Scholarships & Grants for District of Columbia Students (2026–27)
Verified, up-to-date scholarships and grants for District of Columbia high school students — amounts, deadlines, and official application links, from Scillint's scholarship database.
State-specific scholarship coverage for District of Columbia is still growing — we have 2 listed so far, checked against the providers' own pages. Scillint's database also includes 312 nationwide scholarships open to students from any state, which is usually where most of a District of Columbia student's scholarship opportunities will come from. Amounts and deadlines below are shown exactly as recorded — always confirm current details on the official site before applying.
| Program | Provider | Amount | Deadline | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC Mayor's Scholars Undergraduate ProgramRenewable | DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) | Varies | Same cycle as DCTAG (DC OneApp) | Visit site |
| DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG)Renewable | DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) | Up to $15,000/year (public, $75,000 lifetime cap); up to $3,750/year (eligible private/HBCU, $18,750 lifetime cap) | 2026-02-02 to 2026-08-21 (2026-27 application window) | Visit site |
Frequently asked questions
Are these scholarships free to apply for?
Yes. Every legitimate scholarship on this page is free to apply for. You should never have to pay a fee to apply for or receive a scholarship — treat any request for payment as a red flag.
How current is this list?
Scillint's scholarship database is checked against the official provider pages on an ongoing basis. Amounts and deadlines can still change on short notice, so always confirm the live details on the provider's own site before you apply.
Can I find scholarships outside my state too?
Yes. Most scholarships in Scillint's database are national or field-of-study based rather than tied to a single state. Sign up for a free trial to see your full matched list, not just the state-specific ones shown here.