Updated – April 26, 2026
Northern Virginia Baptist Association, Inc.
The Northern Virginia Baptist SS and BTU Convention Inc., One Day Session, May 2, 8:30 am Registration. Time 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. (See attachments)
NVBA April 2026 Encouragement and Prayer Call
Register Your Kindergartner Today!
Loudoun County Public Schools kindergarten registration is now open! We look forward to having your child begin their educational journey with us! Learn more about registering your kindergartner at www.lcps.org/KindergartenRegistration. We encourage families to enroll their kindergartner now to help ensure a smooth start to the school year. For assistance, please contact your local LCPS elementary school or reach out to LCPS Registration Services at RegistrationServices@lcps.org or 571-252-2490. Register today and start your child’s kindergarten journey. We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners. The first day of school for the 2026/27 school year is Monday, August 17.
Greetings in faith and fellowship. On behalf of the Rho Kappa Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., I am reaching out to ask for your support in spreading the word about our 2026 Scholarship Program to the young members of your congregation.
As a brotherhood deeply rooted in the principles of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service, we are committed to uplifting our community by investing in the next generation of leaders. Our scholarship program offers awards ranging from $500 to $1,000 to high school seniors residing in Loudoun County who demonstrate academic promise, leadership, and a heart for service, particularly service to the African-American or Afro-descendant community.
To be eligible, students must:
- Be a current Loudoun County resident
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Show evidence of leadership and community involvement
- Submit an application, academic transcript, letters of recommendation, and a personal essay
The application deadline is May 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Full details and application materials can be accessed at:
https://www.rhokappasigma1914.org/scholarship-application
We humbly ask that you share this opportunity with your youth ministry, scholarship committee, and any students or families who could benefit. We believe churches are a cornerstone of our community, and with your support, we can help deserving students take the next step in their academic and spiritual journey.
Should you have any questions or would like printed flyers for your church bulletin board or announcements, feel free to reach out to us at
education.rhokappasigma1914@gmail.com.
Thank you for your continued commitment to nurturing the minds and hearts of our future leaders. May God bless your ministry and all that you do.
In service,
Dr. Wesley Dandridge (MAJ, USA)
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Rho Kappa Sigma Alumni Chapter
Director of Education
Below is a copy of the first issue of “My Sister’s Keeper” Newsletter, Ministers’ Wives and Widows.
Open Scholarships | Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Inc. https://tmcf.org/scholarships/open-scholarships/
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