Purpose
To promote continuing education for any course of study by awarding scholarships for attendance at institutions of higher education to individuals who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and desire.
Background
The Prince George Sheriff’s Office was formed in the year 1703. Since then, we have been serving the citizens of Prince George County to the best of our abilities. When I speak of citizens, I am also speaking of the young adults (students) who are preparing themselves for their future. When I was running for the office of sheriff, one of my goals was to award a scholarship to a student to lessen the financial stress of tuition for not only them, but to help ease the burden for the parents. With The Prince George County Sheriff’s Office awarding a scholarship, this would greatly benefit not only the student, the family, but also the development of the Prince George community.
Policy
The scholarship program is awarded to a student residing in the County of Prince George and may be used for any course of study. 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
- Be attending or expressing an interest in attending college as a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student (at least 6 hours per semester).
- Submit a completed “John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Application” ONLINE which includes the ability to UPLOAD the required “attachments” requested on the application.
- Demonstrate financial need; and
- Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better.
Criteria Scoring
- (5) Letters of Recommendation
- (10) Financial Need
- (10) Academics
- (10) Extracurricular Activities
- (5) Statement and 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 Prince George County Sheriff’s Office 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.