Scholarship Overview

An endowed scholarship established by Susan S. Wilson together with her husband, Bernard F. Odasz, the Botetourt – Roanoke Valley Scholarship Endowment will provide financial resources annually for one or more undergraduate students from the Botetourt – Roanoke Valley area of Virginia. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must demonstrate a record of quality leadership, as evidenced by active volunteer engagement, and such activities as religious, civic, government, and business endeavors (but, not including athletic-related activities). A demonstration of financial need shall not be required. The Donors desire that the following preferences shall guide the scholar selection process: First, students who are, or have been, members of the Church of the Transfiguration in Fincastle, Virginia; second, students who are residents of Botetourt County; third, students who are resident of the Greater Roanoke Valley (which includes the County and City of Roanoke and the surrounding environs); and fourth, students who are graduates of a Junior Achievement program. Further, the Donors desire that consideration be given to non-traditional and transfer students during the scholar selection process. Based on the above guidelines and preferences, the selection of Botetourt – Roanoke Valley Scholars shall be made in a manner determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, in accordance with the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships.

Annual award amount

Need Based
No

Eligibility Criteria
Freshmen   Sophomore   Junior   Senior  

GPA

Special application requirements
This scholarship requires the student to complete the General Application in Madison Scholarships Hub (the Hub). If you meet the basic qualifications for this scholarship, you will be prompted to complete additional materials to be considered for this scholarship and/or determine your eligibility. For further information about how to log into the Hub and application deadlines, please see our website: https://www.jmu.edu/scholarships/current-students.shtml

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