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Friends and Family of Northern Virginia Deltas’ Scholarship Fund
2015 Scholarship Guidelines
Scholarship Application Deadline: 11:59 PM EST, Saturday, March 21, 2015
Friends and Family of Northern Virginia Deltas’ Scholarship Fund
The Friends and Family of Northern Virginia Deltas’ Scholarship Fund was launched in 2012 by the
Northern Virginia Delta Education and Community Service (NVDECS) Foundation in commemoration of the
Foundation’s 20th anniversary. The 2015 scholarships support graduating seniors from high schools in
Northern Virginia and graduating GED students or non-traditional adult learners residing in Northern
Virginia who are returning to school. Eligibility requirements and instructions for applying for the 2015
scholarships are outlined below. Only applications received by 11:59 PM EST, Saturday, March 21, 2015,
will be considered.
The NVDECS Foundation is a United Way/Combined Federal Campaign organization. To learn more about
the NVDECS Foundation, visit www.nvdecs.org.
Eligibility Requirements
A Class of 2015 applicant must be:
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A graduating senior from a high school in Northern Virginia;
A student with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;
A U.S. Citizen;
Accepted as a full-time and first-term matriculating freshman at an accredited college or university
(excluding the Army, Navy, or Air Force Academy) in pursuit of a Baccalaureate or Associate degree
at the time the award is presented;
5. Eligible for the scholarship award as determined by the donor’s criteria. (Refer to the scholarship
description for specific criteria.)
A graduating GED student or non-traditional adult learner applicant must be:
1. A graduating GED student or a non-traditional adult learner residing in Northern Virginia who is
returning to school;
2. A U.S. Citizen;
3. Planning to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college or university (excluding the Army,
Navy, or Air Force Academy) in pursuit of a Baccalaureate or Associate degree for the fall 2015
semester;
4. Eligible for the scholarship award as determined by the donor’s criteria. (Refer to each scholarship
description for specific criteria.)
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Scholarship Awards
Eligibility requirements for the Friends and Family of Northern Virginia Deltas’ Scholarships are based on
criteria set by the donor. Applicants are encouraged to apply for all scholarships in which they are eligible.
However, only one scholarship will be awarded to an applicant.
The one-year Class of 2015 scholarship awards will be paid to the recipients’ academic institutions in two
disbursements (contingent on the terms of the scholarship memorandum of understanding), one for the
fall semester and another for the spring semester of freshman year. The 2015 scholarship for a graduating
GED student or non-traditional adult learner will also be paid to the recipient’s academic institution in two
disbursements, one for the fall 2015 semester and another for the spring 2016 semester.
Pending availability of additional donor funds, the final amount of the scholarship award is subject to
increase. Please indicate which scholarship(s) for which you are applying.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE CLASS OF 2015
Applicants will be considered for each scholarship for which they are eligible.
 All Scholarships
 The Betty Jones Scholarship
($2,690)
The Betty Jones Scholarship is in honor of Betty Jones, a long-time member of the Northern Virginia
Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., who excelled as a leader in her church, in her
sorority, in her career, and in the community. In recent years Betty Jones had to overcome adversity
and several challenges. Despite these obstacles, Betty Jones continued to inspire others. This one-time
award is for an African-American female student planning to pursue an education and career in science,
technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). Preference will be given to a student attending a
historically black college or university (HBCU), demonstrating financial need as determined by the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and who has overcome adversity. Graduating seniors with
a minimum grade point average of C (2.5 on a 4.0 scale) may apply.
 The Gillard Memorial Scholarship
($1,000)
The Gillard Memorial Scholarship is in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Gillard, Sr., parents of ten children,
who found support to give the gift of a college education to the first of ten children. That first of ten
children had four children who all got the gift of a college education, and three of the four have at least
one child with a college degree and others following. The gift of a higher education lives on. We wish to
pass it on to others. Preference will be given to a female who exhibits need, merit, academic potential,
and interest in educating others.
 The Joyce Groves Scholarship
($1,000)
The Joyce Groves Scholarship is in honor of Joyce Groves, a dedicated educator having taught and
tutored Spanish on the college level at the University of the District of Columbia and Howard University.
She also taught Spanish at Tech World Public Charter School in Washington DC. This need-based
scholarship is for a female student with academic potential, who has demonstrated student involvement
in community service activities. Preference will be given to a low-income, first generation college
student with plans to attend an HBCU.
