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Bethea Family Foundation Scholarship
The Bethea Family Foundation Scholarship
The Bethea Family Foundation Scholarship is a need-based scholarship for two (2) deserving Newport News Public School District high school senior intending to pursue course of study at a 2- or 4-year institution of higher education as a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours. If selected as a Bethea Family Foundation Scholar, you will be awarded $5,000 each.
To apply for this scholarship, a student must:
  • Bea graduating high school senior in NNPS District.
  • Havea minimum GPA of 2.75
  • Havea minimum SAT score of 1160 or ACT score of 22. –WAIVED
  • Havea minimum of 50 hours of community service.
  • Writea 500-word essay on how becoming a Bethea Family Foundation Scholar will helpyou achieve your academic goal of college completion.
Selection Timeline
May 1, 2024
Applications are available online
May 31, 2024
Completed Application Deadline
June, 2024
Application Review
June, 2024
Scholarship Recipients Notified
Required Documents to Attach: College Acceptance Letter, Essay, Proof of Filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the upcoming academic year and Two (2) Letters of Recommendation.
The Bethea Family Foundation Scholarship Application
Fill out the form below.
List Organization(s) Performed Community Service Hours*
List Organization(s) Performed Community Service Hours*
Are you the first person in your family to go to college?*
Upload Your Required Documents*
Pleaseupload the following in a zipped file:
  • CollegeAcceptance Letter
  • Essay
  • Proofof Filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the upcomingacademic year.
  • Two(2) Letters of Recommendation.
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