NORFOLK and PORTSMOUTH BAR ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
2010 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Dear Graduating Senior:

The attorney members of the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association Foundation are pleased to announce the 2010 Scholarship Essay Contest. We appreciate your interest and hope that you will find the exploration of our chosen topic to be rewarding and thought provoking.

The Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association Foundation's mission is to promote the administration of justice, to educate the public about the importance of law in their daily lives, and to enhance the image of the legal profession in our local community. We feel that assisting local students bear the burden of their first year college expenses provides an excellent opportunity for our organization. We welcome the opportunity to serve our community by giving back to those persons who will hopefully return to the area, becoming leaders and outstanding citizens of Hampton Roads.

Two scholarships, one in the amount of $2,500 and another in the amount of $1,000, will be awarded to deserving students in May. I hope you will review the enclosed materials and choose to participate in this contest. Enclosed is a description of the essay topic and a Scholarship Application. The awarding of this year’s scholarships will be based in part (approximately 50%) upon essays and in part (approximately 50%) by other factors such as need, grades and extracurricular activities. Please return your completed Essay and Application (with attached documents – see instructions on the Application) to us by March 31, 2010. It is very important that applications be complete when submitted, including a number where you may be contacted. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Please read the application carefully.

Should you have any questions regarding our scholarship program, please feel free to contact the Scholarship Chairperson, Robert H. Powell, III, Esq. at 624-3245 or rhpowell@kaufcan.com. We wish you continued success in all of your endeavors.

Sincerely,

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association Foundation