Abbie P. Huckleby

I went to Tuskegee Institute back in 1980, full of hope and determination. Unfortunately, I had to leave school because I lacked the knowledge or support to find funding that could have helped me stay. That experience shaped me. And when I became a mother to my two daughters, I was determined they would not face the same fate.

My husband and I knew that, on our salaries, we couldn’t afford college for two daughters attending at the same time. So I started early — researching, praying, organizing, and applying. And it worked. Both of my daughters graduated debt-free with over $450,000 in scholarships combined.

What began as a personal journey became my life’s work. Through Parent Project LLC, I now mentor families nationwide, helping students unlock scholarship opportunities while strengthening their confidence and faith. I lead workshops, community presentations, speaking engagements, and one-on-one consultations — all rooted in the same strategy I used for my own daughters.

I serve as President of the Moss Point High School Class of 1980 Scholarship Committee and on the Houston Tuskegee Alumni Board — because giving back is part of the mission.

My prayer is that every family I work with discovers the same peace, joy, and favor we experienced — and that they leave knowing that with faith, preparation, and persistence, doors will open that no one can close.

With the Parent Network at ConocoPhillips.

Presenting Scholarship Strategies at the

NABA ACAP Summer Program.