2017 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Two awards ($1,500 each) are available for students accepted to or enrolled in an accredited college,
university, or vocational-technical program for the Fall 2016 semester. Each scholarship will be
awarded based on meeting the requirements listed below. Scholarship awards will be disbursed by
October 1, 2017 pending maintained enrollment.

Application Deadline: June 2, 2017

Awards Announced at June 19, 2017 Bloomingdale Civic Association Meeting

Eligibility Requirements:
Reside within the District-recognized boundaries of Bloomingdale (see map) and/or be a student or
alumni of McKinley High School or Dunbar High School
Minimum 2.5 GPA (unweighted) for most recently completed academic year
Be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical program
during the Fall 2017 semester

*Applicants who are members of the Bloomingdale Civic Association (or whose parent or guardian
are) at the time of application are eligible for additional points on their application.

Application Requirements:
Completed Application Cover Sheet (email BCAscholar@gmail.com for cover sheet)
Official school transcripts (high school and/or college, university, or vocational-technical as
applicable)
Two letters of recommendation (preferably one from a teacher/counselor and one from a non-
relative, DC resident)
One 300-400 word response (typed or recorded) for each of the following prompts:
1. Your current community service commitment(s)
2. Why you are the most deserving recipient of the scholarship
3. Your vision for college and long-term personal goals.

*Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of factors including academic achievement,

extracurricular and community activity, and financial need. Applicants are encouraged to address these
criteria in their application.

Submit all documents by June 2, 2017 to:

BCAscholar@gmail.com

PO Box 1438 | Washington, DC 20013

www.bloomingdalecivicassociation.org | facebook.com/BloomingdaleCA
District-recognized boundaries of Bloomingdale

Northern boundary: South side of Michigan Avenue NW

Southern boundary: North side of Florida Avenue NW
Eastern boundary: West side of North Capitol Street NW
Western boundary: East side of Third Street NW