APA NEXT! 2026 Education Summit: College & Scholarship Planning

APA NEXT! 2026 Education Summit is a free, in-person event for DFW-area high school students and parents exploring college applications and scholarships.

About the Summit

Join McDonald’s and Vibha for practical guidance on navigating the college journey. Hear from college representatives, scholarship speakers, a current college freshman, and ask questions about your next steps.

What to Expect

• College application and scholarship tips from DFW-area colleges.
• A college essay-writing workshop led by Signet Education.
• APIA scholarship insights and experiences shared by APIA representatives and a scholar.
• A UT Dallas student’s perspective as a college freshman.
• Resource booths and Q&A with speakers.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Time: 2:00–5:00 p.m. Central Time
• Location: Four Points by Sheraton Dallas Fort Worth Airport North, 1580 Point West Boulevard, Coppell, TX 75019

Agenda

• 2:00–2:15 p.m. — Seating and snack pickup
• 2:15–2:30 p.m. — Welcome from McDonald’s and Vibha
• 2:30–2:45 p.m. — Application and scholarship tips
• 2:45–3:15 p.m. — College essay-writing workshop
• 3:15–3:45 p.m. — APIA scholarship journey and experiences
• 3:45–4:00 p.m. — Freshman student experience
• 4:00–5:00 p.m. — Visit booths and Q&A with speakers