Anne Anton Koval Scholarship

Description

The Anne Anton Koval Memorial Scholarship was established in 2005 by her family to memorialize Mrs. Koval.  The purpose of the scholarship is to support adult learners in Central Virginia who are pursuing a career in health care and are in need of financial support.  For the purposes of this scholarship, adult learners are defined as individuals who have completed high school but did not immediately pursue post-secondary education, or individuals who completed high school and earned a post-secondary degree, but have opted to return to school to pursue an alternative course of study.  Eligible applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

Eligibility

An eligible applicant must be an adult (defined as 21 years of age or older) residing in or attending school in the metro-Richmond area (defined as Richmond City, Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover).

An eligible applicant must be pursuing a post-secondary degree in a health care field.  For this scholarship, applicants must be seeking a field that will allow them to work directly with patients.

An eligible applicant must demonstrate financial need, a commitment to academic achievement, and a commitment to serving his or her community.

An eligible applicant must plan to enroll in or be currently enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college or university, or technical school in the continental United States. 

How Winners Are Chosen

Academic achievement and professional accomplishments evaluated based on prior academic records and professional resume.

Financial need evaluated on the basis of a statement of financial need.

Commitment to community service evaluated on the basis of the applicant’s involvement in the community through public service.

Interest in pursuing a post-secondary degree in a health care field.

Award Amounts

$1,500

How to Apply

Send the attached completed application form including:

  • Supporting documents outlined on application form
  • Statement of financial need
  • Personal statement about why you want to enter the health care field

To download the 2012 Adult Learner Application, click here.

 

Renewing Your Scholarship

Students who have received the Anne Anton Koval Memorial Scholarship in the past are eligibile to reapply for support and will be considered in competition with all other qualified candidates. Please follow the application instructions under "How to Apply."

Deadline

March 6, 2012

Send To

The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia
Attn: Stacey Keeley
Program Associate
7501 Boulders View Drive
Suite 110
Richmond, VA 23225

Type of Student

  • Adult Learner

High School Seniors: Schools

  • Not Specified

Adult Learners: Schools

  • Adult Career Development Center
  • Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
  • J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
  • John Tyler Community College
  • Post-Secondary Technical Schools
  • St. Mary's Hospital School of Practical Nursing
  • University of Richmond - School of Continuing Studies
  • VCU

County/City/Township

  • Not Specified
  • Chesterfield County
  • Hanover County
  • Henrico County
  • Metro Richmond Area
  • Richmond City

Prospective College or University

  • Not Specified

Area of Study

  • Not Specified

Group/Work Affiliations

  • Not Specified

Religion/Heritage

  • Not Specified