ECMC Scholars Program in Virginia
Participating Schools
In 2003, the following 10 schools, representing every region in Virginia, were selected by the Virginia State Superintendent's Office based on number of students on the reduced or free lunch program and with a low graduation and college-going rate:
- Brunswick Senior High School, Brunswick County Public Schools
- Buckingham County High School, Buckingham County Public School
- Central High School, King and Queen County Public Schools
- Coeburn High School, Wise County Public Schools
- Ervinton High School, Dickenson County Public Schools
- Harrisonburg High School, Harrisonburg City Public Schools
- Sussex Central High School, Sussex County Public Schools
- Wakefield High School, Arlington County Public Schools
- William Fleming High School, Roanoke City Public Schools
- Woodrow Wilson High School, Portsmouth City Public Schools
How It Works
Each high school forms its own ECMC Scholars Program committee of guidance counselors, teachers, and principals to establish academic standards, identify students for program participation, and determine eligibility for postsecondary tuition grants.
The committees track the performance of the candidates during their junior and senior years. Student participants are advised on their level of academic progress, and encouraged to maintain or increase their academic performance to assure receipt of the ECMC Scholars Program grant. Each successful candidate will receive an initial $4,000 award for tuition at an accredited postsecondary institution. Upon the successful completion of the first year of postsecondary study and re-enrollment for a second year, each student will receive an additional award of $2,000. Up to 100 students a year are eligible to earn $6,000 each in scholarships for postsecondary education.
Fully funded for six years, the Virginia ECMC Scholars Program is envisioned as a multi-year program, providing millions of dollars in scholarships to Virginia students, contingent on future funding availability.
For more information, contact Vicki Whebbe at 651.325.4067 or vwhebbe@ecmc.org.
