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Benny Summerlin Scholarship

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/1/2026
Closes: 1/15/2027

The Benny Summerlin Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors, high school graduates, or current college students from a high school in the City of Martinsville or Henry County, or residents of the City of Martinsville or Henry County, Virginia. Students studying public safety or public service, including fields such as fire, police, EMS, and closely related occupations, or government and nonprofit administration, are welcome to apply.

Win up to
$1,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of Henry County or Martinsville, Virginia
  • High school senior, high school graduate, or undergraduate student
  • High school graduate
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Studying public safety or public service, including fields such as fire, police, EMS, and closely related occupations, or government and nonprofit administration
  • Plan to pursue a career in public safety and/or public service
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • 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: Martinsville
    • County: Henry
    Intended Area of Study
    Public Service, Fire Science and Fire Fighting, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Technician

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