Investing in the Next Generation
Education has always been at the heart of the Lincoln/William Grant legacy.
Today, the Lincoln/William Grant Scholarship Foundation continues that tradition by helping deserving students pursue their educational goals. Through three scholarship funds, we recognize academic promise, financial need, perseverance, and the connection between our historic legacy and future generations.
2027 applications are now open. Application Deadline: March 31, 2027
Three Scholarships. One Mission.
Lincoln/William Grant Legacy Scholarship
For students who are descendants of former Lincoln-Grant students.
Award: $1,000
Two scholarships offered annually
Dr. Nancy C. Riley Walton Memorial Scholarship
Honoring the legacy of a dedicated career educator and supporting students of academic promise and financial need.
No Lincoln-Grant family connection required.
Award: $1,000
Two scholarships offered annually
Charles F. James, Sr. Scholarship
Established through an endowment honoring Charles F. James, Sr., a 1962 graduate of William Grant High School.
Available to qualifying high school seniors and undergraduate college students demonstrating academic potential and financial need.
Award: $1,000
Two scholarships offered annually
Which Scholarship Is Right for Me?
Are you a descendant of a Lincoln-Grant student?
→ You may qualify for the Legacy Scholarship
No family connection to Lincoln-Grant?
→ You may qualify for the Nancy C. Riley Walton Memorial Scholarship
Are you a high school senior or undergraduate student?
→ You may qualify for the Charles F. James, Sr. Scholarship
Not sure?
That's okay. Complete the scholarship application and provide the requested information so the Foundation can determine the scholarship opportunities for which you may be considered.
Who Can Apply?
🎓 High School Seniors
Students progressing toward graduation during the scholarship award year.
🏫 College Students
Students enrolled in an eligible two-year or four-year college or university.
📚 Academic Promise
Applicants should demonstrate the potential to succeed academically.
❤️ Financial Need
Financial need is considered as part of the scholarship selection process.
How It Works
1 — Review
Review eligibility and application requirements.
2 — Apply
Complete and submit your application by March 31, 2027.
3 — Selection
Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee.
4 — Award
Selected scholars are notified and scholarship funds are distributed according to Foundation procedures.
