Scholarship Application

Coach Vernon N. Lee Sr. Scholarship Application

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High School Data

Graduation Date

Post-Secondary School Data


Name of post-secondary school you plan to attend. (If unknown, please list in order of preference the schools to which you have applied.) Use Official school names. Do not use abbreviations.



Activities, Honors, and Awards

List all school activities in which you have participated during the past four years (student government, music sports, etc.). List all community activities in which you have participated without pay during the past four years (boy/girl scouts, hospital volunteer, Special Olympics). Note: all special awards, honors, offices held and years participated.

Work Experience

Describe your work experience during the past four years (food server, babysitting, lawn mowing, office work). Indicate dates of employment for each job and approximate number of hours worked each week.

Essay (Required)

Please respond to the following topic. Applicants who do not specifically address this topic will not be considered. Your essay should be 500 words or less.

The essay topic: How has being a member of an athletic team shaped your character, development, and contributed to your growth as a positive citizen in the Hampton Roads community?


Please use the Essay Upload field below to upload your essay document. 

Application Checklist

The student is responsible for submitting all materials to the HRYF Scholarship Committee on time. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. This application becomes complete and valid only when all of the following materials have been received:

• 1 Letter of Recommendation (Community Leader, teacher, or school counselor)
• Proof of Filing a Free FAFSA Application for the upcoming academic year
• College Acceptance Letter
• Essay

If you have any questions, please email us at hryfinfo@gmail.com

Certification

The Hampton Roads Youth Foundation Scholarship Committee have the responsibility for selecting recipients based on criteria as set forth in the program description. This application becomes the property of Scholarship Management Services.

(It is recommended you keep a copy for your files.)

I acknowledge decisions are final. I certify I meet eligibility requirements of the program as described in the guidelines and the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. If requested, I will provide proof of information.

Falsification of information may result in termination of any award granted. If selected as a finalist, I give my permission to release my application and any attachments to the Hampton Roads Youth Foundation.

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