WATSON’S RISING STAR SCHOLARSHIP
Igniting potential to create a brighter tomorrow
Potential Over Circumstance
3-5
STUDENTS AWARDED
NO GPA
REQUIREMENT
YEAR 1
SCHOLARSHIP LAUNCH
Recognizing Potential Beyond the Classroom
The Watson’s Rising Star Scholarship was created to support Black students who demonstrate leadership, perseverance, community involvement, and future potential regardless of GPA. Our mission is to invest in future leaders by providing opportunity, encouragement, and recognition to students determined to make a difference in their communities.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Rising Star Excellence Award
Awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, perseverance, character, and future potential regardless of GPA.
Leadership Award
Recognizing students who lead through service, athletics, mentorship, school involvement, or community impact.
Community Impact Award
Supporting students who are committed to creating positive change within their schools, churches, neighborhoods, and communities.
Future Leaders Initiative
Investing in the next generation of leaders through opportunity, encouragement, education, and recognition.
Recognizing Potential
The Watson’s Rising Star Scholarship was created to support Black students who demonstrate leadership, perseverance, character, and future potential regardless of GPA.
Leadership & Opportunity
We invest in students who lead through academics, athletics, mentorship, community involvement, entrepreneurship, and service.
Potential Over Circumstance
The Watson’s Rising Star Scholarship is committed to creating lasting impact by recognizing students who demonstrate resilience, leadership, determination, and future potential regardless of GPA. Our mission is to inspire future generations through opportunity, encouragement, and community empowerment.
Community Impact
Our mission is to empower future leaders who are committed to creating positive change within their schools, families, churches, and communities.
We believe students should be recognized for their determination, resilience, leadership, and future impact — not simply defined by grades or circumstances.
LASTING IMPACT
FUTURE RISING STARS
The Watson’s Rising Star Scholarship is preparing to recognize and support future student leaders who demonstrate perseverance, leadership, community involvement, and future potential.\n\nOur inaugural scholarship recipients will be announced soon.
