The Bill H. James Foundation Scholarship for Aspiring African American Engineers is a scholarship program that supports African American students who are interested in pursuing careers in engineering. The scholarship is named after Bill H. James, a pioneering engineer who worked for NASA and helped to develop the Apollo spacecraft.
Scholarships for African-American/Black (non-Hispanic) U.S. citizens who plan to enrol in their junior or senior year of college or graduate school the following academic year and who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 at an institution in California.
The scholarship provides financial support of up to $5,000 per year for up to four years to help cover tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, leadership potential, and their demonstrated commitment to the field of engineering.