The Mayor's Opportunity Scholarship

 

 

The Mayor's Opportunity Scholarship will provide 75 scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each for young adults ages 18-24, who have successfully attained a high school diploma or equivalent, participated in 2026 MBSYEP, and enrolled in post-secondary education or occupational skills training or the military. 

 

Instructions:

1. All applicants will need to create a new account for the 2026 MOS application.

2. Click the application link located above

3. Select the Individual Application button

4. Complete the blank fields to create the username and password

5. Click Submit

6. Log in with newly created credentials to begin the 2026 application

 

Eligibility Criteria 

The Mayor’s Opportunity Scholarship Youth Scholars will be selected based on: 

• Successful participation in 2026 MBSYEP
• Completed application and essay response to the provided prompt
• Enrollment in an accredited post-secondary education institution or occupational skills training program
• Demonstrated unmet financial need
• Two letters of recommendation are required (Recommendation Letters cannot be from family members)
• Willingness to serve as an MBSYEP Ambassador
• Applicants entering the military or ROTC who meet the above criteria may also be considered
• Selected applicants may be required to interview

 

 

The Mayor's Opportunity Scholarship Scholars agree that the scholarship will be paid directly to the education or training institution and will be used specifically for the purpose of educational expenses, college financial assistance, training and equipment cost, or support of post-secondary activities in accordance with the scholarship participation agreement. 

For more information on the Mayor’s Opportunity Scholarship program, please contact [email protected]. 

 

 
1. When does the application open?

 

 

3. How do I apply for the Mayor’s Opportunity Scholarship (MOS)?

Access the scholarship application on the MBSYEP website- summerjobs.dc.gov. Navigate to the Scholarship tab. You will first need to create an account before applying for the scholarship.

1. Click the Individual Application button

2. Select apply

3. Select register to create a new account

4. Select the Individual Button at the top of the page

5. Complete the blank fields to create the username and password

6. Click Submit

You are now ready to begin your application.

1. Click Apply

2. Select “+Begin New Application”

3. Name your 2026 application (for example: 2026 MOS Application)

4. Save & Apply

5. Select “Questions” button at top of page to begin.

6. Applicants will Select questions in order 1-15 and click Save after responding to each question. Questions are visible on the left side of the screen. (Applicants will respond to every question. Question 12 and 15 require applicants to upload documentation).

7. Submit Application once completed.