Thelma M. Randall Memorial Scholarship

The Washington, D.C. Alumnae Foundation, Inc. (WDCAF) celebrates 40 years of community service programs that support the residents of the District of Columbia. During this milestone, the Foundation is excited to announce the establishment of the Thelma M. Randall Memorial Scholarship in honor of one of its distinguished Directors, Thelma Maye Randall. Director Randall, a native of Texas and a graduate of Prairie View A&M University, served on the Board for 18 years and was an intricate part of its operations. It is through an endowment and contributions from the Board of Directors and its community partners that the Foundation seeks to provide a total of four scholarships annually of $1,000 to deserving high school seniors, undergraduate and/or graduate school students who meet the program qualifications.

WDCAF encourages you to review the program requirements to learn more about the Thelma M. Randall Memorial Scholarship and apply. The scholarship application closes Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm, each calendar year. The scholarship will be awarded in the Fall of the year, the application is made. The disbursement of payment for scholarship award will be based on meeting all proof of eligibility requirements, enrollment, and satisfactory academic progress guidelines. The awardee(s) may be asked to attend the WDCAF Annual Fundraiser to be recognized for receiving the WDCAF's Thelma M. Randall Memorial Scholarship.

Application Package - Submission Instructions: 

Application submissions and supporting documentation must be received no later than 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on April 30th. 

Questions: Can be sent to scholarships@wdcaf.org.