Emerson and Helen Williams Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2007, the Emerson and Helen Williams Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually. The scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Williams, residents of Rappahannock County, Va. In 1983, Mr. Williams retired as the head of the pension fund at the United States Steel Corporation – which is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa. – after 33 years of service. Mrs. Williams, a retired educator and school superintendent, served school systems in Fairfax County and Rappahannock County for a total of 22 years. She previously served on the College Board. The couple has four children and 12 grandchildren. When asked why they made such a generous contribution to the College, Mr. and Mrs. Williams said, “We have the teaching bug. We are able to benefit those who need assistance and help them to get taught. Also, as retirees, we no longer actively impart knowledge. However, through this scholarship, we can still help with and facilitate learning.” The couple also noted their fondness for the current College president as a reason they chose to invest in the students at the College.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and 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 2.0 in the fall semester.

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

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a full-time and/or part-time student
• Must have and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Preference will be given to residents of Rappahannock County