Friends of Project Discovery Alexandria

05/19/2026

Another scholarship opportunity for students! But hurry, the deadline is coming up!

Please click the link to complete this form.

04/22/2026

It’s time for Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s biggest day of giving! You still have time to make a difference in the lives of Alexandria’s students as they pursue their educational dreams. And 100% of your donation goes to scholarships to help them start their journey. Please donate today; every little bit helps!

We've increased the amounts of our scholarships! Our Senior and Alumni scholarships have been, in recent years, $5,000 to Seniors and $2,500 to Alumni.As a board, we voted to increase the awards to put more resources in the hands of deserving students. But college is only...

04/12/2026

Congrats to the Artemis crew on a mission for the ages. Historic for nany reasons, here’s just one of the stories that led to this moment. Hopefully it can inspire the next generation!
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Alexandria City High School

Victor Glover will be the first Black astronaut to travel around the Moon for NASA's Artemis II mission. Victor's journey as a Black NASA astronaut offers in...

03/27/2026

03/12/2026

Women's History Month Spotlight: Title IX...

By Carly Wetzel, Advocacy and Program Manager at the VOICEINSPORT Foundation

03/12/2026

We'd be nothing without our adult volunteers. We hope students get involved as well in this great opportunity to help the community!

At Volunteer Alexandria, we inspire and connect people to improve our community. Volunteers solve local problems and serve as a powerful force toward a healthy, productive and engaged community. Stay informed and sign up for the monthly e-newsletter. Interested in becoming a supporter for families?...

03/06/2026

McMahon Touts First Year in Office; Dems and Students Push Back

The U.S. Department of Education says that in just one year McMahon has secured reforms in higher ed that conservatives have championed for decades. Critics say her work is creating barriers to college access. https://bit.ly/4aQnLFs

02/27/2026

Black history is a story of resilience, brilliance, and breakthrough — and education has always been at the center of that story.

At Project Discovery of Alexandria, we continue that legacy by helping students unlock opportunity, access higher education, and step confidently into their future.

Because when one student rises, a whole community rises.

02/26/2026

Education is everything