Dear T.C. Students, Families, and Alumni,

The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s application is now open!  Go to www.AlexScholarshipFund.org to begin filling out your application.  One out of every two applicants received a scholarship last year, and our average award was $2,700 – with the chance to renew for all four years of college! Please stop by Rooms A-121 or A-115 with any questions.

SENIORS:

• FAFSA 101 is THIS TUESDAY, December 8th. Seniors will meet in the auditorium by counselor throughout the day, and parents/guardians of seniors are invited to an identical presentation beginning at 5:30pm. A free pizza dinner and interpretation services will be provided with registration. Come learn about the different types of federal grants and loans available, and find out how to evaluate what aid is best! We will take a look at actual financial aid awards T.C. students have received from colleges and provide tips on how to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to access the most grant money. Parents who are unable to attend at 5:30pm may join one of the student presentations instead at 8:40am, 10:05am, 11:40am, or 1:55pm.
• Additionally, please save the date for the Scholarship Fund’s FAFSA Completion Workshop on Saturday, January 9th. Stop by room C-206 anytime between 8:30am and 11am for free, confidential assistance in submitting your family’s FAFSA.  ALUMNI who are home on winter break are also more than welcome to attend and renew their FAFSAs for the 2016-17 academic year.

Below is a list of upcoming scholarships. Local scholarships are indicated by pink text.

December

1. ELKS Most Valuable Student – December 4, 2015 – 500 four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year; open to graduating high school seniors who are US Citizens; based on financial need, leadership and scholastic achievement
2. Doodle 4 Google – December 7, 2015 – $30,000 scholarship for K-12 student who submits best Google doodle on “what makes me…me”
3. LEDA – December 11, 2015 – Free leadership and college prep summer program at Princeton University for current high school juniors
4. Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award – December 15, 2015 – $10,000 scholarship for exceptional musician with financial need; open to students ages 8-18 who have not yet graduated from high school
5. Burger King Scholarship – December 15, 2015 – $1,000 – $50,000 scholarships open to high school seniors with 3.3+ GPA, 25+ ACT/1700+ SAT, and significant work experience
6. Great Clips Cosmetology School Scholarship – December 31, 2015 – Open to students interested in cosmetology or barbering

January

1. Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award – January 6, 2016 – $36,000 scholarship open to Jewish teens age 13-19 who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and service
2. GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship – January 7, 2016 – $10,000 per year renewable scholarship for students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship
3. APIASF – January 8, 2016 – $2,500 – $15,000 scholarship open to students of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity with GPA of 2.7+
4. Ron Brown – January 9, 2016 – Open to African-American high school seniors who excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities, and demonstrate financial need. US citizens or permanent residents only. Renewable scholarship awarding $10,000 per year
   
   
5. Gates Millennium Scholarship – January 13, 2016 – 4-year, full-ride scholarship open to minority students (Black/African American, Hispanic, Asian Pacific Islander and Native American) with financial need who have earned a 3.3 GPA or higher and demonstrated leadership
6. Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution – January 15, 2016 – $1,500 to $2,500 scholarships open to Virginia high school seniors who plan to enroll an an in-state college
7. Tom Joyner HBCU Scholarship – January 15, 2016 – 4-year, full-ride scholarship to an HBCU; open to students with 3.5 GPA or higher; minimum 2100/30 SAT/ACT score
8. Dell Scholars – January 15, 2016 – Open to AVID seniors with a 2.4+ GPA
9. EditRevise Scholarship – January 15, 2016 – High school seniors, submit one of the college essays you’ve already written for a chance to win $10,000
10. The Point Foundation – January 19, 2016 – Open to high school seniors and current college students who work for the betterment of the LGBTQ community
11. Mas Family Scholarship – January 19, 2016 – $8,000 renewable scholarship for students of Cuban descent
12. Ronald McDonald House Charities – January 20, 2016 – 4 different scholarships available; open to students with financial need who have demonstrated leadership/community involvement
13. Wayne V Black Scholarship – January 29, 2016 – $5,000 scholarship for current college student studying Pre-law or STEM
14. Beauty Schools Scholarship – January 31, 2016 – Open to students interested in cosmetology or barbering
15. Microsoft – January 31, 2016 – Full-tuition scholarship for students currently enrolled at a 4-year university; in recognition of demonstrated passion for technology, academic excellence and leadership
16. Princeton Prize In Race Relations – January 31, 2016 – $1,000 scholarship for a 9-12 grade student in Washington, DC area who participates in volunteer activity to improve race relations

Monthly Drawings

• $2,000 No Essay Scholarship
• $1,000 Cappex Easy Money Scholarship

Have a great holiday season, and please feel free to contact me with any questions!  Stop by Room A-115 for help with any of the following:

• Scholarships and financial aid
• Finding a good college fit
• Writing college and scholarship essays
• SAT/ACT preparation
• Building a résumé
• Financial aid options for undocumented students
• Completing the Scholarship Fund Application

Best,
Ms. Feldman
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