Lidge and Nancy Johnson Scholarship Endowment

Purpose

To promote continuing education for any course of study by awarding scholarships for attendance at institutions of higher learning to individuals who demonstrate leadership, extracurricular involvement, and community service. Preference may be given to a student who has exemplified various involvement in their school and/or community demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities including athletics and theatre, dance, or musical performance, leadership roles, and/or a student pursuing a degree in business studies or career military service who plans to attend institutions which may include technical/trade school, community colleges, two-year or four-year colleges/universities.

Background

The Lidge and Nancy Johnson Scholarship Endowment was established in 2023 in honor of Lidge O. Jenkins and Nancy Carroll Johnson. This scholarship celebrates the enduring legacy of a couple who, following retirement from distinguished military service, made Prince George County their cherished home. The couple’s unwavering commitment to education is reflected in the collective achievement of their three children and 10 grandchildren. All 10 grandchildren proudly graduated from Prince George High School and pursued continuing education. Fond memories of countless Friday nights spent cheering at football games, cross country and track meets, basketball games, field hockey, theatrical performances, dance and musical recitals, swim meets, and volleyball games underscore the couple’s passionate support for extracurricular activities. Their profound impact extends beyond the stands, as they diligently served the community through various county committees and boards, community fundraisers, and served with their local church. The scholarship fund stands as a testament to their enduring dedication to education and community enrichment.

Policy

This scholarship will be available to seniors of Prince George High School with preference given to a student who has exemplified various involvement in their school and/or community demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities including athletics and theatre, dance, or musical performance, leadership roles, and/or a student pursuing a degree in business studies or career military service.

Scholarship Applicants Must

  1. Candidates for the Lidge and Nancy Johnson Scholarship Endowment must be a senior attending Prince George High School, demonstrate extracurricular involvement to include sports or performing arts, and a commitment to the community through community service.
  2. Preference may be given to a student who exemplified various involvement in their school and/or community demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities including athletics and theatre, dance, or musical performance, leadership roles in church, high school club(s), etc., and/or a student pursuing a degree in business studies or career military service.
  3. Express an interest in attending 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).
  4. Submit a completed John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Application ONLINE to include the required documents which must be uploaded with the application; and
  5. Must have a G.P.A of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (exceptions allowed for extraordinary circumstances or extenuating reasons.

Criteria Scoring

  • (5 Points) Letters of Recommendation
  • (5 Points) Academics
  • (15 Points) Extracurricular Activities
  • (10 Points) Statement & Essay
  • (15 Points) Community Service

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 Lidge and Nancy Johnson Scholarship Endowment. 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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