The Virginia Scholarship and Youth Development Foundation's purpose is to provide access to higher education for high school graduating seniors who without financial aid and scholarship assistance would not have the opportunity to receive a college education. The scholarship is to be applied towards tuition, room and board. Funds will be issued over a four (4)/five (5) year period (based on graduation) as long as the student meets the necessary qualifications.

Scholarships are awarded based on the following criteria:

1. High School seniors must have an overall grade point average of 2.5 or above out of 4.0. A score of 900 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT. The applicant's high school counselor must submit the transcript and scores.
2. Applicants should submit three letters of recommendation from sources other than relatives, with personal knowledge of their abilities
3. Applicants must complete the application form and include all requested information
4. Applicants must submit their financial aid award letter
5. Eligible recipients for the Virginia Scholarship and Youth Development Foundation shall be limited to those individuals who would otherwise not be financially able to obtain a college education. They must show good moral character and much express  ambition and the potential for success in a college environment
6. Scholarship recipients must have the college/school registrar provide official notifications of enrollment before scholarship funds will be issued. The Virginia Scholarship and Youth Development Foundation Board of Directors will notify recipient

Name______________________________________________________________________________                                                     
                              Last Name                                First Name                                        Middle
 
Permanent  Address___________________________________________________________________
                                                   Street Number            City                                   State            Zip
 
Home Phone #   ___________________  Cell #  _____________  Email  _________________________
 
Date of Birth  _______________      Sex  _______   Social Security Number  ______________________
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High School  _______________________________  Graduation Date  ___________________________
 
College/University enrolled  ____________________________________________________
 
Proposed major area of study  ___________________________________________________
 
High School Ranking  _______________________  GPA  _____________________________
                                                                                              
 
Extracurricular Activities.  Describe school/community activities, honors and any other special achievements.  Provide the year (s) in which you participated, description of the activity and any positions held.  (Attach a separate sheet if additional space is needed)
 
 
a.  ___________________________________________________________________________
 
b.  ___________________________________________________________________________
 
c.  ___________________________________________________________________________
 
d.  ___________________________________________________________________________
 
 
OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED WITH THIS APPLICATION:
 
1. Attach an essay consisting of no less than 250 words, highlight those personal accomplishments, achievements, and experiences that have given you considerable satisfaction and have helped to form your character.  Be sure to comment on your aspirations in terms of your educational goals.   Explain the difference receiving a scholarship would mean in your life.
 
2.  Attach three (3) letters of recommendation from persons who know your capabilities and/or background.  Do not use relatives.
 
3.  Have your school counselor mail an up-to-date, official transcript of your academic record and SAT/ACT scores directly to the Scholarship Foundation Committee at 600 Crawford Street, Suite P-D, Portsmouth, VA  23704.
 
4.  Mail your financial aid award letter to the Scholarship Foundation Committee at 600 Crawford Street, Suite P-D, Portsmouth, VA  23704.
 
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To Be Signed By Applicant
 
I have read and understand the enclosed information.  I affirm that the information which I have provided on this application form and any additional material that I submit related to this application is complete, accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.  I also understand that furnishing false information may result in revocation of my scholarship.
 
            Signature of Applicant  ____________________________  Date  ___________