The Grimes Charitable Trust & Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation Announces Opening of the 2024 Survivor Legacy Scholarship Application

The Grimes Charitable Trust and The Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation have announced the opening of this year’s Survivor Legacy Scholarship. This scholarship offers financial help to offer access to education to those who have faced hardship in the D.C. Metropolitan area,

United States – March 15, 2024 —

The Grimes Charitable Trust in conjunction with The Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of the fourth annual application cycle for the “Survivor Legacy Scholarship.” The Survivor Legacy Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who aspire to higher education but cannot afford it and who have faced undue hardship.  Eligible applicants are college bound high school seniors, and current undergraduate students who reside in the D.C. Metropolitan area, have faced undue hardship, have demonstrated both academic achievement and a commitment to community service, and who have financial need.  Eligible students should apply online through the Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation portal] by, or before, April 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM.

Alexandria, VA – The Survivor Legacy Scholarship was initiated in 2021 by Shalvit Grimes to annually award scholarships to students who have experienced challenges that are often overlooked as barriers to success. While in college, Shalvit Grimes became aware of the extent to which students who experienced assault while on college campuses were left with untold financial challenges after reporting the incident(s). This compelled Shalvit to initiate an academic scholarship, with the help of Simone Grimes, to offset the rarely discussed or acknowledged financial challenges that victims of abuse incur. To date The Grimes Charitable Trust has awarded numerous Survivor Legacy Scholarships and it hopes to award more this year.

 “Children are the least advocated for members of society. There is no political lobby advocating for their interests, or funding their needs. Youth services are among the first things to get cut in times of economic uncertainty, and the last to get funded during times of economic boom. The Survivor Legacy Scholarship is designed offer hope and resources to students who have suffered through abuse, assault and/or trauma which we know has real financial consequences later in life. Shalvit and I believe that education is a powerful tool for empowering individuals and communities, and we are dedicated to creating opportunities for all students to pursue their academic dreams.”

Simone Grimes, CPA

The Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation (ASBCF) was established in 2002 and administers the Survivor Legacy Scholarship on behalf of The Grimes Charitable Trust.  ASBCF provides academic scholarships to graduating high school seniors, and undergraduate students, from the Washington, DC Metropolitan area, who have demonstrated a financial need and have maintained high academic performance. ASBCF demonstrate its dedication to education, community service, and leadership development among young people through the administration of two types of scholarships: Millennium Scholarships and Legacy Scholarships. Millennium scholarships are funded by the Alfred Street Baptist Church and the ASBC Foundation. Legacy Scholarships are funded by individuals or groups who determine their own criteria. Legacy scholarships awarded annually vary from $1,000 to $30,000.

The Grimes Charitable Trust was established by Simone Grimes in 2020 to provide financial assistance to students who aspire to higher education but cannot afford it. Simone Grimes believe that education is a powerful tool for empowering individuals and communities and is dedicated to creating opportunities for students to pursue their academic dreams.

Eligibility Criteria:

 Applicants must graduate from a high school within the specified geographic areas by June 30 of each year or be a member of Alfred Street Baptist Church. Areas include Washington, D.C., Alexandria, VA; Arlington County, VA; Fairfax County, VA; Falls Church, VA; Prince William County, VA; Prince Georges County, MD; Montgomery County, MD; and Charles County, MD. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, admitted to and committed to attending a four-year institution, demonstrate a commitment to community service, maintain a solid academic record, exhibit financial need, and meet SAT/ACT score requirements if available.

All applications must be submitted online through the ASBCF portal. Required materials include academic records, work history, extracurricular activities, community service details, religious service (if any), awards/honors, anticipated college attendance, SAT or ACT Test Score Report, FAFSA SAR, and an essay on provided topics. The deadline for application submission is April 15th, 11:59 pm.

To learn more about The Survivor Scholarship, application requirements, and to submit your application, please visit refer to ASBCF FAQ’s. For additional questions or inquiries, contact the Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation at 325 South Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

The Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation is committed to enriching lives and expanding opportunities for the youth of the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Together, with the support of the community, the ASBC Foundation looks forward to another successful year of empowering deserving students through Scholarships.

Contact Info:
Name: Andrew Carroll
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Organization: The Grimes Charitable Trust
Address: 325 South Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 215-543-3807
Website: https://simonegrimes.com/

Release ID: 89124308

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