The Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program, founded in 1998, is aptly named after Taylor Michaels, the inspiring Chief Operating Officer for Magic Johnson Enterprises who passed away during that year. Throughout her life, Taylor displayed an intense passion and commitment to youth development. For 14 years, MJF has carried her passion forward via our program.

Each year we select approximately 30 Scholars who demonstrate a strong potential for academic achievement, but face socioeconomic challenges hindering their full expression. MJF commits to holistically supporting each TMSP Scholar throughout their entire undergraduate career.

• • $2,000-5,000 annual tuition assistance-renewable up to 5 years
• • An annual Life Skills Leadership Conference
• • Comprehensive Career Development Rubric curriculum
• • Laptop computers Freshman Year
• • 1:1 career, academic, and life skills counseling throughout the year
• • Access to internships and mentors

Held each summer in Los Angeles, our annual Leadership Conference provides the tools and resources to support the Career and Character Development of our undergraduate Scholars. Leadership development is integral to the mission of MJF. The Foundation views leadership as a tool for creating progressive and proactive change within underserved minority communities.