February 2, 2006
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE
DAN RIVER REGION
For more information, Debra
L Dodson
For more information and applications, see your guidance counselor or
go to www.cfdrr.org.
1. James W. Bryant, Sr. and James T.
Collie Scholarship - For Pittsylvania County Public Schools graduates,
preferably students pursuing the fields of education or nursing.
2. Bernard C. Calvert Scholarship
- For Tunstall High School graduates, preferably students who attended
either Brosville or Stony Mill Schools.
3. John Watson Daniel Scholarship
- For graduates in Danville, Pittsylvania or Caswell County. Eligible
students who are descendants of employees or retirees of John W. Daniel
Construction Co. may receive priority consideration.
4. John R. and Betty B. Eggleston Scholarship - Students do not apply
directly - guidance departments of each school should nominate one or
two qualified students. For graduates in Danville, Pittsylvania or Caswell
County.
5. Margaret Spruce Floyd Scholarship - Students do not apply directly
- guidance departments of each school should nominate one or two qualified
students. For graduates of public and private schools in Danville and
Pittsylvania County.
6. Roy G. and Joan F. Gignac Scholarship
- Copy the enclosed application and recommend it to students who are
pursuing technical disciplines. ***A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY - Limited spaces
are available for Gignac Scholars - deserving and needy area students
studying technical disciplines at the Illinois Institute of Technology
in Chicago. Gignac Scholars are eligible to receive up to full tuition,
fees, room and board through a Master's Degree, based on need. For graduates
in Danville, Pittsylvania or Caswell County.
7. Ray M. Harris Scholarship - For
graduates of public and private schools in Danville and Pittsylvania County.
8. Stuart Harris Drama Scholarship -
Students do not apply directly - guidance departments of each school should
nominate one or two outstanding drama students.
9. John L. Hurt, Jr. Scholarship
- For Gretna High School graduates, with a preference for those who attended
the John L. Hurt, Jr. Elementary School.
10. Irene L. Pritchett Memorial Scholarship
- For black graduates from the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County or
the Children's Home of Virginia.
11. Alger Pugh and Andy Warren Memorial
Scholarships - For GW High School graduates, with a preference given
to deserving GW football players or athletes.
12. Riddle-Francis Scholarship -
For Pittsylvania County Public School graduates, with a preference for
Dan River or Tunstall students.
13. Percy and Velna Scearce Scholarship
- for graduates in Danville, Pittsylvania or Caswell County, who actively
support their religious convictions, are merited and have financial need.
14. Spiros Skenderis Memorial Scholarship - Students do not apply directly.
The guidance department of each school may nominate one or two students
who have overcome a hardship.
15. Eileen and Joseph Stendig Scholarship - Students do not apply directly.
The guidance department of each school may nominate one or two of the
deserving students with a financial need.
16. GW Class of 1955 Scholarship Eugene
Stryker Scholarship - Copy the enclosed application and recommend
it to students with a musical background.
17. Louise P. Surles Scholarship - Students do not apply directly. The
guidance department of each school should nominate one or two students
attending the University of Virginia.
The Community Foundation office can be reached at 530 Main Street, P.O. Box 1039, Danville, VA 24543, (434) 793-0884 or fax (434) 793-6489 or their web site at www.cfdrr.org.
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
