Scholarship Program

Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Winner!

After graduating from School Without Walls, Kwabena Tyus is now studying Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Aerospace at Louisiana State University.

> Read his winning essay published in December 2025's issue of Quorum (page 35)

“What stands out most about Kwabena is his humility and self-motivation. Whether he's representing our school in a track meet, leading a class fundraiser, or performing in the school orchestra, he does so with quiet confidence and unwavering dedication. He is deeply respectful to peers and adults alike, and he consistently models maturity, compassion, and integrity. Kwabena represents everything we hope to see in our future leaders.”

—LaToya Grant, Assistant Principal of School Without Walls

Judges will base their final decision upon:

• Best overall essay/presentation of the essay topic.

• How much detail is provided for the program that would be implemented.

• How realistic the program is.

• Additional points will be awarded for essays/presentations that have been submitted to a community leader and the community leader’s written feedback is submitted.

WMCCAI will grant one or more awards of at least $1,000 for the best overall essay(s) or video presentation(s).

• The award winner will be announced within 60 days after the application deadline, displayed in the Quorum magazine and on WMCCAI’s website + social media.

• Previous winners have represented a variety of public and private schools from both Maryland and Virginia. Past winning scholarships have been at least $1,000, but the total scholarship amount awarded each year varies and is based on the generosity of the sponsors and the WMCCAI members who participate.

• How much detail is provided for the program that would be implemented.

• One common question received is whether a graduating high school senior could still apply even if they don’t live in a homeowners’ or condominium association or cooperative.  The answer is yes!  All graduating high school seniors who submit the required materials for the Scholarship Contest will be considered.

• Winning submissions become property of WMCCAI and may be printed in the chapter’s magazine, Quorum and/or posted to WMCCAI’s website and social media sites.