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After graduating from high school a year early at age 16, Washington, D.C., native De’Andre Gore received a coveted University Partnership Scholarship from the District of Columbia College Access Program (DC CAP) — guaranteeing him a full ride at one of 14 universities.

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About DC CAP

The DC College Access Program (DC CAP Scholars) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the higher education achievement gap for DC students by helping them access and attain meaningful college degrees with little to no debt. DC CAP believes that a student’s personal circumstances should never determine their ability to succeed. By leveraging dollars, connecting students to better match universities, and providing wraparound support, DC CAP works to ensure students graduate ready to compete in today’s economy.