Award Amount: $1,000 - $2,000

Open to applicants attending Northern Virginia Community College.

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We are excited to offer the Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship, an annual award designed to support students in their academic pursuits. This scholarship is open to students enrolled in undergraduate programs at accredited U.S.-based colleges.
As a dedicated advocate for education and community support, Richard Coates established this scholarship to encourage and empower students to achieve their academic goals. Recognizing the importance of education in fostering positive change, Richard is committed to helping students succeed. The Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship reflects our belief in the transformative power of education and our dedication to making a postive impact on the world. By offering this scholarship, we hope to promote students' academic careers and support their journey towards becoming future leaders and innovators.
Read on to learn if you qualify for this scholarship and how to apply.

Eligible Criteria

To be elegible for the Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship, applicants must meet the following critiera determined by the National Center for Education Statistics:
  • Student attends college part-time
  • Student works full-time while in school
  • Student has delayed enrollment into postsecondary education
  • Student is recognized as financially independent for financial aid purposes
  • Student has dependents other than a spouse
  • Student is a single parent
  • Student passed a General Education Development (GED) exam or earned a certificate of high school completion instead of receiving a standard high school diploma
  • Preference will be given to applicants attending Northern Virginia Community College
  • Applicant must clearly demonstrate the unique challenges associated with them returning to school
Preference will be given to "nontraditional" applicants.

What Do We Need From You?

At the bottom of this page, you will find a digital application form. To be considered for our scholarship, you will need to submit several materials, including proof of enrollment, and a 500-word essay.
How Will Your Application Be Judged
Our scholarship committee uses the following rubric to review applications.
We make great efforts to review each student's submission diligently. We know that students put a great amount of time and effort into applying for scholarships, and we aim to chose the most qualified student for our award.

Scholarship Application

(500 words max)
To submit applications or more information eligible students can contact RLVC3RD@gmail.com