Join the GWAC Foundation as We Celebrate "A Woman's Work"
Ending Tomorrow, March 15, 2025
There's still time left this Women's History Month to make those final purchases to support our "A Woman's Work" fundraising campaign! As a reminder, following your purchases, our featured businesses will donate a portion of their proceeds to the GWAC Foundation to fund scholarships and paid internships. From fashion finds, sweet treats, fabulous florals, and wellness must-haves, our featured businesses have you covered. Continue visiting our website and social media for final business spotlights and featured scholars. Thank you to those who have supported, celebrated, and shared our campaign!
Featured Business Partners
- Bermuda Triangle Vintage
- BLK FLWR MRKT
- Donna Faye's Bakery
- Efuru Creative Home Studio
- Khamsa
- MDOTROSS
- Paris Alexander Day Spa
- The Elm Shop
MARCH 14, 2025 - Business and Scholar Spotlight
By supporting businesses like Khamsa, you also support GWAC Foundation scholars like Christine Acquah, GWAC Foundation’s Spring 2025 Book Scholarship Recipient. Christine is a 2L at The George Washington University Law School, Director of Professional Development for the First Generation Professional Club, and a member of the Federal Circuit Bar Journal. Read more about our featured scholar below.
Thank you for your support!
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The Summer 2025 L.I.P.P. Application is Now Closed
Please stay tuned to learn who this year's L.I.P.P. sponsored student will be.
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Congratulations to GWAC Foundation's
2025 Spring Book Scholarship Winner!
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GWAC's Year-Round Fundraiser with Minted
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Since 1993
Our Work
The objective of the Foundation is to empower the African-American community. This objective is accomplished through the following:
- Fostering the education and training of African-American law students.
- Enriching the lives of African-American children.
- Improving the quality of life of the elderly, with a particular emphasis on African Americans.
- Empowering the African-American community, especially the disadvantaged.
GWAC BAR ASSOCIATION
GWAC is a network of African-American women attorneys dedicated to the professional development of its members. We are committed to improving the quality of life in the Greater Washington D.C. area through a variety of activities, including educational programs and community service projects.
Grants and Scholarships
We support future lawyers through our scholarship and community service endeavors.
Law Students
Started in 1995, L.I.P.P. sponsors summer internships for minority law students with financial need. The program affords law students the opportunity to gain invaluable legal experience that they would otherwise be unable obtain.