Plato George Eliades Law Scholarship Endowment Grant

Plato George Eliades Law Scholarship Endowment Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: John Randolph Foundation Inc
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: January 02, 2026

Summary

The Plato George Eliades Law Scholarship Endowment, established in 2007, supports continuing education in legal and law enforcement fields. With a $1,000 scholarship, it is awarded to eligible seniors from local high schools who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, and a commitment to their education. Applicants must submit a complete online application with necessary documentation. The John Randolph Foundation prioritizes confidentiality and reserves the right to revise scholarship criteria as needed.

Overview

Purpose To promote continuing education for careers in the legal and law enforcement field by awarding scholarships for attendance at institutions of higher education to individuals who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and desire. Background The Plato George Eliades Law Scholarship Endowment was established in June 2007 in memory of Plato George Eliades who served as an attorney in Hopewell, Virginia for more than 50 years. Criteria Scoring (5 Points) Letters of Recommendation(10 Points) Financial Need(10 Points) Academics(5 Points) Extracurricular Activities(10 Points) Statement & Essay Procedure The scholarship amount is $1,000 and 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. 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 Plato George Eliades Law 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. We make every effort to maintain your confidentiality.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The scholarship program is available to seniors attending Hopewell High School, Prince George High School, Thomas Dale High School or Appomattox Regional Governor’s School. Student interns working for John Randolph Foundation are eligible to apply;Scholarship Applicants MustExpress an interest in attending college as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student (at least 6 hours per semester);Submit a completed John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Application ONLINE to include the required documents which must be uploaded with the application;Demonstrate financial need; andMust 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.