Financial Aid & Scholarships

Writing Powerful Personal Statements: Stand Out in Your Scholarship Application

By LaShelle Franklin - January 15, 2025

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Beyond the Classroom: Extracurriculars and Leadership at HBCUs

By LaShelle Franklin - January 8, 2025

Foundation News & Updates

Another Successful Year: WFF Achievements and 2025 Goals

By LaShelle Franklin - January 2, 2025

Foundation News & Updates

The Williams-Franklin Foundation Named a Top 100 Nonprofit in North America Receiving a PepsiCo Foundation Community Impact Award

By LaShelle Franklin - December 31, 2024

HBCU Academics

Mentorship Matters : How WFF Pairs HBCU Students with Mentors

By LaShelle Franklin - December 27, 2024

University Life & Career Growth

Mentorship Matters : How WFF Pairs HBCU Students with Mentors

Mentorship plays a transformative role in the academic and professional journey of students, especially those attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). At the Williams-Franklin Foundation (WFF), the contributions of HBCU student mentors are invaluable in shaping the paths of yo...

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Networking for Success: The Importance of Professional Connections

HBCU professional networking is a powerful asset for students navigating the transition from education to career. Building strong professional connections can be transformative, opening doors to internships, mentorships, and career advancements. Recognizing the value of these relationships, the Will...

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Developing Leadership Skills While Attending an HBCU

Developing leadership skills is a fundamental component of personal growth and career readiness, and HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) provide a unique ecosystem that fosters this development. With rigorous academics, culturally rich environments, and dynamic extracurricular oppor...

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Foundation News & Updates

The Williams-Franklin Foundation Named a Top 100 Nonprofit in North America Receiving a PepsiCo Foundation Community Impact Award

The Williams-Franklin Foundation is proud to announce we have been granted a PepsiCo Foundation 2024 Community Impact Award. The PepsiCo Foundation is the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), one of the world's leading food and beverage companies.  The program is a part of the company'...

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WFF Past Newsletters (2019-2023)

Here at the Williams-Franklin Foundation, we send out a quarterly newsletter to keep our friends and supporters updated on the latest happenings with our organization. Past WFF Newsletters Explore the links below to catch up on archived newsletters from the past four years and don't forget to subscr...

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Organic & Natural Health Partners with WFF for HBCU Scholarship Fund

The Organic and Natural Health Association, a trade association representing companies in the natural health products industries, announced that it has partnered with the Williams-Franklin Foundation during its annual conference, held virtually this year. The trade association will raise a minimum o...

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Students & Alumni

Meet Julia Nichols

Meeting Julia Nichols, graduating class of 2020 at Edward Waters College, and future Computer Software Engineer. Originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas, Ms. Nichols will be a first-generation college graduate, from Edward Waters College in the fall. Like many universities around the country, he...

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Meet Noah Nicholas

Meet Noah Nicholas, expected graduate at Howard University 2020 and future Orthopedic Physician Assistant. This year, we take a moment to celebrate the unstoppable Noah Nicholas for being a returning awardee of the WFF scholarship. In Noah’s interview, he explained how a bump in the road is only...

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

Understanding Scholarship Opportunities Beyond WFF

Navigating the landscape of HBCU scholarship opportunities is vital for students seeking financial support to advance their education. While the Williams-Franklin Foundation (WFF) provides generous scholarships and mentorship, exploring additional funding sources can help students build a well-round...

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How to Build Financial Literacy While in College

Building financial literacy during college is essential in creating a foundation for long-term financial stability and success, both in personal and professional spheres. For students, particularly those at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), understanding financial management is c...

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