Esperanza Education Fund Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Esperanza Education Fund

The Esperanza Education Fund offers $4,000–$5,000 scholarships to students in the DC‑area. Below is a clear, teacher-style breakdown of who can apply and the important dates to remember. What this scholarship is - Award amount: $4,000–$5,000 - Who it serves: immigrant students living in Washington, D.C., parts of Maryland and Virginia - Important: awards are available regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status Eligibility — quick checklist - Nationality - You must either be born outside the United States or have two parents who were born outside the United States. - There are no citizenship requirements (immigration status does not disqualify you). - K–12 / recent graduates - You must be one of the following: - A graduating high school senior in the eligible geographic region; OR - A high school graduate within the past three (3) years who has not yet started college and who resides in the eligible geographic region; OR - A person who earned a GED within the last three (3) years and resides in the eligible geographic region. - Geographic region (must live in one of these) - Washington, D.C. - Virginia: Fairfax County, Arlington County, Prince William County, Loudoun County, City of Fairfax, City of Alexandria, City of Falls Church - Maryland: Montgomery County, Prince George’s County - Enrollment plan - You must plan to enroll full-time in one of the following: - An accredited community college to pursue an Associate’s degree; OR - An accredited college or university to pursue a Bachelor’s degree Important dates — mark your calendar - Applications open: January 1, 2025 - Application deadlines: - Bachelor’s degree applicants: February 1, 2025 - Associate’s degree applicants: April 1, 2025 - Interviews: Sunday, May 4, 2025 and Saturday, May 10, 2025 - Winners announced: Sunday, May 11, 2025 A few closing notes from your teacher - Read the eligibility items carefully before you start the application—small details (like where you live or whether you’ve already started college) determine which deadline applies to you. - Keep the interview dates free if you apply; they’re part of the selection process. If you want, I can help you turn this into a printable checklist or go over how to prepare for the interview.