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Mr$. Feldman’$ November $cholar$hip New$letter

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

The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s application opens November 1st!  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.
If you missed the Senior Handbook presentation on September 29th, don’t worry!  Click the links below for everything you need to know about the college admissions process:

Please save the date for the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s FAFSA 101 on Tuesday, December 8th at 5:30pm.  Come enjoy a free pizza dinner, 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.

Below is a list of upcoming scholarships.
November

    1. Ron Brown Scholarship – November 1, 2015 (priority deadline) – 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
    2. Voice of Democracy – November 1, 2015 – Write and record an audio essay on your vision for America; open to students in grades 9-12; 1st prize is $30,000
    3. Rees HVACR Scholarship – November 1, 2015 – $2,000 scholarship open to students enrolled in an HVACR program
    4. HubShout Internet Marketing Scholarship – November 1, 2015 -$1,000 scholarship for current college students demonstrating a passion for internet marketing
    5. Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Scholarship – November 1, 2015 – $5,000 essay contest for students in grades 6-8

 

  1. AGCERF Scholarship – November 2, 2015 – $2,500 renewable scholarship open to current college students with 2.0+ GPA pursuing a major in construction or construction-related engineering
  2. Jack Kent Cooke – November 3, 2015 – Open to high school seniors with 3.5+ GPA, 1200+ on Math/Critical Reading Sections of SAT (does not include Writing score) or 26+ on ACT. Applicants must participate in community service and exhibit financial need. Renewable scholarship awarding up to $40,000 per year
  3. Prudential Spirit of Community Award – November 3, 2015 – $5,000 scholarship open to any student in grades 5 – 12 who has participated in community service in the last year
  4. I Am Scholarship Slam – November 6, 2015 – $1,000 poetry slam scholarship for any student under age 25
  5. Ticket City Scholarship – November 11, 2015 – $3,000 essay contest on what you love about college sports; open to current college students
  6. Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards – November 15, 2015 – Open to women who provide primary financial support to themselves and their dependents and face economic and personal hardships
  7. James Allen Cox Foundation for Photojournalists – November 15, 2015 – Digital cameras awarded to current high school students and $2,500 scholarships awarded to current college students submitting still photographs or videos

  8. Amazon Student Scholarship – November 20, 2015 – $5,000 merit scholarship open to current college students with an Amazon Student account
  9. UNIGO Education Matters – November 30, 2015 – $5,000 scholarship for students age 13 or older; 250 word essay on why education matters
  10. Arthur Godfrey Aviation Scholarship – November 30, 2015 – Applicants must create a video about their passion for aviation; $10,000 scholarship to assist with cost of flight school

  11. Artistic Excellence in Print Design & Marketing – November 30, 2015 – $1,000 scholarship for current college students majoring in Graphic Arts & Design or a related field
  12. Bachus and Schanker – November 30, 2015 – $2,000 essay scholarship about the importance of the 7th Amendment; open to high school seniors and current college students

December

  1. SMART Scholarship – December 1, 2015 – Open to current college students who are US Citizens with 3.0+ GPA; full-tuition scholarship, health insurance, summer internships, and job placement with US Department of Defense upon graduation; for students interested in the STEM fields
  2. 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
  3. LEDA – December 11, 2015 – Free leadership and college prep summer program at Princeton University for current high school juniors
  4. Great Clips Cosmetology School Scholarship – December 31, 2015 – Open to students interested in cosmetology or barbering

Monthly Drawings

Have a great November, 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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Mrs. Feldman’s October $cholarship Newsletter

Dear T.C. Students and Families,

Thank you for joining my scholarship email list! I’ll be sending out a once-a-month email with upcoming scholarship deadlines.  Although I will try to include as many scholarships as possible, remember that if you only have time for one scholarship application, it should be for the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria!  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!

Below is a list of upcoming scholarships.

October

  1. Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award – October 1, 2015 – $10,000 scholarship for exceptional musician with financial need; open to students ages 8-18 who have not yet graduated from high school.
  2. Asian Women in Business – October 1, 2015 –  $2,500 scholarship for a leader or entrepreneur; must be a sophomore or junior in college with a 3.0+ GPA to apply.
  3. Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards – October 15, 2015 – $1,000 scholarship open to high school seniors with GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  4. CIA Undergraduate Scholarship – October 15, 2015 – Open to high school seniors and college freshmen with financial need, GPA of 3.0 or higher, and 21+ ACT; summer employment throughout college with salary and benefits plus an $18,000 per year scholarship for college.
  5. National Young Arts Foundation – October 16, 2015 – Open to students in grades 10-12 who excel in cinematic arts, dance, theater, music, writing, or visual arts. Cash awards up to $10,000 and master classes with world-renowned artists.
  6. Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest – October 23, 2015 – $20,000 essay contest open to 12th graders and current college students.
  7. Horatio Alger Scholarship – October 25, 2015 – $22,000 scholarship open to high school seniors who have participated in community service and who display integrity and perseverance; family income must be under $55,000.
  8. Coca-Cola Scholarship – October 31, 2015 – Current high school seniors are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities with a $20,000 scholarship; must have at least a 3.0 GPA (unweighted).
  9. Zombie Scholarship – October 31, 2015 – 250 word essay on surviving a zombie apocalypse; $2,000 scholarship open to students 13 years of age or older.
  10. Buildium’s Women in Technology Scholarship – October 31, 2015 – $2,500 scholarship for a current female college students studying computer science.
  11. AACN Student Scholarship – October 31, 2015 – $5,000 scholarship open to students with a 3.2+ GPA who are currently enrolled in a BA nursing program at an AACN member institution