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SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATING GED STUDENTS OR NON-TRADITIONAL ADULT LEARNERS
 The Mary L. Norman Memorial Scholarship ($2,000)
The Mary L. Norman Memorial Scholarship is in honor of Mary L. Norman, a mother, friend, and mentor
to not only her children, but to many who crossed paths with her. She dedicated her life to leading by
example for her children, grandchildren, other family and friends to witness. Despite having left high
school prior to graduating to care for an ill family member, she always set her sights on one day
returning to complete her formal education. At the age of 58, she started the process of working toward
getting her GED and passed all sections except the Math section the first time she took the test. At the
age of 62, after struggling with the Math portion over and over again and with the constant
encouragement of her children, family and friends, she passed the exam and received her GED as the
oldest person to have done so in that program. Preference will be given to an African-American female
student returning to school after having been away for a number of years. Further, preference will be
given to a student who has demonstrated a willingness and desire to overcome and work hard despite
obstacles. Students with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale may apply.
Application Requirements for the Class of 2015 Scholarships
Scholarship applicants for the Betty Jones Scholarship, the Gillard Memorial Scholarship and the Joyce
Groves Scholarship must provide the following:
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A completed application, neatly typed or printed, all questions answered, and signed by the
parent/guardian and the applicant
High school transcript (with school’s seal and in a sealed envelope)
Information stating or showing your status as a U.S. Citizen
Two letters of recommendation from:
- Teacher or counselor
- Community leader
Information confirming that you are a graduating senior from a Northern Virginia high school
Evidence that you have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Verification that you meet all of the eligibility requirements of the scholarship
A copy of your most recent Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Report
A typewritten resume listing extra-curricular activities (schools, community, church, etc.) and
honors and awards received
A typed scholarly essay consisting of a minimum of 500 words that will address one of the following
essay topics (please include the essay topic at the top of your essay):
Essay A – How do Civil Rights issues of today compare to the 1960s? What are the most effective
solutions (protests, activism, government action, etc.) to addressing these issues? How can you
make a difference in today’s Civil Rights movement?
OR
Essay B – Rosa Parks is known as a national hero and as a shy girl who stood up against racism and
fought for freedom. In 1979, Rosa Parks received the Spingarn Medal. In 1980, at the 25th
anniversary celebration of the bus boycott, Parks was awarded the Martin Luther King, Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize. In 1984, she was given the Eleanor Roosevelt Woman of Courage Award. If you
could pick a civil rights hero of today, who would it be and why?
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Application Requirements for Scholarships for Non-Traditional Adult Students
or Graduating GED Students
Scholarship applicants for the Mary L. Norman Memorial Scholarship must provide the following:
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A completed application, neatly typed or printed, all questions answered, and signed by the
applicant
Official GED Certificate(for GED graduate) and/or duplicate copy of transcript
Information stating or showing your status as a U.S. Citizen
A letter of recommendation from:
- GED teacher or employer
Information confirming that you are a resident of Northern Virginia.
Verification that you meet all of the eligibility requirements of the scholarship
A copy of your most recent Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Report
A typed scholarly essay consisting of a minimum of 500 words that addresses the following essay
topic (please include the essay topic at the top of your essay):
Essay C – Write an autobiography describing a situation where you demonstrated a willingness to
overcome and work hard despite obstacles.
All scholarship finalists may be contacted for an interview.
All applications and supporting materials must be received by Saturday, March 21, 2015
no later than 11:59 PM EST
Mail official transcripts and GED Certificates (if relevant) to:
Friends and Family of Northern Virginia Deltas’ Scholarship Fund
Northern Virginia Delta Education and Community Service (NVDECS) Foundation
Attention: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 2265
Arlington, VA 22202
Send all other paperwork to the above address or email it to:
[email protected]
All emails must be received by Saturday, March 21, 2015 no later than 11:59 PM EST
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Friends and Family of Northern Virginia Deltas’ Scholarship Fund Application
for the Betty Jones Scholarship, the Gillard Memorial Scholarship,
and the Joyce Groves Scholarship
Please indicate all scholarships for which you are applying.
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All Scholarships
The Betty Jones Scholarship
The Gillard Memorial Scholarship
The Joyce Groves Scholarship
Name _____________________________________________Email _______________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: Home _______________________________ Cell ___________________________________
Gender _______________________________________ Date of Birth _____________________________
Ethnicity ___________________________ (White, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other
Pacific Islander, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
( ) U.S. Citizen
( ) U.S. National
( ) U.S. Permanent Resident
(If you are a U.S. Permanent Resident, you must include a letter stating your intent to become a U.S. Citizen
and a copy of your permanent registration card.)
High School Name and Address
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Please include a typewritten resume listing all extra-curricular school and community service activities in
which you have participated in during high school and give the dates. Include all honors and awards
received.
What College/University will you attend?
________________________________________________________________________________________
Please enclose a copy of your acceptance letter (if available).
