L. Douglas Wilder Merit Scholarship Endowment

This merit-based scholarship grew out of proceeds from two events honoring L. Douglas Wilder, the nation’s first elected African-American governor, who served from 1990 to 1994. Preference is given to students in their first year of a degree program.

• Undergraduate or graduate student
• Must be a full-time student in Fall semester at the time of awarding in any of the Wilder School’s degree programs
• Merit-based award

*This opportunity will be awarded in Fall 2026.*