The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria In The Media
11/28/24 – For Scholarship Fund of Alexandria: Use the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program for Education
This editorial piece (page 4) in the Alexandria Gazette by Kevin W. Jahns, Chair, SFA Board of Trustees, outlines the existence of a “little-known Virginia program called the The Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program for Education” and its powerful benefits to donors’ tax bills, compounded with the local high school’s graduating seniors’ abilities to plan their futures.
This editorial piece (page 4) in the Alexandria Gazette by Kevin W. Jahns, Chair, SFA Board of Trustees, outlines the existence of a “little-known Virginia program called the The Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program for Education” and its powerful benefits to donors’ tax bills, compounded with the local high school’s graduating seniors’ abilities to plan their futures.
10/2/24 – U.S. Department of Education begins testing of new FAFSA form
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria is one of six community-based organizations chosen from a nationwide pool to be included in the Beta 1 phase of a four stage FAFSA 2025-2026 beta testing.
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria is one of six community-based organizations chosen from a nationwide pool to be included in the Beta 1 phase of a four stage FAFSA 2025-2026 beta testing.
https://virginiamercury.com/2024/10/02/u-s-department-of-education-begins-testing-of-new-fafsa-form/
10/1/24 – After Bungling Financial Aid Process, Ed. Dept. Begins Testing New FAFSA
The Washington Post article, by Danielle Douglas-Gabrielle, takes a closer look at the Department of Ed’s FAFSA Beta 1 testing, including the role of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, toward improving the 2025-2026 FAFSA which officially opens December 1.
The Washington Post article, by Danielle Douglas-Gabrielle, takes a closer look at the Department of Ed’s FAFSA Beta 1 testing, including the role of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, toward improving the 2025-2026 FAFSA which officially opens December 1.
10/24 – Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Thanks Supporters at Breakfast of Champions
The second annual Breakfast of SFA Champions is captured in the pages of the October 2024 edition of the Zebra, as written by reporter Judith Fogel. A photo montage of guests and description of the good news shared with the morning’s attendees.
The second annual Breakfast of SFA Champions is captured in the pages of the October 2024 edition of the Zebra, as written by reporter Judith Fogel. A photo montage of guests and description of the good news shared with the morning’s attendees.
9/30/24 – Scholarship Fund of Alexandria to Participate in Phase 1 of FAFSA Testing
The Northern Virginia Magazine article, by Maggie Roth, announces the FAFSA Beta 1 testing, a testing period to help “uncover and fix issues with the FAFSA form before the form is available to millions of students and their families” December 1, with the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria squarely at the beginning phase.
The Northern Virginia Magazine article, by Maggie Roth, announces the FAFSA Beta 1 testing, a testing period to help “uncover and fix issues with the FAFSA form before the form is available to millions of students and their families” December 1, with the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria squarely at the beginning phase.
6/3/24 – Honoring Agents of Change: Alexandria City Public Schools Celebrates the Impact-Focused Graduating Class at 2024 Commencement Ceremony
Highlighting the 841 seniors from the ACHS graduating class of 2024, including over 200 “students who received scholarships from the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria totaling $644,800 for their first year of college, to be renewed throughout their four years of study, totaling $2,330,300 in value…”
Highlighting the 841 seniors from the ACHS graduating class of 2024, including over 200 “students who received scholarships from the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria totaling $644,800 for their first year of college, to be renewed throughout their four years of study, totaling $2,330,300 in value…”
5/9/24 – Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Draws Sellout Crowd to 38th Annual Gala Saturday, April 27
A celebration in photographs of the 38th annual SFA Gala & Auction as published by the Zebra!
A celebration in photographs of the 38th annual SFA Gala & Auction as published by the Zebra!
9/29/23 – ACPS Payroll Deduction Program Benefits the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
The Insider Newsletter highlights the ACPS Automatic Payroll Deduction option, benefitting future and current SFA award recipients! Readers/staff can access the pdf flyer, links and more information about the voluntary enrollment. Every penny increases the ability of our ACHS seniors to pursue their postsecondary dreams despite socioeconomic hurdles.
The Insider Newsletter highlights the ACPS Automatic Payroll Deduction option, benefitting future and current SFA award recipients! Readers/staff can access the pdf flyer, links and more information about the voluntary enrollment. Every penny increases the ability of our ACHS seniors to pursue their postsecondary dreams despite socioeconomic hurdles.
5/1/23 – Alexandria’s Largest Black-Tie Event of the Year: The 37th Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Gala!
Alexandria, VA – At the sold-out spring event, 500 of Alexandria’s philanthropists, community leaders, and educators gathered on April 22, 2023, for the 37th year to benefit the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, raising funds to make college dreams come true for Alexandria’s deserving ACHS students.
Alexandria, VA – At the sold-out spring event, 500 of Alexandria’s philanthropists, community leaders, and educators gathered on April 22, 2023, for the 37th year to benefit the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, raising funds to make college dreams come true for Alexandria’s deserving ACHS students.
1/25/23 – Small Staff, Big Impact: A Look at One Organization’s Titanic Efforts to Increase FAFSA Completions
The SFA is able to foster communication and lasting relationships with students and concerned community stakeholders using a variety of tools and careful focus of resources.
The SFA is able to foster communication and lasting relationships with students and concerned community stakeholders using a variety of tools and careful focus of resources.
1/13/23 – The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Makes Dreams Come True for ACPS Graduates
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) provides the means for Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) students to achieve their post-secondary goals.
https://www.acps.k12.va.us/about-us/express/stories/~board/express/post/the-scholarship-fund-of-alexandria-makes-dreams-come-true-for-acps-graduates
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) provides the means for Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) students to achieve their post-secondary goals.
https://www.acps.k12.va.us/about-us/express/stories/~board/express/post/the-scholarship-fund-of-alexandria-makes-dreams-come-true-for-acps-graduates
12/01/22 – ACHS Culinary students assemble the gingerbread houses
This morning on Fox 5 DC with our very own Chef Craig! They did a tremendous job! Many thanks to Chef Craig and all of the students for hosting this live report to highlight the ACHS culinary arts program and scholarship fund! Well done!
This morning on Fox 5 DC with our very own Chef Craig! They did a tremendous job! Many thanks to Chef Craig and all of the students for hosting this live report to highlight the ACHS culinary arts program and scholarship fund! Well done!
1/7/2018 – Largest Donation in Alexandria Scholarship Fund’s History
“The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) has received the largest gift in its 30-year history from Alexandria-based Henry Knox Field Lodge No. 349, a local Masonic Lodge.” The contribution of $600,000 will assist 40 Titans to pursue their postsecondary dreams.
“The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) has received the largest gift in its 30-year history from Alexandria-based Henry Knox Field Lodge No. 349, a local Masonic Lodge.” The contribution of $600,000 will assist 40 Titans to pursue their postsecondary dreams.
