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ScholarCHIPS Scholarship Program

ScholarCHIPS
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/15/2026
Closes: 4/15/2026

The ScholarCHIPS Scholarship Program supports graduating high school seniors whose primary caregiver has been incarcerated. Students who demonstrate financial need and reside in the Washington, D.C. metro area are eligible to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 2.00 GPA
  • Resident of District of Columbia, Arlington or Fairfax counties, cities of Alexandria or Falls Church in Virginia, or Montgomery or Prince George's counties in Maryland
  • Graduating high school senior
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Full or parttime student
  • Incarcerated parent(s) or an immediate family member(s) in prison who has served as the applicant’s primary caregiver
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: DC, MD, VA
    • City: Alexandria, Falls Church
    • County: Prince George's, Montgomery, Arlington, Fairfax
    Minimum GPA
    2
    Situation
    Parent who is/was Incarcerated in any State Prison System

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