SVCC College Catalog

Ted W. Abolin Memorial Scholarship ( 2 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to a graduate of a Russell County High School

Adair Scholarships (one year $1000 scholarships)

Ø       Jane Vanture Adair, Elizabeth Adair Townsend and Anne Adair Smith

         ·    Awarded to a first or second year student

Ø       Jane Vanture Adair Nursing Scholarship

        ·    Awarded to a first or second year nursing student.

Ø       Milton Hunt, Alice Harman and Charlie T. Adair Scholarship

        ·    Awarded to a first or second year student

Joseph Allen Addison Memorial Scholarship (one year $500 scholarship)

• Awarded to a Richlands High School graduate
• Student must be enrolled in the Computer Science program

AIMS Higher Scholarships (amount varies contingent upon funding)

• Awarded to current area high school seniors who are recognized as AIMS Scholars during their senior year

Mark Armstrong Memorial Scholarship (one year $500 scholarship)

• Awarded to second year student
• Student must be in the Business Curriculum

Art & Soul Scholarship (one year $250 scholarship)

• Awarded to an Art Student

George F. Barnes Family Scholarship (one year $3000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a Tazewell High School graduate

Barnes & Noble/SVCC Bookstore Scholarship (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

 Dr. Robert F. Baxter Memorial Scholarship (3 two-year $1000 per year scholarships)

• Awarded to residents of Buchanan County and/or graduates of Buchanan county high schools
• Must have been accepted into the Nursing or Allied Health Program at SVCC
• Must have applied for Federal Assistance to determine level of need
• Recipients will be eligible for a second year scholarship if they maintain a 2.5 GPA

BB&T Scholarship (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a graduating high school senior enrolled in a Business curriculum

Bobby L. Beaver Machine Tool Operations Scholarship (one year $250 scholarship)

• Awarded to a student in the Machine Tool Operations Program

Jeffery Michael Beinhorn Memorial Scholarship (3 one-year $1500 scholarships)

·          Awarded to first or second year student

·          Awarded to graduate of Buchanan County High School

Sam and Ruth M. Beinhorn Memorial Scholarship (3 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to a first or second year student
• Priority given to a graduate of a Buchanan County high school

Blankenship/Justice Scholarships (numbers and amounts awarded will vary.)

• Awarded to graduates from all SVCC service region who are:

o         A child or dependent of a living or deceased coal miner or

o         A disabled coal miner or

o         A student seeking a degree in a field related to the promotion of mine safety and  health

• Separate application required – contact your high school counselor or the SVCC Financial Aid Office

Doug and Ginger Branton Family Scholarship (one year $500 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

Jack and Juanita Britts Scholarship (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a graduate of Richlands High School
   

Jenny Owen Brooks Memorial Scholarship (one year $200 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first year student from Lebanon High School

• Awarded to a Buchanan County resident

Georgia I. Busic Scholarship (one year $1500 scholarship)

• Awarded to  a currently graduating Honaker High School senior

H. Paul Buskill Memorial Scholarship (two year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to  a first or second year student

Cora Ennis Russell Buskill Memorial Scholarship (1 two-year $1000 per year scholarship)

• Awarded to a graduate of Richlands High School

Dr. W. Gregory Capps Pre-Chiropractic Scholarship (one year $1000 tuition scholarship)

• Awarded to first year student planning on a Chiropractic career
• Based on High School grades, community service and school activities

• Awarded to students enrolled in Diesel Powered Equipment program

Katrina J. Cartmell Scholarship (one year $1500 scholarship)

• Awarded to a currently graduating Honaker High School senior

Nancy del Castillo Scholarships (4 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to first year students

Grey Chaney Nursing Book Scholarship (one year $250 scholarship)

• Awarded to a student in the Nursing program

 Clinch Valley Medical Center Memorial Scholarships (2 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to student in a Nursing or Allied Health Program (Radiology, Respiratory Care, Occupational Therapy Assistant)

• Student must be enrolled in engineering program
• Recipients may be eligible for a second year scholarship only if they maintain a 3.0 GPA

Harry and Mayola Cole Scholarship (one year $500 scholarship)

• Awarded to Buchanan County student
• Priority given  to Whitewood residents

The Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship Program (one year $3000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a student attending college for the first time at a Virginia Community College
• Selection based on merit
• Student must have a history of academic excellence
• Student must be willing to promote the community college education and the Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship Program
• Student must be willing to mentor future scholars
• Student must have a commitment to developing leadership potential
• Student must be full-time, associate’s degree seeking, student with plans to graduate from a Virginia Community College
• Student must make a time commitment to represent the Virginia Community College at designated activities/events to be determined

• Student must be enrolled in the engineering or engineering technologies programs
• Awarded to first or second year student

Stelio and Betty Corte Scholarship (4 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to first or second year student

Dr. John R. Cox Memorial Scholarship (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a student in a Business program

