Washington, D.C. Beat the Odds^® Program

The Washington, D.C. Beat the Odds program honors outstanding high schools students from the Washington, D.C.-area who have overcome tremendous adversity, demonstrated academic excellence and given back to their communities. Started in 1990, the program identifies and rewards young people who have experienced great adversity in their lives and supports and trains them to become future adult leaders.

Washington, DC Beat the Odds Program Now Accepting Applications

Are you a Washington, DC-area high school junior and would like to be considered for a Beat the Odds scholarship? Do you know of someone that should be considered? The Washington, DC Beat the Odds program is now accepting applications. The deadline is June 5, 2009, so apply today! Learn more about scholarship eligibility and application requirements.

2009 Scholarship Recipients and Awards Dinner

On November 10, 2009, CDF honored five outstanding Washington, DC area youths - Nathan Cabrera, Kapria Lee, Nakea Paige, Rebecca Parish and Crystal Ramirez - who demonstrate academic excellence and have the strength and determination to "beat the odds" at the 2009 Beat the Odds Awards Dinner. The awards ceremony was held at the W Hotel in Washington, DC and was hosted by Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos.

 

2008 Scholarship Recipients and Awards Luncheon

On May 19, 2008, CDF honored five Washington, DC-area upcoming high school seniors who have overcome tremendous adversity to demonstrate academic excellence and give back to their communities during the 2008 Beat the Odds Awards Luncheon. Actress and comedienne Ali Wentworth and ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos hosted the event.

2007 Scholarship Recipients and Awards Dinner

On October 25, 2007, CDF recognized five outstanding students from the Washington, DC-area, during the 2007 Beat the Odds Awards Dinner. The event was emceed by Desperate Housewives actor James Denton and hosted by actress and comedienne Ali Wentworth and ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos with a performance by singer N'Kenge.