

"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the opportunity to be your scholar for the year of 2020. At first it felt impossible but now I'm getting ready for my second year." - Marlen Perez, May 20200 I'm so grateful for everyone including this scholarship becausenow I'm a step closer to my dreams. I'm currently at Montgomery County Community College. “I want to thank The Herb Block Foundation for the help that was given to me to make the gap of reaching my goals smaller and also for inspiring me to help others in the near future” - Miguel Angel Zapata Tito, May 2022

Quotes from Herb Block Foundation Scholarship Winners See the Scholarship Highlights for more details. Up to 100 scholarships are granted every year typically half for the fall semester and half for the spring semester. Scholarship recipients can renew their scholarships for up to five years.

The award covers tuition, mandatory fees, books, and supplies, as well as limited transportation and on–campus childcare expenses. The actual award amount for each recipient is determined in conjunction with the school’s financial aid office and is based on a student’s financial need after all other resources are considered. The scholarship is “last dollar” valued at up to $8,000 per academic year not to exceed $16,000 over the life of the scholarship. Established in 2005, The Herb Block Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school graduates, community college students, and adult learners who wish to continue their studies at Washington, D.C. In his will, he urged the creation of scholarships for post-secondary individuals with financial need. Herb Block saw education as the opportunity for a better life. Please note that if you are promoted for a password key, it is HerbBlock.įor questions about the scholarship application or renewal process, please contact ISTS Program Support: (855) 670-4787 or Click here for the Herb Block Scholarship Application
