Hampton Retired Teachers Association accepting scholarship applications

The Hampton Retired Teachers Association is now accepting applications for two scholarships.

One scholarship is the Elizabeth Jordan Scholarship. Students must be seniors at Hampton High School to apply.

According to a press release, "Seniors who have at least a grade point average of 3.0 have a financial need and plan to attend a college or university in Virginia qualify to apply for the $1,000 Elizabeth Jordan Scholarship. Students should see their scholarship coordinator to get application forms."

The second scholarship, the HRTA Student Scholarship, is available to any high school senior with a grade point average of 2.9 that plans to pursue a career in education. Applicants must also show leadership skills. The scholarship amount is $500. Applications are available from schools' scholarship coordinators.

For more information, call 757-851-7431 or email Hdawkins@,cox.net.

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