Below is a list of the scholarship opportunities still available for Botetourt County high school seniors.
Apply now for First Bank Fall Run Scholarship
First Bank is currently accepting applications for the First Bank Fall Run Scholarship. The deadline for submission is Monday, April 15. For a printable application, email 5k10kRun@fbvirginia.com or contact the Lord Botetourt or James River Guidance Department.
This year marks the 38th Annual First Bank Fall 5K and 10K run to be held in the Town of Fincastle on Saturday, October 19. Each year since the race’s inception, the bank has presented a scholarship to a student who has participated in and completed at least one Fall Run event and has been a member of a running sport in high school.
First Bank will award two $1,000 scholarships, one for a student at James River High School and one for a student at Lord Botetourt High School. The student must be a member of the current graduating class of the school and plan to attend an accredited college, university or any accredited post-secondary institution immediately after graduation.
HFI continues scholarship tradition
Historic Fincastle, Inc. (HFI) is again this year offering two scholarships to college-bound seniors at both Lord Botetourt and James River High Schools.
The Elizabeth and Israel Christian Scholarship is a $1,000 grant for seniors who complete an essay honoring the history of the Town of Fincastle. The $500 Pat Simmons and Sally Eads Volunteer Scholarship was created in 2016 as a way to honor these two women and their long history of volunteerism to the Town of Fincastle and HFI.
Scholarship applications are in the schools’ guidance counselor’s office now and the deadline for forms submission is April 5.
Botetourt Town and Country Women’s Club Scholarship
Botetourt County seniors who will be furthering their education have the opportunity to apply for the Botetourt Town and Country Women’s Club Scholarship. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000. Applications are available at the James River and Lord Botetourt Guidance Departments. All parts of the application, including references and transcripts, must be complete in order to be considered. There is more information on the application, including how to submit. It is due by April 15.
Scholarships offered by Democratic Committee
The Botetourt County Democratic Committee offers two $1,000 Citizenship Scholarships to two deserving seniors, one from Lord Botetourt High School and one from James River High School.
To apply:
Part One: Write a 150–300-word essay describing “How a free press preserves Democracy in our Republic” This essay should not include any personally identifying information
Part Two: A separate page with personal information
- Applicant name and parent/guardian names
- Address and phone number for contact purposes only (not for publication)
- High Schools attended
- Post-secondary education plans
- A list of 3 activities you have participated in at high school
- A dated pledge that your essay is original and prepared by the applicant. Your typed name will be your electronic signature
- A sentence giving your permission for your submitted materials to be published as part of the announcement of winners to the media
Submission: Submit the essay and personal information page as two separate electronic attachments to demsbotetourt@gmail.com.
Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2024
A panel will choose the winners based upon the essays alone without knowing the personal information of the applicant. You may have any GPA, party affiliation or financial status.
Winners and their school counselors will be informed before April 19.
Botetourt County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Given to students from JRHS and LBHS who have an interest in agriculture and who have served on FFA, 4-H and other ag related programs.
Please email Ashlee.Nock@vafb.com.com for the application and more information. Recipients are selected by the County committee and will be notified via email or phone. Applications are due back April 15, 2024.
