Students of the Mecca
DC Alumni Club members are dedicated to supporting YOU, our future leaders! Our chapter provides scholarships, mentoring, career networking, emergency support, and leads for internships. This page provides information on theses services.
Read our monthly e-newsletter for scholarship and intern opportunities from various businesses and organizations.
We welcome you to attend our events and monthly meetings held on the fourth Monday at 7:00PM on campus. View the events page for details. Join our mailing list and follow @HUACGWDC on social media for up-to-date information!
If you are an undergraduate student at an accredited Historically Black College or University (HBCU), the Williams-Franklin Foundation Scholarship may provide the support you need. In addition to the $5,000 scholarship award, you will receive professional and career development opportunities, mentor matching, and more!
You must meet the following criteria:
• Currently enrolled in an accredited HBCU at the time of application submission
• Completed at least 24 academic credit hours by the end of the spring 2023 semester
• Obtained a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above
• Must be a United States citizen at the time of application submission
• Must demonstrate financial need
Click here to access the application or visit our website for details.
The application closes on April 15th.
Scholarship Hub!
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) offers a variety of programs, networking, and recruitment opportunities, conferences and professional development for students. TMCF offers four types of unique merit and need-based scholarships to address the financial needs of students attending TMCF-member schools. The awards process is highly competitive, and the awards are given to outstanding and qualified students who plan to earn a baccalaureate, graduate or law degree from an accredited college or university. Occasionally, TMCF may offer scholarships to students not attending one of the member schools. Most scholarships are one year, non-renewable and the average award is $3,100. Howard University is a member school and students are eligible to apply. Learn more about the TMCF at: https://www.tmcf.org/.
Loan Forgiveness
Forgiveness, cancellation, or discharge of your loan means that you are no longer required to repay some or all of your loan. What is the difference? Forgiveness or cancellation is when you are no longer required to make payments on you loans due to your job. A discharge is when you are no longer required to make payments on your loans due to other circumstances, such as total and permanent disability or the closure of the school where you received your loans. Learn more information about loan forgiveness on the U.S. Department of Education’s website at: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation?src=ft#differences.