William R. Godfrey Scholarship
William R. Godfrey was a beloved father and a proud graduate of an HBCU, Clark Atlanta University, where he earned a business degree.
William went on to earn an MBA from the University of Buffalo. He worked in the area of finance for his entire career in both local and federal governments. William also became an entrepreneur and worked until his passing in March 2024.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of William R. Godfrey by supporting students who need financial assistance in order to complete their education at HBCUs.
Any undergraduate student or 2024 high school senior who is committed to an HBCU with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship if they are a minority pursuing a business major.
To apply, tell us how you plan to use your degree to help your community and tell us about where you are from and how that shapes your direction.
How do you plan to use your degree to benefit your community? Tell us about where you are from and how that shapes your direction.
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The application deadline is Aug 25, 2024. Winners will be announced on Sep 25, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 25, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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