History, Mission and Goals
The Page Education Foundation was created in 1988 with a simple but innovative idea—entice young people of color to positively influence younger children by offering mentoring and financial assistance for college in exchange for their volunteer service. That year, Page Grants were awarded to ten students who mentored about 100 school-age children. Since then, grants have been awarded to 3,320 students who have given more than 220,000 hours of their time to younger children.
The mission of the Page Education Foundation is to increase participation of Minnesota’s youth of color (African American, American Indian, Asian American and Hispanic/Latino) in post-secondary education. We are committed to fostering educational success, encouraging personal responsibility and developing the potential of young people of color. We accomplish this in two ways—by fostering positive attitudes about education among school-age children of color and by offering financial assistance for post-secondary education.
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2008 Recognition Ceremony
PEF was excited to introduce 2008/2009 Page Scholars at the 2008 Awards Ceremony. In honor of our 20th Anniversary, this year's Award Ceremony included special entertainment from Page Scholars, a keynote address by Eric Goodlow—one of the first students to become a Page Scholar—and a lovely reception afterwards.
Over 500 people gathered to honor and celebrate the 20 years of influence that the Page Education Foundation (PEF) has had in helping to realize the educational aspirations of youth of color in Minnesota. Held at the new and exquisite Minneapolis Central Library, the 20th Anniversary Gala—presented by Target—set the tone of excellence for the next 20 years.
To view (individually or in a slideshow) and comment on photos from the fabulous evening, select 20th Anniversary Gala! Inquires from the media or other persons contact, Adaobi Okolue at .
 
Diane and Justice Alan Page, founders Patrice Howard, PEF student support
of Page Education Foundation manager; Alexis Pennie, Page Scholar;
Mayor R.T. Rybak, Minneapolis
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