George E. Allen Sr. Academic Scholarship
Through its high school scholarship program, Allen & Allen celebrates the life of its founder George E. Allen. A native Virginian from Lunenburg County, George Allen overcame many challenges in his early life. He put himself through college and law school, and he went on to found Allen & Allen, one of the premier personal injury law firms in Virginia and in the country. In his honor, the firm awards 15 scholarships each year, in the amount of $1,500 each, to Central Virginia high school seniors who have overcome adversity and who show significant academic promise.
Scholarship candidates must mail completed applications and supporting materials to Allen & Allen on or before April 1 of each year.
"I was born 20 years after the close of the war between the states, when the South was prostrate. My people had lost practically everything. They had to start life anew. I was left a motherless child. I had to borrow money to educate myself. I commenced the practice of law in debt." – George E. Allen Sr. (wrote in his memoirs), Founder of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
Scholarship Criteria
- The applicant must be a senior in high school, whose plans include advanced education through college, nursing, business, trade, technical training or other similar program.
- The applicant should demonstrate an ability for high achievement despite obstacles or special challenges.
- The applicant should demonstrate academic progress during his or her four years of high school.
How to Apply
- Click here to download the scholarship application
- Complete and send application to:
Samantha Jefferys
Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
High School Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 6855
Richmond, VA 23230 - High school transcripts, attendance records, and/or other applicable test scores which reflect improvement and high achievement should be furnished with the application.
- The applicant should be of good character as described by two letters of recommendation. At least one of the letters must be provided by a teacher or guidance counselor.
- The application must be completed in full. Incomplete applications and those postmarked after April 1 will not be eligible for consideration.
- Questions: Contact Samantha Jefferys at (804) 257-7535 or 1-800-768-2222.
"I want to thank you for selecting me as a recipient of your scholarship. Receiving the Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen scholarship helped boost my morale as a student and a person. Your organization is contributing to the success and encouragement of young people."
– L. Keith Deloatch II, Previous scholarship winner from Greensville Country High School