Honoring Our Legacy, Building Futures
Empowering Minority Graduate Students & Entrepreneurs Through Scholarships and Business Coaching
Your support helps fund education and business growth for underrepresented communities.
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About
The MAE Foundation is rooted in a legacy of education, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment. Inspired by our grandmothers—Fannie Mae, Willie Mae, and Jessie Mae, and Sandra—we are committed to:
– Providing scholarships for minority graduate and professional students
– Offering business coaching & funding through BoldFlow to support minority entrepreneurs
Our Mission
The MAE Foundation empowers and uplifts minority graduate and professional students through scholarships while fostering economic growth by providing business counseling and funding opportunities for minority entrepreneurs. Through education and entrepreneurship, we create pathways to success and economic equity.
Your support helps build the next generation of scholars and entrepreneurs.
M.A.E. Foundation Scholarships
Supporting Minority Graduate & Professional Students in Key Fields
Applications Coming Soon!
Rudolph Jones Sr Scholarship
Business & Leadership
- For minority graduate students in business, finance, or leadership studies.
- Honoring Rudolph Jones Sr., a GM professional, Veteran, professor, and mentor.
Willie Mae Jones Scholarship
Healthcare & Nursing
- For minority graduate students in nursing, public health, or healthcare administration.
- Honoring Willie Mae Jones, a VA nurse who earned her master’s in her 60s.
Jessie Mae Jones Scholarship
Education & Teaching
- For minority graduate students in education, curriculum development, or leadership.
- Honoring Jessie Mae, a dedicated teacher who believed in lifelong learning.
Sandra Corbett Scholarship
Mental Health & Social Work
- For minority graduate students in social work, psychology, or mental health counseling.
- Honoring Sandra Corbett, a mental health advocate and social worker.
Cecil L. Davis Scholarship
Trades & Entrepreneurship
- For students pursuing vocational training, trade school, or entrepreneurship programs.
- Honoring Cecil Davis, a Veteran, postal worker, and entrepreneur.
Fannie Mae Perkins Scholarship
Education & Community Service
- For students in any field of study who have overcome challenges in education.
- Honoring Fannie Mae Perkins, a postal worker and education advocate.
Major Tucker Sr. Scholarship
Veterans in Higher Education
- For minority veterans pursuing a graduate or professional degree.
- Honoring Major Tucker Sr., a Korean War veteran.
Lisco Jones Jr. Scholarship
Mortuary Science & Funeral Services
- For students pursuing a degree in mortuary science or funeral services.
- Honoring Lisco Jones Sr., an Army veteran with a passion for the field.
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Empowering Minority Entrepreneurs to Start & Scale Their Businesses
BoldFlow Business Coaching & Funding
Business Coaching & Mentorship
1:1 and group coaching sessions
Workshops & Webinars
Business planning, marketing, and financial literacy
Funding Opportunities
Microgrants & access to small business resources
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BoldFlow Business Support
Are you a minority entrepreneur looking for support to start or grow your business?
The MAE Foundation’s BoldFlow program provides funding and resources to help businesses thrive.
Start-Up Funding
Access financial support to launch your business.
Expansion Assistance
Funding opportunities to help established businesses grow.
Business Resources & Mentorship
Gain expert guidance on finance, marketing, and operations. Apply today. Complete the form below to tell us about your business and how we can support you.
How You Can Help
🔹 Donate – Every dollar funds scholarships & business coaching.
🔹 Partner With Us – Corporate sponsorships and business partnerships.
🔹 Spread the Word – Follow us and share our mission.
The MAE Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 85-3829309). All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for contributions. Your support helps fund scholarships for minority graduate students and provides business coaching & funding for minority entrepreneurs through our BoldFlow program.
For questions regarding donations, sponsorships, or tax-deductible contributions, please contact us at ma****************@***il.com
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