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FCBA Foundation College Scholarship Program

Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation

Funding Amount

$8,000 - $20,000

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
February 20, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

From the program guidelines: “Deadline: Friday, February 20 (annually)”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • High school seniors in Washington, D.C
  • Selection based on academic achievements, service to school and community, and financial need

Other requirements

  • Interest in technology, media, and telecommunications law and policy or STEAM-related fields is a plus but not essential

Overview

Purpose: Provides financial support and laptop computers to DC public high school students to assist them in attending college.

Geographic Scope: Washington, D.C. public high school students

Eligibility:

  • High school seniors in Washington, D.C.
  • Interest in technology, media, and telecommunications law and policy or STEAM-related fields is a plus but not essential
  • Selection based on academic achievements, service to school and community, and financial need

Award Details:

  • Individual scholarships range from $8,000 to $20,000
  • In 2025, the Foundation committed $295,000 to 22 graduating seniors
  • Scholarships awarded over four years of college matriculation
  • Includes laptop computers

Program History:

  • Over 30 years old
  • Has helped 437 local high school students attend college

Timeline:

  • Application deadline: Mid-February annually
  • Interviews: Early April
  • Award notifications: Before May

Application Materials Required:

  • High school transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Information about financial need
  • Short essays demonstrating commitment to community service and service to school

How to Apply

FCBA Foundation College Scholarship Application Process

  1. Application Portal: Web-based application available at https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/fcbacollegescholarship
  2. Application Timeline:
    • Application opens: January or early February
    • Deadline: Friday, February 20 (annually)
    • Interviews: Early April
    • Award notifications: Before May
  3. Required Materials:
    • High school transcripts
    • Letters of recommendation
    • Information about financial need
    • Short essays demonstrating:
    • Commitment to community service
    • Service to school
    • Academic achievement
  4. Selection Process:
    • Application review
    • Finalist interviews (spring)
    • Final decision based on academic performance, financial need, and community service

What Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2020
1
Total given
$77K
Median grant
$77K
  • By dollars: District of Columbia 100%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC.

Example grants

  • The Modern Classroom Project · Washington, DC

    Charitable contribution to the organization to assist them with their exempt purpose

    $77K

IRS Form 990, 2020. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • K-12 schools

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