Purpose

To promote continuing education by awarding scholarships to a deserving student or alumnus from Hopewell High School, Prince George High School, Thomas Dale High School, or Maggie Walker & Appomattox Regional Governor School (home school would have been one of the above mentioned high schools)who plans to major in business, economics, education or engineering field. Priority will be given to a student who plans or currently attends VMI. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, an active record of community service and strong leadership qualities.

Background

The Bo Partin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established in memory of Bo Partin by his nephew, Johnny Partin and niece, Allison Partin along with a community of friends to help ensure that Bo’s love of life, community and generous nature will be shared for generations to come by assisting students with their educational endeavors. Establishing this scholarship was a way for Johnny and Allison to honor their special Uncle Bo.

Bo Partin was a very generous, loving, and caring man. Bo Partin began his life of public and community service in his teenage years picking up trash along the streets in Hopewell and in front of Partin Oil Company on Route 10. Upon graduation from Hopewell High School, Bo attended the University of Kentucky and enrolled in the Army ROTC Program. Upon his college graduation, Bo commissioned into the United States Army as Second Lieutenant branching with the Military Police. After 3 years of active duty, Bo transferred into the Virginia National Guard with the Corps of Engineers. Bo Partin retired from the Virginia National Guard after 20 years of service, attaining the rank of Major.

Bo Partin was also very active in the Hopewell, Enon and Chester communities. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Chester Lodge No. 904. He was a former VHSL Basketball official and taught business and real-estate at John Tyler Community College for many years. He was also the Vice President at Partin Oil Company for many years. After retiring from Partin Oil Company, Bo went on to be the proud owner of Chester Junction Restaurant located at 11931 Centre Street, Chester, VA 23831.

Bo enjoyed helping others and taking care of friends and family. Through this scholarship, the legacy of who Bolling “Bo” S. Partin, Jr. was and his love for this community will be shared for generations to come by assisting students with their educational endeavors. All the way to his last day, Bo consistently gave back to the community. This scholarship will allow Bo to continue to give to the community even in his eternal rest.

Policy

This scholarship will be available to seniors or graduates of either Hopewell High School, Prince George High School, Thomas Dale High School or Maggie Walker & Appomattox Regional Governor School (whose home school would have been one of the above mentioned high schools). This is a merit based scholarship. Students may continue to reapply for this scholarship as they continue through their educational experience. However, receipt of this scholarship does not guarantee future awards.

• Candidates for the Bo Partin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment will be a student who best exemplifies academic achievement, a strong record of community service, and strong leadership qualities.Candidates will also be expected to meet the following minimum criteria:
• Available for undergraduate, graduate and terminal degrees with priority given to a student attending or planning to attend the Virginia Military Institute with plans to major in Business/Economics or Engineering
• Demonstrate academic success, strong record of community service, and strong leadership qualities along with a short essay describing what type of leader you are, what type of leader you want to be and how do you plan on getting there?;
• Submit a completed “John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Application” ONLINE which includes the ability to UPLOAD the required “attachments” requested on the application;
• Must have a G.P.A of 2.75 or better.