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2023 Scholarship Application Information
Deadline February 15, 2023
The Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators (FABSE) is pleased to announce the continuation of its scholarship to support furthering the academic success of children- particularly children of African descent. These awards will be made for the 2022-2023 academic year.
The purpose of FABSE is to create and provide a network of communication for educators, particularly Black educators in Fairfax County, to enhance the skills and capabilities of educators for improving the quality of education for all children and students, particularly Black children, and students.
We are hopeful to continue this organization's good works. If you still need to donate to our "23 scholarship fundraiser, please visit our website and click the Donations button. We may also have another fundraiser for scholarships in the upcoming months. Our 2022 FABSE Scholarship application has been updated and is ready for dissemination. You can find the link here. We will continue to make change happen through vision, organization, hope, and action!!
The Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators will award one (1) scholarship to a graduating senior in each of the 5 regions. The deadline to submit the application is Wednesday, February 15, 2023. You will need to use a personal account in order to submit an application.
The Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators (FABSE) prides itself in giving back to our community. We do this in various ways, however, we are most proud of our scholarship program. Since FABSE has been in existence, we have awarded over $25,000 in scholarships ($5,000 in 2021 alone). Membership into our organization is the primary funding source for scholarships. Approximately 55% of membership dues go directly to scholarships each year. We also conduct fundraisers to supplement the scholarship fund so that we may award more dollars or include more scholars. We encourage all to continue to spread the word about FABSE to others and/or participate in our scholarship fundraisers. Click on Donations to support our scholarship fund! |
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2022 Scholarship Recipients
Each graduate received a $1000.00 award
Samrawit Yemane Robinson Secondary University of Virginia | Myah Howard Herndon HS North Carolina A&T | Shiquan Isaiah West Potomac HS Old Dominion University |
Sikavi Raymond Justice HS University of Virginia | Kiera Davenport Chantilly HS North Carolina A&T |
2021 Scholarship Recipients Each graduate received a $1000.00 award |
Stacey Acheampong West Potomac High School
| Eden Elias James
Robinson Secondary
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Keara Sosa-Ton West
Springfield High School
| Solenne Montgomery West
Springfield High School
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Makinna Moore West Potomac High School
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2020 Scholarship Recipients
Kalin Jean - $1000 Scholarship
Kalin Jean is a Centreville High School graduate and currently attends James Madison University majoring in kinesiology and sports medicine.
Kalin is a student-athlete and natural leader who ran Varsity Indoor Track, played high school football, basketball and also coached Middle School Basketball. He worked as an Activity Leader at Liberty Middle School’s After School Program, a program he attended while in middle school.
Kalin’s After School Specialist, Sandra Donlon, says Kalin stands apart from his peers in his integrity, maturity, principles, work ethic, and leadership because he puts in the hard work.
Amari Lewis - $500 Scholarship
Amari is a graduate of Robinson Secondary School and currently attends George Mason University majoring in Bio Engineering. Amari ran Varsity Track, participated in the theater program and several mission trips to Honduras.
Social Studies Teacher, Lindsey Perdue, writes Amari encompasses all aspects of a global citizen. He is open-minded, reflective, caring, inquisitive, balanced, personable, and knowledgeable.
Yeabsira MeKonnen - $500 Scholarship
Yeabsira Mekonnen is a graduate of Hayfield Secondary School attending the University of Virginia majoring in Computer Science. Yeabsira is a student-athlete who ran cross-country track and participated in Robotics and Science Olympiad.
Yeabsira’s School Counselor, Meredith Ayala, says she cannot think of a better role model or mentor for elementary and middle school students. He is remarkable, resilient and extremely caring.
Olivia Perkins - $500 Scholarship
Olivia Perkins is a graduate of Hayfield Secondary School Psychology major at North Carolina A&T University graduate and plans to become an adolescent therapist. She is a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and is active in the Youth Ministry. Olivia attends weekly Teen Bible Study and volunteers to feed the homeless with the non-profit organization, So Other Might Eat, in Washington, DC.
Business Information Teacher, Megan Mutscheller, describers Olivia as, a bold young woman who sincerely cares about her classwork and yearns to inspire others through her leadership in many clubs.