Our Scholarship Offerings
A student’s personal circumstances should not determine their ability to succeed. DC CAP offers eligible DC students various scholarship options and resources to ensure they can graduate with little to no debt. To apply for one of DC CAP’s scholarships, please register below.
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University Partnership Scholars
Program Overview
DC CAP’s University Partnership Scholarship establishes formal partnerships with select high-performing, four-year institutions committed to increasing enrollment and graduation rates for D.C. students.
Together, and in combination with federal and local aid, DC CAP offers substantial financial aid packages. Students may even be eligible for up to a full-tuition scholarship.
If accepted into the program, students will receive coaching, tutoring, and other support services from the partner university, DC CAP Student Success Coaches, and peers. Combined with extensive financial support, DC CAP believes this is a powerful formula for success in a student’s college journey.
Ward 7 & 8 Scholarship
Program Overview
The Ward 7 & 8 Scholarship offers $12,000 annually, renewable for up to five years, to scholars graduating from high schools in DC’s Wards 7 and 8. Recipients can choose to enroll in the University Scholars Program or attend a university of their choice. Ward 7&8 Scholars receive intensive coaching throughout their college journey, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to succeed from matriculation to graduation.
DC CAP College
Support for Scholars
All scholars are assigned to a DC CAP Student Success Coach who assists students in navigating college. Before beginning the fall semester as college freshmen, scholars attend our Beating The Odds, pre-college seminar, and receive information to help transition into and succeed in college.
During each academic year of enrollment, scholars also participate in workshops to strengthen and develop the necessary skills to help them succeed. Scholars benefit from monthly check-ins with success coaches, individualized intervention strategies like academic success plans, and frequent communication via text messages and monthly newsletters containing helpful college tips and important deadlines. Student Success Coaches also facilitate referrals for students to campus resources to ensure scholars persist and graduate.
Student Success Stories
“Being a scholar in the DC CAP Partnership at George Mason…has connected me to resources I’ve utilized to tackle problems common for first-year students. Success coaching, clubs, tutors, and academic advising have made my college transition a lot smoother. The partnership programs support my academic achievement and my well-being with regular check-ins and scheduled activities.”
— C. Brooks, Class of 2020
“Being a part of the DC CAP program is more than the chance to alleviate the financial burdens of attending a university. It’s a network of support systems to guide me through my college experience.”
— R. Ngatchou, Class of 2020
“Through the DC CAP University Partnership program, I have had the chance to build relationships with so many excellent individuals that have influenced me positively and helped me to learn many valuable lessons in my first two years of college. The accomplishments of my cohort peers and advisors are constantly inspiring me to take on new challenges and responsibilities.”