District of Columbia Scholarships for High School and College Students

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Overview The Milken Scholars Program, through partnerships with college counselors and other high school educators in Los Angeles County, New York City, and Washington, D.C., seeks exceptional students who will complete high school by June 2026. Candidates are put forward by their schools and evaluated against a set of academic, civic, and personal criteria. Eligibility and Selection Criteria Nominations to the Program are based on the following standards: - Demonstrated leadership and consistent involvement in community service. - Experience facing financial or other significant obstacles. - U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or deferred action status under DACA. - Acceptance to...

Introduction The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and students currently enrolled in two- or four‑year postsecondary programs who intend to work in the agricultural sector — this can include careers beyond farming such as food science, veterinary medicine, agricultural education, or roles like a Farm Credit loan officer. Recipients may be granted this scholarship up to four times. Who is eligible - Academic status: High school seniors or students already enrolled in a two‑ or four‑year college program who plan to pursue an agricultural...

About the Roothbert Fund Albert and Toni Roothbert created the Roothbert Fund to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. Headquartered in New York City, the Fund is run by volunteers and awards scholarships to support undergraduate or graduate study at accredited U.S. institutions. Who the Fund prefers to support - Individuals whose daily lives are shaped by spiritual values. - Graduate students and undergraduates who have completed at least one year of college are preferred. - Preference is given to applicants who live in or attend school in one of these states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland,...

Overview Forty-five recipients will each receive a PM Legacy Scholarship award of $2,000. Selections are made by reviewing applicants’ academic record, leadership potential, involvement in extracurricular or community activities, submitted essays, and letters of recommendation. Eligibility and Required Materials To be considered, applicants must meet the following conditions and submit the listed documents: - Residency/Institution: Be a resident of — or enrolled at a college/university in — Pennsylvania, Georgia, or the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (DMV), OR be attending a recognized HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). - Enrollment status: Be entering or currently enrolled in an accredited college or...

Eligibility Criteria for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship includes:1) Age requirement: Applicants must be aged between 17 and 24 as of September 1st, 2026.2) Essay submission: An answer to the essay question, available on the application page, must be submitted before the deadline of May 1st, 2026.3) Academic performance: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.4) Residency: Applicants must be residents of either the United States or Canada.The recipient of the scholarship will be declared approximately 6 weeks post the deadline and will be immediately updated on this website. All applications should be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on...

Eligibility Criteria for the "Got a Spine Scholarship" by Arctic Chiropractic: To qualify for the Arctic Chiropractic's "Got a Spine Scholarship", the following conditions must be met by the student: 1) The student must be enrolled in a college or university by October 2026. 2) By October 2026, the student must be attending the college or university on a full-time basis. 3) The student must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year. 4) The student must be a resident of either the United States or Canada. 5) By October 2026, the student...