Each year, the Washington, DC Chapter of the NNOA (DCNNOA) awards scholarships starting at $1,000 to minority youth from the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area based on academic achievement, positive community involvement, commitment, and financial need. Scholarship recipients select their major and attend the college or university of their choice without any obligation to join or affiliate with the military; unless stipulated by the scholarship sponsor.
Students must submit a complete application package in order to be considered for a scholarship.
Mailed application packages, including official transcripts, must be postmarked by February 28, 2018 and addressed to: DCNNOA Scholarship Program, P. O. Box 30784, Alexandria, VA 22310
A complete application consists of:
• Application Form /Download HERE
• Transcript (use the attached transcript request form to obtain an official copy)
• A listing of your extracurricular activities, community service activities, academic honors, and positions of leadership
• Statement of financial need and/or special circumstances (limit 1 page)
• Two letters of recommendation from school officials or other persons of influence in your life, other than relatives, who are in a position to address your character, citizenship, and leadership
• Recent photograph (wallet size, high quality if possible)
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