JOHN L. HURT, JR. SCHOLARSHIP

 

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION , serving Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County, is pleased to announce the availability for the first time of the John L. Hurt, Jr. Scholarship.  The scholarship fund was established in 2002 by Frances H. Hurt.

The purpose of the scholarship is to support post-secondary educational opportunities for high school graduates and candidates for graduation from Gretna High School, with a preference given to students who attended the John L. Hurt, Jr. Elementary School.   As provided in the donor's instructions, an eligible student must demonstrate a devotion to academics, or be otherwise talented, and have a need for financial support.

  One or more scholarships of up to $2,500 will be awarded on a competitive basis to a student who has been admitted to an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the continental United States. 

Students who would like to be considered for the scholarship program should send one (1) copy of the completed application and supporting documents to THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION on or before March 28, 2003. 

For additional information, please contact:

 

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION

531 Loyal Street

P.O. Box 1039

Danville, Virginia  24543

434-793-0884

www.cfdrr.org

 

The John L. Hurt, Jr. Scholarship

 

About the Scholarship:

 

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION , serving Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County, is pleased to announce the availability for the first time of the John L. Hurt, Jr. Scholarship.  The scholarship fund was established in 2002 by Frances H. Hurt.

 

Major John L. Hurt was the founder of the town of Hurt. His nephew, the late John L. Hurt, Jr., spent his life encouraging and supervising its growth and was a passionate believer in education.

 

Who is eligible?

 

1.      An eligible student must demonstrate a devotion to academics, or be otherwise talented, and have a need for financial support.

 

2.      An eligible student must be a candidate for high school graduation, or a graduate, from Gretna High School at the end of the current academic year, and plan to enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States the following academic year.

 

3.      Preference will be given to students from Northern Pittsylvania County who attended the John L. Hurt, Jr. Elementary School.

 

How to Apply:

If a student meets the preceding eligibility criteria, he/she must submit:  1) the John L. Hurt, Jr. Application form; 2) high school transcript and recent SAT/Achievement scores; 3) list of extracurricular activities and community services; 4) list of academic honors; 5) career interests; and 6) any other information which may be helpful to the selection committee.  NOTE: Students must submit the attached Demonstration of Financial Need form to the Financial Aid Office of each college under consideration.

 

 

JOHN L. HURT, JR. SCHOLARSHIP

 

 THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION

531 Loyal Street

P.O. Box 1039

Danville, Virginia 24543

(434)793-0884

 

Receipt Deadline:  March 28, 2003

 

 

 

Part I:                         Application Form to be completed by Scholarship Applicant

 

Last Name:___________________ First Name:__________________Initial________

 

Social Security #____________________Telephone #_________________________

 

Address:______________________________________________________________

 

High School:_______________________________Graduation Date:_____________

 

Parent(s) or Guardian(s):_________________________________________________

 

Address:______________________________________________________________

 

_____________________________________________________________________

 

Did you attend the John L. Hurt, Jr. Elementary School? ___________________________

 

College Choices                                                                       Tuition and Educational Expenses

 

1st Choice:_________________________________                        1.___________________

 

2nd Choice:________________________________             2.___________________

 

3rd Choice:________________________________              3.___________________

 

 

 

***Please Attach a Current Photograph***

 

 

 

 

PART II:        Demonstration of Financial Need – VERY IMPORTANT

 

High School Seniors who apply for the John L. Hurt, Jr. Scholarship should complete the top section of this form.  Part II of this application should be completed, signed and forwarded by the applicant to each college’s Financial Aid Office, in conjunction with the applicant's regular submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The college will then submit the completed form.

 

I, _____________________________ hereby authorize___________________________                  (name)                                                                          (college)

to advise THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION as to my demonstrated financial need for the purposes of my application to the John L. Hurt, Jr. Scholarship.

 

Signed:_____________________________________ Date:______________________

Social Security #:_____________________________

 

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TO:     Financial Aid Officers

 

Please forward the requested information to THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION as soon as possible.

 

I have reviewed the FAFSA of the above named student.  Demonstrated financial need is as follows:

 

            Estimated cost of attendance                                      $_____________________

 

            Expected family contribution                                      $_____________________

 

            Anticipated aid from other sources                             $_____________________

 

            Estimated Need                                                        $_____________________

 

Comments (if any):

 

 

Financial Aid Officer:_______________________________________________________

 

Address:_________________________________________________________________

 

Phone #:______________________________Fax#:______________________________

 

FINANCIAL AID OFFICERS: Please return this completed form

BY MARCH 30, 2003 if possible to:

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION , P.O. Box 1039, Danville, VA  24543 FAX (434) 793-6489.

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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION
541 Loyal Street
P. O. Box 1039
Danville, Virginia 24543
Ph: (434) 793-0884       Fax: (434) 793-6489      
E-mail:
communityfoundation@gamewood.net