The Douglas Ebenstein & The Norman Ebenstein Scholarships
ABOUT US
In partnership with AASuccess, the Ebenstein Foundation will provide a total of $10,000 to be divided among three Vietnamese-American high school students who demonstrate an interest and aptitude for servant leadership and have successfully progressed through AASuccess’ life skills and leadership programs. Through offering this scholarship, Mr. Douglas Ebenstein would like to honor his late father, Norman Ebenstein, by giving back to his community.
Scholarship Qualifications
The nominated students for this scholarship are expected to actively engage and participate in fulfilling a significant role or project within AASuccess during the scholarship period, which runs from April 13th to July 13th, 2024. This commitment entails dedicating 200 hours to their designated responsibilities within this timeframe. Moreover, recipients must demonstrate a strong commitment to servant leadership and uphold core values while making progress through AASuccess’ LSA’s program.
Throughout the scholarship period, the students will collaborate closely with the Operations Team to ensure that all requirements and objectives are met by the end of the designated period. Their contributions and achievements will be celebrated at the August 3, 2024 AASuccess Gala, where the student scholarship winners will be announced, highlighting their accomplishments during the scholarship period.
2024 Ebenstein Scholarship Recipients
- Nathan Le, an 11th grader at Centreville High School, has been recognized for his exceptional leadership in community service and scholarship initiatives within the Vietnamese-American community.
- Leo Lue, a 10th grader at Thomas Jefferson High School, has demonstrated outstanding commitment to servant leadership and his community.
- McKenzie Tran, a 12th grader at Madison High School, has been awarded for her pivotal role in promoting Vietnamese culture and heritage through various community-led projects.
Our Founders
Douglas Steven Ebenstein serves as the president and CEO of Capital Commercial Properties. He leads the retail leasing development efforts throughout the Washington DC metropolitan Area.
Norman Ebenstein founded Capital Commercial Properties and continued to serve as the company’s president and CEO for over 50 years. He led the creation and revitalization of several shopping centers, mixed use developments, and malls. One of his key achievements was the revitalization of Eden Center, a Falls Church VA shopping area that remains a cultural and social hub for the Vietnamese-American community.
