Foundation for Educational Opportunity
The spirit learns to soar through education
The Foundation for Educational Opportunity is a private, charitable foundation committed to improving the lives and futures of disadvantaged children throughout the U.S. Its mission is to grant scholarship awards toward future education costs to students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch (Title I). Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded more than $52,000 in scholarships.
Meet our founder
Jamie Piotti, founder of the Foundation for Educational Opportunity, has dedicated her career to helping students realize their academic potential.
Her educational consulting and publishing company, Evans Newton Inc. (ENI), partners with school districts nationwide to provide effective school reform solutions that dramatically increase student achievement.
While ENI has delivered remarkable results for schools and districts throughout the country, Jamie has gone beyond the school setting to help disadvantaged students pursue their dreams of higher education.
Making our mark on the world by helping students make theirs
The Foundation for Educational Opportunity awards annual scholarships to deserving students. Candidates must apply and provide written appraisal and documentation of their unique qualifications.
Our scholarship categoriesCommunity Scholarships — ScholarServ Scholarships are awarded to college-bound high school students in the Foundation’s hometown community of Maricopa County, Arizona; Other community scholarships include post-graduate teacher education and higher education/job training for homeless mothers.
Our scholarship criteria
- Regular school attendance
- Personal integrity
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Respect for others
- Initiative
- Ability to learn
- Community service
- Extra-curricular activities
- Work history
- College and career goals
- Letters of recommendation
- GPA of at least 2.0, along with class ranking
- Annual household income that meets the U.S. eligibility guidelines for school lunch subsidy.
View award recipients
Helping students in hundreds and thousands of ways
Community Scholarship
2008
- $500 — Juanita Scott (UMOM)
- $2,000 — Diana Keane (ASU Masters in Education Scholarship)
- $2,000 — Amber Struthers (ASU Masters in Education Scholarship)
2007
- $500 — Cory Cisneros (UMOM)
- $500 — Juanita Scott (UMOM)
High School ScholarServ Scholarship
2005
- $2,000 — Grace Llanes (North Point Prep)
- $2,000 — Edyth Haro (Dysart HS)
- $2,000 — Alvin Hart (Skyline HS)
2004
- $2,000 — Anh Vuong (Barry Goldwater HS)
2003
- $2,000 — Anh Vuong (Barry Goldwater HS)
- $2,000 — Cristine Luca (Fountain Hills HS)
- $2,000 — Bridgette Gomez (Paradise Valley HS)
- $2,000 — Gabrielle Dantos (Skyline HS)
- $2,000 — Jessica Jauregi (Westwood HS)
- $2,000 — Vanessa Bustillos (Westwood HS)
TargetTeach Scholarship
2008
- $2,000 — Chris Rawlinson (Richalnd)
- $1,500 — Latina Marie (Danville)
- $1,500 — Jhane Garner (Lake Forest)
2003
- $5,000 — Ana Gonzalez (Milwaukee)
- $500 — Marlene Garcia (Milwaukee)
- $250 — Jackie Soto (Milwaukee)
- $200 — Joselyn Sustre (Milwaukee)
- $200 — Gabriela Palomino (Milwaukee)
- $1,000 — Vinton County Local Schools Scholarship Fund
2001
- $5,000 — Nathan Saylor (Vinton)
2000
- $5,000 — Derron Blanchard (New Orleans)
- $5,000 — Bryson Green (Milwaukee)
- $1,000 — Nicholas Maldonado (Camden)
- $1,000 — Ravia Robinson (Milwaukee)
- $1,000 — Melanie Jones (Columbus)
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The success of our Foundation can be seen all over the nation
“With your help, I will be the first generation in my family to graduate from a university. Your donation will assist me in graduating earlier, allowing me to give back to my community sooner.”
Bridgette Gomez, Phoenix, Arizona
Education major, ASU
2005 Recipient
“When I am older I would like to be able to help other people have the same opportunity you have given me. I feel what you are doing for kids my age and others is very helpful. It could change their lives forever. Thank you.”
Nathan Westley Saylor, McArthur, Ohio
Computer Technologies major, University of Rio Grande
2001 Recipient
“Your aid has helped me greatly in making my education possible and why our faith in me has challenged me to embrace my talents and pursue my passions. It has given me the confidence to dream big and actively work towards a better world.”
Anh Tuyet Vuong, Phoenix, Arizona
International Health/Pre-Med major, Georgetown University
2004 Recipient
Ana Imelda Gonzalez Rodriquez, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Career Goal: Architect
Grace Llanes, Peoria, Arizona
Behavioral Health major, Southwestern College
Jessica Jauregui, Mesa, Arizona
Nursing major, Arizona State University
Melanie Jones, Columbus, Ohio
Childcare major, Columbus State Community College
Bryson Green, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Career Goal: International Business
The dream of academic scholarship starts with a strong partnership
The Foundation for Educational Opportunity is funded by the generosity of donor partners who believe that investing in individuals is its own reward. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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For more information about the Foundation for Educational Opportunity, call 480.998.2777, ext. 215 or email jpiotti@evansnewton.com.