Educational Opportunities for Alexandrians (EOA)

Educational Opportunities for Alexandrians (EOA) was established in 2018 to provide scholarship support for graduating TC Williams (now Alexandria City High School) students whose immigration status creates barriers to higher education. These students, many with high honors and academic acclaim too often have limited options upon graduation from high school due to their immigration status, need support to obtain their associate degree.

EOA scholarships enable these Alexandria City High School students to attend Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). EOA scholarships include full-tuition and fees to support EOA scholars for up to two-years of study at NOVA. In addition, EOA scholarship students receive a computer to assist in pursuing their associate degree.

In a few short years, we provided 19 Alexandria City High School students scholarships to attend NOVA with the goal of achieving their associate degrees. These 19 Alexandria City High School students would not have been able to attend  NOVA without the generous support of our donors. 

There are lots of reasons why to donate to EOA but these four quotes say it best:

EOA Donor Quote:

"There are so many hard working, deserving students in Alexandria that need to further their education so they can soar in a profession. And the country needs their skills. We gladly contribute to provide a little assistance in their journey."

EOA Scholar Quote:

"I felt hopeless about my education as high school was ending due to my immigration status; however, the EOA scholarship was the answer to my dreams."

EOA Scholar Quote:

"At NOVA, I completed my studies in the paralegal program and transferred to George Mason University, where I pursued a degree in leadership and organizations development. I am also in my second semester of an accelerated Master's program in Public Administration, focusing on nonprofit management and public administration."

EOA Scholar Quote:

"My joy knew no bounds when I found out about the award--it wasn't just financial help; it was a sign that I wasn't alone and that someone believed in me, in my potential, and in my dreams of becoming an aerospace engineer."

"So from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for helping me, for believing in me, and for giving me the strength and the resource to keep pushing forward no matter the obstacles. And thank you for lighting the path for so many Titans, so us that with a community like this behind us, noting is out of reach."

We would appreciate your serious consideration of a donation to EOA to help more students pursue their dreams of higher education and a successful life.

Who We Are

Educational Opportunities for Alexandrians (EOA) is established to support undocumented students, who too often have limited options upon graduation. 

Our Vision
To support undocumented Alexandria public high school students in pursuit of their higher education goals.

Our Mission
To provide sufficient funding through scholarships so undocumented Alexandria public
high school students will be able to complete their associate degree. The scholarship program supports Alexandria high school graduates who are born outside the U.S. or who are ineligible to apply for federally funded scholarships or participate in federally sponsored processes to determine financial aid eligibility. EOA supports students who are planning to enroll as full-time students for up to two years. 

EOA is particularly interested in supporting students who plan to attend the Northern Virginia Community College in the academic year of the award. EOA partners with the Alexandria City Public Schools and other community, City and not for profit youth organizations to identify and support these students. 

Board members work throughout the year to raise money to support the scholarship program. Your support is vitally important and can have a significant impact on the lives of these students.