Frederic Scott Reed Scholarship

Description

Frederic (Freddie) Scott Reed, a life long resident of Goochland County died in the fall of 1998. Mr. Reed’s friends and family established this award, in his memory, to recognize his outstanding contributions to Goochland County. The purpose of this scholarship is to support post-secondary educational scholarships for qualifying graduates of Goochland High School, Goochland County, Virginia. The recipient of the scholarship will be a student who best exemplifies Mr. Reed’s strong leadership characteristics.

Eligibility

  • An eligible student must be a senior attending Goochland High School, 1860 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063.
  • An eligible student must demonstrate a commitment to school and community activities, and academics.
  • 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 in the continental United States the following academic year.

How Winners Are Chosen

  • Involvement in extracurricular and community service activities;
  • Character, integrity, and leadership skills based on personal essay;
  • Satisfactory academic record 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
  • Faculty recommendation

Award Amounts

Up to $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 outlining leadership responsibilities and 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
The Community Foundation
7501 Boulders View Drive
Suite 110
Richmond, VA 23225

Type of Student

  • Graduating High School Senior

High School Seniors: Schools

  • Goochland High School

Adult Learners: Schools

  • Not Specified

County/City/Township

  • Goochland County

Prospective College or University

  • Not Specified

Area of Study

  • Not Specified

Group/Work Affiliations

  • Not Specified

Religion/Heritage

  • Not Specified