Program

The Herb Block Scholarship

Organization

The Herb Block Foundation

Opportunity Type

Scholarship

About the Program

The Herb Block Scholarship provides financial assistance to students of all ages to attend community colleges in the DC metro area. It helps roughly 100 students each year gain access to higher education they could not otherwise afford.

Application Deadline

July 07, 2021

Application Website

www.herbblockfoundation.org/scholarships/application-procedure

Scholarship Amount

Renewable?

Yes

Additional Details

The Herb Block Scholarship is a "last dollar" scholarship valued at up to $8,000 per academic year and up to $16,000 over the life of the scholarship. This covers not only tuition, but also fees, books and limited transportation and child care expenses. It is a 'last dollar' scholarship, meaning that the calculation of a student's need takes into account all other financial aid awards the student receives. It is renewable for up to five years, provided the student continues to meet all other eligibility criteria and has not reached the monetary cap.

Description

Students of any age are eligible for The Herb Block Scholarship if they are a high school graduates, GED holders, or current community college students, who meet the following critieria:  

• Are US citizens/nationals, Permanent Resident Aliens,
  have been granted DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
  by the US Customs and Immigration Service, or qualify for 
  in-state tuition under the Maryland Dream Act.
• Are a primary resident in Washington, DC, or
  Montgomery or Prince George’s Counties in
  Maryland, or the Cities of Alexandria or Falls Church,
  or the Counties of Arlington or Fairfax in Virginia.
• Are attending, or plan to attend, on a full time or part time
  basis, one of the participating community colleges, and
  have not yet earned more than 40 credits towards a degree.
• Can demonstrate financial need and, if eligible, apply for
  financial aid.

Open to residents of:

• DC
• MD
• VA

Open to students attending school in:

• DC
• MD
• VA

Additional Geographic Requirements

Be a primary resident of Washington, DC; Prince George's or Montgomery Counties in Maryland; Arlington or Fairfax Counties or the cities of Falls Church or Alexandria in Virginia

Limited to Students from a Particular College/University?

Enrollment Status

• Full time

Citizenship

• U.S. Citizens
• Legal Permanent Residents

Other Details

• Needs-based

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Contact

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