Jessie Ray Hall Scholarship Endowment

The Jessie Ray Hall Scholarship Endowment is established by Mrs. Lois Taylor Hall as a memorial to her husband, Mr. Jessie Ray Hall. Mr. Hall retired from CVCC after teaching for a quarter of a century. He worked very hard to obtain his graduate and undergraduate degrees from Virginia Tech while working and caring for his wife and children at the same time. He was adult learner and his interest in education was one of the most important aspects of his life. He felt that whether one is a young or an adult student the opportunity should be provided for that person to be successful in education. He created a classroom environment that allowed students to recognize their own self-worth by treating each one as an individual learner. He volunteered his own personal time to work with students individually when classes were not in session. He served his country during World War II and continued serving his community through his church and civic organizations.

Award

The first year’s award is $250 for tuition, fees, insurance, and books. The amount of the award will vary as does the growth and income of the endowment.

Criteria for Selection

The recipient must possess:

• Potential for a successful two-year college career.
• Commitment to academic excellence.

The recipient must have demonstrated community service.

Selected members of the Hall family may participate with the CVCC Foundation Scholarship Committee during the selection process.