Jessie Mae Williams Memorial Scholarship

Jessie Mae Williams Memorial ScholarshipJessie Mae Williams Memorial ScholarshipJessie Mae Williams Memorial Scholarship

Jessie Mae Williams Memorial Scholarship

Jessie Mae Williams Memorial ScholarshipJessie Mae Williams Memorial ScholarshipJessie Mae Williams Memorial Scholarship


The Jessie Mae Williams Memorial Scholarship seeks to honor the memory of the  Williams family matriarch, the late Jessie Mae Williams (1908 -  1997).  Passionate about serving others, Mrs. Williams spent a lifetime working tirelessly to provide resources and support for the youth in her community.  This $1,000.00 scholarship fund has been created to continue her legacy by helping students achieve their dreams.  The scholarship will be awarded annually to a female, African-American high school student  who exhibits  the values Mrs. Williams lived during her life.  To apply, qualified applicants must be: 


  • African American female High School student
  • Attending a Historically Black College or University
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Candidates must write an essay describing their community service and volunteer experience,  in addition to how they plan to help their community in the future.
  • Applications accepted from April 1st to May 31st.
  • Recipient will be selected by July 1st and will be notified by phone call and official letter via email.
  • Recipient MUST provide Letter of Enrollment (proof of attendance) dated no earlier than 08/01/2025 to receive funds.



JMW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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jmwscholarshipfund@gmail.com

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