Youth Civic Engagement Scholarship
Fostering civic engagement among today’s youth is crucial in setting the world up for success for generations to come.
The youth are our future, and the civic-minded students of today will go on to become the leaders of tomorrow. Recognizing and encouraging passionate students who are devoted to advocacy, politics, or other forms of civic engagement is a crucial step in ensuring that the brightest minds remain committed to their goals and are able to achieve them regardless of financial circumstances.
This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about civic engagement in the DMV area.
Any high school junior or senior in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C., who has financial need and a background in advocacy for a specific cause or experience volunteering in politics may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us about yourself and how you plan to make a difference in your community through civic engagement.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and how you plan to positively impact your community through civic engagement.
Winners and Finalists
April 2024
Winning Application
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The application deadline is Mar 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Apr 1, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 1, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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