Scholarships
Black Achievement Scholarship
This scholarship specifically encourages applications from students pursuing education at 4-year colleges and universities.
Eligibility and Application:
This scholarship is open to graduating seniors from Washington County School District high schools in 2026.
Applicants must culturally identify as Black/African American/African/Afro-Latino or hold other cultural identities from the African Diaspora.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of the completed application.
Students with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship values will range from $1000 to $5000.
A recommendation letter from someone familiar with your leadership and academic commitment.
Applications must be submitted by Sunday, April 26th, 2026.
The Charles Stewart III Scholarship: Empowering Futures in Skilled Trades
This scholarship specifically encourages applications from students pursuing education in trade schools, community colleges (2-year programs), or other forms of vocational and technical training. We recognize the value of skilled trades and community college education in building strong communities and providing fulfilling career paths.
Eligibility and Application:
This scholarship is open to graduating seniors from Washington County School District high schools in 2026.
Applicants must culturally identify as Black/African American/African/Afro-Latino or hold other cultural identities from the African Diaspora.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of the completed application.
Students with a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship values will range from $1000 to $5000.
Applicants must demonstrate practical experience to qualify for this scholarship. This can be achieved through paid or unpaid work experience, including positions that may not directly align with their chosen trade. Applicants need to provide one letter of recommendation from a community member familiar with their character in this service role. This can be a supervisor, a volunteer coordinator, a faith leader, an organization leader, a supervising teacher/counselor etc.
Applications must be submitted by Sunday, April 26th, 2026.