Charlotte County APVA scholarship seeks applicants

Published 12:31 pm Friday, February 28, 2020

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The Charlotte County APVA (Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities) was formed 90 years ago to preserve the rich history and heritage of Charlotte County for future generations.

Since 2006, the Charlotte County APVA has offered one-time, non-renewable scholarships up to $500 to either a high school senior or to a student enrolled full time in college. The board of directors has again selected to offer this scholarship for 2020.

To be considered for this 2020 scholarship the applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • High school senior planning to attend college in the fall of 2020, or a currently enrolled student in a college or university.
  • Charlotte County resident.
  • Minimum 3.0 grade point average.
  • Submit an application.
  • Submit a typed one-page essay describing the applicant’s interest in history/preservation or related field’s along with college and career plans.
  • Willingness to be interviewed by the scholarship committee.

Applications are available from the guidance offices at Randolph-Henry High School, Fuqua School, or via the Charlotte County APVA’s website, www.charlottecountyapva.org.

Completed applications should be mailed to Charlotte County Branch Preservation Virginia Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 188, Keysville, VA 23947 and received by Thursday, April 30.