John Legend Encourages Scholarship Recipients in Sauri, Kenya
Dear students,
I am inspired by your commitment to your education. I know that each and every one of you is intelligent, motivated and able to do something big in the world. My hope is that, through these scholarships, you will be equipped and empowered with the tools you need to succeed. I have seen firsthand how a good education changes lives, as it will undoubtedly change yours.
The Show Me Campaign Funds 10 Girls’ Scholarships in Sauri, Kenya
LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2013 – The Show Me Campaign announced today that it will fund 10 girls’ scholarships in Sauri, Kenya.
The scholarships will fund the tuition and books, room and board, school supplies and medical expenses for four years of secondary school per student and will ensure that each girl can focus on her academic career, rather than the financial burden of her education.
Apply for the Show Me Campaign Fellowship Today - Deadline Extended to May 10th!
Last call for applications for the 2013 Show Me Campaign Fellowship! We've extended our deadline to Friday, May 10th. Don't miss your chance to win a $3,000 stipend to support a summer internship focused on education or international development.
Download an application or email fellowship@showmecampaign.org for more information.
John Legend Celebrates The Show Me Campaign and Raises More than $200,000 for Education With Co-Hosts Boston Consulting Group, The Broad Foundation and Gucci
LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2013 – On Saturday April 20th, 2013, nine-time Grammy award-winning artist and philanthropist John Legend hosted an event to celebrate the Show Me Campaign, a nonprofit organization founded by Legend that works to break the cycle of poverty through education. Held at John Legend’s Hollywood Hills home, the event raised more than $200,000 to support the Show Me Campaign’s education programs, including upcoming projects in Los Angeles.
An Evening with John Legend to Raise Funds for Education
On April 20th, the Show Me Campaign will host an “Evening with John Legend” to raise funds for our education programs. Special thanks to the sponsors who are making this evening possible – Boston Consulting Group, The Broad Foundation, and Gucci. Stay tuned for post-event updates!
The Show Me Campaign Opens Application for 2013 Fellowship Program
Today, the Show Me Campaign opened the application process for its 2013 Fellowship Program.
The Show Me Campaign Fellowship Program, launched in 2009, encourages young people to follow their passion to change the world. The Fellowship offers $3,000 stipends to college students who have unpaid internships during the summer of 2013 in the following issue areas:
- Improving education in the United States
- International development, specifically eradicating global poverty
John Legend Announces the Show Me Campaign's Holiday Book Giveaway for Teachers
Today, John Legend announced a holiday gift to teachers nationwide on CBS This Morning. The Show Me Campaign is giving away 10,000 copies of the book Born to Rise: A Story of Children and Teachers Reaching their Highest Potential by Deborah Kenny, CEO of Harlem Village Academies. Teachers can claim their books onine at www.borntorisebook.com.
John Legend Teams up with Tickets-for-Charity® on Tour to Benefit Show Me Campaign
GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, philanthropist and Show Me Campaign founder, John Legend, is making some of the best seats in the house available on his fall tour to benefit the Show Me Campaign.
Fans and Show Me Campaign supporters can now visit www.ticketsforcharity.com to get fantastic tickets in the first 10 rows for all John Legend tour dates. Every ticket sold will benefit the Show Me Campaign and our work to help break the cycle of poverty through education.
The Show Me Campaign Announces the Winners of Its 2012 Fellowship
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 -- Today, the Show Me Campaign announced the winners of its 2012 Show Me Campaign Fellowship. Founded by Grammy-winning recording artist and philanthropist John Legend, the Show Me Campaign is a nonprofit organization thatfights poverty using proven solutions that give people the opportunity to survive, thrive and succeed.