November

  1. P.E.O. Star Scholarship – November 1, 2015 – Open to female high school seniors with 3.0 GPA or higher who exhibit leadership and community service. Must be nominated to apply – please see Ms. Feldman if you are interested
  2. Ron Brown Scholarship – November 1, 2015 (priority deadline) – Open to African-American high school seniors who excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities, and demonstrate financial need. US citizen or permanent residents only. Renewable scholarship awarding $10,000 per year
  3. Voice of Democracy – November 1, 2015 – Write and record an audio essay on your vision for America; open to students in grades 9-12; 1st prize is $30,000
  4. Jack Kent Cooke – November 3, 2015 – Open to high school seniors with 3.5+ GPA, 1200+ on Math/Critical Reading Sections of SAT (does not include Writing score) or 26+ on ACT. Applicants must participate in community service and exhibit financial need. Renewable scholarship awarding up to $40,000 per year
  5. Prudential Spirit of Community Award – November 3, 2015 – $5,000 scholarship open to any student in grades 5 – 12 who has participated in community service in the last year
  6. I Am Scholarship Slam – November 6, 2015 – $1,000 poetry slam scholarship for any student under age 25
  7. Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards – November 15, 2015 – Open to women who provide primary financial support to themselves and their dependents and face economic and personal hardships
  8. Amazon Student Scholarship – November 20, 2015 – $5,000 merit scholarship open to current college students with an Amazon Student account
  9. UNIGO Education Matters – November 30, 2015 – $5,000 scholarship for students age 13 or older; 250 word essay on why education matters

Monthly Drawings

Have a great October, 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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Mrs. Feldman’s September Scholarship Newsletter

Welcome back to school and thank you for joining my scholarship email list! I’ll be sending out a once-a-month email with upcoming scholarship deadlines.  Although I will try to include as many scholarships as possible, remember that if you only have time for one scholarship application, it should be for the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria!  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!

SENIORS, it is time to get started on your college applications! I’d be glad to help you with choosing colleges or brainstorming your essays, so please stop by and see me anytime between 8am and 4:30pm! Please note that my office has moved three doors down to Room A-115, directly across from the College and Career Center.

  • Questbridge is very competitive full-ride scholarship for high-achieving, low-income seniors that is due September 28th. If you are interested in applying, please see me ASAP because there is an extensive application process. Last year’s Questbridge winner from T.C. Williams is attending Tufts University, and she would be happy to answer any questions you may have about the application process!

Below is a list of upcoming scholarships.

September

  1. Law & Justice Scholarship Program – September 14, 2015 – Scholarship is open to current college students pursuing a degree in the law/justice field.
  2. U.S. Bank Financial Genius Scholarship – September 17, 2015 – $5,000 scholarship open to high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must complete a scholarship application and all eight Financial Genius for Life education modules available at the scholarship website.
  3. Siemens Competition – September 22, 2015 – Competition is open to individuals and teams of up to three students in grades nine through 12. Students are encouraged to do research in mathematics, engineering, biological, or physical science. Scholarships for winning projects range from $1,000 to $100,000.
  4. Questbridge – September 28, 2015 – Connects high-achieving low-income seniors with admission and full four-year scholarships to Questbridge partner colleges. College Match scholarships, which are provided by participating colleges, cover the full cost of tuition, room and board, are loan-free, and require no parental contribution. Some partner colleges are open to undocumented students. 
  5. Old School Impact Scholarship – September 30, 2015 – $10,000 scholarship for students who are improving the lives of older adults.

