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The Christine and Will Dickinson Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in memory of Christine and Will Dickinson, beloved parents and grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson set an example of giving back to the community through their service to local and state civic organizations. This scholarship acknowledges their love of family and friends and their committed service to the community.
To contribute to this fund, simply click Donate Now.
Donations may also be mailed to:
The Community Foundation
The Christine and Will Dickinson Memorial Scholarship Fund
PO Box 208, Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0208
Please make your check payable to:
The Christine and Will Dickinson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Apply for a Scholarship
Eligibility
Applicants to this fund must:
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at Chancellor High School in Spotsylvania County.
- Demonstrate strong Community Service. (Reviewers will place the highest value on this criterion).
- Demonstrate plans to attend an accredited community college or a four-year accredited college or university.
Eligible Localities: Not Specified
Eligible High Schools: Chancellor High School
About Scholarship Funds
Donors help area students achieve their dreams by establishing or contributing to a scholarship fund at The Community Foundation. Scholarship funds are flexible and can be structured to benefit students at any education level, or for a specific institution. Donors often use scholarship funds to honor or memorialize a loved one.
Donors maintain an active voice in the student selection process while they rely upon The Community Foundation’s Scholarship Committee to handle the necessary paperwork and ensure that scholarships are distributed equitably.
Let us help you create the fund that works best for your charitable giving goals!
How to Apply
The online application portal will walk students through our application process.
- Students submit general information such as address and high school, as well as information about extracurricular activities or awards.
- Students use the online application to provide the name and email address of their guidance counselor and other individuals. These contacts will receive an email requesting the student’s high school transcript or a personal reference.
- Each of our various scholarships has its own essay guidelines, as described below.
Call 540 373-9292 or e-mail scholarships@cfrrr.org for more information.
Additional Information
Please provide the following:- A copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) Summary page as documentation of financial need.
- Two letters of reference addressing the student’s academic promise and character from different sources such as teacher, volunteer coordinator, adult supervisor, employer, etc.
- A typed double-spaced essay that includes the following:
- Reasons for applying for this scholarship, long term goals, and plans for achieving them.
- Extracurricular activities and community service, particularly scouting (church, volunteer experience, etc.)