BWASH 2026 Scholarship
About the event
About the application
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.
Terms & Conditions
Application Period:
March 1, 2026 to May 16, 2026
Amount of Scholarship
$1,000
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Must be a graduating high school senior from Buford, Lanier, North Gwinnett, Seckinger or Mill Creek
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 (6/20/2026) 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 16, 2026 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 1st - Scholarship application released
May 16th - Scholarship application closes 11:59 p.m.
May 30th - Scholarship Recipient will be notified
June 20th - Ceremonial and live checks will be presented to Scholarship Recipient at BWASH Juneteenth Celebration held on June 20th, 2026 4:00 p.m.
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
- Gender
- Birthday
- Address
Additional information
- Do you live or attend a high school in the North Gwinnett area?
- Please select your high school from the list below:
- Please upload a copy of your acceptance letter to the college, university or technical school you will be attending in Fall 2026.
- Upload School Approved/Documented Volunteer Hours (25)
- Essay Prompt: How have you served your community, and how do you plan to serve it in the future? Essay responses will be evaluated based on evidence of community service history, goals, insight, and overall presentation. Thorough responses are encouraged. Up to 1000 words or less.
- Recommendation Letters: Check to acknowledge that you are responsible to ensure that BWASH receives your letter of recommendation letter by the application deadline on Friday, May 15, 2026. Please share the link below with the person writing a recommendation letter on your behalf.
- Transcript: Please upload a PDF of your High School Transcript
- Press Release: Read the statement below and make your selection
- I have reviewed my answers and understand that my application cannot be edited once submitted.
- Enter your name to sign below
