2024 District Of Columbia Scholarships

District Of Columbia is not immune from the nationwide trend of rising tuition costs. The average tuition for District Of Columbia universities is a whopping $41,997.00 and the total cost of attendance is $60,650.00. 51% of student graduates in District Of Columbia graduate with an average debt load of $34,046.00. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students in District Of Columbia turn either to scholarships or student loans.

These DC scholarships are available for men, women and a variety of students in District Of Columbia, and any District Of Columbia resident regardless of their interests or background. District Of Columbia scholarships are available for college students, for adults going back to school, and all types of DC students or DC residents, and especially targeted to help middle class families afford a top-of-the-line education. The best part about these scholarships is they are easy (many require nothing more than filling out a simple form) and they don’t need to be paid back!

While some scholarships are easy and can be completed in under 30 seconds, others require more upfront information. We’ve marked easy scholarships with a little “Easy Apply” so you can prioritize them. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for District Of Columbia residents.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for DC residents?

There are 342 scholarships totaling $1,616,250.00 available to District Of Columbia residents. You can easily browse through all 342 scholarships below.

How many scholarships are available for moms and single moms in District Of Columbia?

Moms in District Of Columbia are eligible for all the same scholarships as DC residents. Therefore, the 342 scholarships worth $1,616,250.00 mentioned above is also available to moms and single moms. In addition, however, you can check out additional scholarships for moms, which have been provided exclusively for moms and single moms, and you can find from the main scholarship search engine page.

How many scholarships are available for college students in District Of Columbia?

342 scholarships worth $1,616,250.00 are available for college students in DC. In addition, we encourage current college students in District Of Columbia to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in District Of Columbia for more options. Here are links for scholarships at the 20 largest colleges in District Of Columbia:

Catholic University of America
Gallaudet University
Catawba College

How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in District Of Columbia?

342 scholarships totaling $1,616,250.00 are available for high school seniors in DC. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.

Do I need to be a resident of DC to apply to these scholarships?

Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for District Of Columbia residents, or they do not require specific state residency at all and are therefore available to DC students and residents, as well as others across the country.

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Music Scholarship for Mature Women
Sponsor:
National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW), Inc.
Applicant must be a female U.S. citizen age 35 or over and must submit background and one or two scores of musical composition. Each score should have a performance time of 10-18 minutes. Compositions should not have previously won an award.
Deadline:
October 1
$1,000.00
James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund
Sponsor:
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Applicant must be a high school senior who ranks in the top 15% of their class, has, or expects to have excellent SAT Reasoning or ACT scores, and is the child of a Teamsters member.
Deadline:
March 30
$2,500.00
SEIU Scholarship
Sponsor:
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
For most awards, applicant must be a member or the child of a member of a SEIU local union. Applicant must have been a member for at least three years prior to September 1 of the year the award is presented. Selection is based upon high school grades, SAT scores, achievements...
Deadline:
March 1
$5,000.00
Utility Workers Union of America Scholarship
Sponsor:
Utility Workers Union of America
Applicant must be the child of an active member of the Utility Workers Union of America. Selection is made by the National Merit Scholarship Corp.
Deadline:
May 31
$2,000.00
Letters Scholarship for Mature Women
Sponsor:
National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW), Inc.
Applicant must be a female U.S. citizen age 35 or over and must submit background.
Deadline:
October 1
$1,000.00
Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship
Sponsor:
Blinded Veterans Association (BVA)
Applicant must be the child or spouse of a legally blind veteran and must be accepted or enrolled full-time at an accredited college. Selection is based upon application, transcript, three recommendations, and 300-word essay.
Deadline:
April 21
$2,000.00
BAC Bates Scholarship
Sponsor:
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC)
Applicant must be the child of a BAC member.
Deadline:
February 28
$2,500.00
William L. Garrison Award for Best Dissertation in Computational Geography
Sponsor:
Association of American Geographers (AAG)
Awarded to support innovative research into the computational aspects of geographic science.
Deadline:
October 15
$3,500.00
AAG International Geographic Information Fund Awards
Sponsor:
Association of American Geographers (AAG)
Awarded to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are majoring in spatial analysis or geographic information science or systems.
Deadline:
December 31
$1,000.00
Robert G. Shouldice Scholarship
Sponsor:
American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE)
Applicant must submit a letter stating career goals and objectives, resume showing employment history with a brief narrative describing specific employment responsibilities in the health care field, and three letters of recommendation. Reference letters should address performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support.
Deadline:
June 1
$1,000.00
NAHJ General Scholarship
Sponsor:
National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
Applicant must submit a sample of best work, resume, recommendations, essay, transcript, financial need statement, parents' W-2 forms, and application. Selection is based upon academic excellence, demonstrated interest in a journalism career, and financial need. For application, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with request.
Deadline:
March 17
$3,000.00
Newhouse Scholarship
Sponsor:
National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
Applicant must be enrolled full time and must submit transcript, resume, samples of best work, reference letters, essay, financial need statement, and parents' W-2 forms. Selection is based upon academic excellence, demonstrated interest in a journalism career, and financial need. Award is given for two years. Recipient receives funding to attend...
Deadline:
March 17
$10,000.00
Alphonso Deal Scholarship
Sponsor:
National Black Police Association
Applicant must be a United States citizen who a senior in high school and is of good character. Applicant must have been accepted by a college or university prior to date of award. Recommendation from principal, counselor, or teacher and current high school transcript are required to be submitted.
Deadline:
May 19
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