Scholarship

Attending college or trade school increases opportunity and opens doors to careers. However, we realize that those who would benefit most from education after completing high school are not always able to afford it. Therefore, our need-based scholarships are here to give students a boost on their path to higher education.

Since 1998, The Emma Robinson Williams Foundation has been a major scholarship provider in Natchitoches Parish, awarding books, and academic, and sponsorships to students pursuing higher education and professional advancement opportunities.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR Natchitoches STUDENTS

GENERAL APPLICATION

Scholarships applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are available from February 1 until March 1, and all applicants will receive an email with decisions during the second week of May.

Applying for scholarships has never been so easy! By completing just one online application, you will automatically be considered for need-based scholarship funds. Additionally, we have scholarships available for students with a wide variety of backgrounds, GPAs, areas of study, and levels of education.

ONE APPLICATION, NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are available from February 1 until March 1, and all applicants will receive an email with decisions during the second week of May.

Completing one general online application enters you in the selection process for need-based scholarship funds.

The materials required for the application are as follow:

• List of awards and volunteer/employment/extracurricular activities/family responsibilities
• Academic transcript from the most recent semester. High school seniors must include first-semester senior year
• An essay about your reasons for your choice of college, chosen course of study, career goals, plans for financing your education, and information on past activities benefiting your community
• Your financial information including family income

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

In addition to our general scholarship application, there are many additional scholarships available to students based on specific criteria such as attending Grambling State, Southern, and/or Northwestern State Universities, pursuing a specific major (Education, Agriculture or Business), and/or being affiliated with Asbury United Methodist, Rock Island Missionary Baptist, and New Nazarene Baptist Churches. All are in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ross F. Williams Sr. (Emma Robinson) church, university, and professional affiliations. These additional scholarships require supplemental applications.

 

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS 

Targeted Opportunities for Funds

Scholarships applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are available from February 1 until March 1, and all applicants will receive an email with decisions during the second week of May.

PROCESS 

Applying for a Scholarship with a Separate Application

1 Determine Your Eligibility

Review the scholarships on this page to determine whether you meet the criteria for any funds that have a separate application.

2 Apply

Scholarships applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are available from February 1 until March 1; and all applicants will receive an email with decisions during the second week of May.

3 Have a Question?

If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, please contact us. You can reach Dr. Ross F. Williams Jr., Executive Director, at 469-297-1634, or mitglobalenterprises@gmail.com.

LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS 

Scholarships That Require an Additional Application

The “Ross F. Williams Sr.” Southern University Department of Agriculture Scholarship

The “Emma Robinson Williams” Grambling State University Department of Education Scholarship

The “Dr. Ross F. Williams Jr.” Southern University College of Business Scholarship

Asbury United Methodist Church Book Scholarship

Rock Island Missionary Baptist Church Book Scholarship

New Nazarene Baptist Church Book Scholarship

Criteria

To be eligible for scholarships, applicants MUST provide evidence that they have been admitted into a university and respective departments. To be eligible for book scholarships, applicants MUST hold membership in respective churches.