Celebrate and dance at the Dancing with the Scholars XIV, embracing the vibrant theme “Shine Bright Like a Diamond.
THEARC
Join us for an evening of entertainment. Three Wards 7 & 8 high school students will compete for cash prizes as they dance with DC elected officials. We will also honor Vincent C. Gray, Councilmember, Ward 7 for his remarkable career and commitment to the residents of the District of Columbia.
Time & Location
Nov 09, 2024, 7:00 PM â 9:00 PM EST
THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020, USA
About the event
Patterned after the hit TV series âDancing with the Stars,â the WOLCFâs âDancing with the Scholarsâ teams up students from Wards 7 and 8 high schools with local elected officials . Judges for the competition are elected members from the State Board of Education and the Council of the District of Columbia. The funds raised supports the WOLCFâs three core programs: Scholarships, International Ambassadorsâ Program, and the Emergency Financial Assistance Programs.
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About The William O. Lockridge Foundation
Our Mission
The William O. Lockridge Community Foundation (WOLCF), founded in 2011, is a non-profit organization located in Southeast Washington, D.C. The WOLCF promotes access to higher education to students in Wards 7 and 8 by offering scholarships, emergency financial assistance and international travel.
Emergency Student Assistance Fund
The purpose of this fund is to assist students with educational costs during times of emergencies or unexpected financial needs.
International Ambassadors Program
The goal of the International Ambassador Program is to give students an opportunity to develop an understanding and appreciation that international travel can bridge the gap to learning by experiencing other cultures and fostering critical thinking. American Students share stories on attending school and growing up in America and in turn they will hear similar stories from the native students. They will also visit villages and participate in a host of cultural and social activities during the visit. A key component of the visit will include planned volunteer activities in which the American students will have the opportunity to give back by planting crops, tutoring, and other volunteer activities.
Scholarship Opportunities
The purpose of the scholarship program is to provide financial aid to DC Public School graduating seniors interested in pursuing post-high school course of study at either a college/university or other postsecondary institution
US Foreign Service Initiative (USFSI)
The goal of the USFSI is to exposed middle and high school students who live in Wards 7 and Ward 8 or are residents to professional and nonprofessional career options overseas with the U.S. Government and private sector, not only in Africa but around the world.
Learn more. Visit: https://www.williamlockridgecommunityfoundation.org/
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