At just sixteen years old, DuBois is already the kind of young man who proves what focus and possibility look like. A straight-A student at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), he balances his passion for animation and art with an equally strong love for math, finance, and international business. While most teens are trying to figure out what comes next, DuBois is already building the foundation for a global career—one that blends creativity with strategy.

His dream is to travel to Japan in the summer of 2026 for a competitive educational program that will immerse him in the culture that inspires much of his artwork and global business ambitions. Japan is where he hopes to study animation techniques, observe business models firsthand, sharpen his language skills, and understand how international markets shape the creative industries he loves.

For DuBois, this trip isn’t just a summer abroad—it’s a bridge.

A bridge between New Orleans and the global economy.

Between a talented young Black artist and the international business world he’s ready to step into.

Between his classroom dreams and real-world experience.

Your support helps him take that step.

A donation is more than a gift—it’s an investment in a young scholar whose work ethic, character, and brilliance deserve a global stage. With your help, DuBois can experience Japan, deepen his academic passions, and return home better prepared to build a future filled with leadership, creativity, and impact.

Let’s help him get there.

Let’s help him see the world—so he can come back and change it.