Scholarships and Aid

We believe that every student who wants to study in D.C. should have the opportunity to do so. Our goal is to fully meet the demonstrated financial need of students pursuing professional experiences in D.C. While we continue working toward that goal, we remain committed to awarding scholarships to as many high-need applicants as possible.

To be eligible for the W&M Study in D.C. Scholarship Fund, students must fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Be accepted into a W&M Study in D.C. program
Be a current W&M student in good standing. Seniors working/taking classes in D.C. for the summer who will then graduate in August are also eligible
Have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with the W&M Office of Financial Aid
Have all application materials submitted by the appropriate deadline (contact your program contact for scholarship deadlines)

Applicants will be selected based on the following criteria:

Financial need as demonstrated by the W&M Office of Financial Aid
The overall quality, effort, and clarity of their application
The quality of their personal statement describing the value of their experience as it relates to their educational and/or career goals
Complete budget including the following:
- Expected expenses
- Expected sources of funding
- Total budget shortfall
Budgeting guides for Study in D.C. opportunities:

Study in D.C. Scholarship Application - Apply Here!

*Please note that you must already be accepted into a Study in D.C. program to be eligible for the Study in D.C. Scholarship Fund.

**PLUS, Posse, first-generation and Pell-eligible students are automatically eligible for funding from the Study in D.C. Scholarship Fund. Those students may also submit a Study in D.C. Scholarship Fund application if they seek additional funding.

Study in D.C. Scholarship Fund Quick Facts

Award amounts range from $1,000-$8,000, depending on academic opportunity (please note, award amounts are not guaranteed).
80% of high need applicants have been awarded a scholarship since 2016
48% of medium need applicants have been awarded a scholarship since 2016

For more information on the Study in D.C. Scholarship Fund or for questions regarding your application, please contact [[eebattle,Erin Battle]].