Harrison-Labouisse-Mayo Memorial Scholarship

Description

The Harrison-Labouisse-Mayo Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 by Ms. Sally Harrison in memory of 4 generations of the Harrison-Labouisse-Mayo family. The Scholarship was created to assist student who have faced a catastrophic circumstance that has affected their educational opportunities. 

Eligibility

An eligible student must be a high school graduate of a public or private high school in Richmond City, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, or Goochland or a high school graduate of Woodberry Forest School.

An eligible student must demonstrate a commitment to academics, financial need, and strong participation in school activities and community services.

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

  • Academic achievement evaluated based on grade point average and SAT scores.
  • Financial need evaluated on the basis of the completed financial aid forms and information regarding pending scholarship applications, if any.
  • Leadership in school activities and community service evaluated on the basis of the student's extracurricular involvement, academic standing, honors and awards, and involvement in the community through public service.
  • Catastrophic circumstance that has affected the student’s educational opportunities, based on personal statement.

Award Amounts

$1,000

How to Apply

Send the attached completed application including:

  • Supporting documents outlined on application form
  • Personal statement about overcoming an obstacle or some other type of difficulty

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

High School Seniors: Schools

  • Appomattox Regional Governor's School
  • Atlee High School
  • Chesterfield Community High School
  • Chesterfield County Public Schools
  • Hanover County Public Schools
  • Hanover High School
  • Henrico County Public Schools
  • Lloyd C. Byrd High School
  • Matoaca High School
  • Meadowbrook High School
  • Private Schools in Metro Richmond Area
  • Richmond City Public Schools
  • Thomas Dale High School
  • Woodberry Forest School

Adult Learners: Schools

  • Not Specified

County/City/Township

  • Chesterfield County
  • Goochland County
  • Hanover County
  • Henrico County
  • Metro Richmond Area
  • Orange
  • Richmond City

Prospective College or University

  • Not Specified

Area of Study

  • Not Specified

Group/Work Affiliations

  • Not Specified

Religion/Heritage

  • Not Specified