W. J. Blanchet Scholarship

Description

The W. J. Blanchet Scholarship was established in 2003 by Dr. Nadia Blanchet to support students who will pursue post-secondary study in the fields of science and medicine by awarding educational scholarships to qualifying graduates of Richmond area private and public schools.

Eligibility

An eligible student must be a high school graduate of a public or private high school in Richmond City, Henrico, Chesterfield or Hanover.

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 and medicine. 

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

Award Amounts

Up to $5,000

How to Apply

Candidates for this scholarship will be selected from the pool of applicants for the Virginia Urology Scholarship Program. Please see the Virginia Urology Scholarship page for more details. 



 

Renewing Your Scholarship

Students who have received the  W. J. Blanchet Scholarship in the past are eligible to reapply for support and will be considered in competition with all other qualified candidates.  Please follow the application instructions for adult learners.

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
  • Colonial heights Public Schools
  • Goochland High School
  • Hanover High School
  • Henrico County Public Schools
  • Lloyd C. Byrd High School
  • Maggie L. Walker Governor's School
  • Matoaca High School
  • Meadowbrook High School
  • Middlesex 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
  • Metro Richmond Area
  • 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