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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 637, Otis Berry Memorial Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 9/15/2023
Closes: 1/15/2024

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 637, Otis Berry Memorial Scholarship recognizes the residents of designated communities in Virginia. Students who are seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree and demonstrate financial need are welcome to apply. Children or grandchildren of members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 637 or the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 637 Auxiliary receive special consideration.

Win up to
$2,500
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA for undergraduates, minimum 3.0 GPA for high school seniors
  • Resident of Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, or Prince George counties, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, or Petersburg, Virginia
  • High school senior or undergraduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full or parttime
  • Participation in community service or extracurricular activities
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to children or grandchildren of members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 637 or the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 637 Auxiliary.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: VA
    • City: Hopewell, Petersburg, Colonial Heights
    • County: Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Prince George
    Minimum GPA
    2
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities

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