Mr$. Feldman’$ January/February $cholarship List

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

Class of 2016

  • Every senior should fill out the FAFSA — a free, 30-minute application to qualify for money from the federal government, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and colleges.  Come to the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s FAFSA Completion Workshop THIS SATURDAY, January 9th, to receive free, confidential assistance. Drop by TC anytime between 8:30 and 11am to enjoy free breakfast and coffee and get your FAFSA finished! The FAFSA does not include essays and does not consider your grades. Please see this link for a list of documents to bring. Interpretation services will be provided with registration.
  • Also, please note that the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria is due 1 month from today!  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! If you have any questions about the SFA application or if you’d like feedback on your essays, please stop by room A-121 or A-115 between 8am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

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

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 current high school seniors 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

February

  1. Gloria Wille Belle Scholarship – February 1, 2016 – Open to current high school seniors from Virginia planning to attend University of Michigan, Ann Arbor to study STEM
  2. Wings Over America Scholarship – February     1, 2016 – Open to current high school and college students whose parents served (or are currently serving) in the US Navy in an aviation command  (squadron, naval air station, carrier, etc.)
  3. Scholarship Fund of Alexandria – February 5, 2016 at 4:30pm – Renewable scholarship open only to T.C. Williams High School seniors with 2.5+ GPA; both financial-need-based and merit-based scholarships available; need-based awards are $3,000+ per year of college and require FAFSA submission

  4. Lee-Jackson – February 5, 2016 – Open to current high school juniors and seniors in Virginia. Scholarships are given for outstanding, original, analytical essays on any aspect—positive or negative—of the career, character, or legacy of General Robert E. Lee and/or General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson 
  5. VA Council on Women: Stem Essay Contest – February 8, 2016 – Open to female high school juniors and seniors who plan to study STEM in college
  6. Davidson Fellows – February 10, 2016 – $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships for students 18 and under who have completed a significant piece of work.  Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box
  7. FAFSA – February     15, 2016 – Priority deadline for FAFSA at many Virginia colleges; state and institutional aid goes first come, first served, so don’t delay in submitting your FAFSA!
  8. Jackie Robinson Foundation – February     15, 2016 – Open to minority high school seniors with financial need, leadership potential, and community service experience; applicants must have minimum of 1000 combined on Math and Critical Reading sections of the SAT or a composite ACT score of 21
  9. Jashemski Scholarship – February 15, 2016 – Open to students in the DC area, age 17-25, with 3.5+ GPA and significant religious commitment as evidenced by formal membership in a religious body, regular participation in its worship life, and active involvement in its service ministry. Financial need based award up to $10,000
  10. Asian Pacific Fund – February 19, 2016 – The Asian Pacific Fund administers 12 scholarship programs open to both high school seniors and current college students
  11. AFCEA NOVA – February 28, 2016 – $2,000 scholarship for students who are pursuing degrees in STEM technical fields supportive of our national security
  12. Buick Achievers – February 29, 2016 – $25,000 scholarship open to current college students and high school seniors with volunteer experience and an interest in Engineering/Technology

Monthly Drawings

Happy New Year, 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

Margaret Feldman
Director of College Advising

Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
T.C. Williams High School | Room A-115
margaret.feldman@acps.k12.va.us | 703.824.6730

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