The District of Columbia aka Washington D.C is the home to some very prestigious colleges and universities that many students both local and out of state have high hopes of admittance to. In a state that offers such colleges as John Hopkins University and Georgetown what scholarships are available to help cushion the costs? The District of Columbia acknowledges the need for financial assistance and is ready to offer scholarships and grants to those who do the necessary research. So what are some of the programs available to those in District Columbia?