Christopher Gray Rawlings Memorial Scholarship/George Chancellor Rawlings III Memorial Scholarship

Description

The George Chancellor Rawlings, III Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Christopher Gray Rawlings Memorial Scholarship Fund were established in 1995 by the estate of Rosalie Saunders Rawlings to assist James Monroe High School's outstanding students who are unable to attend the colleges of their choice because of cost. The program plans to select two (2) graduating seniors each year for the Rawlings Scholarship awards. One award will be made in honor of George Chancellor Rawlings, III and one award will be made in honor of Christopher Gray Rawlings.

Eligibility

An eligible student must be enrolled at James Monroe High School, Fredericksburg, Virginia at the start of the student's senior academic year. Students who transfer to the school during their senior year are not eligible.

An eligible student must demonstrate outstanding academic work, financial need, and strong participation in school activities and community service.

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.

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

Leadership in school activities and community service based on the student's extracurricular involvement, academic standing, honors and awards, and involvement in the community through public service.

Award Amounts

Minimum of $2,000 each year for up to 4 years

How to Apply

Send the attached completed application including:

  • Supporting documents outlined on application form
  • Personal statement of future goals

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.

To download the 2012 Scholarship Application, click here.

To download the 2012 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 2012 Renewal Scholarship Application, click here.

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

  • Graduating High School Senior

High School Seniors: Schools

  • James Monroe High School (Fredericksburg)

Adult Learners: Schools

  • Not Specified

County/City/Township

  • Fredericksburg

Prospective College or University

  • Not Specified

Area of Study

  • Not Specified

Group/Work Affiliations

  • Not Specified

Religion/Heritage

  • Not Specified