Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 5
Award Deadline:
May 1, 2026
The Phyllis Wheatley Board of Directors created the Scholarship Program to complement its annual Mid-Summer Soirée program, an event that was first introduced by former executive director Dr. Dorothy I. Height in the 1940s.
The Talent Showcase component was established in 2017 to provide a platform for DC youth to compete for scholarships as well as showcase their creative talents. The talent can be, for example, any of the following: vocal performance, visual art, spoken word/poetry, dramatic reading, dance, or innovative technology discovery.
The scholarship program is open to all graduating seniors who reside in the District of Columbia and attend a DC Public, Charter, or private high school. One to five scholarships will be awarded in the range between $1,000 and $2,500. To be considered, applicants must submit a completed application by May 1st, 2026. Applicants must demonstrate a GPA of 2.5 through 4.0 via their high school transcript and include the required essays, recommendations, and identify and describe a talent they must present as part of the Mid-Summer Soirée scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026.
The Mid-Summer Soiree provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase the talents of our scholarship recipients. In addition, past scholarship recipients are invited back to share their experiences and advice with the graduating seniors as they embark on their own college journeys.
Please visit our YouTube channel to learn more about our talented scholarship recipients. For awareness, the Phyllis Wheatley Board of Directors has awarded 33 scholarships totaling $62,000 and five book awards totaling $28,750 to deserving students in the District of Columbia since inception of the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA Talent Showcase component in 2017.
How to Apply:
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:EarnestDeterminedMovingThe scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.Furthermore, the scholarship will be...
ScholarshipOwl is your source of relief from the dreaded application process. We put students on the fast-track to success by providing direct access to the scholarships they need the most. Take the hassle out of financial aid and maximize your chance at a free ride in college. No matter how much funding you need for school, we have the opportunities...
The $2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:A parent who currently has a child enrolled in...
The Scholarship is open to all residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, age 17 or older at the time of entry. Employees and contractors of LeverEdge Association are ineligible to participate in the Scholarship Program. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.SelectionOne (1) entry will be selected at random at the end of the...
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship.This scholarship...
Niche can help with every step of the college search including paying for it. We're giving one student $25,000 to help cover tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!High school seniors who apply can also be eligible to receive acceptance (and scholarship!) offers from our Niche Direct Admissions partner colleges.Apply for our $25,000 No Essay Scholarship...
The Christian Connector offers various scholarship drawings for Christian/Faith Based colleges and universities. All of the information services provided by The Christian Connector are offered absolutely free!Eligibility:Students applying to the Faith Based College Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2026, 2027, 2028 or 2029) interested in attending a Christian/Faith Based university or college.About:The Christian Connector offers a...
Since 1995, our mission has been to help connect students with the right schools for them. Carnegie Dartlet, the organization that houses CollegeXpress, is an educational publisher and higher education marketing agency. Every year, thousands of students across the United States and around the world discover their colleges using our websites, magazines, and services.To be eligible for the Scholarship you:A)...
Scholarship Eligibility:A) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2026.B) This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:1. Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see answering the question:In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve...
Scholarships and other monetary support are available to help with costs when you join Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). Focus on your education and graduate into a secure path as an Army Officer—and with less debt for the school years your scholarship covers. You’re eligible if you are a high school student enrolling in college, enrolled in college, or...
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 5
Award Deadline: May 1, 2026