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You are eligible to apply if:

  • Citizenship: Citizen or permanent resident of the United States

  • Location: DC Metropolitan Area

  • Grade: Currently in Grade 4

  • Income: Have significant financial need

The Ideal Candidate for Emerging Scholars:

  • Has an overall academic average of B+ or above

  • Participates in extracurricular activities in school and the community

  • Demonstrates leadership potential

  • Receives positive teacher recommendations


The committee will continue to consider qualified candidates until the cohort is full. If an applicant is admitted to Cohort 21, they will begin their first summer session of the ES Scholars Academy in June 2024. 

Admissions for Cohort 21 are now closed. Please check back at the end of summer.

For further information and assistance, please contact Erica Yancor by calling 703-567-6600 or email Erica@EmergingScholarsProgram.org

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