NRCA George Ducker Scholarship Award | New River Community Action

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED by April 24, 2026, at 5:00pm

In memory of the Reverend George L. Ducker, member of the New River Community Action Board of Directors 1986-1992, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Radford, Radford City School Board, and United Way Board member, community leader and advocate of quality education for all.

COMPETITION GUIDELINES

1. One scholarship award will be given in the amount of $1,000 to a low-income graduating senior who will be entering college or technical school. 2. General family income: 200% federal poverty guidelines. https://aspe.hhs.gov/system/files/aspe-files/107166/2021-percentage-poverty-tool.xlsx. Income verification is not required. 3. Student must live in the New River Valley.4. Consideration is given to special challenges or hardships overcome and community service activities as well as academic achievements. 5. Consideration is given to community service activities focused on poverty or early childhood education related activities. 6. Scholarship funds are to be used for educational expenses at the college of student’s choice. 7. School may nominate more than one student. For more information or clarification, please contact Kimberly Fernandez at nrca@nrcaa.org or (540) 633-5133 ext. 415.

Nominee Information

Student Name

First

Last

Parent or Guardian Name(s):

Student Mailing Address

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code

Student Phone

Student Email

College Attending:

Summary of Nominee Accomplishments

GPA:

Academic Achievements:

Extra-curricular Activities:

Community Service Activities:

Community Service Activities related to serving families in poverty or early childhood education:

Special Circumstances/Challenges or Hardships Overcome for Consideration:

Other Comments:

To be completed by student

Student should provide a separate page for upload into application.

These are required questions.

Student Question 1: What are your goals and aspirations? i.e. Major/field of study or desired profession
Student Question 2: What other information would you like to share with the scholarship selection committee, such as special challenges or hardships?

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Nominator Information

Name

First

Last

School Name:

School Address:

Nominator Email

Nominator Phone