WARD 7 & 8 Scholarship
Funded by the Gates Foundation – a scholarship specifically for students attending high schools in Wards 7 & 8.
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⚠️ Please note: We are no longer accepting applications for this scholarship.
The last incoming cohort to receive this award was the incoming freshman class in Academic Year 2026-2027.
Our ward 7 & 8 Scholars
The scholarship supports students who have attended high-school in Ward 7 and Ward 8, and who demonstrate academic promise and financial need, helping them access higher education with less debt.
Beyond funding, scholars are paired with a dedicated college success coach who guides them from enrollment through graduation.
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What does the scholarship Include?
- $12,000 in scholarship funding annually, renewable for up to five years
- Option to attend any 4-year university of the student's choosing
- Priority consideration for students applied to our university partners due to the enhanced financial benefits of our collaborative funding model
Frequently Asked Questions
What scholarships are available through DC CAP this year?
We offer one scholarship this year:
🤝 University Partner Scholarship:
The University Partner Scholarship is a competitive program made possible through collaborations with our university partner institutions. The only eligible students for this cycle's application will be seniors who finish high school in 2027.
The scholarship includes:
- Annual award of $5,000-$7,500 from DC CAP, renewable for up to five years
- Additional scholarship funding from university partners, significantly reducing direct student costs at the partner institution
- Comprehensive student success coaching throughout your college journey
- Requirement to apply for FAFSA and secure DCTAG to offset costs further
⚠️ Note: Scholarships are NOT transferable. When matched with a partner university, students cannot transfer their scholarship to another.
Is the Ward 7 & 8 Scholarship available for students applying during the 2026-2027 application cycle?
No, it is not. We are no longer accepting applications for the Ward 7 & 8 scholarship. The University Partner Scholarship is the only available scholarship for the 2026-2027 application cycle.
How competitive are these scholarships?
DC CAP receives many qualified applicants annually and can only award a limited number of scholarships. As a result, many qualified students will not be selected.
⚠️ Note: Scholarship award decisions are final and not subject to appeal. While we understand this may be disappointing, all requests for appeals will be referred to this policy.