William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship

Since 2007, $100,000 has been awarded to 57 seniors, graduating from 22 FCPS high schools. The William J.

Foreman Memorial Scholarship is open to: Graduating high school seniors from Fairfax County, VA, who demonstrate personal and academic achievement and specifically, who have overcome significant adversity to successfully graduate and need financial assistance to pursue higher education. Selection Criteria:
Students who have successfully overcome significant adversity, demonstrate academic achiev

06/29/2024

William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded in May 2024, to Esther De Leon-Callejas
(Virginia Commonwealth University), Victoria Machado (University of Virginia),
Louis Mendieta (George Mason University), Josue Daniel Requeno-Banegas
(No. Virginia Community College), and Imani Walls (Loyola University – Chicago).
Congratulations to all this year’s recipients!

Since 2007, 62 students have received scholarships The awards have totaled $110,000 to date. The students have graduated from 22 different Fairfax County Public Schools high schools and gone on to attend 22 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 (cfnova). Donations continue to be accepted in memory of Will and to continue this program. Donations are accepted at www.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

06/29/2023

William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship Awards - 2023 Recipients

Scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded in May 2023, to Akua Acheampong (Virginia Commonwealth University), Farah Al-Naser (James Madison University), Victoria Anane (University of Virginia), Helen Centeno (Juniata College) and Phuong Anh Quach (George Mason University) Congratulations to all this year’s recipients!

Since 2007, 57 students have received scholarships The awards reached a notable milestone this year totaling $100,000 to date. The students have graduated from 22 different Fairfax County Public Schools high schools and gone on to attend 21 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 (cfnova). Donations continue to be accepted in memory of Will and to continue this program. Donations are accepted at www.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

06/14/2022

William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship Awards - 2022 Recipients

Scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded in May 2022, to Tariq Aldalou (Northern Virginia Community College), Kashaf Baig (Virginia Commonwealth University), Maribel Gomez Izara (Northern Virginia Community College), Maybelline Cruz (George Mason University), and Eltaf Ahmad Samim (Northern Virginia Community College).
Congratulations to all this year’s recipients!

Since 2007, 52 students have received scholarship awards totaling $90,000. The students have graduated from 20 different Fairfax County Public Schools high schools and gone on to attend 19 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 (cfnova). Donations continue to be accepted in memory of Will and to continue this program. Donations are accepted at www.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

06/29/2021

William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship Awards - 2021 Recipients

Scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded on June 21, 2021 to Saera Kim (Carnegie Mellon University), Iman Abuel-Hawa (James Madison University), Jaella Lahat (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Appreciative Student (Norfolk State University).
Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients!

Since 2007, 47 students have received scholarship awards totaling $80,000. The students have graduated from 20 different Fairfax County Public Schools high schools and gone on to attend 18 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

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Our Story

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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