Scholarships Available to the Class of 2023

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The Suffolk Education Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from the Class of 2023 at Lakeland High School, King's Fork High School, and Nansemond River High School.  This year, we will be awarding a total of 13 different scholarships, totalling $20,500.   

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FUTURE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP: Applicant must be a graduating senior who plans a career as a future educator.

One $3,000 nonrenewable scholarship will be awarded city-wide from among applicants at the three high schools. 

 

MILTON R. LIVERMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Mrs. Shirley Liverman established this $1,500 scholarship

to honor her husband, Dr. Liverman.   Dr. Liverman served Suffolk Public Schools for 36 years including 10 years as its

Superintendent.  Dr. Liverman was committed to helping young people make a difference in their community and achieve

their potential. One nonrenewable scholarship of $1,500 is awarded city-wide.

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E. TALMADGE DARDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Applicant must be a graduating senior who attended

King's Fork Middle School and is planning to attend a four year college. Applicant must have a 3.0 average GPA, and

plan to major in education, music, or culinary arts. Financial need will be a consideration. One $1,500, nonrenewable,

scholarship will be awarded.

 

NED AND HELEN FERGUSON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: Applicants must be graduating seniors at a Suffolk

public high school. One nonrenewable scholarship of $1,500 is awarded to a student from each high school.

Awards are based on academic standing and financial need.

 

HARRY LEE AND JEAN RITCHIE CROSS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: Applicants must be graduating seniors

at a Suffolk public high school. One nonrenewable scholarship of $1,500 is awarded to a student from each high

school. Awards are based on academic standing and financial need.

 

GERTRUDE PRUDEN FAMILY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP: Applicants must be graduating seniors at a Suffolk public high

school and entering the arts field. One nonrenewable scholarship of $1,500 is awarded city-wide. Awards are based on

academic standing and financial need.  Must provide your field of study.

     

G. BLAIR HARRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Applicants must be graduating seniors at a Suffolk public high school

and intending to play college sports. Two nonrenewable scholarship of $1,500 is awarded from applications from all three

high schools. Award is based on academic standing and financial need. Students who receive an athletic scholarship from

a college or university are not eligible for this award.  Must plan to play a sport in College.

 

ELLIS E. TEMPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: (Lakeland High School ONLY) Applicant must be a graduating senior

from Lakeland High School planning to attend a four year or two year college. Applicant must have a “B” average grade

point average, have participated in at least one varsity sport for more than one year and demonstrate passion for their

future. Financial need will be a consideration. A $1,000, nonrenewable, scholarship will be awarded.