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The Seay Family Scholarship Fund
Nick and Marvin Seay (Garnett Marvin Seay, II) and their parents Kathryn and Garnett are representatives of a family with ties to our region that are 200 years old. Kathryn Hill Seay was a successful businesswoman and community volunteer who operated the General Washington Inn and who lead the effort to create Fredericksburg’s Meals on Wheels program. Garnett Seay was a businessman as well, but was also a fine craftsman, particularly known as a furniture builder.
This scholarship fund was initially created in memory of Garnett Marvin Seay II, known to all as Marvin, upon his untimely death at just 24 years old. When their parents passed, Nick Seay modified the scholarship to honor each of his family members and the Seay Family legacy in Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg.
To contribute to this fund, simply click Donate Now.
Donations may also be mailed to:
The Community Foundation
The Seay Family Scholarship Fund
PO Box 208
Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0208
Please make your check payable to:
The Seay Family Scholarship Fund
Apply for a Scholarship
Eligibility
Applicants to this fund must:
- Be a senior from any City of Fredericksburg or Spotsylvania County high school or a home schooled student in the City of Fredericksburg or Spotsylvania County.
- Attend and be a member of a Christian church.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Demonstrate plans to attend a community college, a four-year college or university, or vocational school.
- The financial need of the student will be considered but will not be the sole determining factor.
Eligible Localities: City of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County
Eligible High Schools: Chancellor High School, Courtland High School, Fredericksburg Academy, Fredericksburg Christian School, James Monroe High School, Massaponax High School, Riverbend High School, Spotsylvania 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. The student’s financial need will be considered but will not be the sole determining factor.
- Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a minister or clergy.
- A typed double spaced essay of no more than 900 words that includes the following:
- Describe how you have contributed to the life of a community through extracurricular activities, church activities, performing & visual arts, or other volunteer activities and
- reflect on the significance of your contribution to yourself and to the community you served.