• Awarded to a student enrolled in either the Nursing program, an Allied Health program or Music program
• Student must be a graduate of Richlands High School

Nancy Chaffin Cyphers Memorial Scholarship (one year $500 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student
• Student must be in a Humanities Curriculum
• Student’s goal must be to become a teacher in Communications, English, Speech, or Theater

Credit Bureau of The Virginias Foundation Scholarships (5 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to a first or second year student
• Student must be a resident of one of the following counties in VA: Bland, Giles, or Tazewell or one of the following WV counties: Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Summers, or Wyoming
• Student must have GPA between  2.0(C) &  3.0(B)

Stuart Damron Memorial Scholarships (2 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to a student in the Automotive Technology or Diesel Program
• Priority given to Dickenson County residents

Ralph B. and Carol R. Davis Scholarships (2 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to first or second year students

Earl E. and Dorothy Jackson Dellinger Scholarships (5 one-year $1000  scholarships)

• Awarded to first or second year students
• Priority given to Buchanan County residents

Percy V. and Eula B. Dennis Scholarship (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a student from Tazewell County
• Recipient must demonstrate financial need

Doris McGee Duncan Scholarship (2 one-year $1500 scholarships)

• Awarded to a first or second year student
• Student must be graduate of Richlands High School
• Student must be seeking a degree in elementary education

Don and Nancy Dunford Scholarship (one-year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a currently graduation Tazewell High School senior

Olney W. and Le Vada Edwards Memorial Scholarship (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student
• Student must be in the business curriculum
• Student must be a graduate of Haysi, Clintwood, Ervinton, or Council High School

First Sentinel Bank Scholarships (2 one-year $500 scholarships)

• Awarded to first year students

Richard and Sue Foil Scholarship (one year $750 scholarship)

• Awarded to a second year student
• Student must have shown achievement in their chosen major

Sue Gilmer Memorial Scholarship (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first year student
• Student must be from Russell County
• Student must be entering a Nursing or Allied Health program (Radiology, Respiratory Care, Occupational Therapy Assistant)

Grundy Rotary Club Scholarships (2 one- year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to a first year student
• Student must be from Buchanan County

Grundy Women’s Club Scholarship (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first year student
• Student must be from Buchanan County

Phyllis Harrison Memorial Scholarship (one year $500 scholarship)

• Awarded to a second year student
• Student must be in Respiratory Care

Harrison-Wyatt Scholarships (4 one-year $1500 scholarships)

• Awarded to students from Buchanan County

Eugene Hamilton and Billie Sue McConnell Hurst Business Scholarship  (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a graduate of Richlands High School
• Student must be enrolled in the Business Administration program

Edward Joseph and State Keene Family Scholarship (one year $250 scholarship)

• Priority given to SVCC student working for the SVCC tutoring program
• Awarded in the Spring Semester

Dr. Charles R. and Mary King Endowed Scholarships (5 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

John and Edna Lester Family Scholarships (4 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to a resident of Buchanan County

Harry V. Lindsey Business Development Scholarships (3 two-year $1000 per year scholarships)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

• Student must be enrolled in a Business curriculum

James R. Lindsey Business Development Scholarship (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to first or second year student
• Student must be enrolled in a Business curriculum

J. Franklin Long and Vernon C. Long Scholarship (2 one year $1200 scholarships)

• Awarded to first year student

Lorraine Compton McGee Scholarships (2 one-year $1500 scholarships)

• Awarded to graduates of Richlands High School
• Student must be seeking a degree in Business Education

Marine Corps League-Southwest Virginia Detachment 980 Scholarship

In Memory of I. H. “Hank” Shrader (one year $500 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student
• Student must have a GPA between 2.0(C) & 3.0 (B)

Sam G. McCall Jr. Family Scholarships (20 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to first or second year students
• Students must be from Buchanan or Tazewell County

Meridian Management Co., Inc. Scholarship (one-year $2000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student
• Priority given to Meridian Management employees and/or family members

Donald C. Moore Memorial Scholarship (one year $300 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first year student
• Student must be from Russell County

Mountain Mission Scholarship (one year $500 scholarship)

• Awarded to a graduate of Mountain Mission School

B. J. (Bob) and Nona Nassif Scholarship (one year $300 scholarship)

• Awarded to a currently graduating Richlands High School senior

National Science Foundation Scholarships (one year tuition and books scholarships  with yearly incentives, number varies, availability contingent on funding)

• Awarded to first and second year students
• Students must be enrolled in the following programs: Computer Aided Drafting & Design, Computer Electronics Technology, Electrical/Electronics Technology, Engineering, Environmental Science/Management, or Science
• Students must be financial aid eligible,  as determined by the current FAFSA form
• Contact Anthony Roberts at SVCC, DA-108 or call 964-7527 for more information. When you submit this application, you will see a page that contains a link to the online NSF application so that you can complete and submit it online.

