[Page 96] Scholarship Funds

Pamela Tyree Griffin

I would like to support two students who are pursuing a degree in elementary education.

Megen Porter

The CIILS Scholarship Foundation is a memorial fund dedicated to the five black people enslaved by the Campbell family in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia. Lucinda, the mother, and her children Cofus and Sarah, along with two who are unnamed were forced to work for the Campbell family until freed on June 19th, 1865. This fund is to serve college-bound seniors and returning adult students, who are Black or Native Americans and reside in Virginia. This scholarship will provide two $500 scholarships annually in hopes of uplifting individuals in marginalized communities in Virginia.

Dripchak Family

I want to set up a fund in my Mother's name for Physical Therapy students.

T.J’s Angels T3 Services

My son passed away after 11 days born premature at 23 weeks and six days. I would like to start a fund to be able to grant graduating Highschool seniors and college students with scholarships in his honor each year pursuing degrees in Education, Nursing and Engineering majors that meet specific criteria.

Anthony Peterson

This scholarship fund will further my best friend's legacy by supporting a high school lacrosse student as they pursue their college degree.

Teresa Brown Memorial Scholarship

Beginning with the 2023 school year. The Teresa Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund will begin accepting applications to award two $2,000 Educational scholarships annually to graduating female seniors in public education in Indianapolis IN within The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Schools that have served in the Girls Empowered and Motivated to Succeed (GEMS), program for at least 2 years. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and an attendance rate of 95 %. Applicants must have an interest in pursuing a degree in education in order to further support our beloved Teresa's legacy and as well supporting GEMS students advancing to post secondary education. In addition, qualifying sudents must demonstrate they have plans to enroll in a college or university for the upcoming fall academic calendar year.

Kelsey Mullins

This scholarship fund will honor the legacy of my grandmother, an educator, by helping to fund higher education for first generation college students pursuing a teaching career.

TeluguPeople Foundation

This scholarship fund will help economically disadvantaged students pursue their dreams and create a Pay Forward model, which provides a maximum social return for the donation.

Florence Scholarship Foundation

This scholarship fund will help students who are struggling to further their academics by providing $500 scholarships each year.

Kissane Family

To support alumnae of GMS and PHS who seek to attend top colleges and study traditional STEM fields and positively impact the world with their education, and who would meaningfully benefit from financial assistance in their journey. To instill the academic and philanthropic spirit of Virginia Jeanette Drummond Kissane in a new generation of determined women in STEM.