Scholarship Opportunities

The application process for the William Tucker 1624 Society Scholarship Opportunity is CLOSED.

Check back in 2027 for application dates.

Education and research build a strong foundation. The Williams Tucker 1624 Society conducts research into the life of William Tucker and that of his descendants. As we gain insight into the strength and resilience of the Africans who built and populated the United States of America, we document, preserve, and share their narratives. The mission of the Society is to educate the greater public about the first Africans to arrive in Virginia.

In 2022, the William Tucker 1624 Society began its commitment to supporting high school graduates of the Hampton City School System. There were two inaugural scholarship recipients and over the years the scholarship reach has grown. To date, The William Tucker 1624 Society awards college scholarships to Hampton City School System and Newport News City public high school seniors, who exemplify academic excellence and community involvement.

The 2026 William Tucker 1624 Society scholarship recipients are:

Kaela Marie Jordan, Bethel High School Graduate, Virginia Peninsula Community College Bound
Wai-Yun Quach, Kecoughtan High School Graduate, University of Virginia Bound
Angelina Christie, Hampton High School Graduate, University of Virginia Bound
Camryn Spencer, Bethel High School Graduate, James Madison University Bound
Haley Groce, Bethel High School Graduate,Virginia Peninsula Community College Bound
James Taylor, Kecoughtan High School Graduate,Virginia Commonwealth University Bound
Tyler Pickett, Woodside High School Graduate,Virginia State University Bound