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We help students who have to deal with poverty and difficult personal situations to get a college education and a career.

What you want to study, and what profession you want to enter, are up to you. Do you dream about becoming a physician or a nurse? Do you want to practice law? Does astronomy get you excited? Do you see yourself programming computers or smartphones? How about improving Artificial Intelligence, designing the next generation of airliners, high-speed trains, or the next spacecraft to visit Jupiter?

Then again, maybe writing a script, and producing a television show or a movie is more your thing. How about becoming a diplomat? Or running a retail business?

Tell us what you want to do, and where you want to go. Show us you want to work hard to reach your goals. We can take obstacles out of your way and help you get there. If you apply your talent with self-discipline and dedication, you can accomplish anything.

Albee Aryel Fellows are students in high school, community college or university, and receive assistance customized for their needs:

  1. Tuition, books, laptop computer, student fees
  2. Health insurance
  3. Groceries
  4. Public transportation passes or gasoline for your car
  5. Tutoring and mentoring
  6. Career Guidance
  7. Clothing for job interviews

How to Apply

We accept applications for Fellowship once per year, although it could happen a second time during a given year. The window to complete an application will be about two months long, and generally open in January or February. You’ll see a portal on this page to apply; the portal will only be visible and open during that time.

You must be a resident of Washoe County, and either a public high school student in the tenth grade or higher, or a community college or University student. You must be in good standing (not on academic probation, subject to dismissal or expulsion, or on suspension) in the tenth grade or higher. Click on the Apply for the Fellowship button, and be prepared to do the following:

  1. If you are under 18, get your parents’ or guardian’s permission
  2. Fill out the on-line application
  3. Follow the instructions to upload the following:
  4. Your official and up-to-date high school and college transcript
  5. An essay answering the question listed.

NOTE: You must write the essay yourself. Your essay becomes the sole property of the Foundation. and you’re submitting it means you agree we can use it for any Foundation purpose.

We won’t share your personal information with other people outside the Foundation. However, your applying to become a Fellow means you agree to hold us harmless and not to sue us for any issue arising from your application. This includes, but is not limited to, our choosing the winning application, which is our sole right to decide.

You must be a resident of Washoe County, and either a public high school student in the tenth grade or higher, or a community college or University student. You must be in good standing (not on academic probation, subject to dismissal or expulsion, or on suspension) in the tenth grade or higher.

When our portal to accept applications opens, on this website, follow the instructions to apply.

Fellows Meet Regularly with the Foundation to Review their Progress.

If you want to be a Fellow, you have to follow a few simple rules:

  1. You have to maintain a B average in your classes, whether in high school or in college.
  2. You have to show us honesty, integrity, and respect, and we will do the same for you. Don’t lie to us either about your grades or other relevant circumstances; if you experience a problem, whether in or out of the classroom, tell us about it right away and ask for help. That’s why we’re here.
  3. Don’t get into legal trouble. We won’t be happy if you are sent to a county jail or juvenile detention center.
  4. Come on time to every meeting with us.