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Scholarship Application

(The 2023 application deadline is now May 15th.)

To apply for a scholarship from SEVACF, apply online below or download and complete our Combined Scholarship Application.

NOTE: Some scholarships require students to apply directly, please follow the criteria for each scholarship.

I am applying for...*
- Spring Scholarships (DUE MAY 15TH)
- Fall Scholarships (DUE SEP 15TH)
Armed Forces Scholarship, Foskey-VanDyck Scholarship, Conner McGrevy Memorial Scholarship, Frances V.C. Major Memorial Scholarship, Gladys Clarke Memorial Scholarship, Horace Savage Scholarship, Jarrod B. Shivers Memorial Scholarship, Josef D. Collins Memorial Scholarship , Portsmouth Service League Scholarship “PSL”, Susan Berry Reitelbach Memorial Scholarship, W. Clayton Robertson Memorial Scholarship
We do not currently have a fall scholarship.
Choose Spring Scholarship(s)*
- Armed Forces Scholarship
- Conner McGrevy Memorial Scholarship
- Foskey-VanDyck Scholarship
- Frances V.C. Major Memorial Scholarship
- Gladys Clarke Memorial Scholarship
- Horace Savage Scholarship
- Jarrod B. Shivers Memorial Scholarship
- Josef D. Collins Memorial Scholarship
- Portsmouth Service League "PSL" Scholarship
- Susan Berry Reitelbach Memorial Scholarship
- W. Clayton Robertson Memorial Scholarship
Choose Fall Scholarship(s)
Your Contact Information

*Required Field
First Name:*
Last Name:*
Date of Birth:
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address:*
City:*
State*
Zip:*
Email:*
Primary Phone:*
Your Parental/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian Name(s):
Address(if different):
City:
State*
Zip:
Parent's Military Command:
Rank:
Parent is a police officer
- Yes
- No
District:
Family Member Associated With:
Full Name:
Relationship:
Your Education Information
High School Attending:*
Cumulative GPA:*
Name of Your High School Counselor:*
College Choices
First Choice:*
Tuition (per year):*
Acceptance*
- Accepted
- Pending
Second Choice:
Tuition (per year):
Acceptance
- Accepted
- Pending
Third Choice:
Tuition (per year):
Acceptance
- Accepted
- Pending
What field of study are you considering?:*
Is this a five-year program?*
- Yes
- No
Why are you considering that field?:*
Financial Information
Applicant's Annual Income:
Parent(s) Annual Income:
Applicant's Financial Assets (529 plans):
Number of children currently in college:
Other Financial Considerations:
Other Scholarships Applied For
Scholarship 1:
Amount Awarded:
Renewable
- Yes
- No
Scholarship 2:
Amount Awarded:
Renewable
- Yes
- No
Scholarship 3:
Amount Awarded:
Renewable
- Yes
- No
School Activities
Provide a listing of school activities in which you have participated (e.g. clubs, sports, student government, honor societies, band, etc.)
; include each year participated.
Volunteer Activities
Provide a listing of volunteer and community activities in which you have participated (e.g., church groups, scouting, hospital volunteer.)
; include each year participated.
Required Documentation
Official High School Transcript*
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, txt.
SAT/Achievement Scores*
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, txt.
First Letter of Recommendation*
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, txt.
Second Letter of Recommendation*
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, txt.
FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)*
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, txt.
One Page Essay*
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, txt.
One page essay describing your educational dream, how you plan to impact the future; and any special circumstance or information that may be helpful to the selection committee.
Additional Required Essay for select Scholarships
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, txt.
Foskey-VanDyck Scholarship, Portsmouth Service League “PSL” Scholarship, W. Clayton Robertson Memorial Scholarship
Optional Special Essay
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, txt.
Senior Photo*
Additional Essay
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, txt.
Additional essay required for: W. Clayton Robertson Memorial Scholarship on why you wish to attend Clemson University or Medical College of Virginia, and Foskey-VanDyck Scholarship: What is your goal and what support system do you have to achieve your goal? Why you have chosen music or music education as your focus?
Portsmouth Service League
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, txt.
(250-500 words) How do you live PSL’s vision statement, “To empower innovative women to leadand serve while leaving a positive legacy on the community and each other?”
*
- I understand that if my application is not complete it will not be considered. *
*
- I understand that SEVACF reserves the right to provide this application information to additional scholarship selection committees if determined appropriate. *
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- I certify that the information I have provided in this application is accurate and is subject to verification by SEVACF's selection committee representatives at its discretion. *
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- Southeast Virginia Community Foundation has my permission to use my photograph publically to promote their business. I understand that the images may be used in print publications, online publications, websites, and social media. I also understand that no royalty, fee, or other compensation shall become payable to me by reason of such use. Images will only be used if the applicant is selected for a scholarship. SEVACF posts, on our website, the senior photo of our scholarship recipients. *
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