Meet our Founder

Our Founder & President, Susan Johnson, had an unstable childhood and walked away from high school before she could graduate. Marriage and children came along quickly but still no education and nowhere to turn to for guidance.

When she met an older lady, who took the time to walk alongside Susan and mentor and encourage her to complete high school and college, Susan’s life turned around.

As Susan found success in business, she realized that there were so many young women in the community who wished to attend college or were already attending but on the verge of not completing due to lack of funds and mentorship.

In 2004, seven women came together with Susan and assisted one disadvantaged female student through all four years of college. Within two years, they were able to assist two more students. The care, support, and mentoring continued to grow to where we are today.

Support Our Scholars believes in mentorship and ensuring disadvantaged, female students who desire to attend college have the opportunity to do so.