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Spotswood High School |
REFI requires that applications be completed online.
An application checklist has been provided below to help ensure each application is completed with all requirements met.
The community service/extracurricular list is to be downloaded, completed, and uploaded into the online application to turned in with the application.
Deadline for submitting applications is February 28, 2025.
Please contact Victoria Landis at [email protected] if you have any questions.
An application checklist has been provided below to help ensure each application is completed with all requirements met.
The community service/extracurricular list is to be downloaded, completed, and uploaded into the online application to turned in with the application.
Deadline for submitting applications is February 28, 2025.
Please contact Victoria Landis at [email protected] if you have any questions.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALL RCPS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
☐ Ed Long, Jr. Family Career and Technical Education Scholarship $1,000
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who plan to attend Virginia Tech or Blue Ridge Community College for the Virginia Tech transfer program. Applicants must complete a 2-year sequence of a vocational technical program, preferably in one of the following fields: agriculture, business, family and consumer sciences, marketing, technology education, or trade and industrial education.
☐ Excel Rocktown Running Scholarship $1,500
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who plan to pursue cross country or track & field at the collegiate level. Applicants must currently be a member of a cross country or a track & field team. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the direct coaching staff. Applicants must also submit a two page double-spaced essay on how running has supported your growth as a person and how you plan for running to continue serving you in the future.
☐ Bridgewater Retirement Community Nursing Scholarship $1,000
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who have an interest in the nursing field. One $1000 scholarship will be awarded. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Priority is given to applicants who are children of Bridgewater Retirement Community’s employees and have a serious desire to work in the healthcare profession.
☐ Frazier Quarry Scholarship $1,500 each
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who have been a member of the FFA or 4-H club for at least 2 years. Four $1,500 scholarships to be awarded (2 females and 2 males). Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Priority given to applicants who plan a career in the agricultural field.
☐ Gary & Martha Dovel Memorial Music Scholarship $500
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who plan to pursue further education in music. Applicant must have actively participated in a school music program, including band, chorus, or both, for at least four years and participated in a musical production and/or marching band. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and extracurricular/ athletic participation. Applicant must submit one letter of recommendation from a music teacher and a short 500 word essay explaining why they should be considered for this scholarship.
☐ Hill Scholarship for Career Readiness $500 each
The Hill Scholarship for Career Readiness is a $500 scholarship that will be awarded to two students from Rockingham Academy. This is for seniors who plan to pursue a vocational, technical, or trade career. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a strong interest in acquiring the additional skills and training needed to be successful in their chosen career field. Students will be recommended based on this criteria, and will be encouraged to write a brief statement explaining how the scholarship would be used to help you achieve success in your chosen career field. (Examples for use of this scholarship may include the following: tuition, books or training materials, purchase of required equipment or tools, professional uniforms, and the cost of certification or licensing manuals)
☐ Hill Scholarship for Vocational Excellence $1,250 each
Four $1,250 scholarships to be awarded (one per high school, may be divided) to seniors who plan to pursue a vocational, technical or trade career. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have the desire to acquire the skills necessary to excel in their chosen occupation. In addition to the required letter of recommendation from a teacher/school administrator, applicants must submit a brief statement (1-page maximum) explaining how the scholarship would be used to assist you in achieving your goals. (Examples for the use of this scholarship may include the following: tuition, books or training manuals, purchase of required tools or equipment, professional uniforms, and cost of certification or licensing exams).
☐ Hill Family Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers $1,500 each (may be divided)
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors interested in pursuing a career in education OR graduates of a Rockingham County high school who are currently student-teaching in a Rockingham County School. Two $1,500 scholarships to be awarded (may be divided). Applicant must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, citizenship, and extracurricular participation. 1-3 page essay required describing why the applicant desires to pursue a secondary degree and career in teaching.
☐ Jerry Will Memorial Scholarship $1,000 each
Two scholarships $1,000 each will be awarded to Rockingham County High School seniors who attend MTC and are currently working toward their certification or have received their certification in their chosen trade. Applicants must be continuing their education at a trade school.
