The Williams-Franklin Foundation

Boosting Academic Opportunity & Success
The Williams-Franklin Foundation is proud to offer twenty (20) $5,000 scholarships to undergraduate students at accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In addition to the scholarships, awardees will receive professional and career development opportunities, mentor matching, community networking, and more!

Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for a WFF Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

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 at the time of application submission
Demonstrate financial need
Will still be classified as an undergraduate student for the 2026-2027 school year.
Click the red button to access the application. The application closes on April 15th.