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. …
Compassion, In Quarantine
Today, July 18, is a landmark birthday for the only Scholarship Foundation team member whose seniority outranks mine, Martha Aronson. Suffice it to say that Martha qualifies on the basis …
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 …
By Student, For Students: Learning In Real Time
They say that in time of extremes or crisis, we do not see “new sides” of ourselves, but rather we find that our essential qualities become even more evident. This …
Leadership Looks Like This
By Buff Buffkin, President, and Faith Sandler, Executive Director Nothing is the same. Everything is reminiscent. The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis is putting people first, 100 years old and …
3 AM Thinking
In the corner of the room sits a digital clock with large illuminated numerals. It’s a relic from the 90s, looks a bit like a small toaster but offers no …