STUDENT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
SPONSORED BY:
NOVA’S LIFETIME LEARNING
INSTITUTE (LLI)
The Lifetime Learning Institute (LLI) is a nonprofit, member-run organization sponsored
by NOVA which provides continuing educational opportunities to older adults. Since
Spring 2000, LLI has been awarding leadership and academic scholarships to students
of all ages enrolled at the college.
This year LLI is again offering a $2,000 Student Leadership Scholarship (known
as the Knox Singleton Leadership Scholarship) and a second place scholarship
of $1,000. Students at the Annandale Campus are eligible. (Deadline: March 14,
2011)
Description of Scholarships:
These scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled at the Annandale
campus who have, through leadership, community service and personal example, made
an outstanding contribution to the development of collegiality among the multicultural
student body, College faculty/staff, and the surrounding community. These
scholarships are not need-based. Former recipients are ineligible. Selection will be
made by an LLI committee, which will interview candidates after an initial screening
process. The scholarship money can only be used for tuition and books. It can be used
either at NOVA or at a 4-year college to which the student transfers.
Amount of Scholarship: Winner, $2,000; 2nd place, $1,000
Application Process:
1. Fill out the attached application form.
2. Include an original essay of no more than 500 words describing your campus and
community service activities and why you should receive this scholarship.
3. Include a copy of your unofficial transcript.
4. Two or more letters of recommendation are required, at least one of which must
be from a faculty or staff member of NOVA.
Applicants may also apply for the LLI Academic Scholarship.
Criteria for Selection:
1. Completed application form, preferably typewritten, with Student Permission For
Release of Enrollment Verification Form (NVCC 125-94) attached. The latter may
be downloaded from www.nvcc.edu in the “Forms Library.”
2. Personal essay. Describe how your leadership activities have contributed to the
on-campus and off-campus communities. Provide information concerning your
future career goals and how your service has helped or will help you achieve these
goals. This may include a description of what you have done, and a reflection of
why you feel it is important.
3. Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from a NOVA faculty
or staff member. Writers should send letters directly to the Office of Counseling,
Attention: Mark Mannheimer at the Annandale Campus. These can be sent by
email to mmannheimer@nvcc.edu.
4. Demonstrated voluntary (unpaid) community service on and off campus in the
Greater Washington Metropolitan Area. Include the name and length of service for
each organization mentioned.
5. Must be enrolled at the Annandale Campus at the time of application.
6. Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) must be 3.0 or better, based on at least 12
(twelve) completed credits.
7. Interview by a committee of LLI members and NOVA staff/faculty after initial
screening of applications
8. The winners must be available to receive the scholarship checks at the June 7,
2011 Forum meeting of the Lifetime Learning Institute.
DEADLINE: Complete applications are due Monday, March 14, 2011 at 5:00
PM. Late materials will not be accepted after the posted deadline. Please send
all materials to:

Office of Counseling, Attn: Mark Mannheimer, CG 211, Northern
Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike,
Annandale, VA 22003 on the Annandale Campus
For additional information, please contact Mark Mannheimer at
mmannheimer@nvcc.edu or (703) 323-3203.
Lifetime Learning Institute (LLI)
ANNANDALE CAMPUS
Student Leadership Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: Complete applications are due Monday, March 14, 2011 at 5:00 PM.
Late materials will not be accepted after the posted deadline. Supporting documents should be
typed. Illegible or incomplete applications will not be considered or reviewed.
Applicant: Please type or print clearly information requested below:
I.
Personal Information
Name_______________________________________________
EMPLID ____________________
Male_____
Female_____
Address________________________________________________________________
Street
______________________________________________________________________
City
State
Zip code
Cell Phone Number____________________ Other Phone Number ________________
Email Addresses: College ______________________ Other Email ___________________
II.
Academic Record/Scholarship
Major________________________ Credits Earned_____ Current GPA_______
List any academic honors or distinctions earned:
How long have you been a student at Northern Virginia Community College? ___________
Note: An unofficial transcript must be attached with this application.
III.
Personal Essay (limited to 500 words)
On a separate sheet of paper, describe how your leadership activities have contributed to the
on-campus and off-campus communities. Provide information concerning your future career
goals and how your service has helped or will help you achieve these goals. This may include a
description of what you have done, and a reflection of why you feel it is important.
I certify that all of the information I have provided is correct.
Signature of applicant _______________________________Date_______________
For Office Use Only
Date Application received_______________
Transcript ____________ Essay______________
Letters (2) _________