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Community fit11 opportunities, including returning
Hide returning/closedFunding for eligible job-oriented WDCE career-path courses; limited funding
Must select an eligible career path, meet prerequisites and financial eligibility; non-Maryland resident surcharge is not covered
Deadline: May 14, 2027
CPA exam and exam-review support; award varies by program
Eligible CPA candidates under current MACPA Foundation rules; applications accepted after completing each section
Full or partial support for economically disadvantaged university students
Program focuses on economically disadvantaged university students in Ethiopia, including women and students with disabilities
Active program / intake details require verification
$200–$14,086
Maryland residents; broad postsecondary eligibility including undergraduate, graduate, private career school, and some certificate/license programs
Recurring / local deadline varies
$400–$14,086
Maryland residents; broad postsecondary eligibility including undergraduate, graduate, private career school, and some certificate/license programs
Recurring / local deadline varies
Up to $5,000
Legal Northern Virginia resident pursuing postgraduate study/career in physical therapy; academic excellence, leadership, references, citizenship and community involvement considered
Recurring / application timing requires verification
Endowed scholarship for technical/trade training and licensing
Individuals seeking technical or trade training and/or earning a license in those fields
Fund established / application cycle not yet public
$500–$2,500
Loudoun resident and high-school graduate/GED within past four years pursuing vocational trade or apprenticeship; financial need may be considered
Closed / expected annual return
Covers full tuition for eligible Discovery Enrichment Programs
Scholarships available for students receiving free/reduced-price meals and students at Community Eligibility Provision schools
Closed / expected annual return
Annual scholarship for incoming/current college and graduate students of Eritrean descent
Of Eritrean descent; attend a U.S.-based institution; incoming/current college or graduate student; previous EDN scholarship recipients excluded for this cycle
Closed / expected annual return
Last-dollar scholarship plus coaching/support; emergency funds up to $1,000 for recipients
For 2026-27, only current DC Futures participants are eligible due to funding constraints
Closed / returning participants only
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