Brothers Rising Initiative Launches
AEC’s Brothers' Rising program kicked off the weekend of October 19th with 90 young men. The initiative is designed to introduce high school young men to higher education opportunities. Participants explored the National Mall and visited the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial, where Dr. King delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech.
Students also visited two distinguished institutions — Bowie State University (Bowie, MD) and Howard University (Washington, D.C.) — and heard from university leaders and current students engaged in activities that inspired their academic and personal growth.
The remainder of the program includes virtual session as listed below.
• November 9, 2025 – Forums with HBCU and Adventist Higher Ed Leaders
• December 14, 2025 – Financial Aid and Scholarships
• January 11, 2026 – College Application Process
• February 8, 2026 – Career Planning and Exploration
• March 8, 2026 – Leadership Development
• June 26 AEC Camp meeting – Culmination Program (Receiving of Certificates of Completion)
Seniors must participate in all activities to qualify for the scholarship.