2026 DCHBCUAA 5K Run/Walk HBCU Community Day Scholarship Application

Washington, DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance, Inc., 5K Run/Walk 2026 Scholarship Application
About: The Washington, DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance, Inc. (DCHBCUAA) is a non-profit community-based organization that consists of Historically Black Colleges & Universities’ Alumni chapters in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. We collaborate mainly to strengthen the community through our impactful programs and we exist to provide support to underserved students interested in attending HBCUs. The mission of the DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance is to serve as an advocate for HBCU Alumni Associations by supporting the mission of HBCUs through scholarship fundraising, alumni reclamation and student recruitment in addition to aligning with the National HBCU Alumni Alliances by supporting and participating in programs that promote higher education, encourage healthy living, and fighting hunger.

The DCHBCUAA is at the forefront of a growing movement to raise awareness, provide resources and offer promising programs that are aimed at supporting at-risk individuals and the communities where they live. Our work is never done alone. We partner with several organizations working toward a common goal. We believe, there is strength in numbers, and that’s why we leverage relationships and collaborate with like-minded organizations because we know it is one of the most powerful and productive investments we can make.

Qualifications: Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the DCHBCUAA scholarship. We will award ten (10) scholarship awards at $1,000 each.
- must attend/plan to attend an HBCU;
- must be a resident within a 50 mile radius of the Washington, DC metro area;
- must be an entering freshman or returning undergraduate student;
- must have exemplary leadership in school and/or community; and
- must reside in/be a permanent resident of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area
- complete the application below; and
- upload a 2-3 minute video clip addressing both of the following:
  - why you will choose to attend an HBCU
  - why you choose to major in _______ or what excites you about majoring in _______ (Please make sure your video is a video file and not an audio only file. You should double check that your file is a video file and not a picture or audio file before submitting the file.) Be sure to check out a video with some pointers here: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRw75Y3V/.
*Application deadline is Saturday, May 20, 2026 at 11:59pm. Application packages submitted after this date will not be considered. Award recipients will be notified via email by Monday, June 13, 2026.
- Please complete the section below with your current information. You must be an entering freshman or returning upperclassmen of an HBCU to be eligible for this scholarship.
- Full Name*
  
  PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
- Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip CodeCountry
- Phone Number*
  Format: (000) 000-0000.
- E-mail*
  example@example.com
- Current School Name*
  High School or College
- School Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- School Phone Number*
  Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Principal/Dean Name*
  
  PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
- Cumulative GPA*
- Current or Intended HBCU*
  DCHBCUAA Member Institutions listed in dropdown
- Other HBCU
- Student ID#*
- Financial Aid Mailing Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Financial Aid Phone Number*
  Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Actual or Intended Major/Minor*
- Current Complete Transcript (Name Visible)*
  
  Max file size is 100MB
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- Current Resume*
  
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- College Acceptance Letter/ College Letter of Good Standing*
  
  Max file size is 100MB
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- In the space provided below, please upload a 2-3 minute video clip addressing both of the following:
  (1) why you will choose to attend an HBCU
  (2) why you choose to major in _______ or what excites you about majoring in _______ (Please make sure your video is a video file and not an audio only file. You should double check that your file is a video file and not a picture or audio file before submitting the file.) Be sure to check out a video with some points here: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRw75Y3V/
- HBCU/Major Video*
  
  Max file size is 100MB
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- Parent/Guardian Name*
  
  PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
- Parent/Guardian Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Parent/Guardian Phone Number*
  Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Parent/Guardian Email*
  example@example.com
- Please provide a letter of recommendation from someone who can speak knowledgably about you. The letter can be from a teacher, pastor, guidance counselor, community service representative, etc. The letter should be no more than one page.
  
  NOTE: The recommendation cannot be from a family member, or someone related to you.
- Letter of Recommendation*
  
  Max file size is 100MB
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- Current Photo (Headshot Preferred)*
  
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- Application Checklist*
- If selected for a scholarship, will you be able to attend the HBCU 5K Run/Walk and Community Day on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 7:00 AM? Please note that your response will not affect your eligibility for the scholarship.
  
  YesNoMaybe
- By submitting this application, I and my parent(s)/legal guardian(s) certify that the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of our knowledge.
  
  If requested, we agree to provide proof of the information listed in this application. We understand that falsification of information may result in termination of any scholarship granted, or repayment of a granted scholarship. Only one application per applicant will be accepted.
- Student Signature*
  Type your full name
- Parent/Legal Guardian Signature (if Under 18. Otherwise type "N/A")*
  Type your full name
- Date Completed*
  
  MonthDayYear
- Enter validation text*
- Submit the completed application via this form.
  
  If you have questions, please contact us at scholarships@dchbcu.org.
- The Washington, DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance, Inc. provides equal educational opportunities and is open to all qualified students who are interested in attending a DCHBCUAA member institution. The DCHBCUAA offers programs, activities, and scholarships to students in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.
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Washington, DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance, Inc., 5K Run/Walk 2026 Scholarship Application