The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria In The Media
5/8/2026 – Scholarship Fund Celebrates 40 Years of Making College Possible
Nadja Duss’ Theogony article discusses the purpose and outcomes of the SFA with Executive Director Jasmine Milone and numerous 2026 scholarship recipients within the framework of the 40th Anniversary Gala.
Nadja Duss’ Theogony article discusses the purpose and outcomes of the SFA with Executive Director Jasmine Milone and numerous 2026 scholarship recipients within the framework of the 40th Anniversary Gala.
5/7/2026 – Cheers to 40 Years!
The 40th Anniversary Gala Alexandria Gazette Packet article, by Jeanne Theismann, details the story of the April 18th event (photos by Janet Barnett), a community-wide effort to support ACHS scholarships and advising for 2 generations of Alexandria City High School students.
The 40th Anniversary Gala Alexandria Gazette Packet article, by Jeanne Theismann, details the story of the April 18th event (photos by Janet Barnett), a community-wide effort to support ACHS scholarships and advising for 2 generations of Alexandria City High School students.
5/1/2026 – Sold-Out “Adult Prom” Paints the Town Red for 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala
In the Zebra’s News from the SFA column (print edition), Judith Vogel recaps the 40th anniversary gala, photos by Lucelle O’Flaherty.
In the Zebra’s News from the SFA column (print edition), Judith Vogel recaps the 40th anniversary gala, photos by Lucelle O’Flaherty.
4/24/2026 – PHOTOS: Sold Out Alexandria “Adult Prom” Paints the Town Red for 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala
The Zebra’s Judith Vogel presents the ruby-inspired 40th anniversary gala, photos by Lucelle O’Flaherty.
The Zebra’s Judith Vogel presents the ruby-inspired 40th anniversary gala, photos by Lucelle O’Flaherty.
4/6/2026 – Transforming a Dream: 40 Years of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Gala
The unabridged story of the homegrown SFA gala & auction, beginning on the occasion of the SFA’s 5th anniversary in 1991 with “cocktails by Cassandra’s pool.” The annual fundraiser remains the SFA’s largest fundraiser in terms of funding and city-wide participation.
The unabridged story of the homegrown SFA gala & auction, beginning on the occasion of the SFA’s 5th anniversary in 1991 with “cocktails by Cassandra’s pool.” The annual fundraiser remains the SFA’s largest fundraiser in terms of funding and city-wide participation.
4/1/2026 – News from the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
The Zebra’s SFA-centered monthly column tells of the homegrown SFA gala & auction, beginning on the occasion of the SFA’s 5th anniversary in 1991, starting on page 57.
The Zebra’s SFA-centered monthly column tells of the homegrown SFA gala & auction, beginning on the occasion of the SFA’s 5th anniversary in 1991, starting on page 57.
3/30/2026 – Tickets Available for the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s Ruby Gala, April 18
The Zebra’s Mary Wadland gives a shout-out to the SFA’s 40th anniversary gala with a glimpse into the SFA’s 2025 Gala.
The Zebra’s Mary Wadland gives a shout-out to the SFA’s 40th anniversary gala with a glimpse into the SFA’s 2025 Gala.
3/2/2026 – 40 Years Strong: Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Awards $22 Million to 6,000 ACHS Graduates
Celebrating the 40 year history of the SFA, its expansion, and the efforts of supporters and recipients, including a highlight of Then and Now: Rubaiyat Rhidoy.
Celebrating the 40 year history of the SFA, its expansion, and the efforts of supporters and recipients, including a highlight of Then and Now: Rubaiyat Rhidoy.
1/23/2026 – Meet the ACPS Partners: Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
This ACPS partnership video brings the mission of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria to life through the voices of four award recipients, including Ariana, Soliana, Peerawut, and Christabel, with added insight from SFA Executive Director Jasmine Milone. The SFA is grateful to ACPS for being featured in this monthly partnership spotlight. A little backstory surprise! Working behind the scenes with ACPS as a crucial part of the ACPS Communications Team is yet another former SFA recipient, videographer Rubaiyat Rhidoy who credits much of his passion and know-how for videography to ACHS Media instructor Vilma Zefran.
This ACPS partnership video brings the mission of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria to life through the voices of four award recipients, including Ariana, Soliana, Peerawut, and Christabel, with added insight from SFA Executive Director Jasmine Milone. The SFA is grateful to ACPS for being featured in this monthly partnership spotlight. A little backstory surprise! Working behind the scenes with ACPS as a crucial part of the ACPS Communications Team is yet another former SFA recipient, videographer Rubaiyat Rhidoy who credits much of his passion and know-how for videography to ACHS Media instructor Vilma Zefran.
