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Hayes E. Willis Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/6/2025
Closes: 3/6/2025

The Hayes E. Willis Memorial Scholarship is available to African American graduating seniors attending a public high school in Portsmouth or the City of Richmond in Virginia. Students planning to enroll in a 4-year college or university to study in the fields of science, medicine, or health care are encouraged to apply.

Win up to
$1,500
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Portsmouth or Richmond, Virginia
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree
  • Studying science, medicine, and/or a healthcare related field
  • Planning to pursue a career in medicine, science, or health care
  • African American or Black
  • Participation in community service or extracurricular activities
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: VA
    • City: Richmond, Portsmouth
    Intended Area of Study
    Audiology, Speech Language Pathology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy, Medical Laboratory Technician, Physiology and Pathology, Radiologic Technician, Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, Kinesiology and Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Nuclear Medical Technician, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Technician, Public Health Education, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy, Exercise Physiology, Community Health Services and Counseling, Health Professions, Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Anesthesiology, Communication Disorders, Emergency Care Attendant, Mental and Social Health Services, Surgical Technologist, Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities

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