Bobby Owen Memorial Scholarship Endowment Grant

The Bobby Owen Memorial Scholarship Endowment supports students in Prince George County pursuing careers as firefighters, police officers, or emergency medical providers. Established in 2003 in memory of Bobby Owen, the scholarship aims to assist those who have volunteered in these roles or wish to pursue related training. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. All documents must be submitted online by the deadline to be considered.

Purpose
To promote careers as firefighters, police officers or emergency medical providers by awarding scholarships to students pursuing such careers.
Background
The Bobby Owen Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established in 2003 in honor of Bobby Owen. Bobby, born and raised in Prince George County, had overcome many obstacles in his life when, at the age of thirty-eight, he died as the result of an automobile accident. Because of his willingness to help others in times of emergency, Bobby’s family and friends established this scholarship to assist local students whom have volunteered as junior fire fighters, junior police officers or emergency medical providers or have a desire to pursue such endeavors in their lives.
Criteria Scoring
(5 Points) Letters of Recommendation(10 Points) Financial Need(5 Points) Academics(5 Points) Extracurricular Activities(15 Points) Statement & Essay
Procedure
The scholarship 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. Preference given to those who has volunteered as a junior fireman, junior policeman or an emergency responder, has a desire to pursue such endeavors, or is a dependent of a fireman, policeman or emergency responder. The application must be submitted online here.
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 Bobby Owen 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.

Eligibility

The scholarship program is available to students residing in Prince George County, the Enon District of Chesterfield County, or Varina. Student interns working for John Randolph Foundation are eligible to apply;Scholarship Applicants MustExpress an interest in pursuing a course of study or receiving appropriate training as a full-time or part-time firefighter, police officer or emergency medical provider, OR is currently volunteering or has volunteered as such in the past, OR is a dependent of a full-time or part-time firefighter, police officer or emergency medical provider. Students currently enrolled in such a program are also eligible to apply;Submit a completed “John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Application” ONLINE to include the required documents which must be uploaded with the application;Demonstrate financial need and;Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better.

Ineligibility

Foundation trusteesOther foundation employees and their immediate families (parents, spouses, brothers, sisters, and anyone claimed as a dependent for tax purposes) are not eligible to apply.