Bank of America Lori Ann Robinson Scholarship

Description

The Lori Ann Robinson Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997 by Bank of America to honor the memory of Lori Ann Robinson, a bank employee, who died tragically. Annual scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to students who have been admitted to an accredited two year or four-year college or university in the continental United States and intend to pursue a major in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration. A recipient who maintains good academic standing and wishes to continue in college will be eligible for supplemental funding for up to five years of undergraduate study.

Eligibility

An eligible student must be a senior attending a state-accredited high school in Richmond City or Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover or King and Queen counties;

An eligible student must demonstrate outstanding academic work and financial need; and

An eligible student must be a candidate for high school graduation at the end of the current academic year and plan to enroll in an accredited two year or four-year college or university in the continental United States the following academic year and intend to pursue a major in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration. 

How Winners Are Chosen

Academic achievement based on grade point average and SAT scores.

Financial need based on the completed financial aid forms and information regarding pending scholarship applications, if any; and

Interest in pursuing the study of accounting, finance, economics, or business administration. 

Award Amounts

Minimum of $1,500 each year for up to 4 years

How to Apply

Send the attached completed application including:

  • Supporting documents outlined on application form
  • Personal statement outlining future goals and post-secondary academic interests.
  • Complete top portion of attached financial aid form for each college/university being considered and send directly to financial aid office. College/university will complete form and return to The Community Foundation.

Note: Students applying for the Bank of America Lori Ann Robinson Memorial Scholarship will also be considered for support from the ACG Richmond Chapter scholarship program.  You do not need to specify which scholarship you are applying for on your application form. Applicants will be automatically considered for both scholarship awards.  Awards from the ACG Richmond Chapter scholarship program will be in the amount of $1,500 and are nonrenewable. 

To download the 2013 Scholarship Application, click here.

To download the 2013 FAFSA Report Summary for Financial Aid, click here.
 

Renewing Your Scholarship

College students who are presently receiving this scholarship, and have maintained good academic standing, may reapply by submitting the completed application form together with a transcript of their grades for the preceding school term and academic year.

Please provide a brief letter describing your campus activities, academic progress, and any changes in your financial status.

Applications for continued assistance will be considered on a competitive basis.

To download the 2013 Renewal Scholarship Application, click here.

Deadline

March 5, 2013

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

  • Graduating High School Senior

High School Seniors: Schools

  • Appomattox Regional Governor's School
  • Atlee High School
  • Chesterfield Community High School
  • Chesterfield County Public Schools
  • Hanover High School
  • Henrico County Public Schools
  • King & Queen Central High School
  • Lloyd C. Byrd High School
  • Matoaca High School
  • Richmond City Public Schools
  • Thomas Dale High School

Adult Learners: Schools

  • Not Specified

County/City/Township

  • Chesterfield County
  • Hanover County
  • Henrico County
  • King & Queen County
  • Metro Richmond Area
  • Richmond City

Prospective College or University

  • Not Specified

Area of Study

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Finance

Group/Work Affiliations

  • Not Specified

Religion/Heritage

  • Not Specified