William & Josephine Linyear Honorary Scholarship
William and Josephine Linyear are graduates of the 1958 Booker T. Washington High School class in Norfolk, Virginia. They both went on to graduate from Norfolk State University. They are the proud parents of two children and four grandchildren.
William also received his master’s degree in guidance and counseling from Hampton University. He began his career as a biology teacher in the Norfolk Public School system before moving into administration, primarily serving as Dean of Students. He spent most of his years at Norview High School but ended his career at his high school alma mater, Booker T. Washington High School.
Josephine received her master’s degree in music education from Virginia State University and was a music teacher in the Chesapeake Public School system. She spent many years at Carver Elementary School. She ended her career at Greenbrier Intermediate School. Josephine was honored in 1988 as the Elementary Teacher of the Year for Chesapeake Public Schools.
This scholarship aims to honor William and Josephine Linyear for all they have done for their children, family, and friends by supporting students from their alma mater.
Any high school senior in Virginia who has at least a 2.5 GPA and plans to major in education may apply for this scholarship, however applicants from Booker T. Washington High School and those pursuing elementary or secondary education are given preference.
To apply, tell us about yourself and how you hope to impact your community through your career as an educator.
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The application deadline is May 7, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jun 7, 2024.
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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 7, 2024. 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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