Astonishing Expectations Foundation

05/04/2025

In June 2024, Michele Odems was asked to speak to the Woodbridge Rotary Club to share information about the H. Wayne Bowman Scholarship. Michele provided background on the Astonishing Expectations Foundation and the scho...

07/21/2024

07/11/2024

Three graduating Prince William County high school students will head to Northern Virginia Community College this fall, with the Astonishing Expectations Foundation providing financial assistance and cheering them on! These students, who are on the Autism Spectrum, will pursue careers in Medical Science, Childhood Development, and Cybersecurity/Engineering. The Astonishing Expectations Foundation is excited to be part of their educational journey!

06/11/2024

Thanks to the Woodbridge Rotary Club for inviting Michele Odems to share the history and goals of the H. Wayne Bowman Astonishing Expectation Scholarship. Our scholarship provides funds for tuition and books to graduating seniors in Prince William County who are on the Autism Spectrum and will be attending Northern Virginia Community College.

07/16/2023

Two Scholarships Awarded to PW County High School Students

We are pleased to announce that the H. Wayne Bowman Astonishing Expectations Scholarship has been awarded to two Prince William County students this year. Both students will receive funds to cover their tuition and a stipend for books.
We will be cheering these two young men as they take the next step in their educational journey toward careers that they are passionate about.

Applications for the Fall 2024 will be available in April 2024.

04/03/2023

In honor of National Autism Awareness Day, the Astonishing Expectations Foundation is pleased to announce that the application process for 2023 H. Wayne Bowman Astonishing Expectations Scholarship is now open. This scholarship provides funds for a graduating high school student in Prince William County, VA to attend Northern Virginia Community College. The scholarship will be awarded for use in the Fall 2023 semester.
Scholarship criteria and guidelines can be found at the website below.

Purpose - The H Wayne Bowman Astonishing Expectations Scholarship awards scholarships to graduating high school students in Prince William County in order to pursue a college education through the Northern Virginia Community College.