In a terribly troubling time, a student’s application essay reminds us of our roots and of our responsibilities. Mendel Rosenberg and Rosa* crossed paths while she was in high school. …
Talking Points on the Question of Anti-Racism
Since 1920, The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis has been built upon the enduring belief that an educated society is essential to a healthy democracy. Equitable education and civil society …
Walk with Me
“Telling is not teaching. To learn is to appropriate something new to oneself, to find an answer to one’s question, to see a new relationship, learn a new skill, gain …
After Five and The Next 100: Building Democracy
We are tired and we are moved. Today is a somber day in St. Louis, marking five years since the police shooting of Michael Brown, Jr. on a quiet street …
Heartbreak: Chronology of a Cruel Week
Broken promises, amazing strength, and heartbreak are common among young and undocumented students in the U.S. since the Executive Order authorizing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was signed in …
Beware Your Presumptions about Power
Power is not always signified by title, wealth, or placement in the organizational chart. Meet Scholarship Foundation Advising Director Teresa Steinkamp and Program Director Thurman Young. You will not find …
