Scholarships
The Williams-Franklin Foundation Awards
Boosting Academic Opportunity & Success
The Williams-Franklin Foundation is proud to offer more than twenty (20) $5,000 scholarships annually to support undergraduate students attending accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Our scholarships are designed to alleviate financial burdens and provide additional professional and career development opportunities to motivated students. In addition to the scholarships, awardees will receive professional and career development opportunities, mentor matching, community networking, and more!
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for a WFF Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited HBCU at the time of application submission
- Completed at least 24 academic credit hours by the end of the spring semester
- Obtained a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above
- Must be a United States citizen at the time of application submission
- Must demonstrate financial need
Scholarship Benefits
Our scholarship program goes beyond financial aid; it is a holistic approach to nurturing future leaders. Recipients gain access to a range of benefits that support their academic journey and career aspirations.
Financial Support
Each scholarship is valued at $5,000, aimed at covering various educational expenses.
Professional Development
Scholars participate in instructional webinars and leadership programs.
Mentorship
Access to professional mentors aligned with scholars’ career interests and goals.
Internship Opportunities
Hands-on experiences with noted institutions and corporations.
Application Process
Ready to apply? Our streamlined application process is designed to be straightforward and user-friendly so that you can focus on what matters most—your education and career goals. Our application link isn’t available until the Application window opens, so come back March 1 to start the process.
Steps to Apply:
- Review Eligibility: Ensure all criteria are met.
- Prepare Documentation: Gather transcripts, proof of financial need, and any other required documents.
- Submit Application: Complete the online application form and submit it along with necessary documents by the deadline.
Important Dates for 2025 Scholarships:
Application Opens: March 1st
Application Closes: April 15th
Award Notification: June 15th
Recent Scholarship Recipients
Taylor Sconiers
Hampton University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Returning WFF Scholar Taylor Sconiers, expected class of 2026, is from Bloomfield, New Jersey. Taylor is studying Sports Management at Hampton University. In the summer of 2024, she was proud…
Jaylah Dorman
Howard University
Funded by:
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Returning WFF Scholar Jaylah Dorman, expected class of 2025, is from Durham, North Carolina. Jaylah is studying Health Education| Community Health at Howard University. In the summer of 2024, She…
Taylar Davis
North Carolina A&T State University
Funded by:
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Returning WFF Scholar Taylar Davis, expected class of 2026, is from Charlotte, North Carolina. Taylar is studying Psychology at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. In the summer of…
Destiny Lewis
Bowie State University
Funded by:
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Destiny Lewis, expected class of 2026, is from Owings, Maryland. Destiny is studying Chemistry at Bowie State University. In the summer of 2024, she worked in the 10-week CURE summer…
Joshua Wallington
Alabama A&M University
Funded by:
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Returning WFF Scholar Joshua Wallington, expected class of 2025, is from Troy, Michigan. Joshua is studying Computer Science at Howard University. In the summer of 2024, he interned at Google…
Sanai Neblett
Hampton University
Funded by:
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Returning WFF Scholar Sanai Neblett, class of 2025, is from Dacula, Georgia. She is studying Psychology (Pre-med) at Hampton University. In the summer of 2024, she enrolled in 2 summer…
Ashley Pryor
Morgan State University
Funded by:
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Returning WFF Scholar Ashley Pryor, expected class of 2025, is from Bowie, Maryland. She is studying Computer Science at Morgan State University. In the summer of 2024, she interned at…
Sierra Sands
Spelman College
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Sierra Sands, expected class of May 2025, is from Columbia, South Carolina. She studies International Studies (Business) and Computer Science at Spelman College. In the summer of 2024, she was…
Amya Hudson
North Carolina A&T State University
Funded by:
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Amya Hudson, expected class of May 2025, is from Washington, DC. She is studying psychology with a minor in biology at North Carolina A&T University. In the summer of 2024,…
Kelsey Schaffer
Spelman College
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Kelsey Schaffer, expected class of May 2027, is from Long Beach, California. She is studying Health Science at Spelman College. In the summer of 2024, she attended a dermatology training…
Jada Mitchell
Clark Atlanta University
Funded by:
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Jada Mitchell, expected class of May 2026, is from Dallas, Texas. She is studying Computer Science at Clark Atlanta University. In the summer of 2024, she interned as a Quality…