☐ Jerry Will Memorial Scholarship $500 each
Two scholarships $500 each will be awarded to Rockingham County High School seniors who attend MTC and are currently working toward their certification or have received their certification in their chosen trade. Applicants can use these funds to purchase tools or equipment to work in their trade after graduation.
☐ Luther Arliss & Helan W. Kirkpatrick Scholarship $1,000 each
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors. Two $1,000 scholarships to be awarded (one to a female and one to a male). Applicant must demonstrate success through hard work and/or overcoming a hardship, financial need, scholarship, and contribution to the school and/or larger community.
☐ Matthew Privott Memorial Athletic Scholarship $1,000
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who are on a football and/or wrestling team, with preference given to Turner Ashby High students. Applicant must submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the direct coaching staff. Applicant must also submit a 500 words essay explaining their commitment and interest in the football/wrestling team’s overall effort, and how they have demonstrated hard work and having “heart” in that effort for the team.
☐ Massanutten Resort Scholarship $1,000
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who will be attending a four-year institution of higher education. Applicant must submit an additional 500-word essay on “The importance of the hospitality and tourism industry today and 10 years from now; and if you could change one thing to make the industry better, what would it be?"
☐ Massanutten Resort Scholarship $500
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who will be attending a two-year institution or trade school. Applicant must submit an additional 500-word essay on “The importance of the hospitality and tourism industry today and 10 years from now; and if you could change one thing to make the industry better, what would it be?"
☐ Merck Senior Science Scholarship $1,000 each
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors. Two $1,000 scholarships to be awarded. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, extracurricular participation, and citizenship/volunteerism. Priority will be given to applicants planning a career in the field of science. Two letters of recommendation from school officials are required.
☐ Quota International of Harrisonburg Scholarship $1,000
One scholarship in the amount of $1000 will be awarded annually to a Rockingham County High School senior. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Priority is given to either an individual with hearing or speech impairments who plans to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college or university OR an individual who plans to be a full-time student pursuing an accredited course of study leading toward a degree, which will prepare them to work with hearing or speech impaired people.
☐ Susan Cupp Memorial Scholarship $1,000
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors. Applicant must demonstrate that they have actively participated in volunteer and extracurricular activities that benefit the school and larger community.
☐ Sue Yancey Family Scholarship $1,000 (may be divided)
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who plan to pursue a career in education. Preference is given to East Rockingham and Spotswood High School students. Essay required (maximum 2 pages) articulating why the applicant desires to become a teacher. First priority based on merit and desire to become a teacher; second, based on financial need.
☐ Terra McPike Memorial Scholarship $500
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who are pursuing a career in education. Priority given to announced Foreign Language Education majors.
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who plan to attend Virginia Tech or Blue Ridge Community College for the Virginia Tech transfer program. Applicants must complete a 2-year sequence of a vocational technical program, preferably in one of the following fields: agriculture, business, family and consumer sciences, marketing, technology education, or trade and industrial education.
☐ Excel Rocktown Running Scholarship $1,500
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who plan to pursue cross country or track & field at the collegiate level. Applicants must currently be a member of a cross country or a track & field team. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the direct coaching staff. Applicants must also submit a two page double-spaced essay on how running has supported your growth as a person and how you plan for running to continue serving you in the future.
☐ Bridgewater Retirement Community Nursing Scholarship $1,000
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who have an interest in the nursing field. One $1000 scholarship will be awarded. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Priority is given to applicants who are children of Bridgewater Retirement Community’s employees and have a serious desire to work in the healthcare profession.
☐ Frazier Quarry Scholarship $1,500 each
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who have been a member of the FFA or 4-H club for at least 2 years. Four $1,500 scholarships to be awarded (2 females and 2 males). Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Priority given to applicants who plan a career in the agricultural field.
☐ Gary & Martha Dovel Memorial Music Scholarship $500
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who plan to pursue further education in music. Applicant must have actively participated in a school music program, including band, chorus, or both, for at least four years and participated in a musical production and/or marching band. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and extracurricular/ athletic participation. Applicant must submit one letter of recommendation from a music teacher and a short 500 word essay explaining why they should be considered for this scholarship.
