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

Class of 2016

“Admitted: Now What?” Breakfast for Parents of Seniors at 8:15am on Thursday, April 14th

All parents of seniors are invited to a free breakfast and information session on Thursday, April 14th from 8:15-9:30 AM in the Quiet Dining Hall at T.C. Williams. Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, College and Career Center, and counseling staff will share information and resources to assist your family with evaluating financial aid offers from colleges and finding the right fit for your student.

Since many families may have personal questions, we will have sign-up sheets to schedule an individual appointment with one of our staff members to review your child’s offers. Please plan to join us for this important presentation as your family prepares for National Decision Day on May 1st. Interpretation is available with registration.

“On Your Grounds” for Admitted UVA Students at 6pm on Thursday, April 14th

Admitted UVA students, this is an opportunity for you and your family to meet with financial aid representatives, current UVA students (who are TC alums), and admission deans to learn more about UVA as you finalize your college decision for next year. Come to the T.C. Williams Rotunda at 6pm to enjoy a free pizza dinner!

National Decision Day is Sunday, May 1st (TC will celebrate on Friday, May 12th)

Seniors, May 1st is the nationwide date by which enrollment/housing deposits are due to colleges. If you have not yet received your financial aid awards from the colleges to which you have been accepted, it is likely that they are missing critical information from you. Please see me for assistance in submitting financial aid verification paperwork ASAP so that you can find out how much each college will cost for you prior to Decision Day. Once you have received financial aid awards, please stop by the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria for assistance with evaluating your aid packages and interpreting the different grants and loans offered.

On Friday, May 12th, TC will celebrate National Decision Day during all lunches to honor you and your plans for after high school! Stop by the Titan Den during your lunch block to decorate a free t-shirt with your post-secondary plans, enjoy a cupcake, and enter for a chance to win a gift basket full of supplies for your dorm room.

Class of 2017

“Dream Project Mentoring Information Night” at Washington-Lee High School at 5:30pm on Wednesday, April 13th/Wednesday, April 20th

All undocumented juniors and their parents are invited to meet with current Dream Project mentees who have just been through the college/scholarship process and learn important information about what you can be doing now and over the summer to prepare for the process.  Attendees will also be given preference for the mentoring program that will start in the fall of their senior year. A free dinner will be provided. Please see attached Spanish/English fliers for more information or contact Lourdes Rubio at (703) 228-2009.

“College Planning Night for Juniors” at 5:30pm on Wednesday, May 18th

All juniors and their parents are invited to attend College Planning Night for Juniors at 5:30pm on Wednesday, May 18th. A free pizza dinner will be served in the T.C. Williams cafeteria, and attendees will have the chance to win one of three $500 scholarships.  Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, College and Career Center, and counseling staff will provide an overview of what you can be doing over the summer to prepare for the college application process and offer tips on how to make college affordable for your family.

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

April

  1. Smithsonian Latino Center’s Young Ambassadors Program – April 11, 2016 – All-expense paid college preparatory and leadership program for students interested in the arts, humanities, or sciences; followed by a 4-week internship and stipend
  2. Alfred Street Baptist Church Scholarship – April 15, 2016 – Open to students with 2.75+ GPA, community service involvement, and financial need
  3. Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes – April 15, 2016 – $5,000 scholarship honors young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and our environment
  4. National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) – April 15, 2016 – Open to seniors interested in a career in law enforcement or criminal justice
  5. Leak Street Scholarship (application attached) – April 15, 2016 – $500 scholarships to high school seniors with 3.5+ GPA or current college students with 3.0+ GPA
  6. Blacks in Government Evangeline J. Montgomery Scholarship (application attached) – April 16, 2016 – Open to high school seniors with 2.75+ GPA
  7. Blacks in Government Department of Energy Scholarship (application attached) – April 18, 2016 – Open to high school seniors with 2.8+ GPA pursuing a major geared towards math, sciences, engineering, energy environment or sustainable development
  8. B’nai B’rith Sports Scholarship (application attached) – April 18, 2016 – $1,000 scholarship to local student of Jewish faith who has participated in high school sports
  9. DC Phi Beta Kappa – April 22, 2016 – Merit based scholarship open to students with 3.7+ GPA, interest in liberal arts and social sciences, and academic and community service extracurricular activities
  10. AIGA Worldstudio Scholarship – April 22, 2016 – Open to students with 2.0+ GPA and financial need who plan to major in an artistic subject area
  11. Gerry Bertier Scholarship (application attached) – April 29, 2016 – Awarded based on merit to a City of Alexandria resident with a disability who is seeking post-secondary education.  If you need additional information, a reasonable accommodation, or an alternative format please e-mail mike.hatfield@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3148, Virginia Relay 711
  12. Alexandria Rotary Club CTE Scholarship (application attached) – April 29, 2016 – $2,500 scholarship open to seniors enrolled in a CTE course
  13. Congressional Black Caucus Visual Arts Scholarship – April 29, 2016 – Open to graduating African American seniors and current college students who are pursuing a degree in the visual arts; GPA of 2.5 or higher
  14. Congressional Black Caucus Performing Arts Scholarship – April 29, 2016 – Open to graduating African American seniors and current college students who are pursuing a degree in the performing arts; GPA of 2.5 or higher
  15. The Fountainhead Essay Contest – April 29, 2016 – Essay contest open to 11th and 12th graders only
  16. Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild – April 30, 2016 – $1,500 scholarship open to to graduating high school students interested in pursuing a career in craft or visual arts
  17. Angie Houtz – April 30,     2016 – Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher; must be accepted to attend a Maryland public 2 or 4 year college
  18. TMCF Ford Blue Oval – April 30, 2016 – $6,200 scholarship open to African American male high school seniors with financial need and 3.0+ GPA who plan to attend one of the 47 publicly-supported HBCUs within the TMCF member-school network
  19. TMCF MillerCoors Scholarship – April 30, 2016 – $6,200 scholarship open to students 21 years of age or older with financial need and 3.0+ GPA who will be attending one of the 47 publicly-supported HBCUs within the TMCF member-school network
  20. CTI Real Estate Scholarship – April 24, 2016

May

  1. Kids Chance of Virginia – May 1, 2016 – KCVA provides college scholarships to the children of Virginia workers who have been killed or severely injured in a workplace-related accident
  2. WyzAnt – May 1, 2016 – Essay/social media contest open to high school sophomores through college juniors
  3. OAR Scholarship – May 2, 2016 – Non-renewable $3,000 scholarship open to students across the autism spectrum
  4. Thurgood Marshall Wells Fargo Scholarship – May 6, 2016 – $7,000 scholarship open to current college students enrolled at one of the 47 publicly-supported HBCUs within the TMCF member-school network; applicants must have with financial need and 3.0+ GPA
  5. SunTrust Sweepstakes – May 13, 2016 – $500 scholarship drawing
  6. Pride of Fairfax County Lodge #298 Scholarship (application attached) – May 20, 2016 – Open to  high school seniors with 2.5+ GPA and community service involvement
  7. Congressional Black Caucus Education Scholarship – May 20, 2016 – Open to graduating African American seniors and current college students with GPA of 2.5 or higher
  8. B. Davis Scholarship – May 23, 2016 – $1,000 essay contest open to students of all ages
  9. Mary Blackwell Barnes Scholarship – May 31, 2016 – Open to female students who are of rising sophomore, junior, or senior status at a VA or DC college who display interest in the field of public finance
  10. Minerva Beauty Scholarship – May 31, 2016 – Open to students currently enrolled in a cosmetology program; 3.0 GPA or higher

Monthly Drawings

Have a great April, 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