Scholarships and Awards

Carter G. Woodson Awards for Academic Excellence

The Carter G. Woodson Awards for Academic Excellence were founded in 1983 by Daryl Dance, Ph.D., the distinguished scholar of African American and Caribbean literature, who served as program coordinator during the 1983-84 academic year. Dr. Dance established the Ceremony to recognize students' academic excellence in line with the work and philosophy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson.

Visit the page on the Carter G. Woodson Awards for Academic Excellence to get more information on:

  • How to submit a nomination
  • Selection process
  • Awards ceremony
  • Current and former recipients
an emotional student graduate attending her commencement ceremony at v.c.u.