In Their Own Words
NEW: Listen to Opportunity Scholarship students read their letters to Mayor Adrian Fenty and the D.C. City Council about the difference the scholarships have made to them and their futures.
Opportunity Scholarship recipients and their families are passionate about the difference the chance to attend a new school has made in their lives and their hope for the future. These students are amazing success stories. They are excelling at school in a way they never thought possible and parents are witnessing amazing changes in children, from improved academic performance to excitement about going to school every day. These scholarships means students can attend schools their parents could never otherwise afford for them, where teachers believe in them, where they are encouraged to do their best every day, to care for those around them and to strive for a bright future they always thought was out of their reach. Read more about these success stories below.
Shirley-Ann's story (remarks at June 3, 3009 Opportunity Scholarship graduation)
In The News
The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Washington Times and DC Examiner all have endorsed the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program.+ VIEW COMPLETE FEATURE
