Vernon S. Lee, II Memorial Scholarship
Vernon S. Lee, II, was a 1985 graduate of Petersburg High School and served as one of the assistant boys' basketball team coaches.
Vernon dedicated his entire career to education and uplifting the next generation. He coached, mentored, and guided students in several high schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia and at Virginia State University, encouraging them to chase their dreams and believe in themselves.
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Vernon S. Lee, II, by supporting students who share his devotion to athletics and academics.
Any high school senior at Petersburg High School in Virginia may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are an athlete (member of at least 1 sports team any time during high school) with at least a 2.5 GPA.
To apply, tell us about yourself and how your athletic experience has influenced your life and goals. Additionally, upload a picture of yourself.
Please tell us about yourself and how participating in athletics at Petersburg High School has influenced your life and goals.
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The application deadline is Jun 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jul 1, 2025.
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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 Jul 1, 2025. 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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