☐ Hill Scholarship for Career Readiness $500 each
The Hill Scholarship for Career Readiness is a $500 scholarship that will be awarded to two students from Rockingham Academy. This is for seniors who plan to pursue a vocational, technical, or trade career. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a strong interest in acquiring the additional skills and training needed to be successful in their chosen career field. Students will be recommended based on this criteria, and will be encouraged to write a brief statement explaining how the scholarship would be used to help you achieve success in your chosen career field. (Examples for use of this scholarship may include the following: tuition, books or training materials, purchase of required equipment or tools, professional uniforms, and the cost of certification or licensing manuals)
☐ Hill Scholarship for Vocational Excellence $1,250 each
Four $1,250 scholarships to be awarded (one per high school, may be divided) to seniors who plan to pursue a vocational, technical or trade career. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have the desire to acquire the skills necessary to excel in their chosen occupation. In addition to the required letter of recommendation from a teacher/school administrator, applicants must submit a brief statement (1-page maximum) explaining how the scholarship would be used to assist you in achieving your goals. (Examples for the use of this scholarship may include the following: tuition, books or training manuals, purchase of required tools or equipment, professional uniforms, and cost of certification or licensing exams).
☐ Hill Family Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers $1,500 each (may be divided)
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors interested in pursuing a career in education OR graduates of a Rockingham County high school who are currently student-teaching in a Rockingham County School. Two $1,500 scholarships to be awarded (may be divided). Applicant must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, citizenship, and extracurricular participation. 1-3 page essay required describing why the applicant desires to pursue a secondary degree and career in teaching.
☐ Jerry Will Memorial Scholarship $1,000 each
Two scholarships $1,000 each will be awarded to Rockingham County High School seniors who attend MTC and are currently working toward their certification or have received their certification in their chosen trade. Applicants must be continuing their education at a trade school.
☐ Jerry Will Memorial Scholarship $500 each
Two scholarships $500 each will be awarded to Rockingham County High School seniors who attend MTC and are currently working toward their certification or have received their certification in their chosen trade. Applicants can use these funds to purchase tools or equipment to work in their trade after graduation.
☐ Luther Arliss & Helan W. Kirkpatrick Scholarship $1,000 each
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors. Two $1,000 scholarships to be awarded (one to a female and one to a male). Applicant must demonstrate success through hard work and/or overcoming a hardship, financial need, scholarship, and contribution to the school and/or larger community.
☐ Matthew Privott Memorial Athletic Scholarship $1,000
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who are on a football and/or wrestling team, with preference given to Turner Ashby High students. Applicant must submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the direct coaching staff. Applicant must also submit a 500 words essay explaining their commitment and interest in the football/wrestling team’s overall effort, and how they have demonstrated hard work and having “heart” in that effort for the team.
☐ Massanutten Resort Scholarship $1,000
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who will be attending a four-year institution of higher education. Applicant must submit an additional 500-word essay on “The importance of the hospitality and tourism industry today and 10 years from now; and if you could change one thing to make the industry better, what would it be?"
☐ Massanutten Resort Scholarship $500
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who will be attending a two-year institution or trade school. Applicant must submit an additional 500-word essay on “The importance of the hospitality and tourism industry today and 10 years from now; and if you could change one thing to make the industry better, what would it be?"
☐ Merck Senior Science Scholarship $1,000 each
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors. Two $1,000 scholarships to be awarded. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, extracurricular participation, and citizenship/volunteerism. Priority will be given to applicants planning a career in the field of science. Two letters of recommendation from school officials are required.
☐ Quota International of Harrisonburg Scholarship $1,000
One scholarship in the amount of $1000 will be awarded annually to a Rockingham County High School senior. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Priority is given to either an individual with hearing or speech impairments who plans to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college or university OR an individual who plans to be a full-time student pursuing an accredited course of study leading toward a degree, which will prepare them to work with hearing or speech impaired people.
