First preference is given to graduates of high schools in the Washington, D.C. area.
Then we consider high school graduates nationwide. Awards are renewable for three years of study as log as the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress. Learn more about the life of Frederick Douglass . Application Requirements Applicants must be citizens of the United States or hold permanent resident status and have significant financial need. Students seeking consideration should have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale, rank in the top half of their graduating class, and have acceptable SAT or ACT scores.