The scholarship deadline is Friday, January 13, 2023.
Bassett Kiwanis Club Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $500-$1,000
Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to deserving young men and women.
For Bassett High School seniors:
- Be a graduating senior from Bassett High School in Bassett, Virginia.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 as evidenced by the most recent high school transcript.
For current Patrick & Henry Community College students:
- Be a graduate of Bassett High School in Bassett, Virginia who immediately enrolled in P&HCC upon high school graduation.
- Be graduating from P&HCC in two consecutive years or less and plan to continue their educational studies at a four-year college or university.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 as evidenced by the most recent college transcript.
The Benny Summerlin Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $1,000
Fund provides scholarships to deserving men and women from the Martinsville, Henry County area who are pursuing a career in public safety and/or public service. Applicants must enroll in or be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate program.
- Be a graduate of a high school in Henry County or the City of Martinsville or be a current resident of the City of Martinsville or Henry County
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll at an accredited two- or four-year college or university
- Pursue a degree/certificate in the area of public safety and/or public service
- Demonstrate financial need as evidenced through completion of a FAFSA form or similar evaluation document
- Demonstrate academic ability to successfully complete a college-level curriculum
Frank W. (Bo) Rogers Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $TBD
Fund provides higher education scholarships.
- Be a graduating senior from a Roanoke Valley high school, or,
- Be currently enrolled, in an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to volunteer service to benefit the Roanoke Valley community.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Special consideration will be given to an applicant whose parent is an employee of Woods Rogers, PLC and lives within the Foundation’s service area.
Franklin County Ed-U-K8or Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $1,000
Fund provides educational scholarship assistance to needy, deserving individuals.
- Be a graduating senior or a current college student whose parent(s) is/are employed by Franklin County Public Schools, with a preference to those seniors attending FCHS,
- Demonstrate financial need based on current family circumstances,
- Show academic/other merit indicating the capability of satisfactorily completing college-level studies,
- Preference is given to students with the highest need and highest merit; and
- Enroll, or be currently enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or technical/trade school.
Hooker Educational Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $TBD
Provides scholarships to deserving undergraduate students in Henry County or the City of Martinsville Virginia and to high school seniors or undergraduate students who are children or spouses of Hooker Furniture Corporation (HFC) employees.
Eligibility Requirements for students who are children or spouses of HFC employees:
- Be the child or spouse of an HFC employee, who, at the time of an initial scholarship grant, is a “full-time” employee and has been continuously employed for two or more years by HFC.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrate the capacity to satisfactorily complete college-level studies as evidenced by high school and/or college transcripts or similar documentation.
- Demonstrate financial need as evidenced through the completion of a FAFSA form or similar evaluation document.
Note: This scholarship is renewable for a period of up to six years and a maximum award of $16,000. Students pursuing a graduate degree may not apply. Family members of former directors and officers of Hooker Educational Foundation and directors and officers of HFC are not eligible.
Eligibility Requirements for undergraduate students in Henry County or the City of Martinsville Virginia:
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrate the capacity to satisfactorily complete college-level studies as evidenced by high school and/or college transcripts or similar documentation.
- Demonstrate financial need as evidenced through the completion of a FAFSA form or similar evaluation document.
Note: This scholarship is not renewable.
The Kelsey Nicole Cooper Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $1,000
Provides scholarship assistance to students from the Martinsville-Henry County community with an emphasis on volunteerism.
- Be a graduate of a high school in Henry County or the City of Martinsville or have graduated from a high school in Henry County or the City of Martinsville, or
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll at an accredited two- or four-year college or university
- Have a minimum 2.5-grade point average as evidenced by the most recent high school and/or college transcripts or similar documentation;
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to the Martinsville Henry County community through volunteerism, leadership opportunities and a desire to “improve local lives”.
- If selected as a finalist, attend personal interviews with the Scholarship Committee.
Jean L. Price Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $TBD
Fund provides financial scholarships to underprivileged students living in the Roanoke Valley.
- Be a graduating senior from the Roanoke Valley (including the cities of Roanoke and Salem, and the counties of Roanoke, Botetourt, Craig, and Franklin).
- Be a Roanoke Valley student enrolled full-time in an accredited two- or four-year institution of higher education.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Jefferson College of Health Sciences Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $800
Fund provides higher education scholarships to deserving students attending Radford University Carilion in Roanoke, VA (formerly Jefferson College of Health Sciences).
- Be a resident of the greater Roanoke Valley, which includes the counties of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, and Roanoke, and the cities of Roanoke and Salem, VA.
- Demonstrate the capacity to be successful in higher education studies as evidenced by prior academic performance.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Enroll in, or currently be enrolled in, Radford University Carilion in Roanoke, VA (formerly Jefferson College of Health Sciences).
Joel C. and Elizabeth L. Hall Educational Fund
Typical Grant $1,000
Provides scholarships to qualified and needy young men and women who will enroll in, or are enrolled in, an accredited four-year college or university that is associated with the United Methodist Church. While applicants may pursue any course of study, preference will be given to students studying to become a Methodist minister. Further, preference will be given to students from the City of Martinsville, and the counties of Henry, Patrick, Franklin, and Pittsylvania.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be enrolled at least part-time in an educational program at an accredited four-year college or university that is associated with the United Methodist Church.
- Have an annual household income of no more than $96,000.
