Creating educational equality, one scholar at a time.

The 431 Exchange combines scholarship aid, civil rights storytelling, and public advocacy to ensure that adult learners are recognized, supported, and empowered. Our scholarships help deserving, committed students gain the higher education they are so determined to achieve.

 
 

OUR MULTI-GENERATIONAL LEGACY

Adult Education & Social Justice in Louisiana

New Orleans, 1965–1972

The Adult Education Center provided innovative vocational training to 431 inspirational women, who went on become the first Black secretaries to integrate the multinational corporations and local businesses of the city.

 

Scholarships, guidance, support.

We're a nonprofit dedicated to making education a reality for adults of all ages who are working to create thriving lives. Join us on this incredible journey!

WHAT OUR SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS SAY:
“Having the 431 Exchange continue to support me financially and emotionally has led me to continue to work hard in college. I knew that I had people who were rooting for me to get my degree."
“Having the 431 Exchange continue to support me financially and emotionally has led me to continue to work hard in college. I knew that I had people who were rooting for me to get my degree."

Mia Robertson

“With the 431 Exchange continuing to support and cheer me up, I feel more motivated to continue my education. I feel like there’s always someone in my corner.”
“With the 431 Exchange continuing to support and cheer me up, I feel more motivated to continue my education. I feel like there’s always someone in my corner.”

Marissa Duncan

"With the support of the 431 Exchange over the years, I am now keenly aware that I am no longer alone in my academic journey.”
"With the support of the 431 Exchange over the years, I am now keenly aware that I am no longer alone in my academic journey.”

Skyler Phoenix

“Winning the 431 Exchange scholarship has had an immense impact on me through my educational career. It has brought me a sense of relief, pride and encouragement.”
“Winning the 431 Exchange scholarship has had an immense impact on me through my educational career. It has brought me a sense of relief, pride and encouragement.”

Richard Salinas

“I am honored to be part of the 431 Exchange, especially being invited to the ribbon cutting and the luncheon after made me feel part of such a big family.”
“I am honored to be part of the 431 Exchange, especially being invited to the ribbon cutting and the luncheon after made me feel part of such a big family.”

Naielle Brown

“I have always believed in the village mentality. It takes a village to raise a family and go to school. The 431 Exchange is part of my village.”
“I have always believed in the village mentality. It takes a village to raise a family and go to school. The 431 Exchange is part of my village.”

Carrie Driver

“Over the past four years, I’ve felt so much love from y’all. Words can’t express my gratitude.”
“Over the past four years, I’ve felt so much love from y’all. Words can’t express my gratitude.”

Anslee Boyd

"Such a welcoming and friendly organization. Thank you for making the world a better place by aiding us students in the hopes of what we build tomorrow.”
"Such a welcoming and friendly organization. Thank you for making the world a better place by aiding us students in the hopes of what we build tomorrow.”

Christian Crout

“The most impactful scholarship I’ve ever received.”
“The most impactful scholarship I’ve ever received.”

Victor Bula

“I feel every college student should have the kind of support the 431 Exchange provides, so they can thrive in their environment and not succumb to financial struggles.”
“I feel every college student should have the kind of support the 431 Exchange provides, so they can thrive in their environment and not succumb to financial struggles.”

De’Quincey Allen