Spingarn SHS Class of 1959 Reunion Committee presents SAA with check 

Saturday, April 13, 2024
Members of the Spingarn SHS Class of 1959 Reunion Committee, from left to right: Juanita Dickens, Sandra Norton, and Barbara Hungerford present Vice President Dee Williams, '56 with a $3,000+ check to be split between our Dr. Purvis Williams Scholarship Fund and our SAA General Scholarship Fund.

Photo credit: Philip Wheeler

Scholarship Information

Since 1997, the Spingarn Alumni Association, Inc. (Washington, DC). has awarded Spingarn HS students and neighboring high school graduating students over $200,000 in scholarships.

These scholarships were made possible through your help and with significant annual donations from Mr. Dave Bing, Mr. Ivan K. Brown, Mr. Frederick E. Jordan, Friends of Carol Holmes, the Classes of 1954, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1962, 1967, 1970 and your continued contributions from the Dr. Purvis J. Williams Scholarship Fund and the  Spingarn Alumni Association General Scholarship Fund.


Although Spingarn Senior High School is currently closed, the Spingarn Alumni Association will continue  (in compliance with its bylaws - Article II) to perform any act consistent with its purpose of providing scholarships for students who desire to attend college or to obtain vocational training or other forms of post-secondary education. 

Historical Award Winners   - see below

Since 1997, your donations have contributed directly to the academic success of these students.                              

SAA Scholarship
Award Winners

1997 through 2026

2026 - 2023

2022 - 2013

2009 - 2005

2004 - 1997