The Donna P. McCullum Foundation for Educational Excellence was founded in 2019 by Donna P. Sarhaan to provide resources to minority women entering their first year of college. Scholarships help to defray some of the costs associated with tuition, books, and associated fees. In addition to scholarships, recipients are assigned a mentor for one year to assist them in navigating their first year of college. Mentors provide insight, networking opportunities, and internships specific to the scholars field of study.