NEXT STEP GRANTS
Our “E4E NEXT STEP GRANTS” offers resources to graduating senior students at George Washington Preparatory High School and the surrounding community. These young people are oftimes referred to as "underserved" and, "at-risk."
E4E is committed to working with school administrators, counselors, teachers and the community to identify students that can be described as "late bloomers" in these communities and encourage them to fulfill their God-given potential.
Recipients can utilize their E4E NEXT STEP GRANTS for college studies (four or two years), vocational training, or entrepreneurial ventures.
With donations collected solely from EMPERORS across the country, we awarded deserving graduates of GWPHS grants in the spring of 2022.
With the help of classmates, friends and family from across the country we doubled the amount of award money in 2023.
In 2024 we decided to include graduating high school seniors who are attending a school or reside in the in the communities in and around South Los Angeles, including but not limited to Carson, Compton, Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood and Long Beach.
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2026 E4E GRANT
RECIPIENTS
ADDITIONAL RECIPIENTS
Jaylen Butler
Adam Elwafsha
Isaiah Evans
Omar Frelix
Kyle Gardley
Amari Jackson
Edward Johnson
Rodney Smith
Albert Sanford
2025 E4E GRANT RECIPIENTS
2024 E4E GRANT RECIPIENTS
Jordan Bradford
Jordan is attending the University of Southern California (USC). Jordan has studied six years of mathematics in four years of high school. He has been recognized for his outstanding achievements in AP Language & Composition, and TV/Film Production.
Isaiah Harris
Isaiah is attending UNLV. He enjoys attending church, reading, sports and spending time with family. Isaiah is deeply involved in a multitude of clubs, organizations, and volunteer activities including serving as the captain of both the football and the track-and-field teams and participating in USC’s A-Lab Program. Isaiah Harris consistently exhibits strong leadership qualities, and a commitment to excellence.
D’Ontay Everitt
De’Ontay is attending UCLA. He is a member of the golf team, JROTC, and participated in the ALAB Architecture at USC. He stated that the grant “… represents an opportunity to give back... I aspire to be a catalyst for social transformation and equitable access to education.”
Oluwayomi Paul
Oluwayomi is attending Cal State Fullerton. He enjoys playing soccer and basketball and reading. He is especially proud of his independence and that he has overcome a lot of the obstacles in his short life. He is involved in a variety of community-based organizations and clubs including the Brotherhood Crusade and Students Run Los Angeles. He is currently taking a software engineering course to help further his educational and career goal.
