No institutions of learning are more qualified to carry forth the history of our people than the Historical Black Colleges and Universities of America. In an effort to develop unity and to get a better understanding of the people as being against negativity, a bridge must be built to unite these African-American institutions committed to furthering the education of our youth. The Quentis Bernard Garth College Scholarship Foundation accepts as its mission, the building of a lasting relationship between our deserving youth and those institutions through our scholarship.

QBG Foundation College Scholarship Candidate Criteria

• Student must possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better to apply
• A motivated college-bound high school senior (student must reside in the Chicagoland area)
• Letter of acceptance to and will be attending an accredited four-year college or university
• Demonstrates a financial need
• All qualified students will be requested to appear in person for an interview and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
• A committee selects all awardees

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LIMITED TIME ONLY!

Scholarships are still available for the 2008-2009 school year. Students must meet the criteria set forth by the foundation. The student is expected to enroll in a 4 year historical black college or university. The student must be prepared to provide all necessary financial documentation supporting their need for financial assistance. Good Luck and Let The Process Begin!

Available scholarships awards 2008-2009

Scholarship Category:

• QBG/Nike – Sports- Sports Medicine
• QBG/Nielsen – Math & Science
• QBG/Jewel – Osco

Scholarship Application

Q.B.G. Foundation Scholarship Application (PDF)

Q.B.C. 2008 Gala Highlights

Q.B.G. 2008 Gala Highlights Page 1 (PDF)

Q.B.G. 2008 Gala Highlights Page 2 (PDF)

Q.B.G. 2008 Gala Highlights Page 3 (PDF)

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QBG Foundation Contributors Past and Present

Brown & Williams Tobacco Companies
Coca-Cola USA
Altria Corporation
Jewel
ComEd
Dominick’s Finer Foods

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QBG Foundation Celebrates Success

Please note: The QBG Foundation is extremely proud of all of its Scholars. Many have gone on to be very successful individuals in the corporate and private sectors. We are glad to have the opportunity to contribute to the trailblazers of tomorrow.

QBG Scholar Named New CNN Executive Producer

Week of September 28, 2005

Atlanta- Tenisha Taylor-Abernathy, a 1995 Quentis Bernard Garth (QBG) Scholarship recipient, beat out a pool of candidates to be named the Cable News Network (CNN), newest executive producer.

Taylor-Abernathy has worked at CNN, headquarters in Atlanta, GA for the past two years as a news producer.

Taylor-Abernathy produced the Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. newscast with anchor Daryn Kagan and routinely stepped up to the executive producer role. Before arriving at CNN in 2003, Taylor-Abernathy produced the 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. newscasts at WUSA (CBS) in Washington, D.C. Previous to her DC stint, she served as a producer at WLWT (NBC) in Cincinnati, OH and WDSI (FOX) in Chattanooga, TN.

Taylor-Abernathy earned her BA degree in Mass Media Arts from Clark Atlanta University. She is currently working on her Master’s degree in Public Administration at Kennesaw State University.

Taylor-Abernathy grew up on the Southside of Chicago, graduating from St. Martin De Poress Academy. She began her journalism career at the age of 16 by interning at Chicago Citizen Newspapers. Upon her high school graduation Chicago Citizen Newspaper’s QBG Foundation Scholarship Fund awarded Taylor-Abernathy with a full four year scholarship to attend CAU.

“If it weren’t for Mr. Bill Garth’s (Publisher of the Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group) generosity and financial contribution, I would not be where I am today” says Taylor-Abernathy.

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE QBG FOUNDATION

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Quentis Bernard Garth Scholarship Foundation Board is comprised of fourteen (14) committed individuals from private, public and corporate sectors of society. The QBG Foundation is currently seeking new members for its executive board. Members are required to be committed to education, have knowledge and resource for raising funds. Candidates must be willing to work hard at carrying out the mission and visions of the foundation. Candidates are asked to submit their resume for consideration. Candidates will be notified of their acceptance by telephone and certified mail.

William Garth, Sr.
Founder and Chairman

W. Darrell Garth, Jr.
Treasurer, President Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group

Leroy Brown
Retiree
Chicago Public Schools

Gia LaDonna Cooke
Office Max

Barbara Cox
Community Liaison

Joyce Fonville
Plans, LLC

William Jackson
WEJAC, Inc.

Janice Garth
Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group

Ouida DeSette-Jones
Retiree
City of Chicago

Carolyn Griffin Palmer
Retiree
Chicago Public Schools

Vincent Ragland
Plans, LLC

Linda Stanford
Chicago Police Department

Gail Strange
Corporate Consultant

Darlene White
Esq, S.E.E.D

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You can obtain information about the Quentis Bernard Garth Scholarship Foundation by writing to:

806 E. 78th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60619

Unfortunately this program has been discontinued until 2009