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Program |
The Herb Block Scholarship |
Organization |
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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.
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Application Deadline |
July 07, 2024 |
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:
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Open to residents of: |
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Open to students attending school in: |
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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 |
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Citizenship |
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Other Details |
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Keywords |
DMV, Herb Block, Washington, Maryland, Virginia |
Contact |
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Organization Phone |
(855) 670-4787 |
Last Modified Date |
November 30, 2015 |