Financial Assistance

This scholarship was established in the name of Mr. J. Boyd Bagby to be given to a rising Senior who best exemplifies the qualities which Mr. Bagby represented.  Mr. Bagby was a kind and gentle man who was dedicated to our school both as a teacher and administrator.  He lived his life according to his beliefs that mankind is basically good.

To recieve this scholarship in the amount of $500, the student must maintain at least a 3.2 cumulative average and exhibit school and community involvement.

John H. Varner, a native of Cumberland County, served our country as a Captain in the U. S. Army during World War II. He also made outstanding contributions to the Farmville community by serving as the President of First National Bank and giving his time and talents to many endeavors ranging from the Five County Fair to the Farmville Lions Club, and Farmville United Methodist Church.

One of Mr. Varner’s most noteworthy accomplishments is his involvement in the founding of The Woodland, one of the area's premier retirement communities. He was The Woodland's first President and Chairman of the Board, serving in this capacity for over 40 years.

The John Varner Scholarship is presented to a rising Fuqua School Senior with an interest in a healthcare career, the scholarship this year is in the amount of $500. The student is selected based on the qualities that Mr. Varner has illustrated throughout his life:

• exemplary work ethic
• high moral standards and integrity
• humility and unselfishness
• "can-do" attitude
• leadership by example
• devotion to family, friends, and community

The Kenny and Jennifer Lewis Scholarship, which is given to one outstanding junior, is in the amount of $500 and will be applied to next year’s tuition. The selection of the recipient is based upon the following criteria:

• Celebrates life
• Works effectively with peers and adults
• Demonstrates leadership by participating in school and community activities
• Satisfactory academic achievement

As sisters and Fuqua School Alumni, Dalton and Rives Kuhar have established a scholarship to give back to a place that helped shaped them into the women they are today.

Fuqua School’s sidewalks, classrooms, gymnasiums, and cross-country track are the places where Dalton and Rives hold some of the fondest memories from their youth. On Fuqua’s campus, they tucked in their shirts, ran to class, laughed with friends, made mistakes (and earned several tardy slips), studied hard, and learned valuable life lessons. Both sisters were student athletes:
Rives was an instrumental member of the volleyball team for seven years straight, and Dalton, an avid runner, won back-to-back state titles in cross country in the fall of 2008 and 2009; she is the only athlete in school history to have her running shoes bronzed, and her retired jersey hangs in the gymnasium today. Dalton and Rives both perceive that their participation in various sports at Fuqua is what taught them work-life balance and is the reason why physical and mental fitness remain a priority in their lives today.

Dalton earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Virginia Military Institute, and Rives graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Mary Washington and is currently earning her Masters of Arts in Publishing and Writing from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. Since graduating from Fuqua, they have been world travelers and deep thinkers, and though their paths have not been linear, it was the unique community at Fuqua and the foundations built in their high school classrooms that has given them the courage to chase their dreams and be who they want to be. Dalton and Rives know that no matter where they may roam, they always have a home at Fuqua School.

The Kuhar Sisters are proud to award this scholarship to a Fuqua School student who, as a rising junior or senior, demonstrates pride in being a Fuqua Falcon, enjoys learning, is a friend to all, and plays a varsity sport. Through this scholarship, Dalton and Rives hope to highlight a member of Fuqua’s student body who may not receive the perfect marks; may not be captain of the team; may not have the greatest financial need but, instead, is someone who has a vast internal complexity, evident in the way they live their life and how they treat others around them.

A $500.00 scholarship will be given annually to a rising junior or senior and will be applied to the follow school year’s tuition.

A $500 scholarship is awarded each year by the Prince Edward Ruritan Club to a rising senior at Fuqua School. This $500 will be applied to the student’s tuition for the coming school year. The student is chosen based on the following criteria:

• must have maintained at least a “B” average since the ninth grade
  
• be of sound moral character
• reside in Prince Edward County

Richard E. Swayne taught at Fuqua School from 1997 to 2014 and was dearly loved by his students and highly respected by his peers.  Affectionately called “Swayne” by his students, he created several classes which we continue to offer in one form or another in the upper school:  Composition, Journalism, Honors Ethics, Honors Physics, and Global Issues and Events were all introduced into our curriculum by Mr. Swayne.

The scholarship, in the amount of $500, is presented annually to a rising junior or senior who demonstrates a superior intellectual curiosity, a cooperative spirit, and a strong desire to learn through exploration.  The recipient must also:

• Desire to learn for the sake of learning
• Be a self-starter, and
• Value education

A scholarship of $500, to be applied to the next year’s tuition, is awarded annually to a rising senior in memory of Robert T. Redd for his many years of dedicated service to Prince Edward Academy and Fuqua School. The student must:

• have earned at least a 3.500 cumulative GPA
• have an active role in leadership opportunities throughout the school
• possess a strong work ethic
• be a model school citizen

The Roy B. Hargrove Jr. Memorial Scholarship is presented each year to a rising junior or senior who has:

• Demonstrated unquestionable character
• Demonstrated involvement in service to the community or school
• Strives to achieve to his or her best academically
• Exhibits dependability, good citizenship, intellectual curiosity, and promise
  

The recipient will receive a $500 scholarship, which will be applied to tuition.

Ruth S. Murphy served as President of Fuqua School from 1994 through 2015 and was highly respected for her strong leadership during this period of significant change.  Her compassionate devotion to her teachers and students, her energy and optimism, creativity, and clear focus on the individual helped create a school community that celebrates the best in all of us.

The scholarship, which is in the amount of $1,000, is presented annually to a current sophomore, junior, or senior who reflects the qualities that Ruth Murphy personified:

• inspiring and encouraging of others
• optimistic and energetic
• compassionate
• persevering
• forward-thinking

In an effort to create a more inclusive and culturally diverse school community. Fuqua School has developed a scholarship fund for African American students from Prince Edward County. These scholarships, made possible by support from the Jessie Ball Dupont Fund, Fuqua School and private donors, will be awarded annually based on funds available at the time of admission. All African American students from Prince Edward County admitted to Fuqua School will be eligible for this scholarship.

The Student Cooperative Association (SCA) is an organization of students working in collaboration with the administration and faculty to promote the general welfare of Fuqua School.

The SCA annually offers a scholarship to a rising Junior in the amount of $200.00 which is to be applied to the recipient’s tuition for the coming year.  The recipient of the SCA Scholarship must be of good moral character, have respect for his/her fellow students, be involved in extra-curricular activities in or out of school, have acceptable academic performance, and enthusiastically demonstrate and promote “school spirit”.

Susan Harwood was a native of Brooklyn, New York, where she was also raised. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1966, with a degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management. She was the first woman to enter the Management Training Program at United Virginia Bank, where she went on to become a Vice President. She had a long, successful career in banking and was able to retire early at 55 years of age. Susan was active in her community. She was a previous Rector of the Board of Visitors at Longwood College. She was a docent at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia and trained incoming docents. She transcribed children’s books for the National Braille Association.  Susan also volunteered in multiple organizations and constantly helped friends and family, often behind the scenes. She was a supporter of the Southside Virginia YMCA and enjoyed teaching many classes there. 

At the time of her passing in July 2021, her family set up a scholarship in her honor to recognize students who shared her same passions and love for education. This scholarship, in the amount of $2,500 will be applied to tuition.

The Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits Program has expanded education opportunities for thousands of Virginia students and families. At doe.virginia.gov prospective parents and donors can find a list of scholarship foundations with descriptions and contact information.