Valiyah Young Scholarship
"Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family." - Kofi Annan
Everyone should have the opportunity to pursue higher education if they feel called to do so.
Unfortunately, as college costs continue to rise, it’s becoming impossible for many students to pay for college and pursue their dreams. Taking living expenses, tuition, and supplies into consideration, a single year of college in the United States costs over $35,000 on average, a price tag that isn’t feasible for students with limited financial resources.
This scholarship seeks to support students from the DMV area so they can complete their college degrees and launch their careers.
Any high school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student who is from the DMV area (D.C., Maryland, or Virginia) and has at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us about yourself and your goals, how this scholarship will help you pursue higher education, and recount a time when you made a contribution to your community.
Please tell us a bit about yourself including your academic (or professional) goals. How will this scholarship make a difference for you in your pursuit of higher education? Finally, tell us about a time when you made a contribution to your community and how that has impacted you today.
Winners and Finalists
June 2024
June 2023
Winning Application
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FAQ
The application deadline is May 14, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jun 14, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 14, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
