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The Charlotte County Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA) was formed more than 90 years ago to preserve the history and heritage of Charlotte County for future generations. Since 2006, the APVA has offered one-time, non-renewable scholarship up to $500 to either a high school senior or to a student enrolled full time in college. The board of directors has opened up applications for this year’s scholarship as of Feb. 28.

To be considered, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• High school senior planning to attend college in the fall of 2023, or a currently enrolled student in a college/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 104, Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 and received by Saturday, April 15.