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MESSAGES FROM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Samira
“I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the AACCES Endowed Scholarship."
"I am deeply appreciative and committed to making the most of this opportunity."
Karissa
"Thank you so much for awarding me this scholarship."
"Receiving such a generous scholarship means I can put more time and effort towards my schoolwork and studying. Therefore, this scholarship will improve my life and studies tremendously!"
"Extremely grateful."
Nevaeh
"Thank you so much for the scholarship I have been awarded for the 2025-2026 school year. "
"This scholarship will help me with any of the academic costs I will have like books and supplies..."
Mahad
"Hello AACCES! I am sincerely grateful for awarding me this scholarship."
"Your support is very much appreciated and will make a big impact in my academic journey as by helping me financially with school supplies..."
2025 Senior Awards Banquet
Another one is in the books! Thank you to all the organizations that came together to make this event a success!
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Ten local organizations awarded scholarships (in one case: an empowership) to about 30 students.
The awards totaled about $140,000.00!
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Looking forward to celebrating and awarding students in 2026!
2025 Senior Awards Banquet Gallery
2024 Scholarship Workshop
AACCES At the Coug Brunch - Oct. 18, 2024!
AACCES Awards Two Scholarships to CBC Students in 2024!
AACCES members with one of our CBC scholarship recipients at the CBC Scholarship Awards Breakfast in September!
AACCES Endows Two Scholarships at WSU Tri-Cities!
Two scholarships have been endowed supporting WSU Tri-Cities students in honor of African American leaders.
Thank you to AACCES for their generous donation which will assist local students in paying for college!
Read more: https://tricities.wsu.edu/local-african-american-society-endows-scholarships-for-wsu-tri-cities-students/?fbclid=IwAR0VI0IzjWNAOclUpUCVXhwng0lICZo3QpfsvAGbgrUd5h701yIlkgAd4r8
OUR MISSION
Building Bridges and Bringing People Together.
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At AACCES, our mission is to engage the
Mid-Columbia Community in improving African-American quality of life and increasing awareness about African-American participation and contributions through cultural and educational activities and outreach programs.
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