Apply for a Scholarship!
Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation is currently seeking applicants for its scholarship program from qualified Stafford County High School seniors for the 2021-2022 school year. Application forms can be found below. Following submission, all applications are reviewed by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee. All recipients and their guidance counselor will be notified of the committee’s decision(s).
How to Apply
Fill out an Application and Recommendation form from the links above. When filling out the forms, type or print clearly. Only fully completed scholarship packets will be considered. Incomplete packets will not be advanced to the Scholarship Committee and the applicant will not be considered for a scholarship. The two required recommendation forms should be submitted directly to Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation. It is the applicant’s responsibility is to ensure their recommendation forms are submitted by the due date.
Questions? Contact the Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation at 540-316-0356.
Due Date: Monday, March 7, 2022
The following information must be submitted in its entirety to be considered for a
scholarship:
- A completed and signed scholarship application
- One Essay (no more than 850 words). Answer one of the following questions:
- Describe a friendship you have with someone from a different race, religion or culture. How has this friendship changed you? What has it taught you?
- Describe an obstacle or challenge you have overcome in your academic or personal life. What lesson did you learn from the experience? How do you apply that lesson in your life today?
- Which of these characteristics – compassion, service, leadership, determination, acceptance – best describes you and why?
- Official high school transcript(s)
- List of public service and community activities, include dates and length of time (volunteer activities, advocacy activities, work with religious groups, scouting, etc)
- List of extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, organizations, etc)
- Copy of acceptance letter from an institution of higher learning or anticipated date of acceptance
- Recommendation Forms - one from a school official, teacher or counselor and another from a community leader (minister, scoutmaster, volunteer coordinator, coach, etc). Completed recommendation forms should be mailed directly to Gwyneth's Gift Foundation or submitted online through our website.
Once completed, submit your signed application packet to:
Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation
Scholarship Program
2217 Princess Anne Street, Suite 101
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
