The Granger Ancarrow Scholarship Program was established in 2000 to benefit graduating seniors from public high schools throughout metropolitan Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. The scholarship supports post-secondary educational scholarships for qualifying seniors from the “Central Region,” who demonstrate the same high standards encouraged by Granger Ancarrow, a coach and mentor to many track and field athletes.

Award Amount

$1,000

Renew or Reapply?

Deadline

March 7, 2023

Eligibility

An eligible student must be a senior attending a state-accredited public high school in metropolitan Richmond or the Tri-Cities area.

An eligible student must demonstrate sound academic work, financial need, participation in track and field, and involvement in school activities and community service.

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 4-year college or university the following academic year. 

Selection Criteria

Academic performance based on grade point average and SAT scores and acceptance to an accredited four-year college or university.

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

Involvement in extracurricular and community service activities.

Commitment to the sport of track and field. 

Personal Statement Topic: Future Goals

Additional Letter of Recommendation: from a track coach

Type of Student