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In collaboration with Marsai’s Way Foundation, we aim to empower 10,000 young people over the next 3 years by providing financial education, wealth-building strategies, and career skills to help them positively impact their communities.

2026 

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Marsai's Way Foundation, FICO, and Seeds of Fortune Inc. have joined forces to launch the FICO Financial Empowerment Fellowship. A new fellowship designed to develop financially confident student leaders. Through scholarships, financial education, and peer leadership opportunities. Fellows will empower their communities by helping students understand credit, check their FICO® Scores, and build healthy financial futures.

FICO Financial Empowerment Fellowship

The  FICO Financial Empowerment Fellowship is a leadership and financial education initiative that equips college students to become financial empowerment changemakers in their communities. Fellows receive a $1,500 scholarship, credit education informed by FICO's expertise, access resources that help them better understand the FICO® Score, and build the knowledge needed to support other students on their campuses. 

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$1500 Scholarship 

Campus Activation

Marsai Martin Resolution Brunch 

The FICO Financial Empowerment Fellowship equips college students with the financial knowledge, leadership skills, and resources to become financial empowerment changemakers in their communities. Each Fellow will earn a $1,500 Scholarship.

Fellows will help their peers by hosting one event on campus to take the first step in their financial journeys by checking their FICO® Scores, understanding healthy financial habits, helping them develop their knowledge and confidence to shape their financial stories.

An exclusive celebration and networking experience where Fellows will connect with Marsai Martin and fellow changemakers committed to creating lasting impact in ATL during MLK Weekend.

WHO CAN APPLY:

Currently enrolled at a two year or four year college or university in the United States. passionate about their future in college, career, and finance.

Deadline: September 21, 2026

Ask Marsai Anything:
Personal Finance Edition

Join Marsai Martin, Seeds of Fortune Inc. and FICO for a live conversation on personal finance, leadership, and financial empowerment while learning more about the FICO Financial Empowerment Fellowship.

August 12, 2026

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Credit Starts at Home

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Credit Starts at Home empowers students and their families to build financial confidence together by understanding credit, developing healthy financial habits, and creating a strong foundation for long-term financial success.

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Year 1: 2025 

Sai Summer Cookout

2025 Back to School Sweepstakes 

In the first year of the partnership between Marsai's Way Foundation and Seeds of Fortune Inc., more than 2,000 young people were empowered through college, career, and financial literacy programming delivered through the Seeds of Fortune platform. The partnership also provided two students with a once in a lifetime trip to Houston to attend Marsai Martin's exclusive Sai Summer Cookout, an unforgettable experience celebrating financial empowerment, community, and opportunity.

Sai Summer Cookout

2025 Back to School Sweepstakes Winners

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FLY OUT WITH MARSAI! 
Marsai’s Way Foundation x Seeds of Fortune Inc.
2025 SAI SUMMER COOKOUT SWEEPSTAKES

Seeds of Fortune Inc. will fly Two lucky young women to WIN a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Houston to attend the exclusive Sai Summer Cookout, hosted by Marsai Martin -- where fun, food, and financial freedom collide.

🎉 What You’ll Get:
✈️ All-expense-paid trip to Houston, TX
🍔 VIP Access to the Sai Summer Cookout at Texas Southern University 
💸 Participate in Financial Literacy Program
👑 Meet inspiring women leaders + enjoy major girl boss energy!

📢 WHO CAN APPLY:
HS Rising Juniors and Seniors passionate about their future in college, career, and finance.

🚨 Deadline to Enter: July 31, 2025
Invest in YOU. Live the experience. Start your wealth journey.

 

🔥August 31, 2025 | Labor Day Weekend | 🔥HOUSTON

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