Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholars Program

This is a real program, but some details for the current cycle are not published or not yet confirmed. Check the official source before you plan around it.

Award

Full tuition, mandatory fees, U-Pass, books, on-campus housing and a meal plan, renewable for four years if academic requirements are met. About five scholars are admitted each year.

Deadline

The application deadline for fall 2027 entry is not stated on the program pages.

How to apply

Separate program application; finalists take part in on-campus interviews. Contact the program at 202-885-6194 for current instructions.

What you'll need

• A separate scholarship application
• An interview
• A finalist round or selection weekend

Who can apply

Incoming first-year students who are US citizens or permanent residents, within four years of high school graduation, who aspire to a graduate or professional degree, with a minimum 3.8 unweighted GPA (or 4.0 weighted). Historically underrepresented minority students and students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Good to know

Unconfirmed: the fall 2027 application deadline. The program describes itself as merit-based, selecting on scholastic achievement, leadership and interest in graduate or professional school.

Details

Permanent residents eligible