The Ombudsman is an unbiased resource for helping families plan for post-secondary education including savings plans/strategies, identifying grant and scholarship resources, completing the Federal Student Aid process, understanding post-secondary admissions and financial aid packages sent to families by prospective colleges, universities and trade schools.
Scholarships and Grants
AIAS Foundation Scholarship
Closing Date: May 31, 2024
Amount: varies
GPA Requirement: 3.3
Description: Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university during the 2023-2024 academic school year. Applicant must plan to pursue a career in any aspect of game development.
American Indian College Fund
Closing Date: May 31, 2024
Amount: varies
GPA Requirement: 2.0
Description: Applicants must be an enrolled member or descendant of enrolled member of a federally or state-recognized tribe and maintaining full-time enrollment.
Black Student Success Scholarship
Closing Date: May 31, 2024
Amount: $1,500
GPA Requirement: 2.75
Description: This scholarship is intended for two recipients: a high school senior who plans to enter college or a trade school in Fall 2023, and a current undergraduate or trade school student who expects to graduate in Fall 2023 or later.
College Is Power
Closing Date: May 31, 2024
Amount: $1,000
GPA Requirement: N/A
Description: Applicants must be 17 years of age or older and currently enrolled or plan to begin a higher education program within the next 12 months. The applicant may be full-time or part-time, attend a campus-based or online program, and be a US citizen or permanent residents of the United States.
Harvard University MBA Scholarship
Closing Date: May 31, 2024
Amount: 75% of tuition fees
GPA Requirement: N/A
Description: Applicants must have an excellent academic background and admissions offer from Harvard MBA program. All applicants are welcome to apply, but priority will be given to candidates of Lebanese descent.
#LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship
Closing Date: May 31, 2024
Amount: $1,000
GPA Requirement: 3.0
Description: Applicant must be an Asian and/or Pacific Islander who is a US citizen or permanent resident or pursuing a major in fashion or graphic design. The applicant must be either a graduating high school senior or college student currently enrolled at an accredited US vocational, junior college, or 4-year college/university and be a full-time degree seeking student for the 2023-24 academic school year.
Digital Marketing Scholarship
Closing Date: June 1, 2024
Amount: $2,000
GPA Requirement: 3.0
Description: Applicants must be high school seniors or current undergraduate students who are majoring
business, tech, marketing, or communications. The applicant must plan to take at least 10 credit hours
during the Fall 2023 semester.
Danny Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship
Closing Date: June 1, 2024
Amount: Varies
GPA Requirement: N/A
Description: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident in the United States or Puerto Rico, and a current DACA recipient. The applicant must be accepted or attending an accredited college, university, or vocational/ trade school at the time the scholarship is awarded and majoring in the field of Engineering/Technical.
New Heights Scholarship
Closing Date: June 4, 2024
Amount: $1,000
GPA Requirement: 3.0
Description: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, or college students currently enrolled in an accredited four-year university/ college, or two-year college student transferring to a four-year university/college. Student must be a U.S. citizen, hold permanent residency status, or DACA recipients.
Herb Block Scholarship
Closing Date: June 5, 2024
Amount: up to $16,000 ($8,000 per year)
GPA Requirement: N/A
Description: Applicants must be U.S citizens/nationals, permanent resident aliens, granted DACA, or qualify for in-state tuition under the Maryland Dream Act or Virginia Dream Act. The applicant must be a primary resident in Washington D.C, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, City of Alexandria, City of Falls Church, Arlington County, or Fairfax County. Applicants must attend, plan to attend, on a full time or part time basis but have not earned more than 40 credits from Montgomery College, Northern Virginia Community College, Prince George’s Community College, or University of DC Community College.
FutureSmart Scholarship Contest
Closing Date: June 10, 2024
Amount: Up to $5,000
GPA Requirement: N/A
Description: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in middle school or higher. Middle schoolers can earn a gift card.
Women in Finance Scholarship
Closing Date: June 14, 2024
Amount: $20,000
GPA Requirement: N/A
Description: Applicants must be enrolled and attending a Master’s or PhD Finance program on a full-
time basis. The applicant must have commenced their studies no earlier than January 1, 2024, or no
later than February 1. Applicants must have fewer than 10 years of total work experience, and fewer than
5 years of professional experience in the financial field, and a female who is enrolled in post-graduate in
Finance at an accredited university.
TMCF/Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship
Closing Date: June 28, 2024 (or funds are exhausted)
Amount: $2,500
GPA Requirement: 2.75
Description: Applicants must be enrolled full time or part time at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program open in a new window, completing their degree or program by end of Spring 2024 or Fall 2023. The scholar must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551. The student must be a diverse candidate, demonstrate leadership abilities, and good moral character in all aspects of life. The applicant must prepare a 2-minute video answering, “How will your education benefit you, your family, and the community?”
Grants and Scholarships Open through September 2024
DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) OneApp
Closing Date: September 6, 2024
Amount: Up to $2,500
GPA Requirement: N/A
Description: Applicants must be US citizens or have an eligible non-citizenship status and attend an eligible public or private college/university.
DC Futures Program
Closing Date: September 6, 2024
Amount: Up to $8,000
GPA Requirement: N/A
Description: Applicants must be a DC resident; are accepted or enrolled at one of the following eligible universities: are seeking their first associate or bachelor’s degree; are majoring in a high-demand field. A list of partner universities is available on the OSSE website.
Mayor's Scholars Undergraduate Program
Opening Date: March 11, 2024
Amount: Up to $4,000
GPA Requirement: N/A
Description: Applicants must be a graduate of a public high school in the District of Columbia (including DCPS and public charters), or an older youth or adult learner who passed the GED or earned a diploma through the National External Diploma Program (NEDP).