Anna V. Waters Scholarship Fund plans to open its 2027–28 application on December 1, 2026. The program serves African American high-school seniors planning to continue at college, trade, or vocational school. The fund also lists awards for HBCU students and fields such as education, so scholarships and eligibility rules are not limited to one category.
Published general criteria include a cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 2.9, community commitment, and potential to succeed in further study. Applicants need an official transcript and two recommendations, which may be submitted online or mailed as directed by the fund. The online form and supporting documents must arrive by the stated deadline.
Memorial awards are distinct: the 2027–28 page lists two $1,100 scholarships for HBCU students majoring in education and a $1,000 award for an HBCU student committed to family or community. Those amounts apply to specific funds, not necessarily every scholarship. Check whether your background fits each description before applying.
The published deadline for transcripts and recommendations is March 1. To avoid delays, request references early, share the award description, and confirm that recommenders submitted their letters. The fund expects to notify recipients in April and hold a recognition reception in June. Ask the college how the award will be counted in the aid package and keep the award letter.
Confirm the academic year, applicant group, local deadline and time, and documents others must submit. Keep copies and confirmations. Ask your school’s financial-aid office how the scholarship coordinates with FAFSA, grants, and other support.
Read the aid-program profile and the FAFSA guide; verify with the institution how funding is coordinated.
Apply: 2027–28 application information — Anna V. Waters Scholarship Fund.
Anna V. Waters Scholarship Fund — Anna V. Waters Scholarship Fund.
FAFSA application — Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education.
Information checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Dates, funding, and criteria may change; review the linked application before submitting documents and ask your school how other aid may affect the award.
Confirm eligibility and the 2027 cycle deadline on the official portal before applying.
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Anna V. Waters Scholarship Fund
Anna V. Waters Scholarship Fund plans to open its 2027–28 application on December 1, 2026. The program serves African American high-school seniors planning to continue at college, trade, or vocational school. The fund also lists awards for HBCU students and fields such as education, so scholarships and eligibility rules are not limited to one category. Published general criteria include a cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 2.9, community commitment, and potential to succeed in fu
College scholarship and financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Anna V. Waters Scholarship Fund · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Anna V. Waters Scholarship Fund · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Anna V. Waters Scholarship Fund · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Anna V. Waters Scholarship Fund · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Anna V. Waters Scholarship Fund ↗
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Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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