Marcus & Edria Kaufman Memorial Scholarship

Description

The Marcus & Edria Kaufman Fund was established in 1993 by Patricia Story to honor her mother "Robbie" and stepfather Marcus. The Fund supports educational scholarships for children of Richmond City police officers.

Eligibility

An eligible student must be the child of a City of Richmond Police Officer

An eligible student must demonstrate academic promise and a commitment to community service

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 university or two-year community college the following academic year.

How Winners Are Chosen

Academic promise evaluated on the basis of regular attendance, grade point average and SAT scores.

Leadership in school activities and community service evaluated on the basis of the student's extracurricular involvement, academic standing, honors and awards.

Response to personal statement. 

Award Amounts

$1,000

How to Apply

Send one complete set of the attached application including:

  • Supporting documents outlined on application form
  • Personal statement addressing how your life has been impacted by your parent’s position in public safety  

To download the 2012 Scholarship Application, 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

  • 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

Adult Learners: Schools

  • Not Specified

County/City/Township

  • Chesterfield County
  • Hanover County
  • Henrico County
  • Richmond City

Prospective College or University

  • Not Specified

Area of Study

  • Not Specified

Group/Work Affiliations

  • Not Specified

Religion/Heritage

  • Not Specified