Donna C. McCullough Chamber Scholarship

Scholarship Application 2024 (Application deadline Friday, March 15, 2024)

The Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting educational attainment in the Franklin-Southampton Area.

Presented since 1995, this annual scholarship award is now given in honor of Donna C. McCullough, who served the Chamber as Executive Director from 1976–2004.

The purpose of this prestigious scholarship is to provide recognition to a student who is involved in the community and has demonstrated leadership and academic achievement. Major emphasis for selection will be placed on community involvement.

Scholarship Guidelines

• The (one-time) Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior.
  
• The Scholarship shall be used to assist the recipient in meeting expenses for advanced education in full- or part-time study in a college, technical/trade school or their equivalent.
  
• Applicants must be bona fide resident of Franklin or Southampton County, VA or vicinity.
  
• The Scholarship Committee of the Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce will select the recipient.
  
• If the winner fails to continue his/her education program in the given school year, the scholarship must be returned to the Chamber for award to a runner-up.