We ARE HBCUs
We ARE pillars
in our communities
We are leaders
in our professions
We ARE a network of educated individuals dedicated to giving back and enriching our communities day-by-day
We ARE the Alumni of
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
We ARE HBCUs
We ARE pillars
in our communities
We are leaders
in our professions
We ARE a network of educated individuals dedicated to giving back and enriching our communities day-by-day
We ARE the Alumni of
Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Scholarships

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.

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ScholarCHIPS (For Children of Incarcerated Parents) 2026 College Program Application

ScholarCHIPS (For Children of Incarcerated Parents) provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health supports and a robust support network to college-bound graduating high school seniors who have or have had an incarcerated parent/s or primary caregiver. We understand that having an incarcerated loved one can often negatively impact your life. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, ability, sexual orientation, identity, or background.

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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.

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Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation

The ASBC Foundation annually awards scholarships that range from $1,000 to $30,000. The majority of the scholarships are non-renewable, one-time awards, however, we also award several that are renewable for up to 4 years ($20,000 – $30,000). Those who complete the application and meet the general eligibility requirements will be considered for all scholarships, some of which have further specific guidelines/requirements.

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HBCUs by the Numbers

$14.8 Billion

HBCUs generate $14.8 billion in economic impact annually

134,090 Jobs

HBCUs generate 134,090 jobs in total for their local and regional

25% of African-American

HBCUs represent 3% of colleges and universities yet graduate 22% of African Americans who hold undergraduate degrees and 24% in STEM fields

40% of Members of Congress

Among African Americans, HBCU graduates represent
40% of members of Congress

40% of Engineers
50% of Professors of Non-HBCUs
50% of Lawyers
80% of Judges

Educated by HBCUs, Run by HBCU Alumni

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HBCUAA PARTNERS

The NHBCUAA is a strong network of HBCU graduates from across the nation,
and is made stronger by the established partnerships in our communities, nationally and globally.