1/23/2026 – Scholarship Fund of Alexandria—An ACPS Partner Opening Doors to College Success
This ACPS Express article highlights the work of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria through the eyes of four award recipients with added insight from the SFA Executive Director Jasmine Milone, all made possible with the 40-year support of ACPS.
This ACPS Express article highlights the work of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria through the eyes of four award recipients with added insight from the SFA Executive Director Jasmine Milone, all made possible with the 40-year support of ACPS.
12/09/2025 – RUN! GEEK! RUN! Selects Scholarship Fund of Alexandria as 2026 Beneficiary
The Zebra’s Mary Wadland shares the good news!
The Zebra’s Mary Wadland shares the good news!
12/01/2025 – Kitty Porterfield – Living Legends of Alexandria 2025
Mark Mogle’s mini-documentary introducing the story of the visionary Kitty Porterfield, the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s founder, inducted into the Class of 2025 Living Legends of Alexandria.
Mark Mogle’s mini-documentary introducing the story of the visionary Kitty Porterfield, the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s founder, inducted into the Class of 2025 Living Legends of Alexandria.
11/14/2025 – PHOTOS: Alexandria Honors Its 2025 Living Legends During an Evening of Inspiration
Twelve inspirational Alexandrians are inducted into the Living Legends of Alexandria, including the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s founder, Kitty Porterfield. This Zebra article by Lisa-Helene Lawson and accompanying photos show the spectrum of inductees and the reception at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.
Twelve inspirational Alexandrians are inducted into the Living Legends of Alexandria, including the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s founder, Kitty Porterfield. This Zebra article by Lisa-Helene Lawson and accompanying photos show the spectrum of inductees and the reception at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.
10/16/2025 – TMA Every Other Day, VCAW info and interview
Ms. Zefran’s ACHS production team serves up information about VCAW, including an interview with SFA AdviseVA Pathways Adviser Samantha Jones, available through TMA’s YouTube channel at the 4m42sec and the 7m51s marks. Thank you to co-anchors Julia Ware and Ellie Eile for hosting Ms. Jones and to the production team, too!
Ms. Zefran’s ACHS production team serves up information about VCAW, including an interview with SFA AdviseVA Pathways Adviser Samantha Jones, available through TMA’s YouTube channel at the 4m42sec and the 7m51s marks. Thank you to co-anchors Julia Ware and Ellie Eile for hosting Ms. Jones and to the production team, too!
10/16/2025 – Fundraiser at Old Town bar to benefit Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
ALXnow’s James Cullum writes up an advance invite article for the October 22nd All-Alumni happy hour held annually at Chadwicks, drawing attention to the Power of the Titans fall fundraiser.
ALXnow’s James Cullum writes up an advance invite article for the October 22nd All-Alumni happy hour held annually at Chadwicks, drawing attention to the Power of the Titans fall fundraiser.
9/17/2025 – Jasmine Milone: Celebrating 20 Years of Impact with 20 Stories
As the SFA is celebrating its 40th Anniversary, AdviseVA celebrates its 20 Anniversary! Partners and participants are highlighted in AdviseVA’s 20 Stories Series, including the SFA’s current Executive Director, Jasmine Milone.
As the SFA is celebrating its 40th Anniversary, AdviseVA celebrates its 20 Anniversary! Partners and participants are highlighted in AdviseVA’s 20 Stories Series, including the SFA’s current Executive Director, Jasmine Milone.
8/4/2025 – 2025 40 Over 40 Alexandria Honorees: Celebrating Local Leaders
The Zebra’s coverage of the 40 significant honorees of Alexandria, including the Titan Michael Porterfield (TCW ’85), an active supporter and past Chair of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria and business owner of Tartan Properties Commercial.
The Zebra’s coverage of the 40 significant honorees of Alexandria, including the Titan Michael Porterfield (TCW ’85), an active supporter and past Chair of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria and business owner of Tartan Properties Commercial.
8/2025 – 2025 Living Legends of Alexandria Announced
The Zebra’s timely announcement of the 12 newest inductees of the Living Legends of Alexandria, including the SFA founder, Kitty Porterfield (August issue, p. 17).
The Zebra’s timely announcement of the 12 newest inductees of the Living Legends of Alexandria, including the SFA founder, Kitty Porterfield (August issue, p. 17).
