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Eligibility Requirements

Amount $2,000

Recipients of the DMV Young Professionals Scholarship Fund must meet the following eligibility requirements:

● Currently a high school senior with confirmed acceptance and enrollment in a two-year or four-year accredited college or university; or college sophomore/junior currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year accredited college or university.

● Must be a resident of District of Columbia (DC), Maryland, or Virginia.

● Must have a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

2021 Selection Process and Timeline

Phase 1: The application opens Monday, March 1, 2021 and closes on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. ET. The completed application must be submitted online.

Phase 2: Select applicants will advance to the semi-finalist round. An email notification will be sent to all semi-finalists by June 1, 2021. Semi-finalists will be required to complete a virtual interview.

Phase 3: Final candidate(s) will be selected and notified by June 15, 2021. The scholarship award will be sent directly to the student’s institution.

Deadlines: Applications are due on May 15, 2021, by 5:00 p.m. ET. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please carefully read and respond to each question and ensure required documents are included in your final submission.

Required Documents

Complete application form

Upload essay (500 words minimum) - responding to the following essay prompt: Knowing the statement, “You don’t have to go to college to be successful,” why are you choosing to attend or pursue a college degree?

Upload three (3) letters of recommendation.

Letter One - From a community organization or public service leader (i.e. church, community leader, or volunteer organization.

Letter Two - From a mentor (non-relative) who can speak to your character and career ambitions.

Letter Three - From a current or former teacher/professor

Note: All letters of recommendations must be provided in PDF format and on official letterhead. Please ensure all letters include a signature.

Upload a one page resume listing extracurricular activities, honors, employment history, community service, and special skills/awards.

Upload a two to three minute video detailing how you will benefit from the scholarship award and what education costs will be covered if you receive the award.

Upload a high school transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)

For further questions, please email Info.ypfund@gmail.com.

Eligibility Requirements

Required Documents

Complete Application