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The University of the District of Columbia Foundation, Inc. and the law firm of Covington & Burling are pleased to announce the availability of the Charles A. Horsky Scholarship. The endowed scholarship fund was established by Covington & Burling in honor of Mr. Horsky, a partner of the firm, to assist District of Columbia Public School students in pursuing baccalaureate degrees at the University of the District of Columbia.
Scholarship Award:
The Charles A. Horsky Scholarship award will cover the full costs of tuition, fees, books and other expenses directly related to completing the requirements of the course of study of the year awarded. In the discretion of the selection committee, taking into account the student’s financial situation, a limited allowance for commuting and living expenses may also be made. Awards will be made for one academic year. Eligibility for the award in subsequent years will be determined annually.
$1,000 Graduation Bonus:
A graduation bonus of $1,000 may be awarded to any scholarship recipient who completes the requirements for his or her baccalaureate degree within four years with a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or better.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be residents of the District of Columbia and graduating seniors in the District of Columbia Public Schools who have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and who intend to pursue a full-time course of study at UDC leading to a bachelor’s degree within four years.
Applicants must write a 200-300 word essay on the topic “Why I am applying for the Horsky Scholarship and what I hope to accomplish with my college education.” Essays must be typewritten and double spaced or legibly handwritten.
Applicants must submit three (3) letters of recommendation from responsible persons (not including family members) who know the applicant well, including a letter from the principal, counselor, teacher or community leader and copies of secondary school transcripts.
Deadline for Applications:
Applicants must submit entries to the UDC Foundation Inc., University of the District of Columbia, Bldg. 39, Rm. 301A, 4200 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 before March 1 (if this date falls on a non workday, the next business day applies).
Selection: Scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee consisting of two UDC faculty members, a member of the UDC Foundation, Inc. and a representative from the law firm of Covington & Burling.
For additional information on the Charles A. Horsky Scholarship, contact UDC Foundation, Inc. on (202) 274-5312 or the scholarship counselors in your school.