Heather Dayton Memorial Scholarship

Description

The Heather Dayton Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 by Heather’s family to preserve her memory by supporting post-secondary scholarships for students of Native American descent. The scholarship is based on respect for diversity and tolerance for all people, community service, and a commitment to working for the benefit of Native Americans.

Eligibility

An eligible student must be a high school senior attending King William High School in King William, VA; New Kent High School, in New Kent, VA; Central High School in King and Queen County, VA; or Charles City High School in Charles City, VA.

An eligible student must be of Native American descent.

An eligible student must demonstrate a commitment to his or her community and participation in school 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 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.
  • Involvement in school activities and the community through public service.
  • Financial need based on the completed financial aid forms and information regarding pending scholarship applications, if any.

Award Amounts

Up to $5,000

How to Apply

Send the attached completed application including:

  • Supporting documents outlined on application form
  • Personal statement about what it means to be Native American

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, 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

  • Charles City High School
  • King & Queen Central High School
  • King William High School
  • New Kent High School

Adult Learners: Schools

  • Not Specified

County/City/Township

  • Charles City County
  • King & Queen County
  • King William County
  • New Kent County

Prospective College or University

  • Not Specified

Area of Study

  • Not Specified

Group/Work Affiliations

  • Not Specified

Religion/Heritage

  • Native American