“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”
-Frederick Douglass
ABOUT US
FRÉ-YO IS ROOTED IN
Mentorship. Brotherhood. Community.
We catalyze the careers of children of color, veterans, and historically marginalized citizens through mentorship and sponsorship.
Fré-Yo believes in the power of mentorship to light the path for those who have been historically excluded, and to lift the most submerged segments of our communities onto higher ground. By leveraging our pools of talent and resources, we create opportunities for those who have been overlooked and underrepresented.
Get Involved with Fré-Yo
Whether you are a working mom rejoining the workforce, a veteran transitioning into a new industry, a returned citizen seeking education, or a rural black child navigating social codes that can block access to education - we provide a group of mentors to up-level and up-skill you through exposure and sharing the most valuable resource in the world: information.
The Fré-yo Mentorship community is a dedicated group of leaders who are ready to provide guidance to those who need it most.
Do you or someone you know need support through mentorship, scholarship, or other useful resources? Fill out this intake form.
Are you a nonprofit organization, corporation, or group that wants to get support our mission? Wan to become a mentor or start a mentorship organization? Contact Us.
Scholarships
Fré-Yo’s community of leaders and mentors curates scholarships and resources to help individuals and students succeed. View this dynamic and comprehensive list to help you navigate scholarships, fellowships, grants, and more. You can filter for date, type, and amount of each opportunity. We only ask that if you take from the list, you add to the list.
FEATURED SCHOLARSHIP - APPLY BY FEBRUARY 2025
The Laura C. Bellot “Fabulous” Scholarship
Laura Bellot is a Haitian-American Army hero and mentor. She inspires everyone to be themselves and to “BE FABULOUS.” This scholarship is dedicated to a real-life Super Hero. High School, College, and graduate students are invited to this scholarship opportunity for individuals who want to make the world a more “fabulous” place.
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About Fré-Yo
We catalyze the careers of children of color, veterans, and historically marginalized citizens through exposure and sponsorship.
Fré-Yo believes in the power of mentorship to light the path for those who have been historically excluded, and to lift the most submerged segments of our communities onto higher ground. By leveraging our pools of talent and resources, we seek to create opportunities for those who have been overlooked and underrepresented.
Whether you are a working mom rejoining the workforce, a veteran transitioning into a new industry, a returned citizen seeking education, or a rural black child navigating social codes that can block access to education, we provide a group of mentors to uplevel and upskill you through exposure and sharing the most valuable resource in the world: information.
Get Involved
Contact Us
Meet Our Executive Board
Thomas Bishop
Mirielle Tushiminina
Vincent Bish
Rachel Gaylord
Meet Our Special Staff & Volunteers
Carolina Volcker
Senior Editorial Fellow
Jason Rodriguez
Advisor to Executive Board
Crystal Ringo
Scholarships Coordinator
The Laura C. Bellot “Fabulous” Scholarship
Laura Bellot is a Haitian-American Army hero and mentor. She inspires everyone to be themselves and to “BE FABULOUS.” This scholarship is dedicated to a real-life Super Hero. High School, College, and graduate students are invited to this scholarship opportunity for individuals who want to make the world a more “fabulous” place.
How To Apply
This scholarship is open to High School students. Please fill our application form including a short essay and send it to Info@freyo.org.
Applications are due by February 1st, 2025.
Awards will be disbursed in August and will be a direct payment to the student for their school needs (tuition, fees, books, or personal needs).
Top Award: $500
Second Award: $250
Final Award: Fré-Yo book package
Essay Prompt 500-1000 words: What are your goals to make the world a better, more fabulous place? You can write about your life, goals during and after college, or volunteer work.
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The Fré-yo Mentorship community is a dedicated group of leaders who are ready to provide guidance to those who need it.
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Resources
View a curated collection of scholarships and opportunities to advance your education or career.
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Are you a nonprofit organization, corporation, or group that wants to get involved? Contact us at info@freyo.org
Have questions? Contact us at info@freyo.org.
How We Make a Difference
How do we get young people from disenfranchised communities the help and support they need to reach their goals?
How do we work with incarcerated youth to help them successfully transition back to communities, career, and education?
We work with individuals one-on-one to find the best possible resources - whether that’s resources for further education, careers, or transition to a new phase in life. All donations we receive go directly to things like:
- COLLEGE ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL AID - We help individuals navigate getting in to college through financial aid, tuition assistance, scholarships, and more.
- BOOK PROGRAM - Purchasing books to support incarcerated/transitioning youth, new mentees, young people of color. In 2023, we purchased and distributed over 200.
- TRANSITION ASSISTANCE - providing resources and mentorship to incarcerated individuals to transition back to communities and careers.
From our growing community of leaders, we’ve curated resources for students and those navigating their careers.
Resources for Students
Resources for Mentors
Resources for Career-Ready Individuals
- Contact us for videos on on interviewing, salary negotiation, and more!
Resources from
Fré-Yo and our Partners
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Fré-Yo is a 501(c)(3) registered organization.
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Copyright. Fré-Yo 2024.
Fré-Yo is a 501(c)(3) registered organization.
Have questions?