Martha A. Heartwell Scholarship

Description

The Martha A. Heartwell Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 by the family, to honor a woman who dedicated much of her professional life to teaching at Lakeview Elementary School in Colonial Heights. The purpose of the scholarship fund is to support post-secondary educational scholarships for qualifying graduates of Colonial Heights High School. The recipient of the scholarship will be a well-rounded individual who demonstrates a commitment to learning, good character, community involvement, and progress towards personal goals.

Eligibility

An eligible student must be a senior attending Colonial Heights High School, 3600 Conduit Rd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

An eligible student must demonstrate scholastic commitment, 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 two or four-year college or university the following academic year. 

How Winners Are Chosen

Scholastic commitment evaluated on the basis of regular attendance, grade point average and SAT scores.

Commitment to and involvement in extracurricular and community service activities.

Financial need evaluated on the basis of the completed financial aid forms and information regarding pending scholarship applications, if any. 

Award Amounts

$1,000

How to Apply

Send the attached completed application including:

  • Supporting documents outlined on application form
  • Personal statement about future goals, Identify schools attended (K-12)

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

  • Colonial heights Public Schools

Adult Learners: Schools

  • Not Specified

County/City/Township

  • Colonial Heights

Prospective College or University

  • Not Specified

Area of Study

  • Not Specified

Group/Work Affiliations

  • Not Specified

Religion/Heritage

  • Not Specified