Our team at Memphis Education Fund spent the entire summer visiting every part of Memphis and Shelby County sharing our 2024 Memphis State of Education Report and having community conversations with parents, guardians, teachers, community leaders, and other community members.

You can view our full report here: Memphis State of Education Report 2024

The BOSS Program is a mentorship program that serves Memphis youth in grades 9th-12th, ages 14-18. The focus is youth who are in underserved communities that may need extra support navigating through life.

The objective is to provide holistic support for Memphis youth encouraging them to tap into their strengths and reach their fullest potential.

Participants will have the opportunity to receive a monthly stipend, community engagement, exposure, enhance social and emotional development as well as many other things! Also, participants will meet twice a week, after school, for 1.5 hours with a Youth Engagement Specialist for a mentoring session. 

The BOSS program does not have a GPA requirement, and those interested can apply through this link B.O.S.S. Application. Students will be contacted once their application is completed.

The National Civil Rights Museum is pleased to sponsor the Keeper of the Dream Award.

The Keeper of the Dream Award is a public recognition of selected youth in grades 6-12 that celebrates and recognizes the hard work and dedication of young people who take action and demonstrate commitment to ensuring equal rights and opportunities for others.

This year there will be two grade categories, and winners in grades 6-8 and grades 9-12 will be selected. 

DEADLINE EXTENDED for nomination submission to September 27, 2024.

NOMINATE A STUDENT