Virginia Association of School Business Officials Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Virginia Association of School Business Officials
Overview
VASBO provides three scholarships to qualified high school seniors. One award, the Edie Williams Scholarship, is $2,000 and was established in memory of a former VASBO president to honor her exceptional service to the association and community. Two additional scholarships are $1,500 each.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a child, grandchild, stepchild, or stepgrandchild of a VASBO member in good standing.
- The sponsoring VASBO member must have maintained continuous membership for three consecutive years prior to the current year (the current year is not counted).
Selection and Notification
Recipients are selected by the VASBO Scholarship Committee based on academic performance, character, involvement in school and community service, and stated career goals. Decisions will be made after the application deadline and winners announced promptly thereafter.
Award Presentation
All scholarship winners will be invited to attend the VASBO Spring Conference. Each recipient will be formally recognized at the Cardinal Award Luncheon on the second day of the three-day conference.
How to Apply — Required Materials
- Complete the online scholarship application (preferred). Include a personal statement of 200 words or fewer describing your career goals, planned program of study, and how the scholarship will help you reach those educational and career objectives.
- Two letters of recommendation, with at least one from a high school official.
- An official high school transcript covering grades through the end of junior year, showing courses, grades, grade-point average, and class rank.
Deadline
All application materials must be submitted online by March 1.