Jodie Linkous Artz Lady Memorial Scholarship

Purpose

To promote continuing education for students pursuing a degree in Education or Art, by awarding scholarships for attendance at institutions of higher education to individuals who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. Priority may also be given to a student whose parent(s) is a teacher.

Background

Jodie Susanne Linkous was an art teacher for 20 years at Oakland Elementary School in Suffolk, Va. She was the president of the Tidewater Art Association and was actively involved in the March of Dimes. On August 18, 2018, Jodie lost her life as a result of a car accident. Family and friends described Jodie as a very welcoming and kind person who would light up the room when she entered. They wanted to honor her memory by establishing a scholarship that gives priority to a student pursuing a degree in Education or Art, which was something very near and dear to her. However, Jodie’s most rewarding role was that of a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and being a dog mom to Baxter who also meant the world to her.

Policy

The scholarship program is available to seniors attending Prince George High School. Student interns working for John Randolph Foundation are eligible to apply; however, Foundation trustees, other Foundation employees and their immediate families (parents, spouses, brothers, sisters, and anyone claimed as a dependent for tax purposes) are not eligible to apply. Please visit www.johnrandolphfoundation.org and click on the scholarship link for more information.

Scholarship Applicants Must

  1. Express a need and desire for continued education by attending college as a full-time or part-time undergraduate (at least 6 hours per semester);
  2. Priority is given to a student pursuing a degree in Education or Art. Priority may also be given to a student whose parent(s) is a teacher;
  3. Be a well-rounded individual with extracurricular activities;
  4. Demonstrate scholastic achievement (must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better);
  5. Demonstrate active participation in the community;
  6. Provide verification of financial need;
  7. Meet the remaining criteria as outlined in the application guidelines;
  8. Submit a completed John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Application ONLINE which includes the ability to UPLOAD the required attachments requested on the application.

Criteria Scoring

  • (5)Letters of Recommendation
  • (10) Financial Need
  • (10)Academics
  • (10)Extracurricular Activities
  • (10)Statement and Essay
  • (10) Priority to a student pursing a degree in Education or Art. Priority may also be givento a student who is a child of an educator.

Procedure

The scholarship will be paid directly to the school for current year tuition, fees, books purchased through the institution attended, and on-campus dormitory and meal plan expenses. The scholarship committee will review and evaluate all applications and announce awards each spring. The committee will also review and revise the scholarship policy and criteria as necessary.

The application must be submitted online at johnrandolphfoundation.com.

The deadlines are as follows:

  • The application must be completed online. All required documents must be attached to the online application. Any documents mailed or dropped off at the John Randolph Foundation will not be accepted and the application will be deemed incomplete.
  • The deadline for the submission of the online application is on .
  • If the above due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, then the deadline becomes the next business day by .
  • Direct any questions to the foundation office at 458-2239.

Required Documents

All required documents must be uploaded with the application. Any mailed or hand-delivered documents will not be accepted.

  • Academic Transcript(s) (High School or College whichever applies.)
  • FAFSA Submission Summary (which includes the Student Aid Index (SAI): formally known as Expected Family Contribution (EFC). SAI is an eligibility index number used to determine federal student aid and is generated from the completed FAFSA Application.
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (Current)

Failure to submit the online application with all documents attached to the application by the deadline will disqualify an applicant from consideration for the Jodie Linkous Artz Lady Memorial Scholarship. The John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Committee reserves the right to interview applicants in the final stages of selection.

The decision of the scholarship committee in all matters regarding scholarships is final. Canvassing a scholarship benefactor, any John Randolph Foundation trustee or employee shall result in immediate disqualification. Scholarship awards are subject to the availability of funds, meeting the criteria as outlined in the guidelines of the individual scholarship program and contingent upon acceptance and enrollment in an approved program.

John Randolph Foundation respects the privacy of scholarship applicants. Any personal or financial information will be used for the purpose of assessing the scholarship application and will be made available solely to the Foundation’s staff and scholarship selection committee. We make every effort to maintain your confidentiality.

John Randolph Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Organization

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