Scholarship Name:

Office of the Superintendent of Education (OSSE) District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) Program

Scholarship Description:

Scholarship offered through OSSE to District of Columbia students.

Award Amount:

Up to $12,500.00

Number of Scholarships:

Multiple awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript Required:

No

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

N/A

Interview Required:

N/A

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1)  Applicant must have been a resident of the District of Columbia for a min. of twelve (12) months prior to enrollment into selected college/university; 2) Applicant must be twenty-four (24) years or younger; 3) Two (2) options: a) Public College Option for Undergraduate Students – provides up to $10,000.00 for up to five (5) years at participating public colleges/universities; b) Private College Option – provides up to $2,500.00 per academic year ($12,500.00 max.) for up to five (5) years for a private Washington, D.C. area private college/university or Historically Black College and University (“HBCU”).

NOTE: The DCTAG must be applied for yearly.

Renewable:

Yes

Term:

Location:

District of Columbia DC

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

Online application

Additional Applicant Requirements:

Must be a graduating high school senior or high school graduate

Category (Select all that apply):

Age, Residency, GPA, Need-based

Web Site:

https://osse.dc.gov/dctag

Point of Contact:

                 June 30 (annually)