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.

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.

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• 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.
  

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• 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
  

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• 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
  

Event venue & nearby stays

1580 Point W Blvd, 1580 Point West Boulevard, Coppell, United States

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