FHHSAA SCHOLARSHIPS
John J. Williams High School Scholarship Program Overview
In honor of Fairmont Heights High School (FHHS) being the first modern “separate-but-equal” County school in Maryland for African Americans that included the twelfth grade when it opened in September 1950, the Fairmont Heights High School Alumni Association (FHHSAA) has created a scholarship program to celebrate 75 years of educating our youth. The Diamond Hornet Scholarship Program honors a high performing graduating senior from FHHS.
We will award a graduating senior who has been accepted and enrolled in a 4-year degree program with special recognition at the FHHS 75th Anniversary Gala on October 18, 2025, at Martin’s Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt, MD, from 7:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Student’s Eligibility Requirements
Students must:
- be a U.S. citizen;
- be a graduating senior from FHHS by June 2025;
- be enrolled in a 4-year degree program for the Fall 2025 session; and
- have and maintain a grade point average greater than 4.0.
Scholarship Payment
The Diamond Hornet Scholar that is selected will receive up to $7,500 in scholarship payment no later than October 1, 2025. Payment will be sent directly to the scholar’s college or university of enrollment in the form of a check.
Diamond Hornet Scholarship Application
The Scholarship Application Selection Process
A completed application, two referrals, a 1-page essay, proof of enrollment in college or university, the Official Transcript from the FHHS Guidance Counselor and Parental Approval must be completed and received by the FHHSAA Scholarship Committee at email: scholarships@fhhsaainc.com no later than September 1, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.
Application Period
Application review process completed
Notification to scholarship recipients
Notification to Guidance Counselor & Principal
March 3, through September 1, 2025
September 2 – 12, 2025
September 17, 2025
September 17, 2025