never known. The Ernest Daurham Jr. Legacy Foundation’s humanitarian efforts are on a mission to honor Fantastic Fathers with the Love of a Father award.
The Love of a Father Award was created by Ernest Daurham Jr.'s children. Our father was a present and very active parent who brought love and value to all seven of his children's lives. His purpose in being the strength and pillar of light in our family was well lit and will continue to light the path of his descendants for generations to come.
To show our appreciation and to acknowledge him for staying, we dedicate this annual Love of a Father Gala to our father, Mr. Ernest Daurham Jr., and all fathers who decided to stay in their children's lives and raise them.
How to Nominate
This award is by nomination only. Please complete the form below and describe why your nominee deserves The Love of a Father Award.
Does this person know you are nominating them? Why would you like to nominate this person?
Nomination submissions: January 1st - March 31st
Due date: March 31, 2022
Amount: $250 - $250
Recipients will receive their award at the Ernest Daurham Jr. Legacy Foundations Annual Gala & Awards Ceremony.
S.O.S. Beauty Industry Scholarship
Love of a Mother
-
S.O.S Beauty Industry Scholarship
-
Love of a Mother Award
-
Love of a Father Award
Enrollment Periods: January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022
The Descendents of Ernest Daurham Jr.
The Descendents of Ernest Daurham Jr.
Description:
In a world filled with pressures and uncertainties, being a mother is the hardest job on the planet. So many good mothers are unnoticed and their efforts and sacrifices are never known. The Ernest Daurham Jr. Legacy Foundation’s humanitarian efforts are on a mission to honor Magnificent Mothers with the Love of a Mother award.
The Love of a Mother award is a global movement that provides mothers the recognition for the effort and love demonstrated in raising their children.
Ernest Daurham Jr. created the Love of a Mother Award because of the love he had for his mother. Ernest was the second of nine children and watched his mother struggle to support him and his siblings in the Altgeld Gardens housing project community in Chicago, Illinois. To show his appreciation and to acknowledge the impact his mother had in his life, we dedicate this Annual Love of a Mother Gala to the late, Ersaline Daurham-Davis, and all mother
How to Nominate
This award is by nomination only. Please complete the form below and describe why your nominee deserves The Love of a Mother Award.
Nomination submissions: January 1st - March 31st
Due date: March 31, 2022
Amount: $100 - $250
Recipients will receive their award at the Ernest Daurham Jr. Legacy Foundations Annual Gala & Awards Ceremony.