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Teel Family Scholarship Fund Established in memory of Gene A. “Bull” Teel, Auburn High School Class of 1970, this fund provides scholarships to graduating seniors of Auburn High School in Riner, Virginia who are furthering their studies at a two or four-year college, university, trade or technical school. Preference is given to student athletes enrolled in agricultural coursework at the high school level, or to student athletes who display an interest in agriculture, evidenced by activities such as, but not limited to, membership in Future Farmers of America (FFA) or Montgomery County 4-H. Terry Helms Memorial Scholarship Fund (Family of Terry Helms) Provides scholarships to students from Blacksburg High School pursuing a post-secondary degree at any two- or four-year college or university in math or a related field such as statistics, engineering, or math education. VFW Post 5311 Legacy Scholarship Fund Provides scholarships to individuals pursuing a post-secondary degree at an accredited institution of higher education, vocational or technical school. Members of VFW Post 5311 as well as graduating high school students from Christiansburg High School, Blacksburg High School, and Auburn High School meeting the selection criteria are eligible to apply. Scholarship selection criteria shall include demonstrated financial need. Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) or the child, stepchild, or grandchild thereof; an honorably discharged veteran or the child, stepchild or grandchild thereof; and the child, stepchild, or grandchild of a currently serving member of the United Stated Armed Forces to include active duty, reserves, or National Guard are given priority consideration. VMCVM Class of 1990 Shelter Veterinarian Scholarship Fund Provides scholarships to students at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine to pursue a doctor of veterinary medicine degree with the intention of practicing shelter medicine. Scholarship selection criteria shall include demonstrated financial need. Virginia Tech Women’s Club Scholarship Fund Provides scholarships to rising junior and senior class women at Virginia Tech who have demonstrated excellence in academics and service.

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