October

  1. Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award – October 1, 2015 – $10,000 scholarship for exceptional musician with financial need; open to students ages 8-18 who have not yet graduated from high school.
  2. Asian Women in Business – October 1, 2015 –  $2,5000 scholarship for a leader or entrepreneur; must be a sophomore or junior in college with a 3.0+ GPA to apply.
  3. Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards – October 15, 2015 – $1,000 scholarship open to high school seniors with GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  4. CIA Undergraduate Scholarship – October 15, 2015 – Open to high school seniors and college freshmen with financial need, GPA of 3.0 or higher, and 21+ ACT; summer employment throughout college with salary and benefits plus an $18,000 per year scholarship for college.
  5. National Young Arts Foundation – October 16, 2015 – Open to students in grades 10-12 who excel in cinematic arts, dance, theater, music, writing, or visual arts. Cash awards up to $10,000 and master classes with world-renowned artists.
  6. Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest – October 23, 2015 – $20,000 essay contest open to 12th graders and current college students.
  7. Horatio Alger Scholarship – October 25, 2015 – $22,000 scholarship open to high school seniors who have participated in community service and who display integrity and perseverance; family income must be under $55,000.
  8. Coca-Cola Scholarship – October 31, 2015 – Current high school seniors are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities with a $20,000 scholarship; must have at least a 3.0 GPA (unweighted).
  9. Zombie Scholarship – October 31, 2015 – 250 word essay on surviving a zombie apocalypse; $2,000 scholarship open to students 13 years of age or older.
  10. Buildium’s Women in Technology Scholarship – October 31, 2015 – $2,500 scholarship for a current female college students studying computer science.
  11. AACN Student Scholarship – October 31, 2015 – $5,000 scholarship open to students with a 3.2+ GPA who are currently enrolled in a BA nursing program at an AACN member institution

Monthly Drawings

Happy first week of school, 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
Director of College Advising

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Mrs. Feldman’s August 2015 Scholarship Newsletter

Dear T.C. Students and Families,

Thank you for joining my scholarship email list! Please note that my office has moved three doors down to Room A-115, directly across from the College and Career Center.

RISING SENIORS, it is time to get started on your college applications! I’d be glad to help you with choosing colleges or brainstorming your essays, so please stop by and see me anytime between 9am and 4:30pm!

Also, there are two very competitive full-ride scholarships due in early fall called Questbridge and Posse. If you are interested in either scholarship, you will need to get started on essays and letters of recommendation now. For more information about the scholarships, see below, and please feel free to contact me with any questions!

• Questbridge – Full-ride scholarship to Questbridge partner colleges for high-achieving, low-income students. Some partner colleges are open to undocumented students.

• Posse – Full-tuition scholarship for high-achieving student leaders. Must be nominated to apply. Some partner colleges are open to undocumented students.

Below is a list of upcoming scholarships.

August

1. Checks SuperStore – August 15, 2015 – $1,000 essay scholarship

2. Tutor the People – August 15, 2015 – $1,000 essay scholarship promoted on social media

3. CreditRepair.com – August 31, 2015 – 2.5 GPA or higher; $3,000 essay contest for current college students on the importance of your credit score

September

1. Culinary Scholarship – September 1, 2015 – Open to current college students planning to pursue a career in culinary arts

2. Love Your Career Scholarship – September 7, 2015 – $1,000 scholarship open to current college students. Applicant must submit an essay describing at least three steps that they plan to take in the next year to start a path towards having a career that they love.

3. Law & Justice Scholarship Program – September 14, 2015 – Scholarship is open to current college students pursuing a degree in the law/justice field

4. U.S. Bank Financial Genius Scholarship – September 17, 2015 – $5,000 scholarship open to high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must complete a scholarship application and all eight Financial Genius for Life education modules available at the scholarship website.

5. Siemens Competition – September 22, 2015 – Competition is open to individuals and teams of up to three students in grades nine through 12. Students are encouraged to do research in mathematics, engineering, biological, or physical science. Scholarships for winning projects range from $1,000 to $100,000.

6. Questbridge – September 28, 2015 – Connects high-achieving low-income seniors with admission and full four-year scholarships to Questbridge partner colleges. College Match scholarships, which are provided by participating colleges, cover the full cost of tuition, room and board, are loan-free, and require no parental contribution. Some partner colleges are open to undocumented students

7. Old School Impact Scholarship – September 30, 2015 – $10,000 scholarship for students who are improving the lives of older adults

October

1. Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest – October 23, 2015 – $20,000 essay contest open to 12th graders & current college students

2. Coca-Cola Scholarship – October 31, 2015 – Current high school seniors are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities with a $20,000 scholarship; must have at least a 3.0 GPA (unweighted)

Monthly Drawings

• $2,000 No Essay Scholarship

• $1,000 Cappex Easy Money Scholarship

Have a great last month of summer, 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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Mrs. Feldman’s July Scholarship Update

The Scholarship Fund is open all summer long from 9am to 4:30pm, so please stop by and see me anytime! Please note that Mrs. Feldman’s office has moved three doors down to Room A-115, directly across from the College and Career Center.

RISING SENIORS, there are two very competitive full-ride scholarships due in early fall called Questbridge and Posse.  If you are interested in either scholarship, you will need to get started on essays and letters of recommendation now.  For more information about the scholarships, see below, and please feel free to contact your counselor and Mrs. Feldman with any questions!

