Dr. Ernest Hartzog is a consultant in education and in community and organizational development. He is also involved in a number of volunteer activities, including serving on the Board of Directors of Building Blocks to Success.

Dr. Hartzog worked as a teacher, counselor, high school principal and director of district programs in San Diego, California. While in San Diego, his distinguished work resulted in his being selected for a Rockefeller Foundation “Superintendent’s Internship”. During this period he served in the Detroit, Michigan and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania school systems. Hartzog served as Assistant Superintendent of Portland Oregon Public Schools for 18 years. He worked as national consultant for the College Board in its Advanced Placement Program.

Who is Dr. Hartzog?

About the Scholarship

    • Former participant in one of BB2S’ programs or affiliated programs

    • Enrollment in a community college, technically focused college, or a four-year college

    • In pursuit of a STEM education is preferred, but not required.

  • $1,000 to multiple recipients

  • Applications open early May and ends in the last week of May every year

Current Awardees (2024)

  • Amiri Horn

  • Nathaniel Tripp-Folsom

  • Deon Best

  • Ruby Lamb

  • Niya Traynham

  • Bryson Cabine

    Amount awarded - $1,000 each

Past Recipients

  • Anthony Tran

  • Amare Rolle

  • Laila Vickers

  • Joseph Bartholomew IV

  • Amir (A.J.) Williams

  • Eileen Demara

  • Von Laurence Cressy

Amount awarded - $500 each

2023

2016

Rachael Grigsby

Amount awarded - $500

2015

Brandon Redeau

Amount awarded - $500