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Penn GSE AHEAD

Beacon of Hope

    Beacon of Hope was established in 2011 for residents of Lynchburg City and attend Lynchburg City Schools since 9th grade. The award provides $5,000 over 2-4 years at any in-state 2-year or 4-year institution and an additional $2,000 for students who attend Central Virginia Community College, Liberty University, Lynchburg College, or Randolph College. Students must also meet merit requirements. Awards are on a last dollar basis. The program is funded by Lynchburg Beacon of Hope.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2011

    Website Links 

    http://beaconofhopelynchburg.org/scholarships/

    Promise Typology Category 

    Place-based programs

    State 

    Virginia

    Residency Requirement 

    City

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    School District

    Type of Award 

    Financial Award

    Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

    No

    Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

    Yes

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    Last Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    4

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    No

    Program Offers Support Services 

    No