2024 Washington Scholarships

Washington residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Washington residents is $77,649.00, and 40.5% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Washington, DC more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

56.6% of Washington residents have a college degree or higher, while 17.6% have a high school degree but no more and 9.7% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 16.1% have at least some college education, 23.8% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 32.8% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Washington residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 9.3% of people living in Washington, DC are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 20.3% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Washington.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Washington, DC residents?

There are 342 scholarships totaling $1,616,250.00 available to Washington residents.

Are these scholarships available for Washington high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Washington can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Washington?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Washington can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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$10,000 ScholarshipPoints Scholarship for Washington

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$10,000 SmarterCollege Scholarship for Washington

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$1,000 Appily No Essay Scholarship for Washington

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$1,000 CollegeXpress No Essay Scholarship for Washington

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Music Scholarship for Mature Women

Applicant must be a female U.S. citizen age 35 or over and must submit background and one or two scores of musical composition. Each score should have a performance time of 10-18 minutes. Compositions should not have previously won an award.

Deadline:

October 1

$1,000.00

James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be a high school senior who ranks in the top 15% of their class, has, or expects to have excellent SAT Reasoning or ACT scores, and is the child of a Teamsters member.

Deadline:

March 30

$2,500.00

SEIU Scholarship

For most awards, applicant must be a member or the child of a member of a SEIU local union. Applicant must have been a member for at least three years prior to September 1 of the year the award is presented. Selection is based upon high school grades, SAT scores, achievements...

Deadline:

March 1

$5,000.00

Utility Workers Union of America Scholarship

Applicant must be the child of an active member of the Utility Workers Union of America. Selection is made by the National Merit Scholarship Corp.

Deadline:

May 31

$2,000.00

Letters Scholarship for Mature Women

Applicant must be a female U.S. citizen age 35 or over and must submit background.

Deadline:

October 1

$1,000.00

Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship

Applicant must be the child or spouse of a legally blind veteran and must be accepted or enrolled full-time at an accredited college. Selection is based upon application, transcript, three recommendations, and 300-word essay.

Deadline:

April 21

$2,000.00

BAC Bates Scholarship

Applicant must be the child of a BAC member.

Deadline:

February 28

$2,500.00

William L. Garrison Award for Best Dissertation in Computational Geography

Awarded to support innovative research into the computational aspects of geographic science.

Deadline:

October 15

$3,500.00

AAG International Geographic Information Fund Awards

Awarded to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are majoring in spatial analysis or geographic information science or systems.

Deadline:

December 31

$1,000.00

Robert G. Shouldice Scholarship

Applicant must submit a letter stating career goals and objectives, resume showing employment history with a brief narrative describing specific employment responsibilities in the health care field, and three letters of recommendation. Reference letters should address performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support.

Deadline:

June 1

$1,000.00

NAHJ General Scholarship

Applicant must submit a sample of best work, resume, recommendations, essay, transcript, financial need statement, parents' W-2 forms, and application. Selection is based upon academic excellence, demonstrated interest in a journalism career, and financial need. For application, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with request.

Deadline:

March 17

$3,000.00

Newhouse Scholarship

Applicant must be enrolled full time and must submit transcript, resume, samples of best work, reference letters, essay, financial need statement, and parents' W-2 forms. Selection is based upon academic excellence, demonstrated interest in a journalism career, and financial need. Award is given for two years. Recipient receives funding to attend...

Deadline:

March 17

$10,000.00

Alphonso Deal Scholarship

Applicant must be a United States citizen who a senior in high school and is of good character. Applicant must have been accepted by a college or university prior to date of award. Recommendation from principal, counselor, or teacher and current high school transcript are required to be submitted.

Deadline:

May 19