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The Louise H. Young Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior who has excelled academically and has helped others through civic work and/or extracurricular activities. Preference will be given to students who include a letter of recommendation from a teacher and a statement of nomination, preferably from a school guidance counselor.

Requirements

• Virginia resident
• Graduate of one of the public high schools in the 91��Ƭ service area, which includes the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York
• Minimum high school GPA of 2.5
• Enrolled and maintain full-time student status

While not required, applicants will be given preference if they also include: Letter of recommendation written by a teacher; and Statement of nomination, usually written by the student’s guidance counselor, not to exceed two single-spaced typewritten pages which include: A description of the ways in which academic excellence has been demonstrated, and A description of extracurricular activities and/or civic work.