BWASH 2025 Scholarship

The Black Women's Association of Sugar Hill Scholarship Program was created to assist high school seniors who are members of the community pursuing higher education from an accredited academic institution.

The Black Women’s Association of Sugar Hill (BWASH) is a volunteer organization located in Gwinnett County, Georgia.  BWASH grew out of a need to provide support to women in need of cultural support and sisterhood.  Our organization has grown in its vision by actively serving the community and organizing community events  BWASH offers a scholarship to a deserving student wishing to further their education at a four-year college, community college, technical or trade school.

Application Period:

March 8, 2025 to May 17, 2025

 
Amount of Scholarship
$1,000
 
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Must  be a graduating high school senior from Buford, Lanier or North Gwinnett
2. Must have B average or above and demonstrate good citizenship
3. Must have an acceptance letter to a college, university or technical school
4. Must have at least 25 volunteer hours of community service approved by your school
5. Scholarship Recipient is required to be present at Juneteenth Celebration (6/21/25) for award acceptance. 
6. Must submit: 
(A) Completed Application 
(B)  Academic Transcript  
(C) Two Recommendations (from teachers, ministers, employers, or community organizations)

Instructions: Submit completed application no later than Saturday, May 17, 2025  11:00 p.m. to be considered.  

Please note that a completed application consists of meeting ALL eligibility requirements listed above

Dates to Remember:

March 8th - Scholarship application released

May 17th - Scholarship application closes 11:00 p.m.  

May 31st - Scholarship Recipient will be notified

June 21st - Ceremonial and live checks will be presented to Scholarship Recipient at BWASH Juneteenth Celebration held on June 21st, 2025 4:00 p.m.