Purpose
To promote continuing education by awarding scholarships for any course of study at institutions of higher education to individuals who demonstrate academic achievement, commitment to community service, and financial need. Institutions may include community colleges and four-year colleges/universities.
Background
In 1967, a group of local preservationists, including the Mayor of Petersburg and the Vice President of the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, established the Historic Petersburg Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization classified as a 501(c)(3). Their aim was to protect Petersburg’s valuable architectural heritage and find ways to repurpose these historic buildings for modern use. Over the years, the Historic Petersburg Foundation has organized numerous events, tours, and educational initiatives to foster a deeper appreciation of the city’s history.
In 2021, the foundation dissolved and transferred its funds to John Randolph Foundation for management. As part of its legacy, the Petersburg Foundation established the Petersburg Foundation Scholarship to give back to the Petersburg community.
Policy
The scholarship program is available to seniors graduating from Petersburg High School or Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts & Technology. 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.
Scholarship Applicants Must
- Express an interest in attending college as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student (at least 9 hours per semester);
- Submit a completed John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Application ONLINE to include the required documents which must be uploaded with the application; and
- Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better.
Criteria Scoring
- (5 Points) Letters of Recommendation
- (10 Points) Financial Need
- (10 Points) Academics
- (10 Points) Extracurricular Activities
- (5 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 submit the online application with all documents attached to the application by the deadline will disqualify an applicant from consideration for the Petersburg Foundation 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, 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.