George L. Paige
Scholarship of Excellence
Overview
Created to honor a lifelong educator, this scholarship supports Halifax County High School seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and a passion for learning.
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Award
Up to $25,000
($6,250 renewable for up to four years
of full-time undergraduate study)
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Qualifications
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Graduating senior at Halifax County High School (VA)
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Accepted to a four-year college or university
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Minimum 3.0 cumulative high school GPA
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Demonstrated financial need
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Interest in education (preferred, not required)
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Submit three letters of recommendation (at least one from an educator)
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Provide FAFSA Submission Summary
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Submit official transcript and college acceptance letter
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Complete a 500-word essay on education or the impact of educators
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Guidelines
The scholarship will be disbursed in equal payments throughout the recipient's four-year program. Semester reviews will be performed. Candidate must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
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Deadline
March 22, 2026
congratulations, Mark!
Lifting Minorities proudly recognizes Mark Betts as the first George L. Paige Scholarship of Excellence recipient! Mark will receive $25,000 to support his four-year journey at Longwood University, where he will major in Biology and run track. We are incredibly proud of you and excited about your journey, Mark!
(May, 2023)
