Spring has sprung—and so have the pathways to college for a number of local high school students, thanks to the Student Scholar Awards at Greenspring, an Erickson Senior Living community in Springfield, Virginia.
Dedicated high school student workers are being recognized and set up for success through these four-year scholarships, funded by generous donations from community residents. At the Student Scholars’ Award Ceremony on May 11, 31 student workers were granted scholarships through the Student Scholars’ Fund at Greenspring, which awarded a total of $310,000 in scholarships.
The Greenspring Scholars’ Fund was established in 2003 by Greenspring residents and provides recipients with $10,000 to help offset academic tuition expenses, paid directly to the trade school or college over four years.
Of primary importance to the Greenspring community is the ability to award all eligible students who apply with a scholarship. Eligibility for the Class of 2023 requires at least 1,000 working hours during the student’s junior and senior years of high school. They must achieve satisfactory grades (2.75 or higher) and maintain a disciplinary record free of adverse actions during their employment.
“Over the last 16 years, Greenspring residents have donated over 6 million dollars towards education. It is an honor to be part of a community that inspires high school students to follow their dreams and then puts it into action with scholarships,” said Director of Philanthropy Kimberly Nelson.
“Another delightful and highly meaningful charitable function here at wonderful Greenspring! Dozens of smiling faces, particularly on the part of green-clad scholars, their parents, and friends,” said resident Charlie C. Watkins.
To learn more about open positions and career benefits at Greenspring, visit GreenspringCommunity.com.
Greenspring Scholars 2023
Sahar Afzali, Hayfield Secondary School
Paula Alvarez, Lake Braddock High School
Robel Bruk, Hayfield Secondary School
Fatima Bukhari, South County High School
Taimoor Chaudhry, South County High School
Pinkey Chen, Lake Braddock High School
Kelsey Cruz-Lovo, John R. Lewis High School
Naomi Debebe, John R. Lewis High School
Tinsaie Demissie, South County High School
Sidney Essandoh, Lake Braddock High School
Lynn El Hassan, Lake Braddock High School
Ahlam Hedia, Mt. Vernon High School
Jade Hernandez, Forest Park High School
Huriya Ibrahim, Lake Braddock High School
Hannah Khan, Thomas Edison High School
Kinza Khemiri, John R. Lewis High School
Nicholas Ly, South County High School
Blen Mathewos, Hayfield Secondary School
Blein Menberu, Hayfield Secondary School
Jerusalem Mulugeta, John R. Lewis High School
Meelad Nushin, John R. Lewis High School
Eyad Osman, South County High School
Mia Oyarce-Chavez, John R. Lewis High School
Michael Phicadu, Lake Braddock High School
Emely Portillo, John R. Lewis High School
Sheimae Said, John R. Lewis High School
Noel Solomon, Hayfield Secondary School
Betty Tewolde, West Springfield High School
Mir Waez, Hayfield Secondary School
Hewan “Lucy” Wondwosen, Hayfield Secondary School
Caleb Zerihun, Hayfield Secondary School