We provide financial assistance & mentorship to students on the journey to pursuing a higher education.
“Be the village needed to relieve financial burdens for scholars and promote academic achievement!”
The Sharda S. Nash Scholarship Fund is a nonprofit organization established in 2023 by Sharda S. Nash.
The primary focus of this organization is to provide funding and scholarships to students in Saginaw and Oakland County who wish to attend historically black colleges and Universities (also known as HBCUs).
Student Spotlight: ZhaNiya Swilley
“Due to me going out of state for school nothing was cheap. It helped me in so many ways. It’s actually how I bought my computer. If I didn’t have something that was needed such as books or scantrons for tests there was always a little bit of savings that allowed me to not have to worry. I was also helped on a mental level. I could ask questions and get pushed in the right direction on topics such as my major and internships.”
Jackson State University, Class of 2025
Amount awarded:
Year 1 $1,500
Year 2 $1,500
Year 3 $2,000
Scholarship Qualifications
Minimum 3.0 GPA*
High school senior
2 letters of recommendation
500 word essay
Why do you deserve this scholarship?
What are your educational goals and career aspirations?
What is a challenge you overcame?
Saginaw County /Oakland County
Pursuing an undergraduate degree at a HBCU
Full-time enrollment
20 Hours of community service
*May apply for renewal each year if 3.0 GPA is maintained.