Henrico County Council of PTAs Scholarship Program

in honor of Dr. George H. Moody

The County Council of PTAs Scholarship has provided financial assistance to Henrico County graduates in pursuit of higher learning for more than 20 years. The Scholarship is in honor of Dr. George H. Moody. We believe in higher education and are committed to providing extra financial assistance that will make it possible for a young person to continue his or her education upon graduation from high school. This could mean going to college, entering trade school, nursing training or other post high school training.

The criteria we review includes financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular and community service, the student's essay and recommendations. In the past 5 years alone, the County Council has awarded more than 65 scholarships for more than $86,000

Information about 2009 Scholarships will be sent out to all Henrico County High School Guidance Offices in December 2008.

Who was George H. Moody? Dr. George H. Moody was a former teacher, principal and Superintendent of Schools, who retired in 1969 after 38 years of service. George H. Moody's integrity and dedication to improving the quality and standards of education within the county have been well documented. He left an indelible mark on Henrico County Public Schools during this 13 years as Superintendent. The Henrico County Council supports Dr. Moody's level of drive and enthusiasm in supporting our graduates as they follow their educational goals.

How is the Scholarship Funded?

One hundred percent of the funds utilized to award these scholarships come from the Henrico County Community. Donations are made from Henrico County PTA local units.

Thank you to the following PTA units who have made a donation for our 2010-2011 scholarship:

Virginia PTA Scholarship can be found at www.vapta.org.