SPECIAL EDITION: Fairfax Academy Scholarships and Opportunities

Scholarships and Opportunities

DISCLAIMER: Scholarships offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this school.

Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts: The Mason & Woods Memorial Scholarship 2025

Application Deadline: May 1, 2025

$1,000 scholarship to a Fairfax Academy or Fairfax High School senior continuing their pursuit of the arts after graduation.  

Students submit an essay, video, and two recommendation letters using their student Google account via this link: Spotlight on the Arts Scholarship Application Form 

Helen K. Rusnak - Music and Performing Arts Memorial Scholarship 

Application Deadline: June 15, 2025

$2,000 scholarship to an FCPS high school student pursuing music and performing arts at the undergraduate level; in vocal and instrumental performance, theater arts, and dance

Student application/information in Naviance. 

Washington Korean Women’s Society (WKWS) Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 25, 2025

$1,000 scholarship

Student application/informaThe Elizabeth L. Lawrence Foundation will award up to four one-year supplemental scholarships for up to $2,000 to a Fairfax County Public High School graduate who is pursuing a performing arts degree or program with a concentration in voice. Priority is given to applicants with demonstrated financial need.  The scholarships will be awarded specifically toward advancing voice education. tion in Naviance.

Reston Players: Shelton Hall Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline: sign-up for audition slot and submit application by May 5, 2025

$3,000 scholarship payable to recipient’s institute of higher learning from Reston Community Players to an FCPS high school student dedicated to pursuing the performing arts.

Information and application through this link: Shelton Hall Memorial Scholarship

Veterans Behind the Lens Collective

Submission Deadline: April 14, 2025

Spring 2025 Photography Exhibition and Juried Student Show to benefit FACETS open to students who are enrolled in an FCPS Photography class. 

Submission information through this link: Veterans Behind the Lens Collective Photo Exhibition 

Elizabeth L. Lawrence Foundation Voice Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: June 9, 2025

$2,000 supplemental scholarship to up to four FCPS graduates pursuing a performing arts degree or program with a concentration in voice. Priority is given to applicants with demonstrated financial need.  

Information and application through this link: Elizabeth L. Lawrence Voice Scholarship

Reminder to check Naviance for scholarship opportunities vetted by FCPS. From the home page, go to Colleges> Scholarships & Money> Scholarship Search.

Questions? Please contact Fairfax Academy Career Experience Specialist Ms. Amy Hard at amhard@fcps.edu.