Purpose

To promote continuing education by awarding scholarships for any course of study at institutions of higher learning to a student athlete who demonstrates academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement, financial need and a commitment to the community through volunteer service. Priority will be given to a student who has been a member of the Prince George High School Baseball Team or Golf Team, or will continue in either sport at the college level. Institutions may include technical colleges, community colleges, and four-year colleges/universities.

Background

The Dig Deep 12 Scholarship Endowment in Honor and Memory of Grayson Payne Austin was established in January, 2013 by the Austin family, Container First Services (CFS) and friends to help ensure that Grayson’s legacies of family, love of life and sports will be shared for generations to come by assisting student athletes in Prince George County with their educational endeavors.

Our beloved son, Grayson, was a rising fifth grader at William A. Walton Elementary School in Prince George County when his life was cut short in a tragic boating accident on July 21, 2012. At a young age, Grayson established himself as a bright student. He was energetic, had a loving heart and really enjoyed all sports, but had a true passion for baseball and golf. Grayson was often told by his father and a volunteer youth baseball coach in the county to “Dig Deep 12, Dig Deep” on the baseball field and that Grayson did, as he proudly wore that #12 jersey.

Grayson participated in nearly all of the recreational athletics offered in Prince George County, as well as USSSA travel baseball and played golf on the Richmond Junior Golf Tour. Off the fields and courses he loved skiing, surfing and most of all fishing.

Behind this tragedy was a life that meant so much to so many. By establishing this scholarship, the Austin family, Container First Services (CFS) and friends wish to honor Grayson’s memory, share his love of baseball and golf by assisting other special young people like Grayson to reach their educational goals.

Policy

This scholarship will be available to seniors or graduates of Prince George High School with priority given to a student who 1). is a member of the Prince George High School Baseball Team, 2). is a member of the Prince George High School Golf Team, 3). or will continue to play either sport at the college level. 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. Please visit www.johnrandolphfoundation.org and click on the scholarship link for more information.

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• Attending or express an interest in attending college as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student (at least 9 hours per semester);
• A member of the Prince George High School Baseball Team or Golf Team, 2). or will continue to play either sport at the college level.
• Submit a completed “John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Application” ONLINE which includes the ability to UPLOAD the required “attachments” requested on the application.
• High School applicant must have a cumulative G.P.A of 3.0 or higher.
• Student currently attending a two or four year institutions of higher education must be in good standing(a cumulative of 2.0 or higher is considered to be in a good standing);
• Exhibit good citizenship (as evidenced by letters of recommendation from three sources);
• Demonstrate financial need;
• Demonstrate commitment to the community through volunteer service.