Herb Block Scholarship

The Herb Block Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of the Washington, D.C. area who plan to attend designated community colleges in the region. Students who demonstrate financial need are encouraged to apply. The scholarship is valued at up to $8,000 per academic year and up to $16,000 over the life of the scholarship, covering tuition, fees, books, and limited transportation and child care expenses. It is a 'last dollar' scholarship and is renewable for up to five years. Students of any age are eligible if they are high school graduates, GED holders, or current community college students who: are US citizens/nationals, Permanent Resident Aliens, have been granted DACA, or qualify for in-state tuition under the Maryland Dream Act or Virginia 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 eligible for federal financial aid; and are attending or plan to attend, on a full-time or part-time basis (minimum of 6 credits per semester), one of the participating community colleges (Montgomery College, Northern Virginia Community College, Prince George's Community College, or Community College of the District of Columbia), and have not yet earned more than 40 credits towards a degree. Applications open March 1st and close November 10th each year, with fall semester awards due June 1st and spring semester awards due November 10th.