Overview
These scholarships were established to reward qualified students in the Project Discovery of Alexandria Program who have demonstrated leadership skills, performed well academically, and made positive contributions to their community.
There are three (3) available scholarships. This application is used for all.
1). The Project Discovery of Alexandria Senior Scholarship is available for all graduating seniors who are currently members of the Project Discovery of Alexandria Program.
2). The Project Discovery of Alexandria Program Alumni Scholarship is available for former members of the Project Discovery of Alexandria Program who are currently in college.
3). The Natalie S. Vaughn Scholarship is available for graduating seniors in the Project Discovery of Alexandria Program who intend to pursue a Bachelor of Arts or Liberal Arts Degree.
Seniors may apply for the Senior Scholarship and or the Natalie Vaughn Scholarship by indicating it on this application form.
Scholarshp Awards
- The Project Discovery of Alexandria Program Senior Scholarship $5,000.00
- The Project Discovery of Alexandria Alumni Program Scholarship $2,500.00
- The Natalie S. Vaughn Scholarship $500.00
General Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a graduating senior at Alexandria City High School
- Be a current member of the Project Discovery of Alexandria Program
- Be accepted at any accredited technical school, trade school, 2-year degree program or 4-year degree program as a full-time student in the Fall of 2024
- Attend the award ceremony (potentially virtual) if selected for an award
- Submit a letter of recommendation
For Natalie S. Vaughn Scholarship:
The Natalie S. Vaughn Scholarship -- Students majoring in Bachelor of Arts or Liberal Arts.
Specifically, applicants must:
- Follow Directions -- Supply background and requested information
- Document Involvement in PDA Programs, Tours, Workshops & Other Sessions
- Document Achievements/Honors & Awards
- Document Service in the Community and/or Employment History)
- Upload Your Photograph (Headshot View)
- Upload Your Transcript "Most Recent Semester"
- Upload a Signed Media Release (Included in Online Application)
- Upload Your Essay (Completed According to Directions)
Students must also be prepared to attend the awards ceremony and give back to Project Discovery of Alexandria.
Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.