The VANROSS Foundation
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Most Recent TVF Scholars
Come and Join Our Kendra Scott Gives Back Event
Come and join our Kendra Scott Gives Back event on June 18th,2020. The event will be carried out from 1:00 pm through 3:00 pm.
20% of all proceeds earned during this event will be donated to TVF and will go towards scholarships.
VIRTUAL RAFFLE WINNER
Congratulations to our very deserving winner, Waco High School Principal-Ms. Lisa Saxenian. Counselor-Mr. Alfred Freeman and Student Services-Ms. Nina Evans, in Waco, TX. The High Schools that participated in this event, their tickets were donated to thank our educators for the exemplary job they do throughout the school year!
Our winner, Waco High School is a public high school located in the city of Waco, TX and classified as a 6A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Waco ISD located in Central McLennan County. (Wikipedia)
On behalf of TVF/Kendra Scott virtual raffle, we would like to thank all of our high schools, Waco High School, (Winner) Waco, TX., FL Schlagle High School, Principal - Ms. Yolanda Thompson, Principal's Secretary-Ms. LaVonne Williams, KCK, Cypress Creek High School, Principal - Ms. Vicki Snokhous, Campus Secretary-Ms. Mary Ann Guibry, Houston, TX, and Central High School, Principal - Mr. Greg McCullough. Head Guidance Counselor-Mr. Lance Allred and Ms. Kadie Jones, Memphis, TN, who all participated, as well as our wonderful donors.
TVF would like to especially thank our exceptional Board of Directors, who also donated to the virtual raffle. They are Bethany Carroll, Dr. Beverly Dureus, Stephen Hart, Genia Owens, Alex Richardson, Keith Richardson, Terry Richardson and Viola Richardson. This was a very worthy cause and our future TVF Scholars will benefit from your generosity, because 100% of the proceeds will go towards scholarships!
Mission Statement
The mission of The VANROSS Foundation (TVF), a national non-profit organization, is to help assist high school seniors with partial scholarships towards their college tuition.
Thank You
Everyday, people are faced with opportunities to give to their favorite charities by volunteering or through monetary donations. We would not be able to accomplish our desired goals without supporters like you. Whether it's verbal, written or through actions, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for each and every contribution. Because of your generous gifts, our high school seniors will be able to reach upward and move a little closer to their dreams. Blessings to each of you!
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donations will be instrumental in helping to support and fund our mission.
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Online scholarship application
Online Scholarship Application Form
- *Please complete this application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered for scholarship awards. The deadline for this application to be received is June 30th, 2022 at 5:00pm.
*The purpose of this application is to award $500 scholarships to deserving area youth who demonstrate academic excellence. Candidates should be active in supporting the community in which they live and show an eagerness to pursue educational goals. Candidates who are pursing post-high school course study at either a college or university or other post-secondary educational institutions will be considered. Please refer to the criteria below for eligibility requirements and for the list of supporting documents that are needed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications are free and will not be returned. All materials are the property of TVF.
Instructions and Eligibility
- If any question does not apply to you in this application please place N/A in the space.
- Only winners will be notified via email no later than July 31st, 2022 regarding the status of their application.
- If you have any questions about the application process, please contact TVF via email at scholarshipcommittee@thevanrossfoundation.org or 713-416-1934.
- Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to reapply.
- Recipient shall not be charged with or convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude under federal, state, local or campus laws/regulations or ordinances.
- Scholarship funds will only be awarded to the student's college or university account upon evidence of registration in an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Award will be withdrawn if applicant decides to defer enrollment or does not attend designated school.
- Scholarships must be claimed no later than September 30th, 2022 and may only be used towards fall semester tuition of the student's freshmen year.
- Applicant must be a resident of California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas or Wisconsin and must attend a California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas or Wisconsin college or university.
- Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from an accredited California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas or Wisconsin high school or home school program.
- Applicant must demonstrate positive-impact involvement consistent with capacity and circumstances and/or significant improvement/success in scholarship and community involvement, determined through letters of recommendation.
- Applicant must upload a letter or application addressed to The VANROSS Foundation scholarship committee. This letter should contain a brief explanation of career goals and biographical information.
- Applicant must upload three (3) letters of recommendation.
- Applicant must upload an official and recent high school transcript with cumulative GPA and a class standing/rank.
- Applicant must upload proof of submitted Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Estimated Family Contribution (EFC).