The FCAC Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to African-American, District of Columbia high school (public, private, or charter) students in the pursuit of a post-secondary education. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
The following scholarships benefit students who have graduated from high school per the criteria. Here is the link to access the scholarship application for the following scholarships: https://form.jotform.com/23331
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The Torch of Wisdom Scholarship is awarded to African American, District of Columbia residents, who have been out of college for at least 5 years and are returning in the pursuit of a baccalaureate degree or attending an accredited four-year university leading to a degree or program leading to a certificate.
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The Renewable Heritage Scholarship is awarded to African American, college/university students, who are also District of Columbia residents, and are previous FCAC Heritage Scholarship Award recipients, have completed their freshman year, and have continuous full-time enrollment for the past academic years.
The following scholarships benefit students who are attending a DC public, private or charter high school per the criteria. Here is the link to access the scholarship application for the following scholarships: https://form.jotform.com/23330
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The Pearl Scholarship is awarded to African-American, District of Columbia high school students, who are also District of Columbia residents, entering any accredited college or university as a full-time student in the upcoming academic year as a freshman.
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The Heritage Scholarship is awarded to African American, District of Columbia high school students, who are also District of Columbia residents, entering any accredited HBCU as a full-time student in the upcoming academic year as a freshman.
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The Aspiring Scholarship (Delta GEMS or FCAC High School Program Participant) is awarded to African American, District of Columbia high school students, who are also District of Columbia residents, who have participated in FCAC’s Delta GEMS or designated FCAC High School program with aspirations of attending any accredited college or university as a full-time student in the upcoming academic year as a freshman.
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The Presidential Scholarship is named in honor of the FCAC Presidents whose divine leadership has guided the chapter, from chartering through the present day. The scholarship is awarded to African American, District of Columbia high school students, who are also District of Columbia residents, entering any accredited college or university as a freshman. The students must demonstrate they have taken charge to guide others based on criteria set forth by the Scholarship committee.
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The Rising Scholar Scholarship is awarded to African American, District of Columbia high school students, who are also District of Columbia residents, who will be attending an accredited Community College, or certified Vocational or Trade School, or Technical School with the intention of receiving an Associate degree or obtaining a license or certification in their respective fields.
Scholarship award decisions of The FCAC are final. Payment of The FCAC Scholarship awards will be directed to the college or university on behalf of the award recipient upon verification of enrollment as a full-time student. Funds are forwarded as a one-time award, payable in full, to be applied toward tuition, room and board, fees, and books only. Funds will not be directed in any other manner.
The FCAC reserves the right to adjust the scholarship award of any recipient who has received full payment of tuition, room, board, and fees from other scholarships or grants.
Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 16, 2024.
Please direct all questions to the Scholarship Committee at scholarship@thefcacdst.org.