☐ Susan Cupp Memorial Scholarship $1,000
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors. Applicant must demonstrate that they have actively participated in volunteer and extracurricular activities that benefit the school and larger community.
☐ Sue Yancey Family Scholarship $1,000 (may be divided)
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who plan to pursue a career in education. Preference is given to East Rockingham and Spotswood High School students. Essay required (maximum 2 pages) articulating why the applicant desires to become a teacher. First priority based on merit and desire to become a teacher; second, based on financial need.
☐ Terra McPike Memorial Scholarship $500
Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who are pursuing a career in education. Priority given to announced Foreign Language Education majors.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPOTSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
☐ Andrew Rexrode Memorial Scholarship $1,000
Open to Spotswood High School senior athletes. Applicant must demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. Applicant must write a 500 word essay explaining why they should be considered for this scholarship.
☐ Ben Graessle Memorial Scholarship Fund $500
Open to Spotswood High School seniors pursuing further education/training in vocational education. Applicant must demonstrate extracurricular involvement, financial need, community service/citizenship, and have a GPA higher than 2.8.
☐ Bill Blose Memorial Scholarship $1,000
Open to Spotswood High School senior student athletes. Applicants must demonstrate athletic achievement, academic achievement, financial need, initiative, and character. Required 500 word essay entitled, “How Sports Have Prepared Me for Life”. Applicants must submit recommendation letters from school officials.
☐ Bob & Linda Failes Scholarship $1,000
Open to Spotswood High School seniors athletes who demonstrate being a great team member, exhibit good sportsmanship and are in good academic standing. Applicants must have participated in leadership roles for community service/extracurricular activities. Applicants must submit a short essay illustrating how they embody characteristics of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship (500 word maximum). One recommendation letter must be from a coach. Preference given to applications who participated in tennis or golf.
☐ Brielle Nelson Memorial Scholarship for Cheerleaders $1,000
Open to Spotswood High School seniors who have participated in Varsity Cheerleading. Applicants must submit a short essay, 500 words, entitled, “What Cheerleading Meant to Me”.
☐ Cub Run Academic Scholarship $500 each
Two scholarships in the amount of $500 will be awarded to one female and one male from Spotswood High School who attended Cub Run Elementary School. Applicants must demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and community involvement. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and submit a short essay (250-300 words) describing how you have demonstrated leadership ability in your school, work or community.
☐ Dennis Lee Carbaugh Athletic Scholarship $500
Open to Spotswood High School seniors only. Applicants must demonstrate athletic participation and achievement, academic achievement, financial need, and extracurricular participation. Preference given to players on the basketball and/or baseball team.
☐ Duane E. Carbaugh Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers $500
Open to Spotswood High School seniors intending to pursue a career in teaching. Applicant must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and extracurricular participation.
☐ Jean Madren Memorial Scholarship Fund $1,000 each
Open to Spotswood and East Rockingham High School seniors planning to pursue a career in teaching. Two $500 scholarships to be awarded (one per school). Priority given to applicants interested in becoming a school counselor or science teacher. Applicant must submit a short essay (150 words or less) sharing why they desire to pursue a career in teaching and a letter of recommendation from an educator at the applicant’s school.
☐ John and Linda Myers Family Scholarship $1,000
Open to Spotswood High School senior student athletes who exhibits an unusual amount of integrity and work ethic in their sport and personal life. One recommendation letter should be from a coach. Priority given to students with financial need and planning to attend a trade school or community college.
☐ Margaretta Coffman Stephens Scholarship $500
Open to Spotswood High School seniors who intend to major in education. Applicant must demonstrate financial need, extracurricular/citizenship/volunteer involvement, and have a GPA of at least 2.0. Applicant must submit a short essay (500 words maximum) of why he/she wants to become a teacher and three letters of recommendation, two from school officials and one from a community member.
☐ Noland and Marian Suter Family Scholarship $500 each
Open to Spotswood High School seniors who also attended MTC. Two $500 scholarships to be awarded. Applicants must be continuing education in career or tech education. Recommendation letters can be from school officials, community members, or employers.
