Annual Scholarships

The Afro-American Cultural & Historical Society, Tri-City area & Hayward, has been serving the needs of the African American community since 1974. In addition to providing cultural enrichment and community support to residents of the Fremont, Newark, Union City and Hayward areas, our main focus has been to offer financial support through scholarship awards to graduating high school students of African American and African descent.

The awards range from $1,000 to $2,500 and are designed to help lessen the student’s financial burden. We look forward to receiving those applications from students who aspire to challenge their minds at an institution of higher learning.

Deadline:

The online application is due by no later than Monday, May 6, 2024. All other completed application materials must be mailed to AACHS, C/O Bonnie Duplessis, P.O. Box 743, Fremont, CA 94537 and postmarked by no later than Monday, May 6, 2024. Questions? Contact Bonnie Duplessis at (510) 909-1841 or [email protected], or Ric Ricard at [email protected].

Selection Process:

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Complete online application
• Financial need
• Academic achievement and extra curriculum involvement
• Content and quality of written responses

Recipient must be in attendance at event on Sunday, June 2, 2024, to receive award.

*For Ohlone College students

The Janice Wilkinson-Morris Memorial Scholarship was established in the summer of 2022 to honor the memory of Janice Wilkinson-Morris and continue her legacy of excellence, generosity and service. Janice was a faithful lifetime member of AACHS, serving on numerous committees. Most importantly, she was a graduate of Ohlone College. She earned a liberal arts degree in 1980 as well as a marketing management degree in 1981. The intent of this award is to reward the academic achievements and community commitment of Black students at Ohlone College.

The award is for $1,000.

Deadline:

The online application is due by no later than Monday, May 6, 2024. All other completed application materials must be mailed to AACHS, C/O Bonnie Duplessis, P.O. Box 743, Fremont, CA 94537 and postmarked by no later than Monday, May 6, 2024. Questions? Contact Bonnie Duplessis at (510) 909-1841 or [email protected], or Ric Ricard at [email protected].

Selection Process:

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Complete online application
• Financial need
• Current enrollment in a minimum of 12 semester units at Ohlone College
• Completion of 30-60 semester units at Ohlone College
• Academic achievement and extra curriculum involvement
• Content and quality of written responses
• Show evidence of intent to complete either a certificate, associate’s degree or transfer to an accredited four-year college or university with junior standing

Recipient must be in attendance at event on Sunday, June 2, 2024, to receive award.