Anthony D. Turner Scholarship

06/02/2026

The Anthony D. Turner Scholarship proudly presents awardee - Evan Fossett

Evan is from Frisco Texas. He graduated from Wakeland High School in Frisco Texas, while recieving dual credits at Collin Community College. He will be pursuing a major in Civil Enginnering at Howard University in the fall of 2026.

Evan has been recognized by multiple organizations for his dedication and leadership in volunteer work—mentoring others, assisting those experiencing food insecurity, supporting at-risk and underserved students, aiding unhoused individuals, and organizing school supply distributions.

Alongside his volunteer work, Evan is a National Honor Society member and was the tuba section leader for the Wakeland High School Marching Band. He served as second vice president of the Kappa League and was named a Southwestern Province Kappa League Student of the Year. Evan represented Wakeland at the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Conference and presented at the Future Community and Career Leaders of America regional competition. He was also selected to attend the National Leadership Conference on architecture at Georgetown University.

Scholarships will be awarded upon submission of proof of enrollment in a STEM degree program at an HBCU for the fall of 2026

05/08/2026

Please join us in congratulating Lauren Forney, Anthony D. Turner Memorial Scholar, on her upcoming graduation from Spelman College with a B.S. in Health Sciences. We wish her immense success as she embarks on the post‑bacc Pre‑Medical Bridge Program at Agnes Scott and eagerly anticipate her continued commitment to serving her community. Well done, Lauren!

05/03/2026

Yesterday was a beautiful day for a 5K in South Dallas, hosted by the African American Male Wellness Agency. At the family-friendly event, runners, walkers, members of the Divine Nine, HBCU alumni, Dallas police, doctors, fitness and healthcare professionals, health agencies, and grocers gathered to support Black men's wellness. Free screenings—A1C, cholesterol, and PSA—were available. Participants from the Anthony D. Turner Scholarship walked in memory of Anthony and others who have passed, honoring survivors and those currently facing heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and mental health challenges.

04/06/2026

The Anthony D. Turner Scholarship applications are in and under review! We will announce the winners soon. We thank all applicants for their interest in the Anthony D.Turner Scholarship.

At the Anthony D. Turner Scholarship, we are devoted to enriching lives through education and community empowerment. Our mission is to provide scholarships supporting HBCUs and to champion initiatives that promote academic excellence and holistic well-being.

02/07/2026

Representatives from the Anthony D. Turner Scholarship will be at this event—stop by to learn more about this scholarship opportunity!

01/21/2026

The Teen Summit has been postponed due to anticipated weather conditions. We will share the rescheduled date as soon as it is confirmed.

01/18/2026

1/19/26 is a national holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and is also a Day of Service — a “day on, not a day off” that encourages volunteerism and community action.

In preparation for the 2026 Day of Service, the Anthony D. Turner Scholarship is supporting Wednesday Worship Wash Day, a Making It Count program offering prayer, food and free laundry services to people experiencing homelessness and others in underserved communities.

If you can, please consider volunteering or helping someone this MLK Day.

We thank board member Nina Ware-Henry for her support of Wednesday Worship Wash Day.

01/08/2026

01/02/2026

12/31/2025

Applications are open for the Anthony D. Turner Scholarship! STEM students attending an HBCU are eligible to apply for awards between $500 and $2,500.

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Previous awardees of the Anthony D. Turner Scholarship (Formally known as the Anthony D. Turner Memorial Scholarship).