DC Achievers Scholarship Program

The DC Achievers Scholarship Program is a multifaceted scholarship program that supports students from six high schools in Washington, DC with high percentages of low-income students. It is funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The first cohort of applicants was selected in 2007 and entered college in 2008. Achievers Scholars receive support services while in high school and through their college career.

The Achievers Scholarship Program was generously funded in 2007 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. To date it has provided college readiness, mentoring and support, as well as scholarship financial aid to 500 low-income youth in the District of Columbia.

Current List of High Schools:

• Anacostia Senior High School
• Ballou Senior High School
• HD Woodson Senior High School
• Maya Angelou Public Charter High School
• Thurgood Marshall Public Charter High School
• Friendship Collegiate Public Charter High School