Purpose

To promote a broad range of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)-related occupations by awarding scholarships for attendance at institutions of higher education to individuals who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and desire.

Background

The AdvanSix STEM Scholarship Endowment was established by the Honeywell Foundation to support the surrounding communities and perpetuate a trained workforce in the technology field.

Policy

The scholarship program is available to residents of the City of Hopewell and the following localities: Prince George, Colonial Heights, Petersburg, Emporia, Fort Lee, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Surry, Chesterfield (South of Rt. 288 and East of Ironbridge Road), Charles City and Varina (Southeast Henrico, south of I-64). Student interns working for John Randolph Foundation are eligible to apply; however, foundation trustees, other foundation employees and their immediate families (parents, spouses, brothers, sisters, and anyone claimed as a dependent for tax purposes) are not eligible to apply.

• Be attending or express an interest in attending college as a full-time or part-time undergraduate (at least 6 hours per semester);
• Submit a completed John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Application ONLINE to include the required documents which must be uploaded with the application;
• Demonstrate financial need and;
• Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 grading scale, or equivalent