{"id":1244775,"date":"2026-02-17T10:41:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/?page_id=1244775"},"modified":"2026-03-03T09:14:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T14:14:37","slug":"washington-informer-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/washington-informer-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington Informer Charities Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.wp-block-pullquote {\n    border-bottom: none;\n    border-top: none;\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull top-margin-fix has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fa818ec7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(163deg,rgb(77,25,119) 8%,rgb(30,32,143) 36%,rgb(65,105,225) 100%);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);flex-basis:950px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image less-space\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-attachment-id=\"1244777\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/washington-informer-scholarships\/educational-grants\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Educational-Grants.gif?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"500,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Educational Grants\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Educational-Grants.gif?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Educational-Grants.gif?fit=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Educational-Grants.gif?resize=500%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1244777\" style=\"width:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center no-space has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41c8571bd345f782a41d28e047b6b77e\" id=\"h-washington-informer-charities-scholarships\">Washington Informer Charities Scholarships<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center less-space has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d65162dd3290c36869365fb590237442\" style=\"font-size:1.3em\">The charities offer scholarship programs honoring our founders&#8217; legacies \u2014 one supporting aspiring journalists and the other recognizing student leaders committed to social justice and community service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-calvin-w-rolark-sr-journalism-scholarship\"><strong><\/strong><strong>Calvin W. Rolark Sr. Journalism Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"h-supporting-the-next-generation-of-journalists-committed-to-truth-community-and-social-impact\"><em>Supporting the next generation of journalists committed to truth, community, and social impact.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"400\" data-attachment-id=\"1244787\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/washington-informer-scholarships\/calvin-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calvin-1.webp?fit=350%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"350,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Calvin-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calvin-1.webp?fit=263%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calvin-1.webp?fit=350%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calvin-1.webp?resize=350%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1244787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calvin-1.webp?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calvin-1.webp?resize=263%2C300&amp;ssl=1 263w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calvin-1.webp?resize=131%2C150&amp;ssl=1 131w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calvin-1.webp?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Calvin-1.webp?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scholarship-overview\"><strong>Scholarship Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-scholarship-overview\">The Calvin W. Rolark Sr. Journalism Scholarship honors the legacy of Dr. Calvin W. Rolark Sr., founder and longtime publisher of <em>The Washington Informer<\/em>, established in 1964 to amplify positive and impactful stories within the African American community in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-a-journalist-publisher-and-community-advocate-dr-rolark-believed-education-and-access-to-information-were-essential-to-opportunity-and-empowerment-through-his-work-he-championed-literacy-mentorship-and-pathways-into-journalism-for-young-people-committed-to-telling-meaningful-stories\">A journalist, publisher, and community advocate, Dr. Rolark believed education and access to information were essential to opportunity and empowerment. Through his work, he championed literacy, mentorship, and pathways into journalism for young people committed to telling meaningful stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-\">In that spirit, Washington Informer Charities awards this scholarship to graduating high school seniors who aspire to pursue careers in journalism and demonstrate a commitment to social advocacy and community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-award-details\"><strong>Award Details <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Award Amount:<\/strong> $1,000 per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renewable:<\/strong> Up to five (3) years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Institution:<\/strong> Accredited four-year college or university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Field of Study:<\/strong> Journalism or related communications discipline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renewal Criteria:<\/strong> Continued enrollment and academic progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-requirements\"><strong>Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a graduating <strong>high school senior from a school in the DC area<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan to pursue a <strong>career in journalism or communications<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate a <strong>passion for social advocacy and community involvement<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-details\"><strong>Application Details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> April 15, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong> Complete the online application and submit all required materials by the deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required materials:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letters of recommendation on official letterhead, including contact information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/qF4j2YkaCQ1QDYtc9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wilhelmina-j-rolark-leadership-scholarship-award\"><strong>Wilhelmina J. Rolark Leadership Scholarship Award<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"400\" data-attachment-id=\"1244793\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/washington-informer-scholarships\/wilhelmina-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wilhelmina.webp?fit=350%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"350,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wilhelmina\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wilhelmina.webp?fit=263%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wilhelmina.webp?fit=350%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wilhelmina.webp?resize=350%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1244793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wilhelmina.webp?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wilhelmina.webp?resize=263%2C300&amp;ssl=1 263w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wilhelmina.webp?resize=131%2C150&amp;ssl=1 131w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wilhelmina.webp?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wilhelmina.webp?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scholarship-overview-0\"><strong>Scholarship Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-scholarship-overview\">The <strong>Wilhelmina J. Rolark Leadership Scholarship Award<\/strong> honors the extraordinary legacy of Wilhelmina Jackson Rolark, a civil rights attorney, elected official, and trailblazing advocate for equity and civic engagement in the District of Columbia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilhelmina Rolark served for 16 years as the Ward 8 representative on the D.C. City Council, where she was a strong voice for community empowerment, accountability, and social justice. She founded the <strong>National Association of Black Women Attorneys<\/strong>, creating a national support network and mentorship pipeline for African American women in the legal profession. A respected thought leader, she also authored a weekly column, <em>Checks and Balances<\/em>, published in <em>The Washington Informer<\/em>, offering insight on public policy and civic responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to her legislative and legal achievements, Councilmember Rolark helped shape the cultural and historical identity of Ward 8. She was instrumental in naming Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Malcolm X Avenue and co-founded the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade alongside her husband, Dr. Calvin W. Rolark Sr., and community leader Ralph Waldo \u201cPetey\u201d Green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In her honor, <strong>Washington Informer Charities<\/strong> awards the Wilhelmina J. Rolark Leadership Scholarship to high school students who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential, a commitment to social justice, and a dedication to community service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-award-details-0\"><strong><\/strong><strong>Award Details <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cash awards are granted to the top three applicants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First Place:<\/strong> $2,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second Place:<\/strong> $1,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third Place:<\/strong> $500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-requirements-0\"><strong><\/strong><strong>Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify, applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a <strong>high school junior or senior<\/strong> <em>(you may change to \u201csenior\u201d if preferred)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be <strong>actively involved in school, community, or civic organizations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate a <strong>passion for social justice, leadership, and community service<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-details-0\"><strong>Application Details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All applications must be <strong>completed and submitted online<\/strong> by the stated deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incomplete applications will <strong>not<\/strong> be considered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Essays must be original and submitted electronically as part of the application process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM (ET)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-essay-requirement\"><strong>Essay Requirement<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must submit an original essay responding to the following prompt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cWilhelmina J. 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Describe a challenge facing your community today and explain how young people can take meaningful leadership roles in addressing it.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essays should reflect the applicant\u2019s leadership experience, vision for civic engagement, and commitment to making a positive impact in their community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/qF4j2YkaCQ1QDYtc9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington Informer Charities Scholarships The charities offer scholarship programs honoring our founders&#8217; legacies \u2014 one supporting aspiring journalists and the other recognizing student leaders committed to social justice and community service. Calvin W. 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