The Westhampton Scholarship was established in 2017 to support Camp Alkulana campers attending college or vocational training. Westhampton Baptist Church (Richmond, VA) generously endowed this fund in order to advance Camp Alkulana campers for generations to come. Additional contributions continue to be accepted toward this fund.
The Westhampton Scholarship values:
Leadership Abilities Diverse Communities Individual Growth Community Engagement Desire for further training/education Supporting a financial needv Thoughtful reflection on Camp Alkulana experiences
Awards:
$10,000-$12,000 distributed among a maximum of six applicants; if more or less funds become available that may be adjusted. Not all scholarship awards will necessarily be for the same amount. Decisions will be made based on the quality of the essay and the alignment with the scholarship values.
Decisions will be made by:
A recommendation from a committee of approximately 5 individuals The committee will use a rubric to score applicants and consensus process to decide The recommendation will be approved by the Camp Alkulana Support Team
Further instructions for the application can be found here. The application for 2024 is due by April 1.