The 2026 Virginia Black History Month Gala

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Our 2025 Scholarships and Contests

The James Farmer Scholarship

Open to any (African American) High School Senior within the four counties participating in the James Farmer Scholars Program

The Audrey Jones Scholarship of Excellence

Open to any (African American) High School Senior in any Fairfax County,  Alexandria City Public High Schools, Spotsylvania County, and Fredericksburg City Public Schools  

The Children's Writing Contest

Open to all 5th-grade students attending any Virginia Elementary Public or Private School (Includes Home Schooled Students)

The Jennie Serepta Dean Scholarship of Merit

Major John C. Taylor, Jr Scholarship of Courage

Open to any (African American) High School Senior in any Prince William County Public High Schools, and Manassas City Public Schools (Includes Home Schooled Students)

Major John C. Taylor, Jr Scholarship of Courage

Major John C. Taylor, Jr Scholarship of Courage

Major John C. Taylor, Jr Scholarship of Courage

Open to any High School Senior in any Public, Private, or Home Schooled High School students.

The 2025 Children's Writing Contest Application

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The 2025 James Farmer Scholarship

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The 2025 Audrey Jones Scholarship of Excellence

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