Proposed Field of Study____________________________________________________________________
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Name of Parent/Guardian __________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________________
Occupation______________________________________________________________________________
Number of siblings under 21____________________Number of siblings in college_____________________
NOTE:
If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, you must sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the
NVDECS Foundation prior to the scholarship funds being disbursed to the educational institution.
Scholarships paid to individuals are generally taxable income to that person. However, a candidate for a
degree can exclude amount received as a qualified scholarship from taxable income. Specific questions
regarding the tax treatment of this scholarship should be directed to a tax advisor or the Internal Revenue
Service.
Additional Information
Recipients of the Class of 2015 scholarships and one parent/guardian will be expected to attend our
Trailblazer Awards & Scholarship Gala on Saturday, May 2, 2015, for the presentation of the scholarship
awards.
Media Disclaimer
As a recipient of the 2015 Friends and Family Scholarship, you consent to Northern Virginia Delta Education
and Community Service (NVDECS) Foundation to use your name, image and quotes in still photography for
the purposes of advertising, publicity or promotional materials, including print and electronic
communications but not limited to NVDECS email, website and social media page. I agree that NVDECS
shall own the copyright in the photography. I hereby release to hold harmless NVDECS for any liability for
any violations of any personal right or any rights, which I may have arising out of or in connection with
NVDECS use of photography but not limited to any errors, blurring, distortion, alteration, illusion of the
photography.
I/we certify the information contained in this application is true to the best of my/our knowledge.
Signatures
Applicant______________________________________________________Date______/______/______
Parent/Guardian________________________________________________Date______/______/______
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Friends and Family of Northern Virginia Deltas’ Scholarship Fund Application
for the Mary L. Norman Memorial Scholarship
Name _____________________________________________Email _______________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: Home _______________________________ Cell ___________________________________
Gender _______________________________________ Date of Birth _____________________________
Ethnicity ___________________________ (White, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other
Pacific Islander, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
( ) U.S. Citizen
( ) U.S. National
( ) U.S. Permanent Resident
(If you are a U.S. Permanent Resident, you must include a letter stating your intent to become a U.S. Citizen
and a copy of your permanent registration card.)
Where did/will you obtain your GED? When did/will you obtain your GED? How many times did you take
the GED test before passing?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
What College/University are you attending?
________________________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Field of Study ____________________________________________________________________
How long were you away from school before returning? What did you do during this time period?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Occupation_______________________________________ Number of dependents under 21____________
NOTE:
If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, you must sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the
NVDECS Foundation prior to the scholarship funds being disbursed to the educational institution.
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Scholarships paid to individuals are generally taxable income to that person. However, a candidate for a
degree can exclude amount received as a qualified scholarship from taxable income. Specific questions
regarding the tax treatment of this scholarship should be directed to a tax advisor or the Internal Revenue
Service.
Additional Information
The recipient of the Mary L. Norman Memorial Scholarship will be expected to attend our Trailblazer
Awards & Scholarship Gala on Saturday, May 2, 2015, for the presentation of the scholarship awards.
Media Disclaimer
As a recipient of the 2015 Friends and Family Scholarship, you consent to Northern Virginia Delta Education
and Community Service (NVDECS) Foundation to use your name, image and quotes in still photography for
the purposes of advertising, publicity or promotional materials, including print and electronic
communications but not limited to NVDECS email, website and social media page. I agree that NVDECS
shall own the copyright in the photography. I hereby release to hold harmless NVDECS for any liability for
any violations of any personal right or any rights, which I may have arising out of or in connection with
NVDECS use of photography but not limited to any errors, blurring, distortion, alteration, illusion of the
photography.
I certify the information contained in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of
Applicant______________________________________________________Date______/______/______
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Friends and Family of Northern Virginia Deltas’ Scholarship Fund
2015 Scholarship Application Check List
Please check each item included in your packet. Review the application and all attachments for accuracy
and completeness before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Be certain that you
address and/or include each of the following items in your application packet:
1. A completed application, neatly typed or printed, all questions answered, and signed by the
parent/guardian (if required) and the applicant
2. Verification that you meet all of the eligibility requirements of the scholarship
3. Most recent transcript (with school’s seal and in a sealed envelope) or official GED Certificate (required
for GED graduate)
4. Information stating or showing your status as a U.S. Citizen
5. Official information confirming that you are a graduating senior from a Northern Virginia high school or
a resident of Northern Virginia (required for GED graduates or non-traditional adult learners)
6. Letter(s) of recommendation
7. A typewritten or printed essay with the appropriate word count
8. Proof of acceptance into an accredited two-year community college or a four-year college or university
9. Copy of your most recent Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Report
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