RUFUS W. SKIPWORTH III BOOK SCHOLARSHIP 

Rufus W. Skipworth III was an advocate for education. He was "old school" and carried the belief that he was successful if his children surpassed his level of success. He did his very best to encourage all of  his children to excel in school and at life. He made sacrifices and he "hustled" to ensure his children succeeded in Higher Education. When we use the term hustle, we are referring to his entrepreneurial spirit. Rufus took on occasional odd jobs, many of which helped the community, in order to make ends meet.

 

In honor of his memory and his values of education and entrepreneurship, we have created this scholarship. Applicants must submit a 3-5 minute video responding to the question:  Please describe your "Entrepreneurial Spirit" and  how you will utilize it to help you become successful in college. This scholarship will be awarded twice a year. The scholarship will be awarded as a gift card to the University Book Store. Before the scholarship is distributed, proof of enrollment must be submitted to the scholarship committee.

 

The Scholarship Amount and number of scholarships granted may vary depending upon the results of our fundraising efforts.  At a minimum, the award will be $300.

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Congratulations to previous Recipients!