  • Questbridge – Full-ride scholarship to Questbridge partner colleges for high-achieving, low-income students. Some partner colleges are open to undocumented students.
  • Posse – Full-tuition scholarship for high-achieving student leaders. Must be nominated by your counselor to apply. Some partner colleges are open to undocumented students.

Below is a list of upcoming local and national scholarships.  Local scholarship are indicated by pink text.

July

  1. Sweat Block Confidence Scholarship – July 15, 2015 – Essay contest for seniors on social confidence; $2,000 scholarship
  2. Legal Scholarship – July 15, 2015 – 3.0 GPA or higher; pursuing a career in pre-law or paralegal studies
  3. TheHealthy.com – July 15, 2015 – $500 essay scholarship, open to Class of 2015 graduates
  4. Bachus and Schanker – July 30, 2015 – $2,000 essay scholarship about the importance of the 7th Amendment
  5. VTAG – July 31, 2015 – Grant for VA residents attending a private university within the state of Virginia
  6. Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship – July 31, 2015 – Essay scholarship
  7. Doctor on Demand Scholarship – July 31, 2015 – $5,000 scholarship open to Class of 2015 graduates who plan to pursue a health-related field
  8. From Failure to Promise – July 31, 2015 – $10,000 essay contest on Dr. C. Moorer’s book From Failure to Promise: 360 Degrees

August

  1. Checks SuperStore – August 15, 2015 – $1,000 essay scholarship
  2. Tutor the People – August 15, 2015 – $1,000 essay scholarship promoted on social media
  3. CreditRepair.com – August 31, 2015 – 2.5 GPA or higher; essay contest on the importance of your credit score

Monthly Drawings

Have a great July, and please feel free to contact me with any questions! Stop by the Scholarship Fund office in 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

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Mrs. Feldman’s Newsletter with Summer Scholarship Opportunities

Once again Mrs. Feldman has put out the list of scholarships to start thinking about as you look ahead for $$$ to pay for college. Put them on your calendar for things you will follow up on next year when they are applicable to you!

Also, don’t forget about the online database of scholarships that Mrs. Feldman created. Here’s the link

Happy reading, thanks to Mrs. Feldman…

  • CLASS OF 2015, the Scholarship Fund office is open all summer long from 9am to 4:30pm!  Please stop by and see me for help with registering for college courses, interpreting your tuition bill, or just talking through the transition to college.
  • RISING SENIORS, feel free to stop by the Scholarship Fund office this summer for help with choosing schools or brainstorming your college essays!  You’ll be glad that you got a head start on the college application process once fall rolls around.
  • RISING JUNIORS, the Patent and Trade office in Alexandria is hiring summer interns (unpaid) to help with social media, website content development, customer relations, patent research, and administrative tasks. Résumés are due by June 22nd.  Please review the attached flyer and see me for assistance with writing your résumé.

Below is a list of upcoming local and national scholarships.  Local scholarship are indicated by pink text.

June

  1. Big Sun Athletic Scholarship – June 19, 2015 – All seniors who are student athletes are eligible; $500 scholarship award
  2. Providian Medical Scholarship – June 21, 2015 – Essay contest on medical technology; $500 scholarship award
  3. Automotive Hall of Fame – June 30, 2015 – 3.0 GPA or higher; open to students interested in an automotive career
  4. Great Clips Cosmetology School Scholarship – June 30, 2015 – Students interested in cosmetology or barbering
  5. Aspiring Nurse Scholarship – June 30, 2015 – $1,000 scholarship for a senior who plans to pursue nursing

July

  1. College Sports Recruiting Scholarship – July 1, 2015 – Essay contest for seniors on leadership experience; $1,000 scholarship
  2. Paralegal Scholarship – July 1, 2015 – Open to students who is currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a paralegal studies program next year
  3. Herb Block Scholarship – July 7, 2015 – Open to students who will enroll at NOVA in the fall who were receiving mostly As and Bs by the end of high school; $8,000 per year scholarship
  4. James and Joan Lamb Scholarship (application attached) – July 10, 2015 – $2,500 per year scholarship for incoming freshman to GMU whose families make less than $50,000 per year
  5. Sweat Block Confidence Scholarship – July 15, 2015 – Essay contest for seniors on social confidence; $2,000 scholarship
  6. Legal Scholarship – July 15, 2015 – 3.0 GPA or higher; pursuing a career in pre-law or paralegal studies
  7. VTAG – July 31, 2015 – Grant for VA residents attending a private university within the state of Virginia

Monthly Drawings

Have a great June, and please feel free to contact me with any questions!  Stop by the Scholarship Fund office in room A-121 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
College Adviser

Virginia College Advising Corps
T.C. Williams High School
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria | Room A-121
703.824.6730 | margaret.feldman@acps.k12.va.us