About AEF

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From the Desk of Bro. Andrew Edwards:

The Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable organization. It is our umbrella organization encompassing the academic needs of all our area high school students within the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.

The AEF has sponsored 55 high school students in SAT Preparation Classes over the last four (5) years and has enable over 235 area high school students to participate on college tours sponsored by Ebenezer AME Church, Fort Washington MD, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. of Prince George County MD, and Arrow Collegiate Tours.

Bro. Andrew Edwards, Founder, Academic Empowerment Foundation

As Chairman and Founder of the Academic Empowerment Foundation Inc. and the Pigskin Jamboree Workshop, I am asking you to support our foundation with your contribution(s) through the 2009/10 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) CFC # 91829.

Over the past 19 years, the Annual Pigskin Jamboree and Financial Aid Workshop has generated more than $39 million dollars in athletic scholarships and Financial Aid which has enabled over 6,500 of our area High School Senior Football players to continue their education and attend colleges and universities of higher learning. We have conducted Financial Aid Workshops for over 4,400 parents/guardians from the local area at the annual Pigskin Jamboree Workshop.

The Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc. has received several Community Awards and Presentations:

  • 2008 – Las Amigas Inc. Community Service Award
  • 2007 – Prince George County Volunteer of the Year Award
  • 2006 – Gloria Lawlah 26th Legislative District Leadership Award presented at the State Capitol, Annapolis, MD
  • 2004 – South County Economic Development Association, Inc. Community Service Award

Your support of the AEF is greatly appreciated. You can make a donation online via Paypal by clicking here, or by mail to:

Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 824
Upper Marlboro, MD 20773

Thank you for your consideration!