The Generation& Scholarship was established in 2023 to support outstanding students who are pursuing higher education at an accredited four-year college or university.

The Generation& Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 annually for four years) awarded to college-bound high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive and a commitment to using their talents to serve our communities. Students of color, first-generation and students who demonstrate financial need are highly encouraged to apply. Awards are renewable for up to three years. Renewal is contingent upon the recipient continuing full-time enrollment at an accredited four-year college or university, and maintaining a good standing with the school.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident
  • 3.0 Minimum GPA (cumulative)
  • Must currently be a high school senior attending high school in DC, Maryland or Virginia
  • Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year

HOW TO APPLY

Click the Apply Today button below to complete the scholarship application. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on March 20.

Before you begin, please be prepared to provide and upload the following:

  • Applicant contact information

  • Parent/guardian contact information

  • Most recent transcript

  • SAT or ACT scores (if taken)

  • College acceptance letters (if available)

  • A 500-word essay

  • Two letters of recommendation

Taking a few minutes to gather these materials in advance will help you complete the application smoothly.

You may also download the application as a PDF to review the questions before starting. This can help you prepare your essay, confirm required documents, and ensure you have everything needed to complete your submission.

If you have questions, please contact Trianna Overton at toverton@housingand.org.

AWARD ADMINISTRATION & CONTINUE ELIGIBILITY

  • Applications will be reviewed by the Generation& Scholarship committee, and recipients will be notified in March 2026.
  • Housing& requests all awardees to attend the 35th Annual Meeting & Housing Expo event on May 13, 2026, where they will be recognized.
  • Each recipient will receive his or her award ahead of the upcoming Fall 2026 semester.
  • At the conclusion of each school year, Housing& will schedule a check-in meeting with each recipient to learn about their progress and renew the scholarship for the upcoming year. Awards are renewable for up to three years. Renewal is contingent upon the recipient continuing full-time enrollment at an accredited four-year college or university, and maintaining a good standing with the school, including a minimum 3.0 GPA (updated transcripts will be requested ahead of the renewal).