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AABE DC Scholarship Program
Website: https://www.aabe.org/index.php?component=pages&id=4
Award Amount: Varies (typically $1,000–$3,000)
Deadline: Mid-March annually
Description: Hosted by the American Association of Blacks in Energy, this initiative funds underrepresented minority students in the D.C. metro area pursuing degrees in energy-related fields like STEM, business, or physical sciences.
Abramson Scholarship and Mentor Program
Website: https://abramsonfoundation.org/our-program/how-to-apply-abramsonscholarshipfoundation
Award Amount: $5,000 (renewable)
Deadline: February 15, 2027
Description: First generation college scholarship and mentor program.
All Hallows Guild Scholarship
Website: https://allhallowsguild.org/programs/scholarships/
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship for students interested in environmental science.
Mary Blackwell Barnes Memorial Scholarship
Website: https://virginiawpf.com/scholarship
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 31, 2027
Description: Scholarships for students interested in finance and public service.
Diamond Legacy Scholarship
Website: https://dspfoundation.org/
Award Amount: $750
Deadline: Mid-to-late April annually
Description: Sponsored by the Diamond Star Divas, this program supports graduating high school seniors throughout D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia who exhibit strong community involvement and academic drive.
Community Foundation of Northern Virginia
Website: https://www.cfnova.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships#scholarships
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Description: Offers 30 scholarships for Virginia residents across a range of fields and eligibility criteria.
DC Parks and Recreation Play it Forward Scholarship
Website: https://recforall.splashthat.com
Award Amount: $1,000–$4,000
Deadline: June 1, 2027
Description: Multiple scholarships for DC students who participated in DC Parks and Recreation programs.
Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship
Website: https://www.dominionenergy.com/about/our-company/charitable-foundation/educational-equity-scholarships
Award Amount: $20,000 (40 awards)
Deadline: April 2027
Description: Scholarship open to high school seniors in Maryland and Virginia only with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Dunkin' DMV Regional Scholarship Program
Website: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/dunkinbaltimoredc/
Award Amount: $2,500 (50 awards given annually)
Deadline: April 15 annually
Description: Established by local Dunkin' franchisees to recognize community-minded student leadership. Provides financial assistance to high school seniors and current undergraduate students across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
DC HBCU Alliance Scholarship
Website: https://dchbcu.org/the-dc-hbcu-alumni-alliance-scholarship/
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 1, 2027
Description: Scholarships for students attending HBCUs.
DC Pearls Scholarship
Website: https://www.dcpearlsiii.org/scholarships
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: N/A
Description: Several scholarships for students with a minimum 2.5 GPA who demonstrate strong leadership. Scholarships are designated for students attending HBCUs.
FCBA Foundation Scholarship
Website: https://www.fcba.org/foundation/scholarships/college-scholarship-program/
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 2027
Description: Scholarship for students interested in STEM, technology, and law.
The Excellence in Education Foundation for PGCPS, Inc.
Website: https://www.eefpgcps.org/excellence-in-education-foundation-scholarships/
Award Amount: $3,500–$5,000
Deadline: April 2, 2027
Description: Offers 34 scholarships across five areas for students living in Prince George's County.
LGBT Youth Leadership Awards
Website: https://smyal.org/
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 24
Description: Applicants must be aged 24 or younger, self-identify as LGBTQ+, and have either attended high school or completed a GED in the DC Metro Area.
Margaret A. Pemberton Scholarship
Website: https://www.bnaofgwdca.org
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
Description: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, graduating seniors who are students at a Washington, DC high school, and be accepted into a National League for Nursing bachelor's degree program at a U.S. postsecondary institution.
Team DC Scholarships
Website: https://teamdc.org
Award Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: February 13
Description: Applicants must self-identify as LGBTQ+ graduating high school seniors who reside in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.
Leslie A. Ebert Legacy Life Scholarship
Website: https://www.infinitelegacy.org/get-involved/scholarships/
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Description: Video and essay competition open to students demonstrating commitment to legacy and community impact.
Ron Flowers Future Green Leaders Scholarship
Website: https://gwrccc.org/ron-flowers-future-green-leaders-scholarship/
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 30, 2027
Description: Scholarship for students interested in environmental improvement and green leadership.
Generation Hope Scholarship
Website: https://housingand.org/training-engagement/generation-hand/generation-hand-scholarship/
Award Amount: $10,000 over four years plus a college care package
Deadline: January 10, 2027
Description: Scholarship for students with strong demonstrated leadership.
Greater Washington Urban League Scholarships
Website: https://gwul.org/gwulscholarships/
Award Amount: Varies, up to $5,000
Deadline: March 6, 2027
Description: Multiple scholarships for high school and college students based on GPA, financial need, and leadership.
