R.C. and Betsy Williamson Scholarship

Description

The R.C. and Betsy Williamson Scholarship Fund was established in 2009 by Brad Williamson, their son, to honor his father and mother.  R.C. Williamson was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky.  He married Betsy Berry of Staunton, VA in 1949 and they moved to Richmond in 1950.  R.C. spent his working career with the Natural Gas Company of VA, Inc. (MR ABLE PROPANE) until his death in January of 2008.  R.C. passionately believed in the value of education and was himself the recipient of post-secondary scholarships. 

The purpose of the scholarship fund is to support post-secondary educational scholarships for qualifying graduates of public high schools in the Central Virginia area.  Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate Christian values, academic achievement, commitment to their community and financial need. 

Eligibility

  • An eligible student must be a graduating high school senior attending a state-accredited public high school in the Central Virginia Area.
  • An eligible student must demonstrate a commitment to academics and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • An eligible student must demonstrate strong participation in school and community activities, financial need and active in their Christian community.   
  • 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, community college, university or trade school in the continental United States the following academic year.

How Winners Are Chosen

  • Academic performance evaluated on grade point average and SAT test scores.
  • Commitment to and involvement in extracurricular and community service activities and demonstrated Christian values.
  • Financial need will be evaluated on the basis of the completed financial aid forms and information regarding pending scholarship applications, if any.
  • Response to personal statement.

Award Amounts

$3,500

How to Apply

  • Submit one copy of the attached completed application including:
    • Supporting documents outlined on application form
    • A letter from your Church Pastor or leader from your Christian organization in which you are a regular participant.  
    • Personal statement outlining how your Christian values have impacted your high school experience and planning for the future.
  • Fill out the attached Financial Aid Form as instructed and send it to the university/college(s) for completion.  The school will forward it 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 and community activities (including faith community), 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

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
  • Colonial heights Public Schools
  • Goochland High School
  • Hanover County Public Schools
  • Hanover High School
  • Henrico County Public Schools
  • Hopewell Public Schools
  • Lloyd C. Byrd High School
  • Maggie L. Walker Governor's School
  • Matoaca High School
  • Meadowbrook High School
  • Powhatan High School
  • Richmond City Public Schools
  • Thomas Dale High School

County/City/Township

  • Chesterfield County
  • Colonial Heights
  • Goochland County
  • Hanover County
  • Henrico County
  • Hopewell
  • Metro Richmond Area
  • Petersburg
  • Powhatan
  • Richmond City

Prospective College or University

  • Not Specified

Area of Study

  • Not Specified

Group/Work Affiliations

  • Not Specified

Religion/Heritage

  • Not Specified