FCEF SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are funded by FCEF; to apply for scholarships, please contact the GMHS 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 GMHS staff.  Our current scholarships are:
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  • Bob Morrison Photography & Visual Arts Award - $1000 - provided to student who excels in visual arts
  • Kathleen Halayko Scholarship - $2000 - provided to student who has attended FCCPS from K-12 and exemplifies Kathy Halayko's spirit of kindness and generosity
  • Cay Wiant Scholarship - $1000 - provided to student who excels in creative writing and performing arts
  • Pat Doyle 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 GMHS
  • Beth & Nancy Sprague Spirit of George Mason Award - $3000 - given to someone who exemplifies the spirit of GMHS, teacher selected
  • Szymanski Scholarship - $1000 renewable - 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.
  • Thackrey Scholarship - $1000 - to junior or senior interested in pursing a non-traditional career
  • Raudenbush Sholarship - $1650 - scholarships for Spanish-speaking students
  • 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.  

FCEF Awards 2017-18 Scholarships (May 24)
Congratulations to these GMHS students 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.

Franklin & Kent Thackrey Memorial Scholarship -- Laura Whitaker

Bob Morrison Photography & Visual Arts Award - Tenzin Namgeyl
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Cay Wiant Creative Award -- Sneha P.

Mary & Warren Pace Future Educators Scholarship -- Hannah Rollins

Spirit of George Mason Award -- Clara Matton & Will Langan
 
Wollenberg Memorial Scholarship -- Katherine Chiari

Jessica B Szymanski Memorial Scholarship -- Haeju Jeong, Meghan Murphy, Hannah Rollins

Patricia Doyle Memorial Scholarship -- Brian Puller

Jessie Thackrey Memorial Scholarship -- Charlie Allan

Kathleen Halayko Scholarship -- Estelle Timar-Wilcox

Grace Rissetto ESOL Scholarship -- Maricela Ramirez

Women's Club of FC Scholarship -- Clara Matton and Haeju Jeong

Robert and Nancy Perry Scholarship -- Maricela Ramirez

Robert W Snee Scholarship - Angela Dilao

Mind, Body, Character - Tyrone Q. Byrd Scholarship - TBD
​FCEF 2016 -17 Scholarships 

Franklin & Kent Thackrey Memorial Scholarship -- Nhari Djan

Bob Morrison Photography & Visual Arts Award - Essence Bailey

Cay Wiant Creative Award -- Maggie Hicks

Mary & Warren Pace Future Educators Scholarship -- Lucy Hoak

Spirit of George Mason Award -- Korinne Wills & Nico Ferrara

Wollenberg Memorial Scholarship -- Jules Carter

Jessica B Szymanski Memorial Scholarship -- ​Siana Hinsz, Hannah Hiscott, Caelin Campbell

Patricia Doyle Memorial Scholarship -- Kali Kemp

Jessie Thackrey Memorial Scholarship -- Caelin Campbell

Kathleen Halayko Scholarship -- Nhari Djan

Women's Club of FC Scholarship -- Ethan Keck & Megan Butler

Robert and Nancy Perry Scholarship -- Gabriel Luis Rodriguez
Perez

Grace Rissetto ESOL Scholarship - Ruth Flores

Robert W Snee Scholarship - Andrea Dilao

Mind, Body, Character - Tyrone Q. Byrd Scholarship - Marvin Majano Contreras
FCEF Awards 2015-16 Scholarships (May 24)

Franklin & Kent Thackrey Memorial Scholarship -- Melissa Johnson

Cay Wiant Creative Award -- Austin Yoder

Mary & Warren Pace Future Educators Scholarship -- Melissa Johnson

Spirit of George Mason Award -- Thomas Beddow and Blaise Sevier
 
Wollenberg Memorial Scholarship -- Sofiya Bandura

Jessica B Szymanski Memorial Scholarship -- Eliza Allen, Corinne Carson, Blaise Sevier and Ginger Villamar

Patricia Doyle Memorial Scholarship -- Kate Mills

Jessie Thackrey Memorial Scholarship -- Callie Gaskins

Kathleen Halayko Scholarship -- Madeline Gradle

Women's Club of FC Scholarship -- Douglas Bossart and Celia Geiser

Robert and Nancy Perry Scholarship -- Bikash Shahi

Robert W Snee Scholarship - Blaise Sevier

Mind, Body, Character - Tyrone Q. Byrd Scholarship - Caroline Duffet.
 
FCEF Awards 2014-15 Scholarships
Congratulations to these GMHS students who were selected to receive scholarships that are stewarded by the Falls Church Education Foundation.  These scholarships were fully funded by donations specifically designated for these funds.  To contribute to specific scholarship funds, see the donate page for directions. 

+  Bob Morrison Photography & Visual Arts Award: Angelika Johns, Henry Bagato
+  Cay Wiant Creative Award: Sara Campbell
+  Cay Wiant Creative Award for Teachers: Melissa Raeder, Karin Tooze
+  Patricia Doyle Memorial Scholarship: Joshua Gross Galiano
+  Grace Rissetto ESOL Scholarship: Jae Hyun Cho
+  Robert W. Snee Scholarship: Abigail Langan
+  Beth & Nancy Sprague Spirit of George Mason Award: Micaela Albright, Harrison Beam
+  Jessica Blair Szymanski Memorial Scholarship: Haewon Jeong, Sara Campbell, Haley Zullo
+  J. Roger & Patricia A. Wollenberg Memorial Scholarship: Arianna Zoghi
+  Woman’s Club of Falls Church Scholarship: Haewon Jong, Sarah Miller
 + The Mary & Warren Pace Educators Scholarship: Meagan Pierce
+  Robert and Nancy Perry Scholarship: Olivia Hoppe
+  Thackrey Scholarship: Sara Campbell
+  Franklin & Kent Thackrey Award: Daniel Donovan