Scholarships

Our Annual Scholarships

With the investment of our community donors, the C. Waldo Scott Center for H.O.P.E. is proud to offer two different scholarships annually to residents of Newport News seeking higher education. Read below for more information on each scholarship.

The Lylton L. and Augusta Inettie B. Edwards Vocational Scholarship

Application Due Date: May 6, 2024 (by 5:00pm EST)
Purpose: Vocational Skills Training
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The C. Waldo Scott Center for H.O.P.E. announces a scholarship opportunity for youth and adult residents of the Southeast community of Newport News, Virginia (23607) who are interested in pursuing vocational education. Applicants may have already graduated from high school or may have already obtained a GED. ADULTS NEEDING JOB TRAINING MAY APPLY.

 Mrs. Augusta Inettie B. Edwards was a long time resident of Newport News, Virginia and retired as a teacher in the Newport News Public Schools. Mrs. Edwards and her husband, Lylton, both had a strong belief in not only education in general, but also in job training & vocational education. It has been over sixteen years since the establishment and endowment of the Lylton L. and Augusta Inettie B. Edwards Vocational Scholarship Fund.

Mr. and Mrs. Edwards were passionate about building the community in which they lived and about providing opportunities for their community members. Embracing their passion, the scholarship fund was established by Mrs. Edwards to assist residents of the Southeast Community of Newport News with pursuing vocational trades. With today’s shortage of skilled workers, we see that the vision of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards still holds true!

Applications received by the deadline (May 6, 2024) will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. No faxed applications will be accepted. Applications may be emailed to [email protected] by due date, use subject line: 2024 Vocational Scholarship. The recommended application will be submitted to the Board of Trustees for approval. 

The recipient will be presented to the Board for recognition and awarded the scholarship. Initially only a certificate of award will be presented. The monetary award will be sent upon confirmation of enrollment in a program that provides vocational skills training.

If you have any questions or concerns related to this scholarship, please contact the Scott Center, 757-244-9223.

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Board of Trustees Scholarship

Application Due Date: May 6, 2024 (by 5:00pm EST)
Purpose: Assistance to those who plan to attend a four-year program at an accredited college or university.
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The C. Waldo Scott Center for H.O.P.E. has established need based, merit scholarships to promote academic excellence among students in Newport News, Virginia.

Scholarships are to be awarded on a competitive basis to students seeking a post-secondary education who have a good to excellent academic record; strong leadership qualities; strong involvement in school and community activities; and are enrolled in the
Newport News Public Schools.

High school seniors enrolled in the Newport News Public Schools are eligible to apply for the C. Waldo Scott Center Board of Trustees’ Scholarship if they are planning to attend an accredited college or university.

Who may apply/criteria: The applicant

1. Must attend one of the high schools in the Newport News Public School system.
2. Must be a prospective June 2024 graduate.
3. Must matriculate to an accredited college or university.
4. Must possess a minimum of 2.5 GPA.
5. Must submit a complete application including a 500-word essay.
6. Must present a list of school and community activities.
7. Must submit two (2) letters of recommendation.
8. Must submit an official transcript from their School Counseling Office

Re-Applications:

Former scholarship recipients seeking to reapply for scholarship funds following the first year in college must submit a letter of application to include an update of their activities (academic and extra-curricular) while in college, explain the continued need for scholarship funds, and discuss future academic and/or career plans.

Such applicants must also submit their most recent official college transcript and a letter of “Good Standing” from their college/university.

How recipient is chosen:

1. The recipient is chosen on the basis of his/her academic or vocational excellence, school and community involvement, letters of recommendation, essay, and need.

2. The C. Waldo Scott Center Board of Trustees Scholarship Committee will select recipients and alternates. The names will be presented to the Board of Trustees. The decision of the Board of Trustees is final.

Amount of Scholarship:

The C. Waldo Scott Center will award scholarships up to one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars. The Scott Center can change the amount of the scholarship and the number of scholarships to be awarded for a particular year contingent upon available funding.

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the scholarship is no later than May 6, 2024 (by 5:00p.m. EST). If you mail your application, please do so in a timely manner to ensure delivery by the due date. Mail to the address of C. Waldo Scott Center,
P.O. Box 36, Newport News, VA 23607. No faxed applications will be accepted. Applications with supporting documentation may be scanned and emailed to [email protected] by due date, use subject line: 2024 Scholarship.

Awarding of Scholarship:

1. The names of the applicants recommended for scholarships will be submitted to the C. Waldo Scott Center Board of Trustees for approval. 

2. Initially, only a certificate of award will be presented to selected applicant(s). Upon receipt of verification of enrollment and attendance from the registrar of an accredited college or university (requested by the recipient), the C. Waldo Scott Center will forward scholarship monies to the recipient.

All scholarships are given for one year only, contingent upon funds available to the Board of Trustees, with no guarantee of continued funding beyond the first year.

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to determine not to award or limit the number of scholarships awarded based on the quality of the applications.

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Applicants can download a copy of the scholarship application as a fillable PDF:

Download the Board of Trustees Scholarship Application

Our 2023 Scholarship Recipients

We thank our donors for their support to help our community youth reach their educational goals. Over the past 24 years, the Scott Center has awarded $110,621 in scholarships!

Congratulations to our 2023 Scholarship Recipients:

  • TaJ A. Atkins- Heritage High School Graduate
  • Chase A. Dickerson- Woodside High School Graduate
  • Elizabeth N. Miller- Warwick High School Graduate