The comedian has teamed up with the United Negro College Fund and Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) Public schools, a nationwide network of free open-enrollment college-preparatory schools in underserved communities, to help found students from 11 colleges, including Tuskegee University, Xavier University, Morehouse College, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University. He donated $300,000 of his own money, a number that was matched by KIPP.

“Education and knowledge are powerful,” said Hart. “I just wanted to do my part in providing opportunities for our future leaders, especially from my Philly hometown, and show support for HBCUs.”

The 18 students receiving college scholarships are high school graduates who attended KIPP public charter schools in eight different areas including the Arkansas Delta, Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.

The award is based on students’ academic and personal achievements.

Hart held a surprise event for the winners in Los Angeles earlier this week and even shared a photo with them on Instagram. He gave a special shout-out to students from his hometown of Philadelphia.

Yesterday I surprised 18 #HBCU with scholarships to complete their college degrees…. major thank you to my partners @UNCF @kippschools for helping me…. you guys stepped up to the table and matched my donation and we awarded 600,000….also thank u @jessecollinsent for helping us coordinate this event…..this is just the beginning people!!!! My “Help From The Hart Charity” is about to do a lot more!!!!! #LiveLoveLaugh …..I’m also proud of the 8 Kids from Philadelphia that received these scholarships ….STAND UP PHILLY!!!!!

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And it seems that this is just the start for the comedian.

“This is just the beginning,” he said. Trust me when I tell you there are a lot more kids who want to go to college who don’t have the money to make it happen.”

This article originally appeared on Essence.

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The only difference with this challenge and the previously mentioned challenges is there is nothing in physical nature about it, rather Hart wants his famous friends to dig into their respective pockets to participate.

Hart posted a video on his Instagram account calling out Dwayne Johnson, Beyoncé, Chris Rock, Jay-Z, Dave Chappelle, Justin Timberlake, Steve Harvey, and Jerry Seinfeld to follow in his footsteps and donate $25,000 to the American Red Cross Hurricane Harvey relief fund.

WARNING: SOME OF THE LANGUAGE IS NSFW

I’m calling this the Hurricane Harvey Relief Challenge….Lets go @therock @beyonce @chrisrock Jay Z Dave Chappelle @jerryseinfeild @iamsteveharveytv @justintimberlake #HurricaneHarveyReliefChallenge #prayforhouston …..I am getting a link together now people. Help me help Houston….

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Singer Chris Young pledged $100,000 to the Red Cross through a GoFundMe account and Drake revealed on Instagram that he’s working remotely from London with local relief groups then shared important phone numbers for agencies and organizations in the Houston area.

We are currently overseas in London and all I can think about is how devastated I am as I look at images of the damage Hurricane Harvey has caused. I am praying for the safety of all those affected. Houston has truly been a home to me over the last 8 years. Myself and @futuretheprince are working with local relief groups to aid and assist the people of Texas in anyway we can and in the most immediate way possible. I also want to thank all the men and women of service and volunteers for their courageous efforts to help people in need. I encourage everyone to do what they can to assist the people of Texas knowing whatever effort you can make to help will go a long way.

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Also lending a helping hand are Houston sports stars like Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, who started a relief fund through You Caring.

Recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey will be massive.
We must come together to help rebuild our communities.https://t.co/SR6DmnNbyM pic.twitter.com/iiMsG2i4dl

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) August 27, 2017

Watt reached his $200k goal in less than two hours so he bumped it to $500k. That mark was then topped thanks in large part to a $50k donation from Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul.

The generosity of @CP3‘s $50k donation is actually what put us over the $500k mark. Phenomenal stuff from donations both large and small.

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) August 28, 2017

For those looking to help in the relief efforts, follow the information from the Red Cross twitter account posted below.

Help those affected by #HurricaneHarvey. Visit https://t.co/IwTsENcx2z, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation. pic.twitter.com/r4qSn8byXj

— American Red Cross (@RedCross) August 26, 2017

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