Gwendolyn G. Smith Scholarship
Gwendolyn G. Smith was an incredible loved one who passed away in the fall of 2024 after a battle with kidney cancer.
Gwendolyn was a blessing to many and served her country in the Air Force for thirty years. She was an active member of her church. All of the medical professionals who worked with Gwendolyn during her health struggles made an impact and eased the pain of her illness and her passing.
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gwendolyn G. Smith and keep her legacy alive by supporting students who have big dreams of working in a healthcare profession.
Any high school senior at a Suffolk, Virginia, public school (Nansemond River High School, Lakeland High School, or King's Fork High School) may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have at least a 2.5 GPA and if they plan to pursue healthcare.
To apply, tell us about your inspiration for pursuing a career in healthcare and what goals you have for making an impact in your community. Additionally, upload a professional headshot if you have one.
What is your inspiration for pursuing a career in healthcare? What goals do you have to make a difference in your community with your future professional role?
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The application deadline is May 8, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 8, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 8, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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