John R. "Ham" Williams Scholarship
John Roy Williams was a beloved father and member of his family who rose from humble beginnings to become an accomplished basketball player.
Known on the courts as “Ham Williams,” John started his athletic journey as a Rucker kid in Harlem, later joining the Harlem Clowns, and eventually becoming a Harlem Globetrotter. Basketball opened doors for John to experience success in the face of adversity, allowing him to engage in brotherhood and travel all around the United States.
This scholarship seeks to support young Black men who come from underserved communities and have embraced athleticism as a way to a better life.
Any male African American high school senior who plays basketball and will be pursuing higher education in psychology, social work, business, or entrepreneurship may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us how basketball has made you proud as a young African American man and upload images of yourself.
How has basketball made you proud as an African-American young man?
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The application deadline is Dec 5, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jan 5, 2025.
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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 Jan 5, 2025. 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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