The DC HBCU Alumni Alliance is proud to partner with McDonald’s to offer the McDonald’s HBCU Scholarship to support students attending HBCUs. Designed to assist students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), this scholarship supports our commitment to education, community service, and advancing Black excellence.
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Attend or plan to attend one of the following HBCUs in Fall 2026: University of the District of Columbia, Howard University, Bowie State University, Coppin State University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, or Morgan State University; or be a permanent resident of the DC metro, greater Baltimore, or VA/MD Eastern Shore areas and attend any HBCU
Be an entering freshman or a returning undergraduate student
Show exemplary leadership in school and/or your community
Complete the application
Be willing to create a short video about how McDonald’s has impacted your life, if selected
Application Deadline: Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
Late applications will not be accepted.