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2026 UDC Scholarships

The Aunt Betty Fund, in partnership with the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), is launching its 2nd annual scholarship program for students within one year of receiving their degree in education and committing to teach in a Title I public school in Washington DC or other large US city. Four scholarships will be offered, ranging in size up to $10,000.

The online link to the scholarship application will open by end-of-day on Monday, May 18, 2026. The deadline for submitting completed applications will be 11:59 pm on Monday, July 20, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria for UDC Scholarships

  1. Is a current undergraduate or graduate student in good standing at UDC and enrolling for the Fall 2026 academic semester.
  2. Plans to complete an education degree no later than June 2027.
  3. Attended grades 9-12 and graduated from a US public high school (including overseas schools for children of military or foreign service personnel).
  4. Is a US citizen.
  5. Is willing to commit to teaching at least 3 years in a Title I public school in DC or other US city. Scholarship funds will be subject to repayment if this commitment is not fulfilled.
  6. Has not previously defaulted on a student loan.
  7. Has no convictions, adjudicated complaints, or settlements involving felonious acts or violation of the rights of others.

Interview Dates TBD

Interviews will be conducted in-person at UDC on a date (to be designated) within two weeks of the application deadline of July 20, 2026. Candidates will have the opportunity to indicate in their online application any dates or times they will not be available if selected as finalists.

Guidelines

All responses on your application must be your own work, with no extensive use of AI, coaching or editing by others. Misrepresenting your academic or work history, credentials, income, student loan balances, other debts, housing status, dependents, tax forms, or other material information on your application in unacceptable. Such misconduct may result in withdrawal or repayment of your scholarship award.

Instructions

We recommend completing the application on a laptop or desktop computer rather than a mobile device.

Our application form is comprised of a series of sections or pages which are accessible from your dashboard. You should complete all mandatory items on a page before advancing to the next page. Mandatory items are marked with an *.

Your responses to items on each page will be saved automatically when you hit the Next button to advance to the next page. To avoid loss of information you have entered or uploaded, we recommend using the Save button from time to time while working on your application.

We strongly recommend not waiting until the last day to complete and submit your online application. If you miss your deadline because of technical or connection problems, or for any other reason, unfortunately you will not be able to apply until the next award cycle.

Additions or changes to your application may not be made after it has been submitted.

For questions or assistance, contact info@auntbettyfund.org

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