The picture above represents more of a dream than part of our immediate plan.
For now, our main focus remains on perfecting our online educational platform and expanding its reach. But one day, we hope to have our feet firmly planted on the ground in Africa.
Submitted by: U4Education (U4E), a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Website: www.U4Education.com | www.U4E.com
Contact: Wilson Bright, President & Founder
Wilson.Bright@U4E.com
Grant Proposal
U4Education (U4E) is dedicated to revolutionizing access to world-class AI educational assistance for under-resourced communities in Africa and the World. Our mission is to expand our AI-driven educational scholarship program further into Africa, using cutting-edge artificial intelligence to deliver personalized learning experiences at unprecedented level.
Our Goal is to raise $10,000,000 in our phase one round of funding. Each donation will be of $1,000,000 and will include one seat on the board of directors.
Each student scholarship represents a 10-year educational commitment, currently budgeted at $60 per year or $600 total per student. To ensure that these scholarships remain fully funded over time, U4Education employs a scholarship endowment system, where principal funds are invested in US Treasury Bonds to provide continuous support for each student’s educational journey.
We see the Platform being much like a utility with the service of providing AI Educational Streaming back to our Students.
Why Africa?
Largest youth population in the world: Africa has about 1.4 billion people, and more than 60% are under the age of 25. That’s roughly 850 million young people — the largest concentration of youth on Earth.
Still growing: By 2050, Africa’s population is expected to double, with 1 in 3 children globally living in Africa.
Education demand crisis: Millions of these young people cannot be served by existing schools due to shortages of teachers, classrooms, and resources. Traditional expansion cannot keep up — but digital solutions can.
👉 Why this matters to U4E: A youthful continent means massive demand for affordable, scalable education. The scale is unmatched anywhere else, making Africa the most fertile ground for innovation in AI-driven tutoring.
Fastest-growing mobile market: Sub-Saharan Africa already has over 650 million unique mobile subscribers and is projected to exceed 1 billion connections by 2030.
Smartphone penetration: Smartphones are becoming increasingly affordable. By 2025, an estimated 475 million people in Africa will have mobile internet access.
Leapfrogging PCs: Unlike in the U.S. or Europe, where desktops and laptops built the digital ecosystem, Africa is mobile-first — meaning for most youth, the smartphone is the only computer they will ever own.
Data affordability improving: Competition and satellite/5G expansion are steadily lowering costs, making mobile education more viable every year.
👉 Why this matters to U4E: U4E’s AI tutors and video classes are designed for mobile delivery. The phone becomes the primary classroom — no need for expensive hardware. This aligns perfectly with how African youth already live, communicate, and learn.
Wilson Bright, age 66, is the Founder and President of U4Education (U4E). Before dedicating his life to this philanthropic mission, Mr. Bright spent 26 years building and leading his own successful business, Rose City Textiles, based in Portland, Oregon.
Under his leadership, Rose City Textiles became a trusted partner for major outdoor and athletic brands such as Patagonia and Arc'teryx, serving as a key consignment and logistics provider. The company once managed Nike’s domestic team apparel warehousing program, demonstrating Wilson’s deep expertise in operations, systems management, and accountability.
U4Education is poised to become a leader in transparent, AI-driven education delivery. With your support, we can transform the lives of students, families, and communities—creating a model of learning that is effective, efficient, and equitable.
We invite you to join us in this mission by investing in Phase One funding. Together, we can build an education system that will empower generations to come.
Sincerely,
Wilson Bright
President & Founder
U4Education (U4E)
Wilson.Bright@U4E.com
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