LEGACY IS WOrth preserving

We are excited to announce the launch of our legacy scholarship, honoring our late parents, James E. Wheeler and Ruth Ann Wheeler.  

The Black Canon will be providing these scholarships through personal investment, however, donations (tax-deductable) are welcomed to increase the impact. There will be a public announcement of the awarded students and total monetary amount.

To qualify:

• Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or current college student
• Must identify as Black  or African-American
• Have a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
• Must be pursuing a degree in African-American studies, Film Studies or Archival Studies or an Education-related field of study
• Must agree to be publically acknowledged by The Black Canon

Once applications are open, there will be a link to complete the application form consisting of:

• General Information
• Proof of enrollment/academic status
• Proof of GPA (non-official transcript is acceptable for the application process but an official will be needed if selected for the award)
• Submit a link for a video (up to 2 minutes) answering the following questions:    1) What does legacy mean to you, personally? 2) How will education help you impact the future?  3) Why did you choose your field of study?

Scholarships will be awarded in two waves (January and September). 

Applications for the James E. Wheeler Legacy Scholarship (Film/Archival/African-American Studies) will be open November 15th and close December 31st, 2025.

Applications for the Ruth Ann Wheeler Legacy Scholarship (education) will be open July 15th and close August 31st, 2026.