Washington, DC scholarships: Free money for DC students

The Washington DC Metro Alumni Chapter Scholarship will be awarded to current high school graduates accepted to AAMU. They must be currently attending AAMU and pursuing a degree. The scholarship is primarily based on scholarship merit, financial need, and evidence of leadership. The scholarship is granted for one academic year and it is allocated equally for Fall and Spring Semesters. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Max and Emmy Dreyfuss Jewish Undergraduate Scholarship will be awarded to a Jewish resident of Montgomery County, MD, Fairfax, VA, or Washington, DC. They must be a U.S. citizen or working towards citizenship. They must also be accepted into an accredited four-year undergraduate program. This scholarship cannot be used for community college or study abroad programs. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The James Cothran, KD3NI, Scholarship will be awarded to those with any active Amateur Radio License Class. Applicants must be residents of the Atlantic Division, the Roanoke Division, the Southeastern Division or Washington, D.C. Applicants may be pursuing any field of study in any institution. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.

The East Coast Amateur Radio Service (ECARS) Scholarship will be awarded to those with active Technician Class or higher. Applicants must reside in the general coverage areas of ECARS including ARRL Atlantic, Great Lakes, Hudson, New England, and Roanoke Divisions. Applicants must be pursuing their studies at a two-year trade school or 4-year undergraduate institution. Applicants should generally be between the ages of 17 and 25 at the time of the award, but older applicants retraining in a changing job market will be considered. Applicants must submit transcripts which must cover the applicant's entire high school career to date and, if in college, must include all semesters for which grades have been awarded. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.

The Native American Congressional Internship Program provides American Indian and Alaska Native students with the opportunity to gain practical experience with the Federal legislative process to understand first-hand the government-to-government relationship between Tribes and the Federal Government. This award is available to Native American and Alaska Native college, graduate, and law students who live and work in Washington, D.C., during the summer. This program gave access to a network of Native professionals and alumni who work on behalf of Tribal Nations. It is an Internship award stipend to cover the cost of transportation to and from Washington, D.C., housing and per diem during the program period, and educational and miscellaneous expenses. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, a one-page professional resume, a transcript for all university coursework, including undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate and law, and the documentation of their enrollment as a member of one or more Federally Recognized Indian Tribes that are included in the annual list of Indian Tribes published by the Secretary of the Interior. Please visit the award's website for more information.

The Johnella Banks Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Johnella Banks, DNSc, RN, an associated professor of nursing at Howard University College Nursing. Applicants must be a sophomore, junior, or first-semester senior student in a registered nursing or practical nursing program. They must have a permanent residence in the District of Columbia or one of the eligible counties in Maryland and Virginia. Applicants must submit at least two, but no more than four letters of recommendations from unrelated persons. Individuals completing and signing the letter of recommendation may include a current or former nursing faculty or advisor, employers, religious leaders, or professional colleagues who can address the applicant's scholarship ability and potential, leadership skills and qualities, adaptability and flexibility, and character. Applicants must also provide evidence of any scholastic achievements, community service, honors received, awards, certificates of recognition, and/or letters recognizing or commending their actions that support their nursing career. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Junior League of Washington is pleased to announce the application process for the 2025 Meg Graham Scholarship: Celebrating Service and Leadership. The scholarship is open to any high school senior who is a DC resident; attends a public, charter, private, or parochial high school in DC; and is matriculating to an accredited, four-year postsecondary institution in the Fall of 2025. Applicants must have an outstanding volunteer service record, be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 5.0 scale, and show the promise of continued success. Applications must be submitted by February 21, 2025. Finalists will be notified by Monday, March 17, 2025 via e-mail or telephone. In accordance with DC public safety and health requirements, finalists will be required to attend a 30-minute, in-person interview, held at JLW Headquarters on April 5, 2025 or April 6, 2025. 3. Two letters of recommendation are required: one letter from a faculty member of your high school and one letter from a supervisor or sponsor of a volunteer service project, preferably the project discussed in your essay. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

In memory and honor of Kae Sumner-Einfeldt, Virginia Linquist-Winker, Robert Rader, Carolyn Goldstein and Charles and Doris Chickering, the Tall Clubs International Foundation awards annual scholarships to deserving high school seniors in North America (United States and Canada only). Scholarships will be awarded based on merit and legacy. Applicants must meet the minimum height requirements for membership in Tall Clubs International: 5' 10" (178 cm) for women and 6' 2" (188 cm) for men, in stocking feet. Within the calendar year, applicants must enter their first year of higher education to an accredited United States or Canadian institute of higher education. Applicants must request sponsorship from an active TCI Member Tall Club participating in the Scholarship Program in their state or province of residence or have a TCI Member-at-Large participating in the Scholarship Program in their state or province of residence. Students of military or diplomat families residing overseas (OCONUS) will use their official state of residence to apply. Applicants must submit two separate Recommendation Rating Sheets and two Letters of Recommendation. The first recommendation must be from a teacher or school administrator and the second recommendation may be from a teacher, coach, clergy, etc. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Eddison Hermond Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by The Restaurant Association of Maryland and the Victoria Restaurant Group to honor the life of Eddie Hermond. Eddie, a longtime manager of Victoria Gastro Pub, Manor Hill Tavern and active member of the Maryland National Guard, lost his life in the 2018 flood in Ellicott City while trying to save the life of another. Eddie lived to serve and he died serving. This competitive scholarship is awarded to students interested in pursuing culinary, food service, or hospitality-related coursework. Applicants may be high school seniors or current college students pursuing hospitality-related coursework. Eddison Hermond Memorial Scholarship Fund was a longtime manager of Victoria Gastro Pub, Manor Hill Tavern and active member of the Maryland National Guard. Eddison had a life of service. The Hospitality Industry is only as strong as our leaders' passion and dedication to the industry and the people they serve. Applicants must create a video highlighting their passion, knowledge and experience in the industry. Videos should be a minute long and properly edited. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Maryland Restaurant Association Education Foundation for more information.