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Why HBCUs Were Created and Their Enduring Purpose

Posted on June 3, 2026October 28, 2026 by LaShelle Franklin

Discover “Why HBCUs Were Created,” their vital role today, and how you can support future leaders. Learn more about their enduring impact!

Expanding Educational Access Through HBCU Scholarships

HBCUs were created to open doors to higher education, and that purpose remains essential today. The Williams-Franklin Foundation helps advance educational access by providing scholarships for HBCU students with financial need, alongside mentorship and professional development opportunities. Discover our scholarship program, review eligibility requirements, and learn how WFF helps scholars overcome financial barriers and pursue their goals.

Explore Our HBCU Scholarship Program

How to Choose the Right Education Charity to Support

Posted on May 27, 2026April 28, 2026 by LaShelle Franklin

Discover how to select impactful education charities by evaluating mission alignment, transparency, and outcomes. Empower future leaders today!

Student Mental Health at HBCUs: Tackling Stigma and Meeting Unmet Needs

Posted on May 20, 2026April 28, 2026 by LaShelle Franklin

Discover how we can break mental health stigma and support HBCU student mental health through donations, advocacy, and mentorship today!

Standing in the Gap Looks Like This

Posted on May 18, 2026May 15, 2026 by Williams-Franklin Admin

There is a moment in almost every HBCU scholar’s journey when the path forward becomes uncertain. Not because of a lack of ambition. Not because of a lack of ability. Because the gap between where they are and where they are trying to go got just a little too wide to cross alone. That is […]

Zeta Phi Beta: Sisterhood, Scholarship and Social Action

Posted on May 13, 2026April 28, 2026 by LaShelle Franklin

Discover the inspiring Zeta Phi Beta history—where sisterhood, scholarship, and social action unite to empower future leaders.

How the “Big Beautiful Bill” Impacts HBCUs and Student Financial Aid

Posted on April 26, 2026October 28, 2026 by LaShelle Franklin

Explore how the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Education Impact transforms HBCUs with scholarships, mentorships, and financial literacy programs!

Explore Scholarship Support Beyond Federal Financial Aid

Understanding your funding options is an important step toward managing college costs. The Williams-Franklin Foundation offers scholarships for HBCU students with financial need, helping bridge educational funding gaps while providing mentorship and professional development opportunities. Explore our scholarship program to learn about eligibility requirements and the support available to help WFF Scholars continue their education and prepare for their futures.

Explore Our HBCU Scholarship Program