High School Scholarship
The Afro-American Cultural & Historical Society, Tri-City Area & Hayward provides scholarship awards to graduating Black/African high school seniors.
To qualify for our scholarships, high school seniors must live and attend high school in Fremont, Newark, Union City, and Hayward.
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 4, 2026, 11:59 PST. Questions? Send a message to info@aachstricity.org.
Selection Process:
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Complete online application and Application Package Checklist
- Financial need
- Academic achievement and extracurricular involvement
- Content and quality of written responses
Recipient must be in attendance at the event on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (tentative), to receive the award.
Program Details
OPEN DATE:
2/14/26
CLOSE DATE:
5/4/26
PROGRAM TYPE:
Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements
MINIMUM GPA
2.5
RESIDENCY STATUS
U.S. Citizen living in Union City, Newark, Fremont or Hayward
ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION
High School Senior
Janice Wilkinson-Morris Memorial Scholarship
*For Ohlone College students transferring to a four-year intisution in the Fall.
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/African American students at Ohlone College.
The award is for $1,000.
Deadline:
The online application is due by no later than Monday, May 4, 2026, 11:59 PST. Questions? Send a message to info@aachstricity.org.
Selection Process:
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Complete online application and Application Package Checklist
- 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 extracurricular involvement
- Content and quality of written responses
Recipient must be in attendance at the event on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (tentative), to receive the award.
Program Details
OPEN DATE:
2/14/26
CLOSE DATE:
5/4/26
PROGRAM TYPE:
Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements
MINIMUM GPA
2.5
RESIDENCY STATUS
U.S. Citizen living in Union City, Newark, Fremont or Hayward
ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION
Community College Student