District Of Columbia Scholarships

Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington or D.C., is the capital of the United States. Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independent country, Washington was named after George Washington, first President of the United States and Founding Father. Washington is the principal city of the Washington metropolitan area, which has a population of 6,131,977. As the seat of the United States federal government and several international organizations, Washington is an important world political capital. The city is also one of the most visited cities in the world, with more than 20 million annual tourists.

The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790 approved the creation of a capital district located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast. The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress, and the District is therefore not a part of any state. The states of Maryland and Virginia each donated land to form the federal district, which included the pre-existing settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria. The City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. In 1846, Congress returned the land originally ceded by Virginia; in 1871, it created a single municipal government for the remaining portion of the District.

Washington had an estimated population of 693,972 as of July 2017[update], making it the 20th most-populous city in the United States. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's daytime population to more than one million during the workweek. The Washington metropolitan area, of which the District is the principal city, has a population of over 6 million, the sixth-largest metropolitan statistical area in the nation.

All three branches of the U.S. federal government are centered in the District: U.S. Congress (legislative), President (executive), and the U.S. Supreme Court (judicial). Washington is home to many national monuments and museums, primarily situated on or around the National Mall. The city hosts 177 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profit, lobbying groups, and professional associations, including the Organization of American States, AARP, the National Geographic Society, the Human Rights Campaign, the International Finance Corporation, and the American Red Cross.

A locally elected mayor and a 13‑member council have governed the District since 1973. However, Congress maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. D.C. residents elect a non-voting, at-large congressional delegate to the House of Representatives, but the District has no representation in the Senate. The District receives three electoral votes in presidential elections as permitted by the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1961.

District Of Columbia College Scholarships

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Hyman P. Moldover Scholarship for Communal Service

Jewish Social Service Agency of Metropolitan Washington

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

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The Hyman P. Moldover Scholarship for Communal Service is available to Jewish full-time graduate students. To be eligible, you must a resident of the Washington metro area, be studying Jewish Communal Service in the D.C. area, be a U.S. citizen or be working toward citizenship, and intend to work professionally in the Jewish community upon...

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Hyman P. Moldover Scholarship for Communal Service

Jewish Social Service Agency of Metropolitan Washington

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The Hyman P. Moldover Scholarship for Communal Service is available to Jewish full-time graduate students. To be eligible, you must a resident of the Washington metro area, be studying Jewish Communal Service in the D.C. area, be a U.S. citizen or be working toward citizenship, and intend to work professionally in the Jewish community upon...

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Dr. William W.L. "Bill" Taylor Memorial Scholarship

INSPIRE - NASA

$4,000 Varies See Details

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The Dr. William W.L. "Bill" Taylor Memorial Scholarship Competition is available to students attending or planning to attend a Washington DC Metropolitan-area university or college. You must also be a U.S. citizen and demonstrate academic achievement through your GPA. You must be registered for full-time study as a student in good standing in...

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Dr. William W.L. "Bill" Taylor Memorial Scholarship

INSPIRE - NASA

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$4,000

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The Dr. William W.L. "Bill" Taylor Memorial Scholarship Competition is available to students attending or planning to attend a Washington DC Metropolitan-area university or college. You must also be a U.S. citizen and demonstrate academic achievement through your GPA. You must be registered for full-time study as a student in good standing in...

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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The Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel.

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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The Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel.

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Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship

Hawai'i Community Foundation

Varies February 28, 2025 See Details

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The Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship is available to graduates of a public high school in Hawaii who attend an accredited U.S. mainland college or university. You must have a minimum 2.8 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship

Hawai'i Community Foundation

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February 28, 2025
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The Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship is available to graduates of a public high school in Hawaii who attend an accredited U.S. mainland college or university. You must have a minimum 2.8 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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District Of Columbia Colleges

Howard University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $28,450 average out-state tuition; $28,450 average in-state tuition

Georgetown University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $59,784 average out-state tuition; $59,784 average in-state tuition

George Washington University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $57,894 average out-state tuition; $57,894 average in-state tuition

American University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $50,542 average out-state tuition; $50,542 average in-state tuition

The Catholic University of America

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $51,040 average out-state tuition; $51,040 average in-state tuition

University of the District of Columbia

Four or more years; Public; $12,144 average out-state tuition; $5,292 average in-state tuition

Gallaudet University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $16,512 average out-state tuition; $16,512 average in-state tuition