In 1975, Bill Vernon, Jr. established The Vernon Company scholarship program, to honor the memory of William F. Vernon, Sr. We will continue this tradition to honor both of their lives. The scholarship program will benefit the children of Vernon Company employees.
The main and foremost purpose of this scholarship is to make it easier financially for these students to attend college to pursue their education and fulfill their dreams. With this scholarship, we want to recognize intellectual ability and performance among children of Vernon employees.
The WFV Scholarship Program will award up to four, $1,000 annual scholarships, to children of Vernon employees who will be graduating from high school in May or June or are currently enrolled in an accredited college. The scholarships will be renewable (for a maximum benefit of $4,000) if the student’s academic record meets the renewal procedures. Renewal applications must be submitted annually to the Selection Committee for approval.
For upcoming graduates, the awards will be made on the basis of the student’s academic achievement in high school and the result of ACT or SAT tests. For current college attendees, the awards will be made on the basis of the student’s academic achievement in college. The Selection Committee also will consider pertinent information concerning the student’s conduct and activities.
The school records of applicants and the results of the scholarship qualifying tests (ACT or SAT) will go to the Selection Committee, which selects the winners.
I hope this program of recognizing scholastic ability and performance will encourage all children of employees to take full advantage of their educational opportunities.
Sincerely,
CHRISTOPHER Vernon