Richmond African American Scholarship

Description

The Richmond African American Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 to support post-secondary educational scholarships to qualifying college bound African American students of public schools in the City of Richmond. Scholarships are to be used by the student to assist in some of the expenses associated with attending college and will be awarded to students who demonstrate academic achievement, civic and community involvement, leadership and financial need.

Eligibility

An eligible student must be an African American student who attends one of seven public high schools in Richmond City Schools.  The eligible schools are Armstrong, Franklin Military, George Wythe, Huguenot, John Marshall, Richmond Community, Thomas Jefferson or Open High School.

An eligible student must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, civic and community involvement, and leadership capabilities.

An eligible student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale). Students who attend schools that are not on a 4.0 scale should request their guidance counselor convert their GPA accordingly.

An eligible student must be a candidate for high school graduation at the end of the current academic year, and plan to enroll in a full-time Baccalaureate program at an accredited four-year college or university the following academic year. 

How Winners Are Chosen

Academic achievement will be evaluated based on grade point average and SAT scores.

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

Leadership capabilities and civic and community involvement will be evaluated on the basis of the student's extracurricular school activities, academic standing, honors and awards, and involvement in the community through public service.

Response to personal statement. 

Award Amounts

$2,000

How to Apply

Send the attached completed application including:

  • Supporting documents outlined on application form
  • Personal statement about future goals

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.

Please note: a letter of recommendation from non-academic personnel such as a minister, family friend, community leader or employer will also be accepted.

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

  • Richmond City Public Schools

Adult Learners: Schools

  • Not Specified

County/City/Township

  • Richmond City

Prospective College or University

  • Not Specified

Area of Study

  • Not Specified

Group/Work Affiliations

  • Not Specified

Religion/Heritage

  • African American
  • Native American