Beavers Scholarships

Over 40 years ago, UPO saw the need to help outstanding DC students who otherwise could not afford to attend college. Thanks to generous donors, UPO has invested over $1 million to support 200 scholars and guide them through college. The funds can be used for room and board, tuition, study abroad, etc., and we give ongoing support, motivation, and assistance.

Beaver's scholarship recipients

Impact

Beavers scholars have become scientists, teachers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders. The vast majority of them were the first in their families to attend college, including Keiri Sánchez, a 2019 Beavers Scholar who thanked UPO for transforming her life and said that “everything is possible if you put your heart and passion into it.”

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We invite rising juniors only to apply. Our criteria for District residents include:

  • 3.0+ GPA
  • 2 Reference Letters
  • 2 Essay Prompts
  • Income Eligibility

Click “Apply Now” to access the application. Make sure to download the attached PDF.  Do not fill out the application in the browser, as it will not save.

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