District of Columbia College Access Program

What a day! 🎓

Yesterday, we brought together incoming DC CAP Scholars for Beating the Odds — a full-day experience to help students prepare for college, build community, and start their next chapter with confidence.

Huge thank you to Gates Foundation and Capital One for making this possible. Your support helped us create an unforgettable experience for the next generation of leaders. 🙌🏽

They’ve been where you are and they’ve excelled.

Tomorrow at , incoming DC CAP Scholars will hear directly from current DC CAP college students about what helped them succeed, what they wish they knew when they were getting started, and how they’ve stayed grounded through the highs and lows of college life.

We’re proud to welcome this year’s student panelists:

✨Valentina Fierro
Class of 2026, George Mason University

✨Antonio Roberson
Class of 2026, Kent State University

✨Niyah Sapp
Class of 2024, Marshall University

✨Miprecious Coley
Class of 2027, West Chester University of Pennsylvania

✨Marquis O’Neal
Class of 2025, SUNY Oswego

We are bringing together recent DC high school graduates for a full-day experience on June 25, 2025 at the Catholic University of America. This day is designed to help them overcome the odds and thrive in their first year of college.

✅ Real talk from college students
✅ Hands-on sessions to prep you for what’s next
✅ Free food, prizes, and more

If you're a DC CAP Scholar starting college this fall, this is for you!

NEWS: We are launching a $30 million dollar matching campaign with one clear mission: to make sure DC students don't just start their post-secondary education—they complete it.

Thousands of DC Students to Benefit from Historic $30M Investment in College Access Led by Leonsis Family, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and Clark Foundation - Monumental Sports D.C. College Access Project convening more than 3,000 students at Capital One Arena today to recognize landmark investment and celebrate students’ post-secondary commitments Washington, D.C. – April 11, 2025 – Thousands of D.C. students will gain expanded pathways to higher education through a...

Whether it be a four-year university, community college, certificate program, or military service, post-secondary pathways are for everyone!

Congratulations to our DC students for pursuing their dreams. 🎓🎉

🎉 3,000+ students!
🎉 Keynote speech from Michael D. Smith!
🎉 TOB bringing the house down
🎉 $30M committed to the future of DC students

Today, and every day, we celebrate our young scholars. is the first step on your path to success!

College Signing Day is a celebration of DC students and their success. Let's celebrate our high school seniors who announced their plans for post-secondary education. 🎊

Ahead of College Signing Day today at Capital One Arena, the Leonsis Family, MSE and the Clark Foundation have announced a historic $30 million investment in the District of Columbia College Access Program - a transformative initiative that will provide scholarships and help students complete their post-secondary education.

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