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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, 2019
Application Website

www.herbblockfoundation.org/scholarships/application-procedure

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 Up to $8,000 per academic year
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.

Requirements

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?
 Yes
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
  • Legal Permanent Residents
Other Details
  • Needs-based
Keywords
 DMV, Herb Block, Washington, Maryland, Virginia
Contact

contactus@applyists.com
Organization Phone
 (855) 670-4787
Last Modified Date
 November 30, 2015