Williams-Franklin Foundation
Williams-Franklin Foundation Scholarship
The Williams-Franklin Foundation Scholarship supports undergraduate students at accredited HBCUs by offering financial aid alongside professional development, mentorship, and internship opportunities. In addition to standard $5,000 awards, the top-scoring applicant is awarded the $6,000 Honorable Louis Stokes Scholarship.
Award
Up to $6,000
Deadline
April 15 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due April 15 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Low (transcript)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 2.7
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Who is eligible
- Currently enrolled at an accredited HBCU for undergraduate studies
- Completed at least 24 academic credit hours by the end of the spring semester
- Obtained a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above
- Be a U.S. resident/citizen at the time of application submission
- Demonstrate financial need
- Will still be classified as an undergraduate student for the upcoming school year
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Proof of financial need
How to apply
- Review the eligibility criteria to ensure all requirements are met.
- Prepare required documentation, including transcripts and proof of financial need.
- Complete and submit the online application form along with the necessary documents when the application window opens (typically March 1st).
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://wmsfranklinfoundation.org/scholarships/
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