6/4/2025 – Publisher’s Note/The Zebra
The Zebra’s Mary Wadland provides a closer narrative to the annual SFA award ceremony through her in-person attendance and awarding of the Living Legends Scholarship (June issue, Publisher’s Note).
The Zebra’s Mary Wadland provides a closer narrative to the annual SFA award ceremony through her in-person attendance and awarding of the Living Legends Scholarship (June issue, Publisher’s Note).
5/27/2025 – Record-Breaking $700K in Scholarships Awarded to Alexandria City High School Seniors
The Zebra highlights the 215 scholarships awarded to the Class of 2025 SFA award recipients and the May award ceremony which brings donors and recipients together under one roof.
The Zebra highlights the 215 scholarships awarded to the Class of 2025 SFA award recipients and the May award ceremony which brings donors and recipients together under one roof.
5/14/2025 – Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Awards $2,590,850 to 215 Titans
Staff writer Isabel Shultz’ article for Alexandria City High School’s student newspaper, Theogony, reveals the breadth and depth of opportunities provided to the 215 Class of 2025 SFA award recipients. Thank you Theogony staff for attending the official photo shoot, your interview and the article.
Staff writer Isabel Shultz’ article for Alexandria City High School’s student newspaper, Theogony, reveals the breadth and depth of opportunities provided to the 215 Class of 2025 SFA award recipients. Thank you Theogony staff for attending the official photo shoot, your interview and the article.
5/9/2025 – Titan Morning Announcements, May 9th —Class of 25 Farewell
As always, Ms. Zefran’s very local ACHS production team does an outstanding job reporting from the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s 39th Gala & Auction, available through TMA’s YouTube channel at the 7m8sec mark. Thank you to the production team on the scene and the post-production team, too!
As always, Ms. Zefran’s very local ACHS production team does an outstanding job reporting from the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s 39th Gala & Auction, available through TMA’s YouTube channel at the 7m8sec mark. Thank you to the production team on the scene and the post-production team, too!
5/1/2025 – ACHS Decision Day 2025
Titan Media Alexandria produces a 13m42s video about Decision Day 2025, a VCAC/SFA sponsored event, recounting the decisions made by ACHS seniors, whether military or college, available through TMA’s YouTube channel. Thank you TMA for the thoughtful, thorough piece!
Titan Media Alexandria produces a 13m42s video about Decision Day 2025, a VCAC/SFA sponsored event, recounting the decisions made by ACHS seniors, whether military or college, available through TMA’s YouTube channel. Thank you TMA for the thoughtful, thorough piece!
4/29/2025 – PHOTOS: 450 Attend the 39th Annual Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Gala
This collection of photos by Lucelle O’Flaherty and accompanying article by Judith Vogel of the Zebra shares highlights from the SFA’s In Bloom gala—the 39th Gala & Auction and primary fundraiser for the Scholarship Fund.
This collection of photos by Lucelle O’Flaherty and accompanying article by Judith Vogel of the Zebra shares highlights from the SFA’s In Bloom gala—the 39th Gala & Auction and primary fundraiser for the Scholarship Fund.
11/28/2024 – For Scholarship Fund of Alexandria: Use the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program for Education
This editorial piece (page 4) in the Alexandria Gazette by Kevin W. Jahns, Chair, SFA Board of Trustees, outlines the existence of a “little-known Virginia program called the The Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program for Education” and its powerful benefits to donors’ tax bills, compounded with the local high school’s graduating seniors’ abilities to plan their futures.
This editorial piece (page 4) in the Alexandria Gazette by Kevin W. Jahns, Chair, SFA Board of Trustees, outlines the existence of a “little-known Virginia program called the The Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program for Education” and its powerful benefits to donors’ tax bills, compounded with the local high school’s graduating seniors’ abilities to plan their futures.
10/2/2024 – U.S. Department of Education begins testing of new FAFSA form
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria is one of six community-based organizations chosen from a nationwide pool to be included in the Beta 1 phase of a four stage FAFSA 2025-2026 beta testing.
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria is one of six community-based organizations chosen from a nationwide pool to be included in the Beta 1 phase of a four stage FAFSA 2025-2026 beta testing.
https://virginiamercury.com/2024/10/02/u-s-department-of-education-begins-testing-of-new-fafsa-form/
10/1/2024 – After Bungling Financial Aid Process, Ed. Dept. Begins Testing New FAFSA
The Washington Post article, by Danielle Douglas-Gabrielle, takes a closer look at the Department of Ed’s FAFSA Beta 1 testing, including the role of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, toward improving the 2025-2026 FAFSA which officially opens December 1.
