Scholarships
OPEN 2026 APPLICATION
Through fundraisers and generous donations, the Alumni Association has, since 1996, awarded more than $90,000 in scholarships and stipends to eligible students. The amount of the scholarships and stipends is dependent upon funds available and the number of eligible applicants.
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From the time of its organization, the alumni association has maintained a commitment to continuing education through scholarships and stipends to support our legacies as they pursue post-high school education. Fundraisers, donations pledges and a portion of banquet ticket sales support this project.
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CLICK HERE FOR 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.​​​​​​​​

Scholarship Donation
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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All applicants must be an “active financial member” of the John J. Wright Alumni Association, OR the offspring of an “active financial member” of the Alumni Association (offspring may be a child, foster child, adopted child, grandchild, great grandchild)
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The member, upon whom the applicant is basing their eligibility, must be an “active financial member of the current year, 2026, AND a member for the prior year 2025). Membership dues must be paid by March 15 of the current year.
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All applicants must have graduated or be graduating from an accredited secondary educational institution.
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High School applicants and first-time applicants must have applied for admission to at least one accredited technical school, community college, or four-year college or university.
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High School applicants and first-time applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
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All high school and first-time applicants must provide two (2) recommendations from an official of one ormore of the following: current school, community organization, church, or employer. One (1) of the two recommendations must be from a high school teacher if applicant is in high school.
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All high school and first-time applicants are required to submit a small high school picture and a brief bio narrative The bio can be included on the application form.
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Returning student applicants must be full-time students returning to a technical school, community college, or four-year college or university AND have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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A personal interview, consisting of an oral presentation of the applicant’s essay and a question/response period, may be required.
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ALL applicants must provide a sealed official transcript to the Scholarship Committee with the applicant package.
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ALL applicants must provide proof they are enrolled in school for the fall semester before receipt of scholarship/stipend.
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ALL applicants must agree to return any scholarship/stipend award if applicant does not attend an educational institution or technical school in fall 2026.
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Applicants can receive a scholarship and/or stipend no more than four (4) times.
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The complete application package must be submitted to the scholarship committee no later than March 31, 2026
Scholarship Review Team. JJW Alumni Association, PO Box 1061, Spotsylvania, VA 22553-1061
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For information contact:
Scholarship Review Team
John J. Wright Alumni Association
P.O. Box 1061
Spotsylvania, VA 22553-1061
or contact Shelby Robinson 804-677-1405
