Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department Joshua A. Culler Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Purpose

To promote continuing education at institutions of higher learning for individuals interested in pursuing a course of study in the medical field, healthcare administration or receiving appropriate training as a full-time or part-time firefighter, or emergency services provider. Priority will be given to a student who volunteers with the Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department or any Prince George County Emergency Services Department, or who is a dependent of a current or former volunteer of the Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department or any Prince George County Emergency Services Department who meets the basic requirements as outlined in the scholarship guidelines.

Background

The Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department Joshua A. Culler Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established in 2012 in memory and in honor of Joshua A. Culler. Josh was born and bred in Prince George County and at the young age of 15 Josh joined the Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department where he remained for 20 years. Unfortunately, Josh was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 33 and passed away at age 35 of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Josh was passionate that his children get a college education in hopes that they followed in his footsteps with his passion of fighting fire and overall helping people. It was after his death that his wife and the members of Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department established this scholarship to help students of Prince George County that are interested in pursuing a career in the medical field or healthcare administration or receiving appropriate training as a full-time or part-time firefighter, or emergency services provider.

Policy

The scholarship program is available to students residing in Prince George County. Students attending Tidewater Academy, Southampton Academy, Appomattox Regional Governor's School or Maggie Walker Governor's School who reside in Prince George County may also apply. Student interns working for John Randolph Foundation are eligible to apply; however, foundation trustees, other foundation employees and their immediate families (parents, spouses, brothers, sisters, and anyone claimed as a dependent for tax purposes) are not eligible to apply. Please visit www.johnrandolphfoundation.org and click on the scholarship link for more information.

Scholarship Applicants Must

1. Attending or express an interest in continuing education at institutions of higher learning for individuals interested in pursuing a course of study in the medical field, healthcare administration or receiving appropriate training as a full-time or part-time firefighter, or emergency services provider. Priority will be given to a student who volunteers with the Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department, or who is a dependent of a current or former volunteer of the Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department. Students currently enrolled in such a program are also eligible to apply.
2. Submit a completed “John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Application” ONLINE which includes the ability to UPLOAD the required “attachments” requested on the application;
3. In addition to the essay required on the application, please provide a one-page essay answering the question, “Why did I choose this field of study?
4. Be a well-rounded individual with extracurricular activities;
5. Demonstrate active participation in the community;
6. Must have a G.P.A. of 2.5 or better.

Criteria Scoring

• (5 Points) Letters of Recommendation
• (5 Points) Academics
• (10 Points) Extracurricular Activities/Career Goals
• (10 Points) Statement and Essay
• (15 Points) Priority will be given to a student who volunteers with the Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department.
• (15 Points) Priority given to a dependent of a current or former volunteer of the Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department
• (5 Points) Priority given to a PG Fire and EMS current or former member or member's dependent
• (5 Points) Priority given to applicants pursuing a course of study in the medical field, healthcare administration or receiving appropriate training as a full-time or part-time firefighter or emergency services.

Procedure

The scholarship amount is $1,000 and will be paid directly to the school for current year tuition, fees, books purchased through the institution attended, and on-campus dormitory and meal plan expenses. The scholarship committee will review and evaluate all applications and announce awards each spring. The committee will also review and revise the scholarship policy and criteria as necessary.

Required Documents

All required documents must be uploaded with the application. Any mailed or hand-delivered documents will not be accepted.

• Academic Transcript(s) (High School or College whichever applies.)
• FAFSA Submission Summary (which includes the Student Aid Index (SAI): formally known as Expected Family Contribution (EFC). SAI is an eligibility index number used to determine federal student aid and is generated from the completed FAFSA Application.
• Two Letters of Recommendation (Current)

Failure to submit the online application with all documents attached to the application by the deadline will disqualify an applicant from consideration for the Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department Joshua A. Culler Memorial Scholarship Endowment. The John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Committee reserves the right to interview applicants in the final stages of selection.

The decision of the scholarship committee in all matters regarding scholarships is final. Canvassing a scholarship benefactor, any John Randolph Foundation trustee or employee shall result in immediate disqualification. Scholarship awards are subject to the availability of funds, meeting the criteria as outlined in the guidelines of the individual scholarship program and contingent upon acceptance and enrollment in an approved program.

John Randolph Foundation respects the privacy of scholarship applicants. Any personal or financial information will be used for the purpose of assessing the scholarship application and will be made available solely to the Foundation's staff and scholarship selection committee. We make every effort to maintain your confidentiality.

John Randolph Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Organization

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