Mills E. Godwin Jr. Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was endowed in 1995 during the College’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. Governor Godwin first entered politics in 1947 when elected to the House of Delegates. During the 30 years he held public office, he stood for election 17 times and was never defeated. During Governor Godwin’s administration, he became known as Virginia’s Education Governor, taking the lead in upgrading education at every level from kindergarten through graduate school. The Virginia Community College System was initiated and developed during his first term, allowing practically every Virginian who wishes to pursue higher education to do so. Much credit is due to those legislators led by Governor Godwin who, in 1966, decided that the time was right for opening the doors of higher education to all citizens.

Three scholarships will be awarded. They will provide assistance with tuition, fees, and books not to exceed $1,500 each. These awards will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. To be eligible to receive the award for the spring semester, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the fall semester. The applicants must be enrolled as full-time students and demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

The scholarship will be awarded to students who meet the following criteria:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a full-time student
• Must maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average
• Must demonstrate financial need