Oprah Winfrey Scholarship

Oprah Winfrey scholarships are scholarships endowed by the well-known talk show host or offered in her honor. Born in 1954, Oprah is a household name in much of the United States. In 2009, the Governor of Illinois stated Oprah was on his short list of candidates ideal to take over President Barack Obama’s empty Senate seat. Oprah’s dedication to literacy, college scholarships, opportunities for inner-city youth and improving the quality of life for all Americans is well-documented.