Carter Henderson
Harris-Stowe State University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Carter Henderson, expected class of May 2027, is from San Diego, California. He is studying Sociology with an emphasis on Law, Justice, and Society at Harris Stowe State University. This…
Alexandria Alsobrooks-Laney
Spelman College
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Alexandria Alsobrooks-Laney, expected class of May 2027, is from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She is studying History with a minor in curatorial studies at Spelman College. In the summer of 2024,…
Chelsea Beauford
Howard University
Funded by:
Wally Welker Scholarship Program Fund
Chelsea Beauford, expected class of May 2025, is from Lithonia, Georgia. She is studying Clinical Laboratory Science at Howard University. This summer, she started clinical rotations as a clinical laboratory…
Lindsey Marie Uy
Howard University
Funded by:
Wally Welker Scholarship Program Fund
Lindsey Marie Uy, expected class of May 2025, is from Bowie, Maryland. She is studying Clinical Laboratory Science at Howard University. In the summer of 2024, she went home to…
David Tinsley
Tennessee State University
Funded by:
Black Nurse Collaborative
David Tinsley, expected class of 2025, is from Detroit, Michigan. David is studying Nursing at Tennessee State University. In the summer of 2024, he stayed on campus in Nashville and…
Ranyah Bullock
Delaware State University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Ranyah Bullock, expected class of 2026, is from Detroit, Michigan. Ranyah is studying Mass Communications at Delaware State University. This summer, she was selected for an internship with a software…
Lonnie White IV
Morehouse College
Funded by:
Honorable Louis Stokes HBCU Scholarship
Lonnie White IV, expected class of 2025, is from Atlanta, Georgia. Lonnie studies Cinema, Television, and Emerging Media Studies at Morehouse College. This summer, Lonnie volunteered at the Atlanta Community…
Victoria Eniafe
Delaware State University
Funded by:
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Victoria Eniafe, expected class of 2025, is from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Victoria is studying Biological Sciences at Delaware State University. In the summer of 2024, she attended the BSMD internship/program…
Jacoya Cartnail-Riddick
Alabama State University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Jacoya Cartnail-Riddick, expected class of 2026, is from Frederick, Maryland. Jacoya is studying Health Information Management at Alabama State University(ASU). In the summer of 2024, Jacoya interned at Auburn University…
Toriona Coakes
Florida A&M University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Toriona Coakes, expected class of 2026, is from Stuttgart, Arkansas. Toriona is studying Political Science at Florida A&M University. In the summer of 2024, she was committed to developing her…
Naijah Lynes
Florida A&M University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Naijah Lynes, expected class of 2025, is from Miami, Florida. Naijah is studying Pre-Physical Therapy at Florida A&M University. In the summer of 2024, she took summer classes to stay…
Shelby Foulks
Hampton University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Shelby Foulks, expected class of 2027, is from Laurel, Maryland. Shelby is studying Biochemistry at Hampton University. In the summer of 2024, she participated in the Dr. L.D. Britt Pre-Medical…
Nia Hill
Howard University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Nia Hill, expected class of 2020, is from Chicago, Illinois. She is majoring in accounting with a minor in Sociology at Howard University, the number two ranked Historically Black College…
Zipporah Bright
Morgan State University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Zipporah Bright, expected class of 2021, is from Gaithersburg, Maryland and will graduate from Morgan State University, which has graduated more than 50,000 degree candidates since its establishment. At Morgan…
Miranda Merritt
Spelman College
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Miranda Merritt, expected class of 2021, is from Alexandria, Virginia and will graduate from Spelman College, the number one ranked Historically Black College and University. At Spelman College, Miranda is…
Shaniah Tullis
Lincoln University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Shaniah Tullis, expected class of 2021, is from Washington, D.C. and will graduate from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University. At Lincoln University,…
Melody Douglas
University of the District of Columbia
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Melody Douglas is a senior, expected class of 2019, who is from Des Moines, Iowa. Douglas will graduate from the University of the District of Columbia, where their vision is…
Max Fuentes
University of the District of Columbia
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Max Fuentes, expected class of 2019, is from El Salvador. Max has already earned an associate’s degree in Liberal Arts and is currently earning his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from…
Nancy Gonzalez
University of the District of Columbia
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Nancy Gonzalez, expected class of 2020, is from El Salvador. Nancy will graduate from the University of the District of Columbia, one of the only public universities in the U.S.…