Eugenia T. Bumpass Education Scholarship

Description

The Eugenia T. Bumpass Education Fund was established in 1999 to support post-secondary educational scholarships for qualifying graduates of high schools in Louisa County.

Eligibility

An eligible student must be enrolled at a high school in Louisa County 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 solid academic work, financial need, and strong participation in school and community service activities.

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.

Preference may be given to applicants planning to attend University of Virginia, James Madison University, The College of William & Mary, Mary Washington College, and Virginia Commonwealth University.  

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.
  • Leadership in school activities and involvement in the community through public service. 

Award Amounts

$1,000

How to Apply

Send the attached completed application including:

  • Supporting documents outlined on application form
  • Personal statement of 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. 

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

Adult Learners: Schools

  • Not Specified

County/City/Township

  • Louisa County

Prospective College or University

  • Not Specified

Area of Study

  • Not Specified

Group/Work Affiliations

  • Not Specified

Religion/Heritage

  • Not Specified