The 2025 Application Portal Is Closed!
The Dulles Airport Scholarship Program is a program of the Committee for Dulles Community Outreach which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported by the Committee for Dulles and the Washington Airports Task Force.
Begin Your Scholarship Journey Here!
Applying for a CFDCO Dulles Airport Scholarship:
CFDCO wishes to present a minimum of eleven (11) college/trade school scholarships in 2025 to graduating high school seniors. This includes eight (8) $2,000 Academic Scholarships, two (2) $2,500 Academic/Community Service Scholarships, and one (1) $3,000 Carol Welti Scholarship.
The Criteria is as follows:
1. Applicant must be an employee or volunteer of, or the dependent of an employee or volunteer of, a business or agency operating in the Washington Dulles Airport community. (This is defined as inside the fence that surrounds the entire airport property.)
2. Applicant is a graduating high school senior (Class of 2025).
3. Applicant must enroll in an accredited community college, trade school, college, or university. The applicant may be full-time or part-time.
4. Applicant demonstrates leadership and commitment to the community through involvement in extracurricular and/or volunteer activities. The Academic/Community Service scholarship awardee will demonstrate considerable community service. The Carol Welti scholarship should also demonstrate leadership and community service at the highest levels.
5. Applicant must submit a completed application form which includes student essay, a recommendation letter from a teacher and/or school administrator, and a copy of high school transcript.
6. No financial disclosure is required; scholarship is not based on need.
7. The scholarship may be used for tuition and other related expenses, i.e., books.
8. The scholarship must commence within 12 months of the scholarship award or scholarship award will be forfeited.
Selection:
Selection of the scholarship recipient will be made by a committee of the sponsoring organization. Please note that the Scholarship Committee reserves the right not to award the scholarship if it does not receive suitable applications.
Due Date:
Applications are due no later than Monday, April 7, 2025. To be considered, applications must include a) completed 2025 application form, b) the three requested essays, c) a copy of student’s transcript, d) a letter of recommendation from a teacher and/or school administrator.
To Apply:
The 2025 application portal is closed. (Incomplete applications will NOT be considered)
For Assistance:
Please contact Lisa Merhaut or Mark Treadaway at 703.572.8714 or 2025 CFDCO Scholarship Program.
WHO ARE WE?
Our Mission:
Supporting the Dulles Airport Community by giving back 100% of funds raised by the Committee for Dulles Community Outreach (CFDCO) in the form of scholarships to graduating high school seniors who work/volunteer or have a parent/guardian who work/volunteer within Dulles Airport's perimeter. CFDCO also provides grants to local organizations that support the airport and its passengers.
Background:
The Committee for Dulles (CFD) in partnership with the Washington Airports Task Force formed the CFDCO in 2012. The CFDCO, the charitable arm of CFD, was established to honor the legacy of David A. Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a past CFD president who was deeply committed to supporting the Dulles Airport community.
How We Raise Funds:
The volunteer-run 501 (c)(3) committee raises funds by hosting a number of events throughout the year to include raffles, silent auctions, the Dulles 5K/10K on the Runway, the CFD Annual Golf Tournament, and contributions from supporting individuals, organizations, and corporations.
To date, the Committee has awarded:
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263 scholarships totaling $415,000 to graduating high school seniors who work/volunteer or have parents who works/volunteers within the Dulles Airport’s perimeter.
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$65,000 in grants to local organizations that support the airport and its passengers, including Travelers Aid operations, and the interfaith chapel.
