Leon Williams Scholarship Award
Leon Williams is a trailblazer in San Diego’s local government. He was the City of San Diego’s first African American Councilman, and the first and only African American elected to the County Board of Supervisors.
Mr. Williams was an early advocate of implementing needle-exchange programs to combat AIDS, installing freeway call boxes, and pioneering safer smoking laws. Envisioning a safer and equitable future, he called for better community policing efforts, "smart" urban growth, and better transit options.
Leon Williams was also instrumental in the creation of the County of San Diego's Public Defender’s Office and the Southeast Economic Development Corporation.
For 2024, AAACE will award one (1) qualifying high school senior a $500 scholarship for exhibiting excellence in the areas of career preparation, leadership, academics, and community service.
The Leon Williams Scholarship is available to high school seniors who:
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Are in good financial standing as an AAACE member or are children of current AAACE Members*
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Reside in San Diego County
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Currently have a 2.5 GPA
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Will attend a two- or four-year college or university in the United States
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To apply, please complete the online application by June 1, 2024.
* Students or their parent(s) must be a current member of the African American Association of County Employees to apply. For non-members, the membership fee must be received with the completed scholarship packet for eligibility.
Note: You do not have to be a County of San Diego employee to be a member of AAACE. A discounted student membership is available.