2023 FCEF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS!

Congratulations to these Meridian High School seniors who were selected to receive scholarships stewarded by the Falls Church Education Foundation.  These scholarships were fully funded by donations specifically designated for these awards. To contribute to specific scholarship funds, click "Donate Now" at the bottom right hand of the page.

​The Torey Fay Scholarship * Alexandra Schwartz
Felgar-Da Silva Immigrant Community Citizen Award *  Fatima Youssri
The Hoover Prize * Alexander Steinbach
Matheson-Linamen Scholarship * Rani Altarazi, Evan Nordberg, & George Vogel-Rogers
Maria Elena Nudell Award * Emma Roncoroni
Robert and Nancy Perry Scholarship * Yuancheng Li
Jessica Blair Szymanski Memorial Scholarship * Jacqueline Connolly & Elizabeth Creed
Jessie Thackrey Memorial Scholarship * Eve Warren
Cay Wiant Creative Award * Zane Taylor
J. Roger and Patricia A. Wollenberg Memorial Scholarship * Hanna Hall
Women's Club of Falls Church Scholarship * Isabella Fazio & Alexis Niemi
Tyrone Q. Byrd Mind, Body, and Character Scholarship * Thomas Gallaway & Toby Rogers
Patricia Doyle Memorial Scholarship * Noah Dinner
Anna Hennessey Scholarship for Service Learning * Elisa Goislard Nguyen
Bob Morrison Photography and Visual Arts Award * Natalie Ripley
The Grace Rissetto Scholarship * Katherine Valerio Chavez
Robert W. Snee Scholarship * Carson Funk
Nancy and Beth Sprague Spirit of Meridian Award * Chloe Calabrese & Belarmino Castillo-Juarez
The Franklin & Kent Thackrey Memorial Scholarship * Stella Turner
Class of 2007 Unsung Hero Award * Danielle Kuck
Matthew Valley Visual Arts Scholarship * Julia Bonilla

Photos of 2022 Winners

2022 Scholarship and Award Recipients
Senior Scholarship for Choral Excellence from the Choral Boosters * Samuel Mostow
Felgar-Da Silva Immigrant Community Citizen Award *Sofia Howard
Patricia Doyle Memorial Scholarship * Karina Alaniz
Kathleen Halayko Scholarship * Colleen Romps
Anna Hennessey Scholarship for Service Learning * Heran Teddy
The Hoover Prize * Ellie O'Neill
Mind, Body, Character - Tyrone Q. Byrd Scholarship * Alban Abalo
Bob Morrison Photography and Visual Arts Award * Haleigh Boggs
Maria Elena Nudell Award * Nate Kusic
Mary and Warren Pace Future Educators Scholarship * Eli Wildman
Robert and Nancy Perry Scholarship * Ashly Peñate-Soria
The Grace Rissetto Scholarship * Luis Gomez
Robert W. Snee Scholarship * Sarah Ettinger
Nancy and Beth Sprague "Spirit of George Mason/Meridian Award" * Natalie Burke & Hunter Hicks
Jessica Blair Szymanski Memorial Scholarship * Natalee Cannon, Hunter Hicks, Duncan Miller, & Emil Morin
Jessie Thackrey Memorial Scholarship * Natalee Cannon
The Franklin & Kent Thackrey Memorial Scholarship * Truman Lapp
Class of 2007 Unsung Hero Award * Drew Miller
Cay Wiant Creative Award * Jacqueline Connolly
J. Roger and Patricia A. Wollenberg Memorial Scholarship * Julia Beal-Diaz
Women's Club of Falls Church Scholarship * Caroline Sherard & Eva Williams

FCEF SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS

Scholarships are funded by FCEF; to apply for scholarships, please contact the Meridian High School Career and College counseling and/or use the student online system, Naviance.  Scholarship applications are usually due in April and awarded in May/June.  FCEF does not determine the winners of scholarships it funds; decisions are made by donors and/or Meridian High School staff.  Our current scholarships are:
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• Bob Morrison Photography & Visual Arts Award - $1000 - provided to student who excels in visual arts
• Cay Wiant Scholarship - $1000 - provided to student who excels in creative writing and performing arts
• Patricia Doyle Memorial Scholarship - $1000 - provided to special education student selected by SpecialEd department
• Grace Rissetto Scholarship - $1000 - presented to ESOL student selected by ESOL department
• Robert W. Snee Scholarship - $1000 - given to someone who makes a difference at MHS
• Beth & Nancy Sprague Spirit of Meridian Award - $3000 - given to someone who exemplifies the spirit of MHS, teacher selected
• Jessica Blair Szymanski Memorial Scholarship - $5000  - based on personal statements, selected by Szymanski family
• J. Roger & Patricia A. Wollenberg Scholarship - need based full-ride scholarship to Virginia public school (4 year)
• Women's Club of Falls Church Scholarship - $2000 - two scholarships (one male, one female) to all-around students who have contributed to community service
• Warren & Mary Pace Future Educators Scholarship - $1000 - for student intending to pursue educational licensing in college
• Robert & Nancy Perry Scholarship - $1000 - provided to student attending community college
• The Franklin & Kent Thackrey Memorial Scholarship - $1000 awarded to a student interested in the study of communications/journalism.
• Jessie Thackrey Memorial Scholarship - $1000 - to junior or senior interested in pursing a non-traditional career
• Mind, Body, Character - Tyrone Q. Byrd Scholarship - $1000 - awarded to student of senior class who best embodies the attributes of beloved Principal, Ty Byrd.  The initial funds donated by the Class of 2016.  
• Senior Scholarship for Choral Excellence from the Choral Boosters - $1000
• Felgar-Da Silva Immigrant Community Citizen Award - $2500
• Anna Hennessey Scholarship for Service Learning - $1000
• The Hoover Prize - $500
• Maria Elena Nudell Award - $1000
• Class of 2007 Unsung Hero Award - $1000
• Matthew Valley Visual Arts Scholarship - $1000 - awarded to student with a significant commitment to the Visual Arts
• Torey Fay Scholarship - $1000 - awarded to student pursuing math career and who demonstrates resilience and character

For a list of previous scholarship winners, please click here. ​

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