Scholarship | Montgomery-Radford-Floyd NAACP

Scholarship Committee

Welcome to the MRF NAACP Scholarship Committee.

Members

TBD & Deborah H. Travis, Co-Chairs

2025 SAMUEL H. CLARK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Samuel H. Clark (1885 – 1979), is recognized as a Changemaker by the Library of Virginia and a 2022 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree. During his over 50 years working for the Norfolk and Western Railway, Clark became President of the National Association of Railway Trainmen and Locomotive Firemen (ART&FL). Under his leadership, the union instigated cases with far reaching effects on labor. Two in particular led to 1944 Supreme Court rulings upholding African American railroad employee rights. Upon retirement, he served as President of the Montgomery Co./Radford City/Floyd Co. NAACP, emphasizing voter registration. These scholarship honor Clark's life and legacy.

$2,000 will be granted up to 5 qualifying applicants based on the quality of their submissions.

Submission deadline: June 30, 2025.

Awards will be sent directly to the student by the end of July.

High School Graduating Senior attending a 2 yr. or 4 yr. College, University, or Technical School in the Fall of 2025;
Current member of the NAACP Montgomery Co. - Radford City - Floyd Co. branch Youth Council as of January 1 of graduating year, or a child or grandchild of a current NAACP member of the Montgomery Co. - Radford City - Floyd Co. branch;
Residency in Montgomery Co., Radford City, or Floyd County;
Reference letters from 2 individuals (teacher, pastor, community leader, employer);
Copy of High School transcript & copy of College acceptance letter.

WILLIAM S. ALDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Montgomery County-Radford City-Floyd County NAACP and friends established the William S. Alderson Memorial Scholarship to promote the purpose and mission of the branch and to support students who need financial assistance to attain their educational goals.

Recipient(s) shall be selected from nomination of students who take part in and support the Virginia Tech College Chapter of the NAACP (unit of the NAACP Youth and College Division) activities and programs, or who participate in activities and programs with missions similar to the college chapter of the NAACP. Because this is an NAACP related scholarship, preference will be given to members of the VT College Chapter of the NAACP.

https://vt.academicworks.com/opportunities/48564

(Link is active and accessible with right click, just not directly "clickable")

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