Donald W. Colbert Scholarship

Description

The Donald W. Colbert Scholarship was established in 2006 by S&K Famous Brands in memory of their friend, colleague and leader, Donald W. Colbert. The purpose of the fund is to award educational scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Richmond City Public Schools who plan to attend a four-year college or university, community college or vocational school. Preference will be given to students who have an interest in pursuing a career in retail, or whose parents are currently employed in the retail industry.

Eligibility

An eligible student must be a high school graduate of a public high school in Richmond City.

An eligible student must demonstrate scholastic commitment, academic promise, commitment to serving his or her community, and financial need.

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 four-year college or university, community college or vocational school the following academic year.

Preference will be given to students who express an interest in pursuing a career in retail, or whose parents are employed in the retail industry. 

How Winners Are Chosen

Scholastic commitment and academic promise will be evaluated based on regular attendance, grade point average and SAT scores.

Commitment to community service will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant’s involvement in the community through public service, for example, involvement in service organizations like the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.

Financial need will be evaluated on the basis of the completed financial aid forms and information provided in the student’s personal statement.

Response to personal statement. 

Award Amounts

Up to $1,500

How to Apply

Send the attached completed application form including:

  • Supporting documents outlined on application form
  • Personal statement about why further education is important to you and what your goals are for the future. Please identify any connection to the retail industry (either your interest or parent’s employment) in your personal statement.

Fill out the attached Financial Aid Form as instructed and send it to the university/college(s) for completion. The school will forward it to The Community Foundation.

To download the 2012 Scholarship Application, click here.

To download the 2012 FAFSA Report Summary for Financial Aid, 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

  • Richmond City Public Schools

Adult Learners: Schools

  • Not Specified

County/City/Township

  • Richmond City

Prospective College or University

  • Not Specified

Area of Study

  • Not Specified

Group/Work Affiliations

  • Not Specified

Religion/Heritage

  • Not Specified