Scholarships
Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund, Inc.
The Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund, Inc.® (KSEF) is the scholarship arm of the Washington (DC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.® KSEF was established in 1984 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with the purpose of raising funds to be used for awarding scholarships to graduates of the District of Columbia Public and Public Charter High Schools.
Alpha Phi Alpha Educational Foundation Award
Merit and leadership scholarship from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., supporting HBCU undergraduates who exemplify the Fraternity’s principles of scholarship and service.
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
Lockheed Martin launched the STEM Scholarship Program in 2018 as part of investment in the next generation of STEM talent. We are committed to providing access to pathways through education and into the STEM workforce for all students, particularly those from diverse backgrounds and communities historically underrepresented in STEM fields.
Each year, the STEM Scholarship Program awards $10,000 to 200 recipients studying engineering or computer science at a 4-year college or university. Recipients may renew the scholarship up to three times for a total potential value of $40,000 per student.
Must be a senior since this is for college.
Application timeline: TBD
DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAG)
Up to $15,000 every year. A lifetime cap is $75,000. To be eligible for DCTAG funding, an applicant must have established domicile in the District of Columbia for at least 12 months (one year) preceding the commencement of their freshman year attendance at an institution of higher education. Subsequent years of domicile in the District of Columbia will be reviewed annually, as part of the annual application process, to verify an applicant’s continued eligibility for funding. District of Columbia domicile must be maintained throughout college enrollment for a student to continue to be eligible for DCTAG funding.
Application timeline: The DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) application, or the DC OneApp, will open on Feb. 2, 2026, and the application period will remain open until Aug. 21, 2026, at 3 p.m.
The Science Ambassador Scholarship
A full–tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math. Funded by Cards Against Humanity. Film a three–minute educational video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you’re passionate about. To apply, you must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student.
Application timeline: TBD
Obama Foundation Programs & Scholarships
The Obama Foundation activates people around the world to more powerfully participate, through scholarships, leadership training, and more. There are several opportunities available.
Application timeline: Varies
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