J. Richard Tawes Memorial Scholarship

The J. Richard Tawes Memorial Scholarship is a need-based scholarship program for rising junior or senior students at the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech. This scholarship seeks students who have completed at least two years of study at Virginia Tech with a B+ or above GPA and who are U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. Candidates are evaluated based on their character, leadership qualities, and scholastic achievement. The scholarship is designed to support students who demonstrate financial need while maintaining strong academic performance and leadership capabilities. Recipients must be willing to have their names and information shared with the Pamplin College of Business administration, donors, and used in communications materials. Applicants are required to document their character and leadership qualities, provide information about their financial situation including how they cover educational expenses and any employment during the school year, submit a resume, and indicate their anticipated graduation date. The award amount varies based on available funding and recipient needs.