New Peoples Bank Scholarship (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

North Carolina Coal Institute Scholarships (2 one year $3500 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student
• Must be enrolled in one of the following programs: engineering, mining, engineering or a technical program related to mining

Armand Opitz Book Scholarship (one year $350 book scholarship)

• Priority given to single parents and non-traditional age students
• Student must have 2.5 GPA

Brady Surles Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship (one year $250 scholarship to be awarded in consultation  with PTK advisor)

• Awarded  to a returning PTK member taking a minimum of 12 credit hours

Leona Ratliff Scholarship (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to Buchanan County High School graduate
• Student must have had a 2.5 GPA or greater

Red Ash School Scholarship (one $250 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first of second year student
• Priority given to Tazewell County residents

Daisey B. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

Christopher Todd Richardson Memorial Scholarship

• Student must be pursuing a degree in one of the following programs: engineering, geology, or an energy related field
• Awarded to a graduate of Richlands High School
• Applicants must apply through Richlands High School Guidance office. Please call RHS at 964.4602.

Ginger P. Robertson Scholarships (2 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to first or second year students
• Students must be from Buchanan County

The Rocket Boys Math & Science Scholarship (Established by Homer and Linda Hickam) (one year $500 scholarship)

• Awarded to a student enrolled in the Science Program with plans of a career in math or science

John Powell Royall, Jr. Memorial Scholarship (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

Mary Bell Hyatt Royall Memorial Scholarship (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

Harold W. and Charlotte Short Scholarship (one year $500 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

I. H. “Hank” and Faye Shrader Scholarship (2 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

Michele’s Gift-The Michele B. Sluss Scholarship (one year $250 scholarship)

• Awarded to a currently graduating Tazewell High School senior
• Student must be entering the Respiratory Therapy Program

Harold W. and Nell R. Smith Scholarships (10 two-year $1000 per year scholarships)

• Priority given to first or second year students from Buchanan County

Joyce Sproles Memorial Scholarship (one year $500 scholarship)

• Awarded to a second year student
• Student must be from Buchanan County
• Student must be a Buchanan County Nursing Student
• Selection based on college grades and dedication to the Nursing field

Stafford Communications, Inc. Scholarship (one year $200 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

Emory L. Stallard Memorial Scholarship (full tuition scholarship for one year)

• Awarded to non-traditional age students
• Student must be in the Education or Human Services Curriculum
• Interview with donor may be required

J. A. Street and Associates Scholarships (4 one year $500 scholarships)

• Awarded to a student enrolled in a program related to Construction Trades

Mark Lynn Sutherland Memorial Scholarship (one year $1500 scholarship)

• Awarded to a currently graduating Honaker High School senior
• Priority given to applicants seeking a degree/career in teaching

SVCC Business Contest Scholarships (maximum of $250 for tuition)

• A previously determined scholarship; student must be a winner of the SVCC Business Contest competed in during high school

• Awarded to a first year student
• Students must be from Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, or Tazewell County
• Contest winner must present certificate to Scholarship Counselor in order to activate

SVCC College Board Scholarships (4 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to first year students
• One each from Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell Counties

SVCC Golf Classic Scholarships (5 one-year $1500 scholarships)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

Tazewell Rotary Club Scholarships (2 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to graduates of Tazewell High School

Martha W. Thompson Scholarship (one year $1000 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

TruPoint Bank Scholarships (2 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to students in the Business Curriculum

United Company Endowed Scholarships (2 one-year $1500 scholarships)

• Awarded to residents of Buchanan County

Dr. Harold and Dr. Carol Ann Van Hook Book Scholarships (2 one-year $500 book scholarships)

• Awarded to first generation college students

Ann Walls Memorial Scholarships (2 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to residents of Tazewell County

Harlan and Ann Walls Scholarships (2 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to first year students
• Students must be graduates of Richlands High School

Harlan and Vera Wall Scholarships (2 one-year $1000 scholarships)

• Awarded to graduates of Buchanan County High Schools

Gene “Greek” Watson Book Scholarship (one year $250 Book scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

Joseph and Eula Whitt and Mabel L. Smith Scholarships (2 one year $2500 scholarships)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

Dr. and Mrs. W.R. Williams Memorial Scholarship (one year $1500 scholarship)

• Awarded to a first or second year student

Music Program Scholarships  (to be awarded in consultation with Dr. Joseph Trivette; numbers and amounts of scholarships will vary based on funding)

Ø       Jane Vanture Adair Music Scholarship

        ·    Awarded to a student in the Music Program.

Ø       W. B. "Bill" Adams Jazz Scholarship

        ·    Awarded to a student in the Music Program.

Ø       Shirley B. Beaver Music Scholarship

         ·    Awarded to a Student in the Music Program

Ø       Thomas F. Blackwell Memorial Music Scholarship