Dunkin Baltimore/DC Scholarship Program

Name: Dunkin’ Baltimore/DC Scholarship Program

Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per year (renewable up to four years)

Information And Eligibility:
The Dunkin Baltimore/DC Scholarship Program is a regional academic support initiative created to help students in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metropolitan area pursue post-secondary education with reduced financial burden. Offered through the Scholars Apply platform in partnership with Dunkin’, this scholarship is designed to expand access to higher education for students who demonstrate both academic aspiration and financial need. Recipients receive renewable scholarship funding that may be used toward essential college costs, including tuition, required fees, books, and supplies.

This scholarship is open to high school seniors, current college students, and adult learners who live in qualifying counties within Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, and who plan to enroll in or continue full-time study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or approved post-secondary program. Eligible applicants may pursue education in a wide range of academic disciplines, with the scholarship particularly encouraging applicants who show commitment to their communities, leadership potential, and clear goals for their future career paths.

The Dunkin Baltimore/DC Scholarship Program is part of Dunkin’s broader corporate social responsibility efforts to support students in the communities it serves. Selection is competitive, with students evaluated on a combination of academic progress, financial need, community involvement, work experience, and personal statements. Applicants are encouraged to share their educational goals, describe challenges they have overcome, and explain how the scholarship will contribute to their academic success and long-term plans.

Students selected for the scholarship benefit not only from financial support but also from recognition by community partners and local educational leaders. Because the award is renewable for up to four years, recipients who continue to meet eligibility criteria and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress may receive sustained assistance throughout their undergraduate studies.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must reside in eligible geographic areas within Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metropolitan region, including designated counties in Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia.
• Must be a graduating high school senior, current college student, or adult learner.
• Must plan to enroll or be enrolled full time at an accredited two-year college, four-year university, or approved post-secondary program.
• Must demonstrate financial need.
• Must show academic potential, leadership, and community involvement.

Application Requirements:

• Completed online Dunkin’ Baltimore/DC Scholarship application via the Scholars Apply portal.
• Academic transcripts (high school or college, as applicable).
• Personal essay or written statements outlining educational goals and community impact.
• Documentation of residency within the eligible geographic region.
• Résumé or summary of extracurricular activities, leadership roles, work experience, or service involvement.

Additional Details:

• Scholarship funds may be applied toward tuition, fees, books, and other qualified education expenses.
• Award is renewable for up to four years with continued eligibility and satisfactory academic progress.
• Recipients may be recognized at community or foundation events.
• Applications are typically reviewed in spring with awards announced prior to the next academic year.

Deadline: March

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