☐ Spotswood High School Boys Basketball Servant Leadership Scholarship $500Open to Spotswood High School seniors who are currently a member of the boys basketball team. Applicant must submit an essay (500 words or less) responding to the following statement: ““Define what “servant leadership” means to you and what you believe to be important when mentoring those around you both on and off the basketball court.”
Open to Spotswood High School senior athletes. Applicant must demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. Applicant must write a 500 word essay explaining why they should be considered for this scholarship.
☐ Ben Graessle Memorial Scholarship Fund $500
Open to Spotswood High School seniors pursuing further education/training in vocational education. Applicant must demonstrate extracurricular involvement, financial need, community service/citizenship, and have a GPA higher than 2.8.
☐ Bill Blose Memorial Scholarship $1,000
Open to Spotswood High School senior student athletes. Applicants must demonstrate athletic achievement, academic achievement, financial need, initiative, and character. Required 500 word essay entitled, “How Sports Have Prepared Me for Life”. Applicants must submit recommendation letters from school officials.
☐ Bob & Linda Failes Scholarship $1,000
Open to Spotswood High School seniors athletes who demonstrate being a great team member, exhibit good sportsmanship and are in good academic standing. Applicants must have participated in leadership roles for community service/extracurricular activities. Applicants must submit a short essay illustrating how they embody characteristics of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship (500 word maximum). One recommendation letter must be from a coach. Preference given to applications who participated in tennis or golf.
☐ Brielle Nelson Memorial Scholarship for Cheerleaders $1,000
Open to Spotswood High School seniors who have participated in Varsity Cheerleading. Applicants must submit a short essay, 500 words, entitled, “What Cheerleading Meant to Me”.
☐ Cub Run Academic Scholarship $500 each
Two scholarships in the amount of $500 will be awarded to one female and one male from Spotswood High School who attended Cub Run Elementary School. Applicants must demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and community involvement. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and submit a short essay (250-300 words) describing how you have demonstrated leadership ability in your school, work or community.
☐ Dennis Lee Carbaugh Athletic Scholarship $500
Open to Spotswood High School seniors only. Applicants must demonstrate athletic participation and achievement, academic achievement, financial need, and extracurricular participation. Preference given to players on the basketball and/or baseball team.
☐ Duane E. Carbaugh Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers $500
Open to Spotswood High School seniors intending to pursue a career in teaching. Applicant must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and extracurricular participation.
☐ Jean Madren Memorial Scholarship Fund $1,000 each
Open to Spotswood and East Rockingham High School seniors planning to pursue a career in teaching. Two $500 scholarships to be awarded (one per school). Priority given to applicants interested in becoming a school counselor or science teacher. Applicant must submit a short essay (150 words or less) sharing why they desire to pursue a career in teaching and a letter of recommendation from an educator at the applicant’s school.
☐ John and Linda Myers Family Scholarship $1,000
Open to Spotswood High School senior student athletes who exhibits an unusual amount of integrity and work ethic in their sport and personal life. One recommendation letter should be from a coach. Priority given to students with financial need and planning to attend a trade school or community college.
☐ Margaretta Coffman Stephens Scholarship $500
Open to Spotswood High School seniors who intend to major in education. Applicant must demonstrate financial need, extracurricular/citizenship/volunteer involvement, and have a GPA of at least 2.0. Applicant must submit a short essay (500 words maximum) of why he/she wants to become a teacher and three letters of recommendation, two from school officials and one from a community member.
☐ Noland and Marian Suter Family Scholarship $500 each
Open to Spotswood High School seniors who also attended MTC. Two $500 scholarships to be awarded. Applicants must be continuing education in career or tech education. Recommendation letters can be from school officials, community members, or employers.
☐ Spotswood High School Boys Basketball Servant Leadership Scholarship $500Open to Spotswood High School seniors who are currently a member of the boys basketball team. Applicant must submit an essay (500 words or less) responding to the following statement: ““Define what “servant leadership” means to you and what you believe to be important when mentoring those around you both on and off the basketball court.”
