SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
After the NAC SOYF was established, the
Foundation has sponsored scholarships
for graduating high school seniors in South
Hampton Roads who have excelled academically,
and plan to further their education.
An applicant's academic standing,
demonstrated leadership ability, and community
service participation are considered
in the selection process. The Foundation
has also awarded a variety of educational
and mentoring grants to assist students in
achieving their educational goals.
Print a copy of the
NAC scholarship application.
View resources for
additional scholarships.
NAC SOYF Award Recipients
Sheridan W. Fuller
August 2009
Sheridan W. Fuller,
recipient of the Foundation's
$1,000 scholarship,
is a graduate of
Tallwood High School,
Virginia Beach, and he
is attending the University of Virginia to
study law. Sheridan was a member of
the JV and Varsity Track and Field team,
Secretary and Treasure of the Model
Judiciary, and President of the Junior
Marshall, Junior Class Community
Service Chairman, Hoop-It-Up for Hearts
Chairman, Multi-cultural Committee,
Freshman Class Treasurer, Sophomore
Class Vice President, Student Council
Vice President, and President of the
Spanish Honorary Society, National
Honorary Society, Latin Honorary
Society, and Virginia Boys State
Delegate and Supreme Court Justice.
Lauren N. White
August 2009
Lauren N. White is
a graduate of Bethel
High School, Hampton,
Virginia, and
she is attending
Virginia Tech studying
environmental
science. She is a
member of the National Honor Society,
Spanish Club, Anointed Voices Oratorical
Ministry at Emanuel Baptist Church,
member of the Field Hockey Team,
initiated and led school recycling
program.
James J. Ridley
August 2009
James J. Ridley was
Treasurer of the
Suffolk International
Youth Association,
and an Eagle Scout.
He was a member
of the Key Club, Future
Business Leaders of America, School
gospel choir, Junior Deacon and member
of his church Junior Usher board. James
will be attending Hampton University, and
preparing to be a Pharmacist.
Dorion Jackson
August 2009
A Maury graduate,
Dorion was Captain
of the football team,
member of the track
and field team, and
basketball team. He
was also a member
of Future Business Leaders of America, a
MAC & DIVA Scholar, and played the
cymbal for the marching band and viola
for the concert band. Dorion is attending
Christopher Newport College to become a
Computer Technician.
Nathan Boney
August 2009
Nathan Boney, from Grandy Village
(Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority)
in Norfolk was awarded a $750
book scholarship. Nathan is attending
Norfolk State University.
St. Paul Church of God and Christ
Educational Committee
St. Paul Church of God and Christ was the
first scholarship award made by the Foundation.
A $200.00 scholarship was
awarded to the Education Committee May
2007. The Committee provides scholarships
to high school graduates attending
colleges and universities.
Tayshawn Childs
Tayshawn Childs was awarded a $1,000.00
grant November 4, 2007 to participate in an
educational trip to Rome, Italy. Tayshawn
attends the School of International Studies
at Meadowbrook School, Norfolk, Virginia.
The School offers advanced educational
exposure and opportunities to gifted and
talented students. Tayshawn is the oldest
of three children in a single parent household,
and his mother was not able to afford
the cost of this opportunity for Tayshawn.
The trip to Rome, Italy was one of the opportunities
that provided him exposure beyond
the borders of the United States.
People to People Ambassador
Program
Curtis Rowlette was awarded a $250.00
grant March 24, 2008, to assist in the cost
of an educational field trip to Europe with
the People to People Ambassador Program.
The People to People ambassador
programs, provide traveling to south Pacific,
Asia, Europe, and many other
places. People to People Student Ambassador
Programs offer students in
grades 5-12 life changing educational
travel opportunities that foster friendship,
build the foundation for personal success,
and offer unique access to people,
places, and activities.
Tiffany S. Stokely
Tiffany was awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship
in December 2008. She is a 2008
graduate of I.C. Norcom High School,
Portsmouth Virginia, and is currently attending
The University of Richmond,
Richmond, Virginia. She is majoring in
computer Science and later pursuing
women gender and sexuality studies.
She indicated that the scholarship will
help reduce her financial burden and provide
assistance for her to continue her
education.
Jerome Waller, III
Jerome was awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship
in December 2008. He is a 2008
graduate of Tallwood High School, Virginia
Beach, Virginia, and is currently attending
The college of William and Mary
majoring in law.
Derrick Rivers
Derrick was awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship
in December, 2008. He is a 2008
graduate of Maury High School, Norfolk,
Virginia, and is currently attending Old
Dominion University majoring in Information
Technology. Derrick indicated that the
scholarship provided some needed relief
for his college expenses, and reminded him
that hard work never goes unnoticed. He
further said that he will always continue to
strive for excellence in his life, and
mentioned that he was truly blessed to
have an organization such as the
Foundation to invest in his education and
future, and assisting him in reaching his
goals.
Mentoring and Tutoring Grants
Fairlawn Elementary School
Fairlawn Elementary was awarded a
$400.00 grant in 2006 to purchase books
for at risk Students enrolled in a reading
improvement program. The grant was the
first grant awarded by the Foundation.
Again in April, 2008, and 2009 the school
was awarded a $500.00. a grant.
Norfolk Public Schools All-City
Jazz Ensemble
The Norfolk Public Schools All-City Jazz
Ensemble was awarded a $500.00 grant
in 2007, 2008 and 2009 to support music
education for purchasing musical instruments
for at risk student, and the continued
development of interest in music.
Citizen Learning and Educating
About Neighborhood (CLEAN)
Improvement
Project CLEAN was awarded a $250.00.
grant to pay for the registration of low income
students to attend a three day summer
camp designed to provide mentoring,
education, and recreation instruction. The
summer camp (retreat) was held at Camp
Young in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Lambda Omega Chapter, Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
Lambda Omega Chapter, Omega Psi Fraternity,
Inc. was awarded a $100.00 grant
to pay for the registration of ten low income
students to attend the Chapter's Annual
Pancake Breakfast which raises funds for
scholarships.
Resources/Materials Assistance to
Low Income Families to Meet their
Basic Emergency Subsistence
Needs
Suffolk Tornado Relief Grant
Kevin Reed family was awarded a
$5,000.00 grant in 2008 to assist with his
recovery from the tornado that damaged
his home in Suffolk, Virginia. The family indicated
a need for financial assistance after
the tornado destroyed the roof and other
parts of their home which they could not
occupy until repairs were done. The family
consists of one eighteen month old daughter,
and his is currently expecting their second
child.
Booker T. Washington High
School
Booker T. Washington High School was
awarded a $500 grant in February 2009 to
support it's the school's mentoring and tutoring
program for at-risk students.
St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital was
awarded a $5,000 grant in 2009 to support
its basic and clinical research into catastrophic
childhood diseases.
