Our Mission: ScholarCHIPS provides college scholarships, mentoring and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents, inspiring them to complete their college education.
Applicant Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be a graduating high school senior with plans to pursue higher education (including an accredited four-year college or university, community college, technical or vocational school)
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Must be affected by having an incarcerated parent(s) or an immediate family member in prison who has served as the applicant’s caregiver
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Must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.0
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Must live in one of the following jurisdictions in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area:
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA – Washington, DC
MARYLAND – Prince George’s County or Montgomery County
VIRGINIA – Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, Fairfax County or the City of Falls Church
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Must intend to be enrolled at least half-time in college
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May be living on his or her own and/or have children of his or her own
The deadline for applications is April 15, 2022.
Download the application.