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Charles Vernon Stewart III Community College/Trade School Scholarship 2026

This scholarship is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of Black graduating seniors in Washington County pursuing careers in skilled trades. We honor the legacy of Charles Vernon Stewart III, a pioneering electrician and advocate, believing in the potential of our youth to become the next generation of skilled professionals and community contributors.

 

Award and Recognition:

  • Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Umoja Rights of Passage

  • Recipients may also be featured on the Beaverton Black People’s Union website.

  • Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the educational institution identified in the application. 

  • If an educational institution has not been identified at the time of the award, funds will be held for up to one year before they are donated back into the scholarship fund.

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Questions:

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Submission: [to be uploaded] Please respond to one of the following questions through either a 1 page essay (~500 words) or a visual representation (video, slide-deck, graphic brochure, etc) of your response. All submissions should indicate the question being responded to. Visual 


  1. How does the story of Charles Stewart III resonate with your own life and aspirations? What aspects of his life are inspiring to you and why?

  2. How has your work/volunteer experience changed you? What have you learned in these experiences, and how will you apply it to your life after graduation?

  3. What are your future plans to contribute back to your community? How will your next academic step prepare you for this role?

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