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Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships
(See Mrs. Brown for more information)

 

June Deadlines

 

Alpha Lambda Psi Scholarship 

  • Service Leadership Scholarship: $500.00 Scholarship awarded to one student possessing demonstrated innovative initiative-driven leadership in or out of school impacting him/her academically and/or have done extraordinary work to strengthen their community. This work may deal with social issues, civic issues, address health or environmental concerns, or promote arts and humanities. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Achievable Dream Scholarship: $500.00 Scholarship awarded to one student with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and who will attend a college or trade school and has demonstrated participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities.
  • Requirements 
  • Google Document Application 
  • Deadline: Both due by June 5th 

 

Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads 

  • Multiple Scholarship Available – Eligibility requirement is different for each scholarship 

General Criteria for all: 

  • You must be accepted at a fully accredited college or University or waiting acceptance at an institution that meets these criteria. 
  • You or your parent must have been a member of the VAVRS, AVAVRS, or VAJVRS for at least 2 years. 
  • You may not have received this scholarship before.

Julian S. Wise Scholarship 

  • You may also be a Grandchild of a member with five (5) or more years of service in the VAVRS or AVAVRS 

Anne J. Gwaltney Scholarship 

  • You must be less than 35 years old to apply ➢ Members of District 3 take priory 

Sylvia & Garry Clatterbuck Scholarship 

  • You may also be a Grandchild of a member with five (5) or more years of service in the VAVRS or AVAVRS 
  • The amount of EMS work or EMS qualifications matter the most 

Kelly G. Southard Scholarship 

  • You must be less than 65 years old to apply 

Deadline: June 15th for all the scholarships listed above 

 

Virginia Twin Rivers Watermen’s Association Scholarship Fund 

Eligibility Requirements 

  • Scholastic record reflect a proven ability to succeed at a college or university level.
  • Student must show evidence of leadership and character qualities.
  • Student must show evidence of positive community/school contributions.
  • Student must be a child or relative of a Waterman/Waterwoman or local seafood industry employee.

Application Packet must include….

  • Application form.
  • High school transcript.
  • Two letters of recommendation (one from a school official i.e. administrator, counselor, or teacher).
  • Description of the applicant’s career and personal goals. 
  • Essay (no more than 500 words) addressing one of the following topics:
  1. The positive impact that a waterman/watermen have had on the applicant’s life.
  2. The environmental protection issues and conservation efforts that affect watermen in the Northern Neck.
  3. The difference the applicant can make in the plight of watermen’s livelihoods.

 

Deadline: June 30th at 5:00 PM 

Can be submitted via email or mail  VATwinRivers@gmail.com or mail to:

 

Virginia Twin Rivers Waterman’s Association

P.O. Box 577

Montross, Virginia 22520

 

July Deadlines

Trula Peach Scholarship 

  • You must have been a member of the AVAVRS or the VAJVRS for at least 2 years, or be a dependent of a person who has been a member for 5 years. 
  • You must be accepted at a fully accredited college or University or awaiting acceptance at an institution that meets the criteria. 
  • You may not have received this scholarship before. 
  • Deadline: July 1st 

Sharon K. Campbell Memorial Scholarship 

  • have been a member of the VAVRS, the AVAVRS, or the VAJVRS for at least 2 years or be a child or grandchild of a person who has been a member for at least 5 years; 
  • have been accepted at a fully accredited college or University or be awaiting acceptance at an institution that meets these criteria (the scholarship will not be awarded until the applicant has been accepted); and 
  • submit a completed application with all required items attached including the applicants transcripts, a letter of recommendation from a teacher or other person in a leadership position, a letter from the applicant explaining why this scholarship assistance is important to them, and a letter of recommendation from the company/organization President or Chief describing the current member’s status. 
  • Deadline: July 1st 

 

 

The Richmond County School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities; and if applicable, provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies. 

 

Title IX and Section 504:

Sarah M. Schmidt, Assistant Superintendent || P.O. Box 1507 || Warsaw, VA 22572 || 804-333-3681 || sschmidt@richmond-county.k12.va.us

 

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Richmond no discrimina por raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas y actividades, y de ser pertinente, provee acceso equitativo al programa de los Boy Scouts y otros programas designados para jóvenes.

 

La persona a continuación ha sido nombrada para manejar cualquier información relacionada con las políticas de no discriminación:

 

Título IX y Sección 504:

Sarah M. Schmidt, Superintendente Asistente || P.O. Box 1507 || Warsaw, VA 22572 || 804-333-3681 || sschmidt@richmond-county.k12.va.us

 

Important links:

Fastweb.com                                        

Scholarships.com                                 

Cappex.com                                          

Collegegreenlight.com