AACUC X GUCU Dr. James Williams HBCU Scholarship
Scholarship Description
The African-American Credit Union Coalition and Georgia United Credit Union Foundation have teamed up to provide two $2,500 scholarships for students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) aiming to support their academic pursuits. These scholarships are in honor of Dr. James Williams, Georgia United’s first African American board member.
Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior at an accredited HBCU for the 2025-2026 academic year to be eligible. Persons applying for the Dr. James Williams scholarship must submit a completed questionnaire, an essay, one reference letter, and a copy of their unofficial transcript. You must have a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Scholarship applications are now closed for the year. Stay tuned.
Congratulations to the 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Lauryn Baker
Alabama A&M University
Receiving the Dr. James Williams HBCU Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity that will greatly help me complete my degree. This scholarship will help relieve financial burden, allowing me to concentrate more on my academics and less on paying them. It is also a meaningful acknowledgement of my dedication and hard work, encouraging me to keep aiming for excellence. Furthermore, receiving this renowned scholarship inspires me to help empower future HBCU students.
Corey Jackson
Tuskegee University
Receiving the Dr. James Williams HBCU Scholarship is an excellent honor for us. It encourages me to know that people beyond my family support my educational vision. Because of your credit union associations, I can continue my architectural studies at Tuskegee for the Spring 2024 semester. After that, I will satisfy the credit hours and portfolio requirements to enter the professional design program. The PDP is the final 3 years of the architecture degree. Additionally, my mother is ecstatic that I received this scholarship from your team.
About Dr. James Williams
Dr. Williams is the former Deputy Superintendent for Administration of DeKalb County Schools and has also held positions as a Teacher, Principal, and Area Director in the DeKalb County School System. Dr. Williams completed his undergraduate studies at Alabama State University before earning his Master's and Ed.S. degrees from Georgia State University, followed by a Doctorate degree from Clark Atlanta University.
Dr. Williams has been a member of Georgia United Credit Union since 1971. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 1997 and has served Georgia United in many roles during his tenure, including Vice Chair, Secretary, and as a member of the Credit Committee and Asset & Liability Committee.
If you have any additional questions about the scholarship, Please contact Tre'Vaughn Allen at tallen@aacuc.org .