The Washington Post article, by Danielle Douglas-Gabrielle, takes a closer look at the Department of Ed’s FAFSA Beta 1 testing, including the role of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, toward improving the 2025-2026 FAFSA which officially opens December 1.
10/2024 – Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Thanks Supporters at Breakfast of Champions
The second annual Breakfast of SFA Champions is captured in the pages of the October 2024 edition of the Zebra, as written by reporter Judith Fogel. A photo montage of guests and description of the good news shared with the morning’s attendees.
The second annual Breakfast of SFA Champions is captured in the pages of the October 2024 edition of the Zebra, as written by reporter Judith Fogel. A photo montage of guests and description of the good news shared with the morning’s attendees.
9/30/2024 – Scholarship Fund of Alexandria to Participate in Phase 1 of FAFSA Testing
The Northern Virginia Magazine article, by Maggie Roth, announces the FAFSA Beta 1 testing, a testing period to help “uncover and fix issues with the FAFSA form before the form is available to millions of students and their families” December 1, with the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria squarely at the beginning phase.
The Northern Virginia Magazine article, by Maggie Roth, announces the FAFSA Beta 1 testing, a testing period to help “uncover and fix issues with the FAFSA form before the form is available to millions of students and their families” December 1, with the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria squarely at the beginning phase.
6/3/2024 – Honoring Agents of Change: Alexandria City Public Schools Celebrates the Impact-Focused Graduating Class at 2024 Commencement Ceremony
Highlighting the 841 seniors from the ACHS graduating class of 2024, including over 200 “students who received scholarships from the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria totaling $644,800 for their first year of college, to be renewed throughout their four years of study, totaling $2,330,300 in value…”
Highlighting the 841 seniors from the ACHS graduating class of 2024, including over 200 “students who received scholarships from the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria totaling $644,800 for their first year of college, to be renewed throughout their four years of study, totaling $2,330,300 in value…”
5/9/2024 – Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Draws Sellout Crowd to 38th Annual Gala Saturday, April 27
A celebration in photographs of the 38th annual SFA Gala & Auction as published by the Zebra!
A celebration in photographs of the 38th annual SFA Gala & Auction as published by the Zebra!
9/29/2023 – ACPS Payroll Deduction Program Benefits the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
The Insider Newsletter highlights the ACPS Automatic Payroll Deduction option, benefitting future and current SFA award recipients! Readers/staff can access the pdf flyer, links and more information about the voluntary enrollment. Every penny increases the ability of our ACHS seniors to pursue their postsecondary dreams despite socioeconomic hurdles.
The Insider Newsletter highlights the ACPS Automatic Payroll Deduction option, benefitting future and current SFA award recipients! Readers/staff can access the pdf flyer, links and more information about the voluntary enrollment. Every penny increases the ability of our ACHS seniors to pursue their postsecondary dreams despite socioeconomic hurdles.
5/1/2023 – Alexandria’s Largest Black-Tie Event of the Year: The 37th Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Gala!
Alexandria, VA – At the sold-out spring event, 500 of Alexandria’s philanthropists, community leaders, and educators gathered on April 22, 2023, for the 37th year to benefit the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, raising funds to make college dreams come true for Alexandria’s deserving ACHS students.
Alexandria, VA – At the sold-out spring event, 500 of Alexandria’s philanthropists, community leaders, and educators gathered on April 22, 2023, for the 37th year to benefit the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, raising funds to make college dreams come true for Alexandria’s deserving ACHS students.
1/27/2023 – Attend The Titans for Scholars’ Art Auction This Saturday!
The Alexandria City High School club T4S will be hosting their art auction at the Cameron Station Cafe, according to the Zebra’s Sophia Hart.
The Alexandria City High School club T4S will be hosting their art auction at the Cameron Station Cafe, according to the Zebra’s Sophia Hart.
1/25/2023 – Small Staff, Big Impact: A Look at One Organization’s Titanic Efforts to Increase FAFSA Completions
The SFA is able to foster communication and lasting relationships with students and concerned community stakeholders using a variety of tools and careful focus of resources.
The SFA is able to foster communication and lasting relationships with students and concerned community stakeholders using a variety of tools and careful focus of resources.
