Sarah Lanier Tabb Oliver Memorial Scholarship

An annual scholarship established in 1991 with gifts from The TOWN Foundation in memory of Sarah Lanier Tabb Oliver, wife of Thomas L. Oliver, the benefactor of The TOWN Foundation. Mrs. Oliver attended the State Normal & Industrial School for Women from 1920 to 1922.

This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who demonstrates substantial financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. It must be obvious that the student would not be financially able to attend JMU without this scholarship. The scholarship is renewable for three years as long as the student is full-time, an undergraduate, and in good academic standing. A new incoming freshman will be selected each year, subject to the availability of funds provided by the Donor.

Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University’s guidelines for awarding of scholarships.

Award
Approx. $8,000
Deadline
04/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Submit a 500 word (combined) personal statement addressing the following: 1) Describe a time you had to overcome obstacles in your pursuit of life or educational goals. 2) Describe your participation in extracurricular activities and/or community service.
  2. Upload a copy of your most recent high school transcript, which includes your senior year schedule.
  3. Please provide the name and email address of a guidance counselor who can speak to your academic achievements and extracurricular involvement.