Scholarships

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“Ace the Test” Program (Licensure Test)

Provides an opportunity for students who demonstrate a financial need to support payment for licensure tests. For more information, contact The Office of Teacher Preparation (OTP).

J. B. Fuqua/Kappa Delta Pi Scholarship

Awarded to an active member of Kappa Delta Pi who is classified as a senior the year in which the award to be used and has a 3.25 GPA.

Nell H. Griffin Scholarship

Presented to a rising junior or senior enrolled in Early Childhood Education with a 3.0 GPA, who has shown professional potential.

Margie Lee Culley Wygal Scholarship

Based on merit, awarded to a junior or senior pursuing a career in teaching.

Special Application for Rust and Centennial Scholarships

How to Apply: These two scholarships require that you be nominated by a department chair in consultation with faculty. A letter of recommendation from the department chair and your form are then considered by a special committee. Both scholarships are awarded to rising seniors who have completed 75 s.h. and have minimum 3.25 GPA.

Martha Sinclair Rust and Mary Sinclair Rust Memorial Education Scholarship

Longwood College Teacher Education Centennial Scholarship

Verna Mae Barr Scholarship

This scholarship is given in honor of the late Verna Mae Barr, Class of 1932. The purpose of the scholarship is to attract and retain a deserving student(s) from only the Virginia counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Scott, Tazewell, Washington, or Wise. The student(s) shall meet all of the criteria for admission to Longwood University. First preference shall be given to a Longwood University junior or senior who intends to obtain a Master of Education in School Librarianship.

Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships such as the Dickinson Award and the Rutherford Memorial Award available through the Virginia Association of School Librarians. More information about these awards can be found at the VAASL Web site.

Ann Snyder Simmons Fellowship

This fellowship was established by Ann Snyder Simmons, class of 1960, and her husband, Howell Simmons. The purpose of the fellowship is to recognize an outstanding graduate student who has completed his or her baccalaureate degree, has teaching experience, and intends to obtain the Master of Education in Reading, Literacy and Learning degree program at Longwood University.

The Ann Snyder Simmons Fellowship awards up to $1,000 per semester to a highly qualified student. To be eligible for the fellowship, the applicant must:

Hold a Baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education or an equivalent certification and have a minimum of one year experience teaching at the elementary school level.
Intend to obtain a Master’s degree in Longwood University’s Reading, Literacy & Learning graduate program.
Demonstrate a passion for teaching literacy at the K-3 level.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all parts of the application are fully completed, accurate, and submitted by the suggested deadlines. Read all instructions and information carefully before submitting your application.

Leggette Andressen Scholarship Fund

The purpose of this scholarships is to recognize the commitment by Clarence C. and Phala Leggette Andressen '68 to support an outstanding graduate student with a 3.0 grade point average or higher who has completed his or her Baccalaureate Degree, and intends to obtain a Master's of Education Degree in the Reading, Literacy, and Learning Program at Longwood.

Renewable Scholarships

Isabelle Ball Baker Memorial Scholarship (Renewable)

Presented to students declaring an intention to enter the teaching profession who are deemed Longwood teacher education honors students based on academic excellence and need. Preference is given to applicants from the Northern Neck region of Virginia including the counties of Northumberland, Lancaster, Westmoreland, Essex and Richmond.

Sue Yeaman Britton Scholarship (Renewable)

Presented to student who is a Virginia resident, enrolled in the Educational discipline and who achieves academically.

Alice E. Carter Scholarship (Renewable)

Awarded to a graduate or undergraduate student based on financial need, academic achievement and promise as a teacher, giving special attention to recipient who has expressed a desire to teach grades K-7.

Class of 1934 Scholarship (Renewable)

Awarded to a junior or senior Virginia resident with a 3.0 or above GPA, based on academic achievement and financial need.

Marion Shelton Combs Scholarship (Renewable)

Based on academic achievement with first preference to students from Virginia Counties in the Southwest and Southside.

Lelia Holloway Davis Scholarship (Renewable)

Awarded to a full-time Southside Virginia resident who plans to teach elementary education; 3.0 GPA or higher.

William F. and Martha J. Dorrill Scholarship (Renewable)

Awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or above majoring in a field of study leading to certification in Special Education; based on academic achievement and financial need.

Lulie Evelyn Duke Scholarship (Renewable)

Awarded to a student preparing to become an elementary school teacher with preference to students from the Chesapeake-Portsmouth area.

Betty Jane Shackelford Ellison Memorial Scholarship (Renewable)

Presented to a full-time undergraduate student seeking license as an elementary school teacher; Virginia resident and 3.0 GPA required.

Lillie Evelyn Goodrich Fund (Renewable)

Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student, rising sophomore, proven academic performance; consideration may be given to financial need.

Helen McGuire Hahn Scholarship (Renewable)

Preference to full-time enrolled undergraduate student; second preference to full-time graduate student; 3.0 or above GPA. Virginia resident; prefer students, residents of counties in Southwest Virginia: Buchanan, Dickenson, Grayson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington and Wise.

S. Virginia and Berta M. Newell Scholarship;Two Awards (Renewable)

Awarded to a junior or senior with GPA of 2.75. Preference is given to a student from Southside Virginia.

Dr. Kathleen Ranson Scholarship (Renewable)

Presented to student based on academic achievement, need, and intention to enter the teaching profession.

Virginia Price Waller Education Scholarship (Renewable)

Presented to student who has completed 15 s.h., a 2.5 GPA, or above, with financial need as the final determining factor for selection. Preference is given to a Longwood Student Education Association member.

Louise Brightwell Watson Memorial Scholarship (Renewable)

First preference is given to applicants from Prince Edward, Buckingham, Cumberland, Nottoway, and/or Charlotte Counties. Based on financial need, academic merit and intention to enter the teaching profession.

Helen Cody Wright Scholarship (Renewable)

Awarded to a student who expresses a desire to teach, maintains acceptable academic standing with a preference to a resident of Amelia County.