The Howe Scholarship Endowment
The Howe Scholarship Endowment was named in honor of the Howes, a gifted family of at least four generations of African-American builders and carpenters who contributed immensely to construction in Wilmington from the mid-19th into the early 20th centuries. It was established in celebration of the resilience, fortitude, talent, and imagination of the African-American community in the Wilmington, NC area, and in appreciation of its many seminal contributions to the construction and beauty of the city.
The Scholarship is intended to support the education of African-American students pursuing the building arts & sciences, including but not limited to architecture—a field in which Black Americans are currently underrepresented in the United States. Higher educational pursuits in other areas of the building arts, including engineering, carpentry, and construction management, will also be strongly considered. Beginning in 2023, the Scholarship has been awarded to one recipient annually in an amount to be determined.
Please find the Howe Scholarship application on this website. And keep checking this space as we build and expand it with photographs and information on the Howe family and their work.
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Congratulations to Johnny Brown, Howe Scholarship Winner 2024
Congratulations to Johnny Brown, Howe Scholarship Winner, 2024
“Growing up in a family deeply entrenched in the construction and electrical industry, I was immersed in a culture of innovation and craftsmanship from a young age. Watching my grandfather, father, and uncles excel in their hobbies and businesses, I honed my skills by assisting them in building homes and tackling electrical projects. This hands-on experience ignited a passion within me for the construction and electrical field….As I embark on my education in electrical systems technology, I am poised to leverage my extensive experience and passion to contribute meaningfully to my community….” –Johnny Brown
Congratulations to Kweli King, Inaugural Winner of the Howe Scholarship 2023
Congratulations to Kweli King, Inaugural Winner of the Howe Scholarship 2023
June 30, 2023. St. Stephen A.M.E. Church in collaboration with the Howe Scholarship Endowment and the N.C. Community Foundation announce the recipient of the inaugural Howe Scholarship.
The recipient is Kweli King, a 2023 graduate of North Brunswick High School. He is the son of Dwight and Iris King of Leland, N.C.
Kweli received many honors upon high school graduation including distinction as a Summa Cum Laude graduate, North Carolina Scholar, member of the National Honor Society, and an Honor Graduate of North Brunswick High School. He plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he has been admitted into the Lee College of Engineering. His intended major is Mechanical Engineering. He will receive $1,500 to offset the cost of his first semester studies.