Career Preparation & Workforce

HBCU’s Role in Building a Diverse Workforce

By LaShelle Franklin - February 19, 2025

Career Preparation & Workforce

Discover Funding Resources for Black-Owned Startups

By LaShelle Franklin - February 12, 2025

HBCU Academics

Celebrating Black History Month: The Legacy of HBCUs

By LaShelle Franklin - February 5, 2025

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Grow, Save, and Thrive: A Journey to Financial Wellness with Monica Davis

By LaShelle Franklin - January 30, 2025

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Funding Your Education: Maximizing Scholarship Opportunities

By LaShelle Franklin - January 22, 2025

University Life & Career Growth

Discover Funding Resources for Black-Owned Startups

Starting a business is an exciting yet challenging endeavor, particularly for Black entrepreneurs and founders, who often face unique obstacles in accessing capital. Recognizing these systemic barriers, numerous organizations and initiatives have stepped up to provide targeted support. For Black ent...

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Celebrating Black History Month: The Legacy of HBCUs

As we observe Black History Month, it is essential to celebrate the enduring legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). These institutions have not only been centers of academic excellence but also foundational spaces for cultural growth, leadership development, and social progr...

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Beyond the Classroom: Extracurriculars and Leadership at HBCUs

Navigating college life at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) provides students with a transformative environment to develop skills and embrace opportunities that shape their futures. Central to this experience is HBCU leadership, a concept that extends beyond academic achievements...

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Foundation News & Updates

Another Successful Year: WFF Achievements and 2025 Goals

The Williams-Franklin Foundation (WFF) has long been committed to transforming lives through our mission of supporting students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Reflecting on a decade of impactful service, 2024 marked a milestone year filled with incredible achievements and 2...

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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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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

Funding Your Education: Maximizing Scholarship Opportunities

Securing scholarship opportunities is a crucial step in funding your education, especially for students aiming to minimize financial burdens while pursuing academic and professional goals. Scholarships not only provide financial support but also open doors to personal development, networking, and me...

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Writing Powerful Personal Statements: Stand Out in Your Scholarship Application

Crafting a personal statement for a scholarship application can feel overwhelming, but it’s your chance to showcase who you are beyond your grades and test scores. With these scholarship essay tips, you can create a narrative that resonates with readers and leaves a lasting impression. One of the ...

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