1/13/2023 – The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Makes Dreams Come True for ACPS Graduates
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) provides the means for Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) students to achieve their post-secondary goals.
https://www.acps.k12.va.us/about-us/express/stories/~board/express/post/the-scholarship-fund-of-alexandria-makes-dreams-come-true-for-acps-graduates
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) provides the means for Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) students to achieve their post-secondary goals.
https://www.acps.k12.va.us/about-us/express/stories/~board/express/post/the-scholarship-fund-of-alexandria-makes-dreams-come-true-for-acps-graduates
12/01/2022 – ACHS Culinary students assemble the gingerbread houses
This morning on Fox 5 DC with our very own Chef Craig! They did a tremendous job! Many thanks to Chef Craig and all of the students for hosting this live report to highlight the ACHS culinary arts program and scholarship fund! Well done!
This morning on Fox 5 DC with our very own Chef Craig! They did a tremendous job! Many thanks to Chef Craig and all of the students for hosting this live report to highlight the ACHS culinary arts program and scholarship fund! Well done!
4/27/2021 – Scholarship Fund of Alexandria raises $450K in annual gala
Written by James Cullum for ALXnow, “On Saturday, the nonprofit raised more than $450,000 for college-bound Alexandria students at its annual gala, which was held virtually for the second year in a row. The gala was held this year at Jack Taylor’s Alexandria Toyota, which also raffled off a $25,000 Toyota RAV-4 to T.C. Williams High School biology teacher Jennifer Darque. More than 400 dinners and deals were also auctioned off in the event, which was attended in-person by Mayor Justin Wilson and his wife, Alex Crawford-Batt, who received a SFA scholarship when she was a student.”
Written by James Cullum for ALXnow, “On Saturday, the nonprofit raised more than $450,000 for college-bound Alexandria students at its annual gala, which was held virtually for the second year in a row. The gala was held this year at Jack Taylor’s Alexandria Toyota, which also raffled off a $25,000 Toyota RAV-4 to T.C. Williams High School biology teacher Jennifer Darque. More than 400 dinners and deals were also auctioned off in the event, which was attended in-person by Mayor Justin Wilson and his wife, Alex Crawford-Batt, who received a SFA scholarship when she was a student.”
10/8/2020 – The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 for 2020!
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce recognizes stellar citizens including three notable SFA advocates: Volunteer and past SFA award recipient Allen Carrington Brooks, Board of Trustee member Andrew Garrahan, and Alexandria Toyota’s John Taylor who volunteers with and supports the SFA. Read more about them and fellow 40 Under 40 winners.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce recognizes stellar citizens including three notable SFA advocates: Volunteer and past SFA award recipient Allen Carrington Brooks, Board of Trustee member Andrew Garrahan, and Alexandria Toyota’s John Taylor who volunteers with and supports the SFA. Read more about them and fellow 40 Under 40 winners.
7/25/2020 – A Senior Year Unlike Any Other in Alexandria
The Alexandria Gazette Packet article, by Bridgette Adu-Wadier, brings to life the challenges of some of the Class of 2020 SFA scholarship recipients.
The Alexandria Gazette Packet article, by Bridgette Adu-Wadier, brings to life the challenges of some of the Class of 2020 SFA scholarship recipients.
1/7/2018 – Largest Donation in Alexandria Scholarship Fund’s History
“The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) has received the largest gift in its 30-year history from Alexandria-based Henry Knox Field Lodge No. 349, a local Masonic Lodge.” The contribution of $600,000 will assist 40 Titans to pursue their postsecondary dreams.
9/4/2017 – Help More Local Students Go to College
The Alexandria Gazette Packet article, by Bruce Johnson, SFA Board Member and Treasurer, describes the efforts of the SFA to send more Alexandria City Public School students to college and career, an ideal vehicle to do good as you plan your yearly giving.
The Alexandria Gazette Packet article, by Bruce Johnson, SFA Board Member and Treasurer, describes the efforts of the SFA to send more Alexandria City Public School students to college and career, an ideal vehicle to do good as you plan your yearly giving.
6/5/2016 – Scholarship Fund Celebrates 30 Years of Supporting Students
“The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) awarded almost half a million dollars in college scholarships to members of the T.C. Williams Class of 2016 at the 30th anniversary awards ceremony on Wednesday night.” This ACPSExpress article includes a brief video reflecting the sentiments of recipients and mission of the SFA.
“The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) awarded almost half a million dollars in college scholarships to members of the T.C. Williams Class of 2016 at the 30th anniversary awards ceremony on Wednesday night.” This ACPSExpress article includes a brief video reflecting the sentiments of recipients and mission of the SFA.
