EMPOWERING DREAMS. TRANSFORMING FUTURES.
The 2025 WWA Educational Scholarship and Business Grant applications are now open until July 15, 2025 — apply today to take the next step toward your goals. Through our commitment to supporting academic achievement and entrepreneurial growth, we provide meaningful opportunities that help individuals turn ambition into lasting success.
ABOUT US
About The Willie Wee Anderson Foundation
The Willie Wee Anderson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to closing educational and economic gaps by supporting students and entrepreneurs. Our mission is to promote education, entrepreneurship, and business ownership in underserved communities.
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Providing scholarships that open doors to higher education and future success.
ENTREPRENEURIAL EMPOWERMENT
Funding business grants that help innovators build and grow strong enterprises.
COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT
Strengthening communities through opportunity, leadership, and economic growth.
GENERATIONAL GROWTH
Inspired by the vision of Willie Wee Anderson, we create opportunities that promote long-term economic stability and generational advancement.
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.”
-Christopher
90%
of program participants gained access to career, education, or business growth opportunities through WWAF initiatives
93%
of individuals developed leadership, workforce, or entrepreneurial skills to advance their future goals
88%
of participants reported increased motivation and readiness to create positive change in their communities
WHAT DO WE DO?
The Willie Wee Anderson Foundation (the “Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit , charitable organization established for the purposes of making distributions to organizations and/or individuals that promote education, entrepreneurship and business ownership in the African American community.
More specifically, the Foundation shall promote the reduction of the educational and wealth gaps in the African American community through social and economic advancement. The Foundation’s assets shall be generally used to provide scholarships and grants to organizations and individuals that align with the Foundation’s purposes.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Willie W. Anderson Foundation Educational Scholarship 2025
Scholarship Amount :
$500 – $1,500 (depending on the number of qualified applicants)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be enrolled in a community college, state college, university (including postgraduate studies), or vocational/trade school
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Meet the full-time student requirement as defined by their academic institution
BUSINESS GRANT
Willie W. Anderson Foundation Business Grant 2025
Grant Amount:
$500 – $1,500 (depending on the number of qualified applicants)
Application Deadline:
July 15, 2025
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following information:
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Full Name, Business Name, Business Address, and Phone Number
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Business Entity Type (e.g., sole proprietor, partnership, non-profit, etc.)