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Dennis and Patricia Early Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Sponsored by Community Foundation of Harrisonburg-Rockingham

Value: $4,000
Awards Available: 1

Dennis and Patricia Early established this scholarship to support local students of Rockingham County high schools interested in studying in the fields of math or science or in becoming a K-12 math or science teacher. Student career interests might include nursing, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, computer science and any other math or science based fields. The Earlys have dedicated their lives to education and to encouraging and supporting students in every way, and taught multiple generations of the same families. Patricia taught biology and chemistry and sponsored the yearbook and cheerleading. Dennis taught math and coached golf. They saw firsthand that many families lack resources and established this scholarship to help students reach their educational goals. This scholarship is intended to support qualified students who plan to attend Blue Ridge Community College, Bridgewater College, James Madison University, or Eastern Mennonite University and live on campus or commute.

REQUIREMENTS

An eligible student must be a graduate of a Rockingham County high school and accepted at one of the above schools to obtain a Bachelor or Associate Degree with a math or science concentration. Although not required, preference will be given to students who plan to one day teach math or science. Preference also will be given to students from military families. This scholarship is to support the student for their two or four year education as long as the student is enrolled in said science or math program, is in good standing, and receives a 3.0 or better GPA while enrolled full-time. Student must submit a renewal application each year by the deadline. An eligible student must have demonstrated financial need.

The Selection Committee for the Dennis R. & Patricia R. Early Scholarship will interview potential candidates and determine a recipient based on the following criteria:

1-Financial need

2-Academic performance at the A-B level

3-Character as well as civic and community service

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