Adult Directory 2013

Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), 810 1 st Street, NE,
20001 (202) 727-6436 www.osse.dc.gov
Below is a list of scholarship popularly awarded to DC undergraduates. Other college
loans, grants, or work study funds are available if registered for Selective Service (see
below):
• Bill and Melinda Gates www.gatesfoundation.org Provides $5,000 per year for up to 5
years towards unmet college cost. Available to students attending Anacostia, Ballou, HD
Woodson, Maya Angelou PCS, Thurgood Marshall PCS, and Friendship Collegiate
Academy PCS.
• Call Me Mister Scholarship www.multiculturaladvantage.com Full scholarship at
select southern and northeastern colleges, trade schools, and universities for African-
American males who want to be teachers. Apply online.
• Children with Incarcerated Parents (CHIPS) ScholarCHIPS
$10,000 scholarships to graduating senior to attend an accredited 4-year college.
Applications available from the respective school college counselor
• DCHA “Commitment To Excellence” Scholarship
www.dchousingauthority.org/scholarship
Scholarships to DCHA residents (no age limit) enrolled full-time in college or an
accredited trade/technical school. $3,500 to selected applicants with 3.5 GPA or better,
$1,000 to selected applicants with a 2.0 GPA or better
• DC Department of Employment Services www.does.dc.gov
Tuition assistance for DC residents attending a trade, vocational school, or apprenticeship
program.
• DC Office of the State Superintendent (Incarcerated Youth)
www.tuitiongrant.dc.gov
Tuition grants to assist incarcerated youth and young adults (17 -25) pursue
postsecondary certificate, associates or bachelors degree while in prison. Must be
eligible for release within 5 years. Offices of the State Superintendent of Education, 441
4th Street, NW, # 350 20001, Funds are administered by the local Department of
Corrections. (202) 727-6436
• Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship www.gwu,edu
Full scholarships (4 years) at George Washington University.
Value over $200,000. GPA 3.45 or higher. Must be DCPS Graduate.
• Posse Foundation www.possefoundation.org
Full college scholarship at select college/universities for selected high school graduate of
color.
• Tuition Assistance Program Initiative for TANF (TAPIT) www.nvcc.org
Helps TANF recipients obtain 2 or 4 year college degree. Provides up to $4,000 towards
books, fees and/or tuition.
• UDC Nursing Program www.udc.edu free tuition, books, $250 monthly stipend and
guaranteed job placement at Providence Hospital. (18 to 28 years) Call (202) 266-5481.
Project Reboot - 4 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 330-0034www.reboot.cpcug.org
Dennis Courtney, President, Reboot Project
Provides income eligible families (MD, VA, DC) with a refurbished computer ($25 or
lower), plus supporting equipment (PC monitor, mouse and keyboard) at additional
low cost. Each computer includes Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Referrals
only accepted from pre-approved Project Reboot agents. PDS’s ORD is an approved
referring agent. Limit 3 computers per family. Pickup computers on Mon 1pm to 5pm,
Wed 10am to 4pm. Must have signed referral form and cash to purchase equipment.
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Adult Resource Directory: 2013
Community & Confinement Access Guide