Meg Graham Scholarship, USA

The Meg Graham Scholarship is now open for applications, offering a significant financial award to high school seniors in Washington, D.C. who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to volunteer service. This scholarship honors the legacy of Margaret M. Graham and supports students pursuing higher education while continuing their service to the community.

Overview

The scholarship is presented by the Junior League of Washington. Established in 1982, the program recognizes students who combine academic achievement with a strong record of community involvement and leadership.

Degree Level

The scholarship supports:

Undergraduate degree programs at accredited four-year institutions

Available Subjects

There are no specific subject restrictions. Students from all academic disciplines are eligible, provided they meet the scholarship criteria.

Benefits

Recipients of the scholarship will receive:

$10,000 total award
Payment distributed in four equal annual installments
Continued funding subject to academic performance and ongoing volunteer service

Eligible Nationalities

This is a location-specific scholarship and is open only to students residing in Washington, D.C., United States.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Must be a high school senior
Must reside in Washington, D.C.
Must attend a public, charter, private, or parochial high school in D.C.
Must plan to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university
Must demonstrate an outstanding record of volunteer service
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

To continue receiving the scholarship during college, recipients must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA and continue their volunteer activities.

Application Procedure

Applicants should follow these steps:

Confirm eligibility based on residency, academic standing, and volunteer service
Prepare documentation of volunteer work and community involvement
Ensure acceptance or plans to enroll in a four-year postsecondary institution
Submit the scholarship application with required academic and service records

Maintaining strong documentation of volunteer activities is essential for a competitive application.