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.
Omega Psi Phi STEM Achievement Scholarship
STEM scholarship from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity supporting HBCU undergraduates and graduate students pursuing science and engineering degrees.
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.
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.
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.
Amazon Future Engineer HBCU Scholarship
Need-based STEM scholarship from Amazon for HBCU students in computer science and engineering, with paid internship opportunities at Amazon.
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