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The William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship was first awarded in 2007 to honor the memory of Will Foreman, the 18-year-old beloved son of Louise and Mark Foreman who was tragically killed in an automobile accident on February 24, 2006. Will had just graduated from high school seven days before the fatal accident.
Will had a generous heart, a loving spirit and was drawn to helping those less fortunate than himself. He had faced personal adversity during his high school years but successfully overcame it to graduate and begin his college studies in computer science. This scholarship in Will's memory was founded to help other high school seniors who faced significant adversity during their high school experiences yet successfully overcame the challenges to graduate and now need financial assistance to attend college. The scholarship supports graduating high school seniors from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), who have overcome significant adversity to successfully graduate and need financial assistance to pursue higher education.
Selection Criteria: The William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors from Fairfax County, Virginia Public Schools, who demonstrate academic achievement and potential; the ability to overcome significant adversity; financial need; demonstrated leadership or mentoring skills and a positive attitude.
Priority is given to those who experienced homelessness, have been in foster care, or lacked substantial family support during their high school careers.
Deadline: Applications available beginning February 1 and due April 1.
To Apply: Contact a High School Career Center or Social Worker from applicable Fairfax County High School or online via the Family Connection section of the Fairfax County Public Schools website (www.fcps.edu).
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William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship Awards - 2020 Recipients.
Scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded in July 2020 to Ashley Beck (University of Virginia), Layma Kakar (George Mason University) and Nia Winston (Northern Virginia Community College). Congratulations to Ashley, Layma and Nia!
Since 2007, 43 students have received scholarship awards totaling $72,000. The students have graduated from 20 different Fairfax County Public Schools high schools and gone on to attend 17 different colleges and universities.
The William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Foreman family, is administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. Donations continue to be accepted in memory of Will and to continue this program. Donations are accepted at cfnova.org, a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are applied 100% to the scholarship fund.
As always, tremendous thanks to all of you who have supported and continue to support this scholarship program to help these very deserving young people, who have overcome significant adversity, to have the opportunity for a better, brighter future.
“Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.“ – Marian Wright Edelman
12th presentation of the William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship Awards - June 2014. Awards were presented to Zainab Kamara, Nancy Pham and Yanna Kelley. These students are the 22nd, 23rd and 24th recipients of the scholarship awards. To date, almost $35,000 has been awarded to deserving students from 10 different Fairfax County Public High Schools, attending 11 different colleges. The William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation for No. Virginia. Donations accepted at cfnova.org, a 501c(3) organization. All donations go directly to the scholarship fund.
12th presentation of the William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship Awards - June 2014. Awards were presented to Zainab Kamara, Nancy Pham and Yanna Kelley. These students are the 22nd, 23rd and 24th recipients of the scholarship awards. To date, almost $35,000 has been awarded to deserving students from 10 different Fairfax County Public High Schools, attending 11 different colleges. The William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation for No. Virginia. Donations accepted at cfnova.org, a 501c(3) organization. All donations go directly to the scholarship fund.