Joycelyn “Fudgie” Lee Farrelly Music Education Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $800
Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to deserving students who intend to pursue a degree in music or music education.
- Be a graduating senior from a Roanoke Valley high school, or
- Be a Roanoke Valley resident beginning, resuming, or pursuing his/her higher education.
- Demonstrate the capacity to be successful in higher education studies as evidenced by prior academic performance.
- Indicate his or her intentions to pursue a career in music or music education.
- Enroll full-time in, or be currently enrolled in, an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
LaPrade Educational Fund
Typical Grant $1,000
Provides scholarships to further the education of young men and women who appear to be able, deserving, and in real need of financial assistance in their post-high school education in the fields of either technical, vocational, academic, or professional education, with preference given to students from Martinsville, Henry County, Franklin County, and Pittsylvania County.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrate capacity to satisfactorily complete college-level studies as evidenced by high school and/or college transcripts or similar documentation.
- Demonstrate financial need as evidenced through completion of a FAFSA form or similar evaluation document.
Lester Educational Fund
Typical Grant $1,000
Provides scholarships to help students obtain an education in a profession or vocation, with preference given to students from Martinsville, Henry County, and Franklin County, Virginia.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrate capacity to satisfactorily complete college-level studies as evidenced by high school and/or college transcripts or similar documentation.
- Financial need is not a requirement but will be considered.
Margaret Jones Irvin Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $1,000
Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree.
- Be a Virginia resident.
- Enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
The Mimi Hart Memorial Police Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $1,000
Provides educational scholarships to deserving men and women who are children or grandchildren of employees of the Martinsville City Police Department. Applicants can be graduating high school seniors, current college students, or intending to begin a program at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or technical/career school, or students in a graduate program. This is a merit-based scholarship.
- Pursue a degree/certificate in the area of health, business or religion;
- Demonstrate a capacity to satisfactorily complete college-level courses as evidenced by high school and/or college transcripts or similar documentation;
- Demonstrate financial need;
- Be enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university or a vocational or technical school in the state of Virginia.
MFP Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $1,000
Provides scholarship assistance to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in health, business or religion. This scholarship is renewable for a period of up to 4 years. Returning recipients must maintain a GPA of 2.5 and may not receive a failing grade in a class.
- Pursue a degree/certificate in the area of health, business or religion;
- Demonstrate a capacity to satisfactorily complete college-level courses as evidenced by high school and/or college transcripts or similar documentation;
- Demonstrate financial need;
- Be enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university or a vocational or technical school in the state of Virginia.
N.R. Burroughs Educational Fund
Typical Grant $1,000
Provides scholarships to qualified and deserving young men and women enrolled at least part-time in an accredited four-year college or university, or an accredited two-year institution conferring an associate’s degree that constitutes an educational organization as defined in section 170(b)(1)(a)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code. Students pursuing a graduate degree may not apply.
- Must reside within a 200-mile radius of the Henry County Circuit Court for the entire scholarship period.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Have an annual household income of no more than $96,000 if there is one student attending college, or no more than $111,000 if there are two students attending college in the household.
Rangeley Educational Fund
Typical Grant $1,000
Provides scholarships to further the education of young men and women pursuing study in technical, vocational, academic, or professional fields, with preference given to students from Martinsville and Henry County.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrate capacity to satisfactorily complete college-level studies as evidenced by high school and/or college transcripts or similar documentation.
- Financial need is not a requirement but will be considered.
The E. Price Ripley Memorial Foundation Fund
Typical Grant $2,000
Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to deserving young people in their chosen field of endeavor.
- Be a graduating senior from the Roanoke Valley (including the cities of Roanoke and Salem, and the counties of Roanoke, Botetourt, Craig, and Franklin), or
- Be a Roanoke Valley student enrolled full-time in an accredited two- or four-year institution of higher education or specialized training program.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Demonstrate scholastic achievement.
Dianne E. H. Wilcox Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $1,000
Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree.
- Be a Virginia resident.
- Enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
John W. Wilks, M.D. Excellence in Science Memorial Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $2,500
Fund provides educational scholarship assistance to needy and deserving students.
- Be a graduating senior from a Roanoke Valley area High School who plans to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university or technical/trade school, with the intention to pursue a career in the medical field; or
- Be an individual seeking to continue his or her medical studies at the graduate level; and
- Demonstrate financial need based on current family circumstances; and
- Show academic or other merit indicating the capability of satisfactorily completing his or her medical studies.
Beverly W. & Mabel Tudor Grogan Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $TBD
The primary purpose of the fund is to provide educational scholarship assistance to students who are graduates of Patrick County.
- Be a graduate or graduating senior of Patrick County High School.
- Preference to be given to students entering the medical field.
Ashby C. and John T. Pinkard Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $1,000
To provide higher education scholarships to deserving young men and women.
- Be a resident of Henry County, Virginia
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll on a full time or part time basis at an accredited two- or four- year college or university or vocational or technical/trade school.
- Have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Have current and /or prior work experience.
The Romero Family Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $TBA
Fund provides scholarships to further the education of young men and women pursuing study in technical, vocational, academic, or professional fields.
- Be a graduating high school senior, a high school graduate, or a current college student from a high school in the City of Martinsville, or the counties of Franklin or Henry.
The scholarship deadline is Friday, January 13, 2023.