During the open application window each fall, eligible and interested students are invited to complete the 2026 OSSE Scholars Program Application – Part 1 . Important Note: There are two parts to the application. Students must first complete basic registration, school, and eligibility information in Part 1 of the application.
Once submitted, applicants receive a follow-up email, if they are eligible, and an invitation to complete 2026 OSSE Scholars Program Application – Part 2. In Part 2, applicants will complete additional academic information, short answer questions and will be required to upload:
- DC Tax Documents to demonstrate financial need;
- A signed release of information;
- Academic records including transcript, course schedule and immunization record;
- A writing sample comparing and contrasting OSSE Scholars partner colleges and the summer college programs the applicant is most interested in.
- To be considered for an interview, students must submit the OSSE Scholars Summer Enrichment Program application and upload all required documents by the posted deadline.
Application Deadlines
- Part 1 of the 2026 OSSE Scholars Application asks for basic personal and academic information as well as an eligibility checklist. Part 1 opens Friday Sept. 5, 2025 and closes Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
- After submitting Part 1, eligible applicants will receive an invitation to complete Part 2 of the application.
- 2026 OSSE Scholars Program Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.
- Important Note: To be considered for interviews, students will be required to submit both parts of the application and all required documentation by the application deadline.
Application and Selection Timeline
Before you complete your application, please review the 2026 Application and Selection Timeline in the Resources Section.
Frequently Asked Questions
For answers to commonly asked questions about application, eligibility and programming, please review our FAQ Document.