Purpose
To promote continuing education by awarding scholarships for any course of study at institutions of higher learning to a student who demonstrates academic achievement and community involvement. Priority may be given to a student wishing to pursue Journalism, Art or Agricultural Education.
Background
The LeeNora V. Everett Trailblazer Scholarship Fund was established in August 2024 to honor the life and legacy of LeeNora V. Everett. Mrs. Everett was raised in Longmont, Colorado and relocated to Virginia with her family in 1957. She was a dedicated mother and journalist who cared deeply for her community and its people. She was the first female elected to the Dinwiddie County Board of Supervisors and served on numerous civic and county boards. She was an advocate for the farming community and for youth recreation opportunities in the County. She also loved painting and created many cherished works of art later in her life.
Policy
The scholarship program is available to seniors graduating from Dinwiddie County High School with an interest in pursuing Journalism, Art, or Agricultural Education. Students must be planning to attend a technical/trade school, community colleges, two-year or four-year colleges/universities as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student (at least 6 hours per semester).
Scholarship Applicants Must
- Be attending or express an interest in attending college as a full-time or part-time undergraduate (at least 6 hours per semester).
- Submit a completed John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Application ONLINE to include the required documents which must be uploaded with the application.
- Demonstrate financial need and.
- Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 grading scale, or equivalent.
Criteria Scoring
- (5 Points) Letters of Recommendation
- (10 Points) Academics
- (10 Points) Extracurricular Activities
- (10 Points) Statement & Essay
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.
To apply, visit www.johnrandolphfoundation.org, click on Grants & Scholarships and Apply for a Scholarship.
The application and required attachments must be submitted online no later than midnight on February 15. If the above due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, then the deadline becomes the next business day by midnight.
Required Attachments to be uploaded as part of Application process include:
- 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 provide any of the above information or documentation by the deadline will disqualify an applicant from consideration for the LeeNora V. Everett Trailblazer Scholarship Fund. 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 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.