WASHINGTON, D.C. – The DC State Athletic Association, continuing its quest to support student-athletes, is proud to once again partner with United Bank to present $5,000 scholarships to five outstanding D.C. student-athletes.
The scholarships will recognize high school seniors who have distinguished themselves in the classroom, on the athletic field and in the community within the District of Columbia.
With the support of United Bank, the Community Bank of the Nation’s Capital, DCSAA will recognize these five outstanding student-athletes for the efforts they have made and the leadership they have shown.
“The DCSAA Student-Athlete Scholarship Program has been a resounding success, rewarding several of our top student-athletes for their tremendous impact,” DCSAA Executive Director Kenny Owens said. “We feel fortunate to have a tremendous partner like United Bank that shares the dedication to do all we can to help the next generation of leaders.”
“Our commitment to making an impact in the communities where we live and work is a central part of United Bank’s mission,” United Bankshares, Inc. CEO Rick Adams said. “United Bank is a strong advocate for education, and we are proud to support these talented students on their path to achieving their goals.”
To apply online for the 2026 United Bank Student-Athlete Scholarship, graduating seniors can visit https://www.tfaforms.com/5212998. Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET on April 30, 2026, to qualify for the scholarship. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants need to meet the following criteria:
- 0 minimum cumulative grade-point average.
- Earned a letter in a varsity sport for at least two years.
- Acceptance to an accredited college/university or trade school with enrollment on a full-time basis beginning no later than January 2027.
To learn more about the District of Columbia State Athletic Association, please visit dcsaasports.com.
CONTACT: Josh Barr, josh.barr@dc.gov
ABOUT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
The District of Columbia State Academic Association has served District of Columbia public schools, public charter schools, and independent private and parochial schools since 2012. Studies regularly show that students who participate in extracurricular activities generally are better prepared to succeed beyond high school and under DCSAA guidance, student-athlete participation has risen 44 percent. DCSAA empowers its membership to share knowledge and best practices in order to help student-athletes achieve their goals through athletic programming and valuable academic and personal learning experiences.
ABOUT UNITED BANK
United Bank is a premier community bank headquartered in Greater Washington, D.C. A subsidiary of United Bank shares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI), United has consolidated assets of nearly $30 billion with close to 250 offices located throughout Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Georgia, as well as Washington, D.C., where it is the largest community bank headquartered in the D.C. Metropolitan region. In 2023, United was named the Most Trustworthy Bank in America by Newsweek, joining the list of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America. The Bank is committed to growing the relationships it has built since 1839 and offering a competitive suite of banking and lending products, treasury management, wealth management, mortgage services, personal and business credit cards and more. For more information, visit BankWithUnited.com. United is also committed to providing excellence in service to the communities throughout its footprint, strategically aligning resources to move the needle on pressing challenges in vital impact areas including financial literacy, children and education, affordable housing, health and economic vitality. For more information, visit BankWithUnited.com.