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FOUNDERS COLLEGE

$3,000,000 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

 

Founders College has allocated more than $3,000,000 in scholarship funds for academic years 2007 to 2011. The scope and variety of scholarship opportunities supports our educational philosophy of providing total access for all students on an international level. As a new educational resource in Virginia, we are also committed to the region and will cultivate collaborative relationships with all high schools and colleges. We have created several regional programs, the Berry Hill Scholarships and the High School Superintendent Scholarships, to encourage local students and graduates to learn, live, and work in their local communities.

Candidates for all scholarships are evaluated on Founders College acceptance standards, which include GPA, an essay, letters of recommendation, a personal interview, and either work or life experience. In addition, we consider the student’s level of interest in intellectual growth and their personal and professional objectives. SAT and ACT scores are not required. All scholarships are valid for four years of study at Founders College and are contingent on the student’s consistent academic performance of a C or better average.

Students can apply using the Founders College application available on our website at founderscollege.com and can apply electronically or print out and mail their application to: Founders College at Berry Hill, 3105 River Road, South Boston, VA 24592.

 

THE FOUNDERS SCHOLARSHIP

 

SCOPE: All students are eligible.
QUANTITY/VALUE: 50 scholarships at $4,000/year for all four years.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all full-time incoming students. These scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Provost and the Dean of Admissions to those students who show exceptional promise for academic and professional success.

NOTE: Please indicate in your email or on your application that you wish to be considered for the Founders Scholarship.

 

THE BERRY HILL SCHOLARSHIP

 

SCOPE: Regional (See counties/cities listed below.)
QUANTITY/VALUE: 50 scholarships at $4,000/year for all four years.
ELIGIBILITY: Full-time high school, community college, and transfer students from other colleges and universities within the region.

NOTE: Please indicate in your email or on your application that you wish to be considered for the Berry Hill Scholarship. VA Counties: Halifax; Pittsylvania; Henry; Campbell; Mecklenburg; Brunswick; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Prince Edward; Charlotte; and Campbell. Cities: Danville; Martinsville; Lynchburg. NC Counties: Granville; Person; Caswell.

 

THE HIGH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS SCHOLARSHIP

 

SCOPE: Regional (Same counties/cities as Berry Hill Scholarship.)
QUANTITY/VALUE: 5 for each high school within their district. $4,000/year for all four years.
ELIGIBILITY: Full-time high school students who meet the criteria for acceptance.

NOTE: Please indicate in your email or on your application that you wish to be considered for the High school Superintendents Scholarship. Include your high school affiliation and the name of the Superintendent of your school district. Founders College faculty, in collaboration with Superintendents, will select the winners.

 

THE HOMESCHOOLERS SCHOLARSHIP

 

SCOPE: All students who meet the criteria described below are eligible.
QUANTITY/VALUE: 20 scholarships at $4,000/year for all four years.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all full-time students who have been home-schooled for at least two years within the last four years.

NOTE: Please indicate in your email or on your application that you wish to be considered for the Homeschoolers Scholarship. Indicate that you have been home-schooled in the email and include the name and contact information for the parent or guardian responsible for your education.

 

ESSAY SCHOLARSHIPS

 

The following four scholarships are competitive and involve submitting an essay. The requirements are: maximum 500-word essay, typed, double-spaced, and sealed in a 9" by 12" envelope. Send to: Founders College at Berry Hill, 3105 River Road, South Boston, VA 24592, Attn: Essay Scholarships Review. Online essays should be submitted as an attached Word document. Email: info@founderscollege.com. All essays are reviewed by faculty and awarded based on the quality of the content, grammar, and presentation. The annual deadline for all essay entries is April 1.

 

THE CHALLENGER SCHOLARSHIP

 

SCOPE: All students who meet the criteria described below are eligible.
QUANTITY/VALUE: 20 scholarships at $1,000 to $2,000/year for all four years.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all full-time incoming students. This scholarship recognizes students that show promise of academic achievement in spite of difficult personal obstacles, e.g. growing up in an economically distressed neighborhood or an environment where education is not valued, working a part-time job while in high school; overcoming negative peer and family pressure, and an ongoing need to work in college, etc.
TOPIC/FORMAT: Applicants must identify their unique personal circumstances, and explain how they have overcome them.

 

THE VICTOR HUGO WRITING SCHOLARSHIP

 

SCOPE: All students are eligible.
QUANTITY/VALUE: 5 scholarships – First Place: $2,000/year; Second Place: 2 awards at $1,000/year; Third Place: 2 awards at $500/year.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all full-time incoming students, first year or transfer.
TOPIC/FORMAT: Choose an actual person or fictional character. Identify three character traits about that individual that you most admire. Explain why you admire those traits.

 

THE FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS AND WEALTH CREATORS SCHOLARSHIP

 

SCOPE: All students are eligible.
QUANTITY/VALUE: 5 scholarships – First Place: $2,000/year; Second Place: 2 awards at $1,000/year; Third Place: 2 awards at $500/year.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all full-time incoming students, first year or transfer.
TOPIC/FORMAT: Identify the cultural values created by entrepreneurs and moneymakers and explain how this occurs.

 

THE FUTURE SCIENTISTS AND INVENTORS SCHOLARSHIP

 

SCOPE: All students are eligible.
QUANTITY/VALUE: 5 scholarships – First Place: $2,000/year; Second Place: 2 awards at $1,000/year; Third Place: 2 awards at $500/year.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all full-time incoming students, first year or transfer.
TOPIC/FORMAT: Explain why you want to become a scientist and/or inventor, and the value of such professionals to our culture.

For information and the application, go to: founderscollege.com. Click on Apply Now.