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DC Futures Program

DC Futures Program

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Eligible District of Columbia residents can receive a last-dollar scholarship of up to $8,000 a year to attend the University of the District of Columbia. 

Offered through OSSE, the DC Futures Program helps DC college students complete their first associate or bachelor’s degree by providing a last-dollar scholarship, college coaching and support services that address personal and financial barriers.

The DC Futures program is so much more than a scholarship

  • Receive up to $8,000 as a last-dollar scholarship to fill the gap between your financial aid package and the cost of attendance.
  • Obtain up to $1,500 in a stipend and participate in a college coaching program.
  • Access up to $2,000 in emergency funds for expenses, based on need and funding availability.
  • Re-apply each year to receive awards, based on funding availability, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Basic Eligibility Requirements:

  • You have been a resident of the District of Columbia for the last 12 months.
  • You are accepted or enrolled part- or full-time at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC).
  • You are seeking your first associate or bachelor’s degree.
  • You can demonstrate financial need based on annual household income.
  • You are majoring in a high-demand field.
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