Helping DC Students Turn Acceptance Letters into College Degrees Since 1984.
Every scholarship we award helps a deserving student pursue a college education and a brighter future. By removing financial barriers, we empower students to focus on their studies, achieve their goals, and become leaders in their communities. An investment in a student’s education is an investment in a stronger future for us all.
Every gift moves a DC student closer to a degree.
A gift of $100 helps reduce the financial burden facing a college-bound DC student. A gift of $5,000 creates a Named Endowed Scholarship that supports students for generations in perpetuity.
Every student we support is a graduating DC Public or Public Charter High School senior who has earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrated financial need, been active in their school and community, and secured acceptance to an accredited four-year college or university for the upcoming fall. These are students who have done everything right — and KSEF makes sure their hard work leads somewhere.
From its earliest fundraising efforts to its current $6.5 million endowment, KSEF has awarded over $4.2 million in scholarships to more than 900 DC students across four decades. We are currently pursuing a $10 million endowment goal — a milestone that will allow us to give more, and give bigger, for years to come.
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Whether you’re applying, giving, partnering, or building a legacy — start here.
Scholarship Application
Are you a DC Public or Public Charter High School senior with a 2.5 GPA or higher? Applying for a KSEF scholarship is straightforward. Learn who qualifies, what documents you'll need, and how to submit your application before the April 30th deadline.
Apply NowFor Individual Donors
There are many ways to support KSEF's mission. Whether it's a one-time gift, a monthly contribution, or a transfer of appreciated stock, every dollar goes directly into the endowment and generates scholarship funds for DC students year after year. All gifts are fully tax deductible.
Give TodayNamed Endowed Scholarship Program
Leave a lasting legacy. Through KSEF's Named Endowed Scholarship Program, a contribution of $5,000 or more permanently funds a scholarship in the name you choose — supporting a DC student's education year after year, in perpetuity.
Learn About NESPCorporate Donors
Partner with KSEF to expand educational opportunities while demonstrating your company's commitment to the community. Corporate sponsorship levels—including Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum—offer meaningful ways to invest in DC students and create lasting impact through scholarships.
Become a SponsorYour gift opens a door that stays open for a lifetime.
Every dollar contributed to KSEF is invested in our endowment — and every dollar of that endowment funds scholarships for DC students who have earned their shot at a college degree. Choose the giving option that works for you.
KSEF is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit — all gifts are fully tax-deductible.