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2009 SCHOLARS

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The Portsmouth Community Foundation administers several scholarship funds.

Each scholarship program was designed with the wishes of the donor in mind.

FORM - for notifying The Portsmouth Community Foundation of Scholarship Awards. Click here to access

ALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN YOUR GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

If you would like information about establishing your own scholarship fund, call Judi Luffman, Executive Director, at 397-5424.

“The purpose of life is a life of purpose." - Robert Byrne



Armed Forces Scholarship

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Available for graduating high school seniors who are the dependent of a Navy or Coast Guard Enlisted person stationed in Portsmouth, Virginia. Please use the combined application form - CLICK HERE

2009 Winner - Stuart A. Royal - WBHS - Florida State University



George F. Bogdan Scholarship

 

Employees and dependents of employees of Virginia State Police Division Five are eligible for this $2,500 scholarship. Three will be awarded in 2010.

Application deadline is March 1. Decisions are made in March and awards presented in April. Please click here for the guidelines and application form



C.H. Jordan Memorial Scholarship

 

Available for members of Third Baptist Church Portsmouth. Click here for guidelines and application

2009 Winners -

Jamonte Rasheen Banks-Virginia Tech

Jeanina Cook - Norfolk State University

Joseph Cook - Norfolk State University

Candace Shawa-Le Wright - Norfolk State University

Danica Royster - Hampton University

Kenneth Royster - University of Phoenix

Sylvia Carr - Clark Atlanta University

Warren Duane II Harris - University of Virginia



Bradley Coles Memorial Scholarship

 

Available for Active duty City of Portsmouth Fire and Police department employees. Click here for application



Josef D. Collins Memorial Scholarship

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Available for I.C. Norcom High School students only. Please use the combined application form - Click here

2009 Winners-

Michael C. Terrell - University of Virginia

RaQuia C. King - Virginia State University

Phillip Killebrew, Jr. - Virginia State University

Kelsey Holmes - James Madison University

Janae Moore - Virginia Union University



Eastern Amateur Scholarship

 

Available for Hampton Roads graduating seniors who are a member of their school golf team. Selection based on character, citizenship, sports involvement, and financial need. Click here for the application

2009 Winners-

Adam S. Karriem - ICNHS - Old Dominion University

Andrew M. Pearson - CHS - Old Dominion University

Matthew D. Puzzin - WBHS - University of Virginia



Foskey-VanDyck Scholarship

 

Available for Portsmouth and Western Branch public high school seniors pursuing higher education at James Madison University, majoring in music education or music. Please use the combined application form - Click here

2009 Winner - Pernell R. Whitfield, Jr. - ICNHS - James Madison University



Dwight & Dorothy Humphrey Memorial Scholarship

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Available for dependents of employees of Norfolk Division Army Corps of Engineers. Please use the combined application form - Click here



IFPTE Local #1 Ralph J.McElfresh, Jr. Memorial Scholarhsip

 

Available for Local #1 employees, retired employees, their children and grandchildren. Please use the combined application form - CLICK HERE

2009 Winner - Ashley Stout - University of Kentucky



Mike Moreland Humanitarian Rotary Memorial Scholarship

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Donations in memory of Mike Moreland are welcome at any time. The scholarship is available every year for those seeking higher education.Please use the combined application form - CLICK HERE

2009 Winner - Kristen M. Grabow - WBHS - The College of William and Mary



Thelma J. Murray Memorial Scholarship

 

Available for graduates of I.C. Norcom High School, living in Cavalier Manor, member of Morningtar Baptist Church, and record of community service. Click here for application



Portsmouth Invitational Tournament Foundation Scholarship

 

Available for Hampton Roads graduating seniors, involved in sports . Selection based on character, citizenship, sports involvement, and financial need. Click here for the application

2009 Winners-

Chad W. Baxter - GBHS -University of Virginia

Kathryn M. DeLaRosa - WBHS - Yale University

Thomas A. Heckelman - PAHS - U.S. Naval Academy

Casey E. Kaufman - KFHS - Randolph Macon College

Kyle D. Mack - NHS - Clemson University

Joseph T. McGrath - CHS - University of Virginia

Michael C. Terrell - ICNHS - University of Virginia



W. Clayton Robertson Memorial Scholarship

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Available for Hampton Roads graduating seniors accepted to Clemson University or Virginia residents accepted to Medical College of Virginia. Selection based on character, citizenship, community involvement, and financial need. Click here for the abstract Please use the combined scholarship application form - Click here

2009 Winner - Megan R. Shandelson - Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia



Horace Savage Scholarship

 

Donations in honor of Horace Savage are welcome. Scholarship is available every other year (2009...) for I.C. Norcom High School seniors. Please use the combined application form - Click here

2009 Winner - Janae Moore - ICNHS - Virginia Union University



C.S. Sherwood Memorial Scholarship

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Interested Portsmouth public high school students should contact their guidance counselor. Available for Portsmouth public high school seniors only.

2009 Winners -

Janice Linthicum - WWHS - Longwood University

Jade N. Graham - CHS - The College of William and Mary

Kyrra Harris - CHS - Virginia Commonwealth University

Michael C. Terrell - ICNHS - University of Virginia

Calvin Wilson - WWHS - Old Dominion University

RaQuia King - ICNHS - Virginia State University



Robert K. Smith Memorial Athletic Scholarship

 

Available for Portsmouth public high school senior and "Promising Portsmouth Athlete". Please use the combined application form - Click here

2009 Winner - Staquita Powell - ICNHS - Virginia Union University