The Eugenia T. Bumpass Education Fund was established in 1999 to support post-secondary educational scholarships for qualifying graduates of high schools in Louisa County.

Award Amount

$1,000

Renew or Reapply?

Deadline

March 7, 2023

Eligibility

An eligible student must be enrolled at a high school in Louisa County at the start of the student's senior academic year. Students who transfer to the school during their senior year are not eligible.

An eligible student must demonstrate solid academic work, financial need, and strong participation in school and community service activities.

An eligible student must be a candidate for high school graduation at the end of the current academic year and plan to enroll in an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the continental United States the following academic year.

Preference may be given to applicants planning to attend University of Virginia, James Madison University, The College of William & Mary, Mary Washington University, and Virginia Commonwealth University.  

Selection Criteria

Academic achievement based on grade point average and SAT scores.

Financial need based on the completed Student Financial Information Form and information regarding pending scholarship applications, if any.

Leadership in school activities and involvement in the community through public service.

Personal Statement Topic:Post-secondary academic interests

Type of Student