What is the mission of the Elise Martin Crosby Scholarship Fund?

The mission of the Elise Martin Crosby Scholarship Fund is to provide educational scholarships to victims of domestic violence so as to increase their income earning potential and their probability of permanent independence from their abuser. Currently, scholarship awards are only available to applicants in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

What kind of educational scholarships?

Scholarships can range anywhere from taking a few technical classes such as computer training or sewing to pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Who can apply to the Elise Martin Crosby Scholarship Fund?

Anyone who has suffered domestic violence and is referred by a domestic violence organization belonging to the Elise Martin Crosby Scholarship Fund "Referral Agency Network".

What is the Elise Martin Crosby Scholarship Fund "Referral Agency Network"?

The "Referral Agency Network" is a compilation of domestic violence organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that refer their clients to the EMC Scholarship Fund.

How does one apply for EMC Scholarship Funds?

Applications can be obtained from the domestic violence organization the applicant is associated with. It is generally expected that the organization will participate in the application process, mainly to provided support to their client.

Are the funds limited?

Generally, funds are not limited, as long as the student performs satisfactorily in addition to following their "student plan", and EMC overall available funds.

What is a "student plan"?

The student plan is a general layout of the educational classes the applicant will need to take in order to achieve their goal.

Can I change my "student plan"?

Yes, but a new student plan must be submitted and approved.

Do I have to apply to the fund for every class I want to take?

No, once you become an EMC scholar you do not need to apply for every new class as long as it is part of the approved student plan. You will be required to submit each semester’s grades and bills.


HOW TO CONTACT THE EMC SCHOLARSHIP FUND:

Phone Number: (301) 527-9269

Send any correspondence to:
The Elise Martin Crosby Scholarship Fund
1718 M Street, NW #179
Washington, DC 20036


WANT TO DONATE TO THE ELISE MARTIN CROSBY SCHOLARSHIP FUND?

Send donations to the following:

The Elise Martin Crosby Scholarship Fund
1718 M Street, NW #179
Washington, DC 20036


The Elise Martin Crosby Scholarship Fund is a registered 501 (c)(3) organization, donations are tax deductible.