RICHMOND — The Virginia Baptist Foundation awarded 51 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students May 23, totaling $112,860.
The recpients were honored at a reception that day at the Virginia Baptist Resource Center, hosted by the Foundation’s scholarship committee.
The Virginia Baptist Foundation’s scholarship recipients gather in the courtyard of the Virginia Baptist Resource Center.
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“It was a joy and an inspiration for the committee to read the applications and learn about our Virginia Baptist students,” said Ann Brown, chair of the scholarship committee. “We were moved by their accomplishments, the obstacles they have overcome, and their plans for the future. It was a special blessing at the reception to see the recipients meet the donors and thank them for their support, and for the donors to meet the students who have been impacted by their gifts.”
Ron Hall, president of the Foundation said, “The Foundation has experienced exponential growth in both the awareness and impact of our scholarship ministry in recent years. The recipients were chosen from a pool of approximately 140 applicants, who represent 94 Baptist General Association of Virginia churches and 33 of her 42 associations, and who have an average grade point average of 3.7.
“In addition to their stellar academic records, the recipients are actively engaged in church youth groups and missions, school athletic teams, choirs, student government organizations and other activities, collegiate ministries, seminary immersion programs, church staff ministry positions and national and international humanitarian efforts. We are thankful for these young people and their Christian service.”
The 2010-2011 scholarship recipients are listed (an asterisk denotes a graduate student):
*Precious N. Adzei-Stonnes, Richmond
*Joshua G. Beeler, Chesapeake
*Calvin A. Birch, Henrico
Robert S. Byram, Crozet
Joshua W. Cruse, Fredericksburg
*Stephen W. Dareing, Richmond
Angela H. Deeds, Lynchburg
Alexander V. Dove, Henrico
Rebecca E. Downs, Deltaville
*Annamarie R. Elmore, Petersburg
*Eric B. Fulcher, Richmond
Kasey E. Gray, Fieldale
Megan A. Grizzard, Henrico
Amber N. Hare, Victoria
Patricia L. Henry, Farnham
Linsey E. Jenkins, Kenbridge
Elizabeth A. Jones, Carrsville
*Anita C. Lafoon, Richmond
Courtney E. Madison, Mechanicsville
Lesley D. Main, Rockville
*Randy T. McDaniel, Willis
Ashley S. McHaney, Gladys
Amanda B. McMillian, Collinsville
*Tanya L. Parks, Kenbridge
*Mattie M. Patterson, Sedley
Ian J. Pegram, Glen Allen
Jason H. Phelps, Virginia Beach
Kevin T. Phelps, Virginia Beach
Jennifer A. Reams, Richmond
Ryan J. Redfern, South Riding
Shelby E. Richey, Stafford
*Matthew D. Roberts, Emporia
Matthew R. Robinson, Yorktown
Leah C. Schubel, Fredericksburg
Jessica L. Scott, Brookneal
Lucas S. Shortridge, Keen Mountain
Lauren A. Simpkins, St. Stephens Church
*Tiffany D. Slaughter, Sandston
*April A. Sledge, Richmond
Lindsey R. Slough, Rocky Mount
Laura E. Stanley, Berryville
Philip L. Stanley, Berryville
Johnathan D. Taylor, Bluefield
*Kristen M. Taylor, Glen Allen
*Nicholas W. Taylor, Newport News
Elizabeth M. Tinsley, Montross
Chasity N. Toms, Brookneal
*Jeffery M. Walton, Richmond
Sarah G. Woodford, Huddleston
Jennifer L. Woodruff, Mechanicsville
*Hanna J. Zhu, Richmond
Thirteen of the scholarships — whose recipients are designated Legacy Scholars — are granted for academic and service achivements. Legacy Scholars for 2010-2011 are:
• Rebecca E. Downs, the Hatcher Broadus Baxter Legacy Scholarship Award.
• Joshua G. Beeler and Mattie M. Patterson, the Starkey A. & Edna C. Evans Legacy Scholarship Award.
• Ashley S. McHaney, the Jacqueline L. Haney Legacy Scholarship Award.
• Anita C. Lafoon, the Floyd Talmage Joyner Jr. Legacy Scholarship Award.
• Eric B. Fulcher, Matthew D. Roberts and Tiffany D. Slaughter, the Jesse G. & Irma T. Owen Legacy Scholarship Award.
• Jason H. Phelps and Kevin T. Phelps, the Aubrey Ray Pentecost Jr. Legacy Scholarship Award.
• Courtney E. Madison, the Doris H. Rayhill Legacy Scholarship Award.
• Ryan J. Redfern, the Ken McFarlane Smith Legacy Scholarship Award.
• Lesley D. Main, the Rudolph M. Wood Legacy Scholarship Award.
Among the educational institutions attended by the recipients are Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, Bluefield College, Bridgewater College, Carson-Newman College, Christopher Newport University, Gardner-Webb University, George Mason University, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, James Madison University, Mary Baldwin College, Longwood University, Lynchburg College, Meredith College, Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary, Randolph-Macon College, Shenandoah University, University of Richmond, University of South Carolina, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Tech and Virginia Union University.
Generous Virginia Baptist donors make the Foundation’s scholarship ministry possible, noted Stuart Crow, chair of the Foundation’s board of trustees.
“The scholarship ministry has been funded by a dedicated group of Baptists over the years,” said Crow. “We at the Foundation are blessed to be stewards of these funds and to be able to award scholarships to deserving students throughout Virginia.”
Virginia Baptist students are encouraged to apply for scholarships by downloading applications from the Foundation’s website (www.vbfinc.org) beginning Jan. 1, 2011.
Ricky R. Hurst is director of donor relations for the Virginia Baptist Foundation.