Virginia Urology Center Scholarships

Description

The Virginia Urology Center Scholarship Program was established in 1999 to benefit graduating seniors from public and private high schools throughout metropolitan Richmond and the Tri-Cities area, including Emporia and Tappahannock. The scholarship supports post-secondary study in the fields of science and medicine. Funds awarded will help to cover the costs of tuition, room, board, books and laboratory fees.

Eligibility

An eligible student must be a senior attending a state-accredited public or private high school in metropolitan Richmond and the Tri-Cities area, including Emporia and Tappahannock.

An eligible student must demonstrate outstanding academic work, financial need, and strong participation in school activities and 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 two-year or four-year college or university the following academic year.

An eligible student must demonstrate intent to pursue post-secondary study in the fields of science or medicine.

How Winners Are Chosen

Academic achievement and acceptance to an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education.

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

Demonstrated intent to pursue post-secondary study in the fields of science or medicine.

Award Amounts

Up to $2,000 each year, renewable

How to Apply

Send the attached completed application including:

  • Supporting documents outlined on application form
  • Personal statement of future goals and post-secondary academic interests

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.

Note: Students applying for the Virginia Urology Scholarship will also be considered for the W.J . Blanchet Scholarship. You do not need to specify which scholarship you are applying for on your application form. Applicants will be automatically considered for both scholarship awards.

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 a B average in major subjects, 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 activities, 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

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

  • Appomattox Regional Governor's School
  • Atlee High School
  • Chesterfield Community High School
  • Chesterfield County Public Schools
  • Christchurch School
  • Colonial heights Public Schools
  • Dinwiddie Public Schools
  • Essex High School
  • Hanover County Public Schools
  • Hanover High School
  • Henrico County Public Schools
  • Hopewell Public Schools
  • Lloyd C. Byrd High School
  • Matoaca High School
  • Meadowbrook High School
  • Petersburg Public Schools
  • Prince George 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
  • Colonial Heights
  • Essex County
  • Greensville County
  • Hanover County
  • Henrico County
  • Hopewell
  • Metro Richmond Area
  • Petersburg
  • Prince George County
  • Richmond City

Prospective College or University

  • Not Specified

Area of Study

  • Health Care Professions
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Science

Group/Work Affiliations

  • Not Specified

Religion/Heritage

  • Not Specified