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 closed.
Congratulations to the 2026 Scholarship Recipients
- Lauren Chambers, Atlanta, GA - Psychology Major, Morris Brown College
- Kelsey Harpe, Covington, GA - Health Sciences Major, Spelman College
- Landen Tomlin, Stonecrest, GA - Music Major, Shaw University
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 .