OXFORD — The Board of Directors of The Rowland R. Strong and Edith H. Strong Memorial Scholarship Fund are pleased to announce the 2021 recipients of this prestigious 4‑year scholarship!
This renewable scholarship has been awarded to two Oxford residents who are graduating from high school with the Class of 2021: Alexis Sanders of Oxford High School and Jennifer-Marie Stocker of Nonnewaug High School will continue on to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and UCONN respectively in the fall of 2021.
The 2021 award for each student is $9,200 for their first year of a 4‑year degree program. If the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements, they can renew this annual scholarship for the next 3 years as they continue to pursue their Bachelor’s degree.
The Rowland R. Strong & Edith H. Strong Memorial Scholarship Fund was established through the bequest of Miriam S. Strong (a long-time Oxford resident) in memory of her late parents who were advocates of supporting young people to continue their education by earning a college degree. Recipients of this scholarship have gone through a competitive process which includes an essay, letters of recommendation, and an interview by community members. The intent of the scholarship is to provide financial support to Oxford student(s) who are able to attend a 4‑year college or university.
Since 2018, the Board of Directors of The Rowland R. Strong and Edith H. Strong Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded this 4‑year scholarship to two (2) Oxford residents in their senior year of high school who meet the eligibility criteria. Annually, the amount of each scholarship award has been at least $9,000 and is renewable for three (3) subsequent years provided that the recipients continue in a 4‑year degree program at an accredited college or university.
The Rowland R. Strong & Edith H. Strong Memorial Scholarship Fund is administered by the Valley Community Foundation, a 501c‑3 non-profit organization located in Derby, Connecticut.
The availability date of the application and eligibility criteria for the 2022 Rowland R. Strong and Edith H. Strong Memorial Scholarship will be announced in October 2021. All eligible Oxford residents who will graduate from high school in 2022 are encouraged to apply.
