Purpose

To promote continuing education for any course of study by awarding scholarships for attendance at institutions of higher education to individuals who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and desire.

Background

The Gregg E. Hosack Scholarship Endowment was established in December 2003 in accordance with the wishes of Florence Hosack as a memorial to her late husband. Mr. Hosack, born and raised in Pennsylvania, had a career in government service, beginning with the outbreak of WWII and serving in England at the U.S. Embassy. After the war he worked for the Veterans Administration at various VA hospitals as a supply officer. In the early 1960s Mr. Hosack joined the United States Information Agency. His work there sent him around the world.

Mr. Hosack retired in 1971 and settled in his wife's hometown of Hopewell. In retirement, Mr. Hosack embraced his new community and became an active volunteer. He served various organizations, including First Colonial Bank, the Zoning Commission, SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and the Hopewell Hospital Authority Board. Family and friends remember his outgoing personality and his generosity in helping others. Because of Mr. Hosack's volunteer work and his commitment to the health and well being of the people of Hopewell and the surrounding area, Mrs. Hosack created this scholarship as a lasting memorial to her husband.

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.

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• Be attending or express an interest in attending college as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student or graduate student (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