Herb Scholarship
Herb was a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist who spent his 72-year-long career “defending the basic freedoms guaranteed to all Americans.” He was committed to improving the lives of the underprivileged by supporting charitable and educational programs with this same goal. T…
11.10.26
122 days left
award worth $10,000
Award amount
2
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Jun 10, 2026
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122 days left
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Medium
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- This scholarship is open to students who meet the eligibility criteria below: Grade Level High School Seniors & College Underclassmen University NORTHERN VA CMTY CLG, PRINCE GEORGES COMMUNITY COLLEGE, UNIV OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MONTGOMERY COLLEGE NORTHERN VA CMTY CLG, PRINCE GEORGES COMMUNITY COLLEGE, UNIV OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ... Show More State Residency Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC Citizenship Status U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, … Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA Miscellaneous Applicants must have a primary residence in one of the following: (a) Washington, DC, (b) Montgomery County, MD, (c) Prince George's County, MD, (d) Arlington County, VA, (e) Fairfax County, VA, (f) Alexandria, VA, or (g) Falls Church, VA Grade Level: High School Seniors & College Underclassmen
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Upcoming
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High school junior, High school senior, College freshman, College sophomore, Graduate student
Field of study
Business Management and Marketing, Education, Health Professions and Clinical Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
Payout method
Non-monetary award (courses, equipment, or similar)
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- This scholarship is open to students who meet the eligibility criteria below: Grade Level High School Seniors & College Underclassmen University NORTHERN VA CMTY CLG, PRINCE GEORGES COMMUNITY COLLEGE, UNIV OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MONTGOMERY COLLEGE NORTHERN VA CMTY CLG, P….
- Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA Miscellaneous Applicants must have a primary residence in one of the following: (a) Washington, DC, (b) Montgomery County, MD, (c) Prince George's County, MD, (d) Arlington County, VA, (e) Fairfax County, VA, (f) Ale….
- Grade Level: High School Seniors & College Underclassmen.
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Amount: award worth $10,000
Payout: Non-monetary award (courses, equipment, or similar)
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Overview
continue this legacy of his, the Herb Scholarship has annually awarded students up to $8,000 since its creation in 2005! To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be high school graduates, current community college students, or adult learners looking to continue their education at a community college in Washington D.C. The scholarship is a “last dollar” scholarship, meaning that the actual award amount for each recipient is determined in conjunction with the school’s financial aid office and is bas…
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