United Bank/DCSAA Student-Athlete Scholarship Application 2025

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Purpose of Scholarship:
Each scholarship recognizes the distinguished academic, leadership and sportsmanship achievements of District of Columbia high school student athletes and the positive influence of athletics in each student's life.

There are five (5) scholarships with a value of $5,000 each that will be applied directly to student accounts to cover tuition, room and board, and books at an accredited college/university or trade school. No funds will be disbursed to students or families.

Criteria:

Applicant must demonstrate the following:

Earned a minimum of a cumulative 3.0 grade point average
Earned a letter in a Varsity sport for at least two years
Acceptance to an accredited college/ university or trade school with enrollment on a full- time basis beginning no later than January 2026

Applicant must provide the following:

Applicant must complete and submit the scholarship application, along with supporting materials, no later than 11:59pm on April 30, 2025.
Applicant must provide a letter of recommendation from high school teacher, guidance counselor or administrator.
Applicant must provide a letter or recommendation from a former or current Coach.
Applicant must provide an Official transcript from High School.

Applicant must attend a member school of the District of Columbia Athletic Association and be in compliance with all rules and regulations set forth in 5 DCMR A 5001.1 and those governing eligible non-residents.

Completed applications and supporting materials should be submitted no later than 11:59pm on April 30, 2025.

Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

Middle Initial

Home Address

High School Name

Name of Athletics Director

Name of Principal

Varsity Sport (for at least two years)

Gender of Sports (example: boy's or girl's lacrosse)

Best Email Address for notifications

Phone Number

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Add Official Transcript from your High School

Short Answer Section

Please identify all high school sports, clubs, and organizations you have been involved in, including your specific areas of contribution and any leadership positions held.

Please identify any activities outside of school that you are involved in, and your role.

Briefly describe (250 words or less) the meaning of sportsmanship to you. Cite one unique personal sportsmanship experience that made a positive impact on you, an opponent, your team, your high school or your community.

Briefly describe (400 words or less) how high school athletics positively impacted your life?

Please add any additional information about yourself that you would like to share:

Please upload any additional resources you would like to include in your application.

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Letters of Recommendation

All applicants must submit two (2) letters of recommendation. One from a high school teacher, guidance counselor, or administrator, the other from a current of former coach. Please submit below. If your school does not allow students to submit the letters on your teachers behalf, please add their email and phone number and indicate that you will have them submit the form separately. They can use this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/5168449

First Name of high school teacher, guidance counselor or administrator:

Last Name of high school teacher, guidance counselor or administrator:

Phone number:

Please choose how you will submit your letter of recommendation:

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First and Last Name of current or former coach:

Last Name of current or former coach:

Email:

Phone number:

Please choose how you will submit your letter of recommendation:

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Payment of Scholarship Funds:

For scholarships to be provided directly to the accredited college/ university or trade school, the following documents must be provided to the D.C. State Athletic Association no later than November 1, 2025:

An official copy of a document from the Registrar's Office indicating enrollment and number of credit hours
An official copy from the Financial Office of the student's bill

All scholarship funds will be applied directly to student accounts to cover tuition, room and board, and books at an accredited college/ university or trade school. No funds will be disbursed to students or families.

All scholarship funds not claimed by 11:00pm November 30, 2025 will be forfeited.

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