Edwin B. Henderson Scholarship
Website: https://www.nba.com/wizards/news/wizardsannounce-details-for-2025-26-e-b-henderson-essay-contest
Award Amount: Varies (typically $5,000+)
Deadline: February or March annually
Description: Awarded by the Washington Wizards, this scholarship targets local DMV high school seniors who balance strong academics with a commitment to sports, health, and community activism, honoring the legacy of Dr. Edwin B. Henderson.
Esperanza Education Fund Scholarship
Website: https://www.esperanzafund.org/scholarship
Award Amount: Varies ($5,000–$20,000 total)
Deadline: July 1
Description: Provides financial aid and professional mentorship exclusively to immigrant students or the children of immigrants who reside in D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, regardless of their legal immigration status.
Samuel O. Kwarteng Memorial Scholarship
Website: https://www.aktcommunity.org/scholarship
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 2027
Description: Merit award open to students enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college program.
Claudette Franklin Ford Scholarship
Website: https://oraclesetbookclub.org/scholarship/
Award Amount: Up to $4,000
Deadline: May 2027
Description: Scholarship for DC public or charter school students.
Mary Jane Simpson Scholarship Fund
Website: https://www.quakersdc.org/mary-jane-simpson-scholarship-fund
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: June 2027
Description: Scholarships awarded for merit and citizenship.
Jamaur Law Foundation Scholarship
Website: https://www.jamaurlawfoundation.org/scholarships
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1
Description: Open to high school seniors in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and select Maryland counties (Prince George's, Charles, and Montgomery). Applicants must hold a minimum 3.0 GPA and write an essay reflecting on academic or community leadership.
Kappa Youth Development Scholarship
Website: https://kappayouthdevelopment.org/scholarships-2026/
Award Amount: $1,000–$4,000
Deadline: March 25, 2027
Description: Multiple scholarships for residents of Prince George's County and Southern Maryland.
New Futures Scholarship
Website: N/A
Award Amount: $2,500 plus additional supports
Deadline: March 20, 2027
Description: Scholarships for first generation college students.
PEO Educational Recognition Award
Website: https://peodc.org/250374-2/
Award Amount: $3,000–$4,000 (one-time award)
Deadline: January 26, 2027
Description: Applicants must be in the top 50% of their graduating class and demonstrate outstanding leadership, community service, and extracurricular involvement.
Miss Utility Scholarship
Website: https://www.missutility.net/miss-utility-scholarship/
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 20, 2027
Description: Scholarships for DC, Maryland, and Virginia students. Essay and GPA requirements apply.
100 Black Men of Prince George's County Scholarship
Website: https://www.100princegeorges.org/programs/scholarship/
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 20, 2027
Description: Scholarships for students in the mentee program who live in Prince George's County.
UNCF Fidelity Scholars Program
Website: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000e9gQnYAI
Award Amount: Varies (renewable full-ride/last-dollar award)
Deadline: January 29, 2027
Description: A "last-dollar" scholarship for historically underrepresented and under-resourced students. Open to high school seniors with an unweighted GPA of 2.5–3.59 who plan to attend an accredited 4-year nonprofit college full-time in their home state.
Metron Aviation – The Taryn Lewis Memorial Scholarship
Website: https://www.metronaviation.com/scholarships/
Award Amount: $2,500 (2 awards)
Deadline: May 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship for students pursuing education in aviation or aerospace studies. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, exhibit leadership potential, and be residents of Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C.
Virginia High School Scholarship
Website: https://www.vwhsca.org/scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 2027
Description: Provides both trade school and college scholarships to high school seniors in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area (DMV) and Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Requires an activities template, a letter of recommendation, and a typed essay.
DC Masonic Scholarship
Website: https://dcmasonicfoundation.org/scholarship-application/
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1 – April 30 annually
Description: Open to high school seniors in the District of Columbia who submit their GPAs, SAT/ACT scores, transcripts, and FAFSA documentation. Special consideration applies if the student is a family member or dependent of a D.C. Freemason in good standing.
DC Alumnae Foundation – Thelma M. Randall Memorial Scholarship
Website: https://wdcaf.org/what-we-do/
Award Amount: $1,000–$2,000 (4 awards annually)
Deadline: August 1 (applications open annually)
Description: Recognizes deserving high school seniors, undergraduate, or graduate students who excel academically and demonstrate financial need.
Potomac Valley Section NCNW Scholarship
Website: https://www.pvs-ncnw.org/
Award Amount: $2,500
Deadline: May 15
Description: Offered by the Education Committee of the Potomac Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women. Targets graduating young women who are heading to college in the fall and need additional financial support.
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