Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans | Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation

PO Box 8121
Charlottesville, VA 22906
Ph: (434)977-1861
E-mail: salpleech@yahoo.com
URL: http://www.lee-jackson.org

Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation Scholarship Competition

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Essay contest for junior and senior Virginia high school students. Must demonstrate appreciation for the exemplary character and soldierly virtues of Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. Three one-time awards of $1000 in each of Virginia's eight regions. A bonus scholarship of $1000 will be awarded to the author of the best essay in each of the eight regions. An additional award of $8000 will go to the essay judged the best in the state. Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 27. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $8000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 27 scholarship(s), totalling $42,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; entry in a contest. Deadline: 12/21. Contact: Stephanie Leech, Administrator, 434-977-1861, salpleech@yahoo.com.