St. Petersburg, Fla. — The Woodson African American Museum of Florida, under the leadership of Executive Director Terri Lipsey Scott, is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 Woodson Warriors Scholarship application cycle, inviting eligible St. Petersburg students to apply for this prestigious opportunity.
The Woodson Warriors Scholarship supports college-bound scholars who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, character, and a commitment to community. Selected students can receive four-year renewable awards of up to $5,000 annually.
Rooted in the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, this scholarship is more than a financial award, it is a unique opportunity for local students to become part of an elite legacy and Woodson Warrior Scholars family committed to excellence, service, and long-term success.
“When we invest in our young people, we invest in the future strength, leadership, and promise of our entire community,” said Justin R. Miller, Program Leader for the Woodson Warriors Scholarships Fund. “The Woodson Warriors Scholarship is more than a financial award; it is a transformational pathway that connects deserving scholars to a distinguished legacy, a supportive extended family, and a lifelong standard of excellence, service, and impact.”
The scholarship is open to eligible St. Petersburg residents enrolled in a Pinellas County high school who plan to attend college or university.
About the Woodson Warriors Scholarships Fund
Established in 2019 by Jane Bunker and Mason Morfit, the Woodson Warriors Scholarships Fund has flourished through the partnership of generous donors including the Milkey Family Foundation, Tampa Bay Rays, Derrick Brooks Charities, Valspar/Copperheads Charities, Frances Gatz and Roger Telschow, Tom and Renee Tarbert, Carey Gordy, James Sweeny, Marcelli Family Foundation, Priscilla Mcfadden Scholarship Advisory Committee, Parallel Foundation, Janine Brown, Jon Arterton, James Mack, Carolyn Lane and Walter Lindauer, and many more. To date, the fund has proudly awarded more than $1.6 million in scholarships, empowering talented students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to community impact.
For more information on eligibility, requirements, and how to apply, Visit: tinyurl.com/yzxf6wbr or https://woodsonmuseum.org/support/woodson-warrior-scholarship-application
