The John E. Thomasson Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 to support post-secondary educational opportunities for youth of African American or other minority heritage in the Louisa County (Virginia) Public Schools or Fluvanna County (Virginia) Public Schools. Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to students who have been admitted to an accredited two-year technical school, four-year Historically Black College or University or the school of their choice. Preference will be given to applicants planning to attend Virginia State University, Hampton University, Virginia Union University, or Norfolk State University.

Award Amount

$1,000

Renew or Reapply?

Deadline

March 7, 2023

Eligibility

An eligible student must be of African American or other minority heritage and enrolled at a high school in Louisa County or Fluvanna 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, leadership, personal integrity, and financial need.

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 technical school, 4-year Historically Black College or University or the school of their choice.

Selection Criteria

Involvement in extracurricular and community service activities.

Academic achievement based on grade point average and SAT scores.

Commitment to family, religious values and school life based on personal statement.

Completed Student Financial Information Form.

Faculty or guidance counselor recommendation.

Personal Statement Topic: Describe the three most important aspects of being a good citizen and how you live up to these criteria. 

Type of Student

Religion/Heritage