white hall ruritan Scholarships

The White Hall Ruritan Club annually awards three scholarships intended to help young men and women of the Crozet, White Hall, or Western Albemarle County area in securing formal training beyond high school.

Dan Maupin Memorial Scholarship

$2,000 honoring Dan Maupin

Walter F. Perkins Memorial Scholarship

$2,000 honoring Walter Perkins

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$1,000 from White Hall and National Ruritans

Dan Maupin Memorial Scholarship

Dan (1925-2015) spent his life as a farmer in White Hall, on family land going back to the 18th century. But he has had a far greater impact on his community than this simple statement conveys. He helped found the White Hall Ruritan Club to bring the people of White Hall together and, along with his wife Bettie, was a long-time member of Mt. Moriah Methodist Church. He also served in the military in Europe after World War II. Dan was always the first person to welcome new members to the Club and Church, and the first to volunteer to help at community events. His fortitude, his generosity, and his commitment to community make Dan Maupin someone to emulate.

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Walter F. Perkins Memorial Scholarship

Walter (1942-2004) served his community as the White Hall District’s County Supervisor, a School Board member, and a State and County Board Member for the Piedmont Virginia Community College. He was a leader in conservation, including introducing conservation easements and the first solar agricultural well. He started as a Forester, and became a forestry and agriculture expert for state committees, the state Forestry Camp, and schoolchildren. Walter enjoyed experimental forestry, achieving what others said could not be done; his property is still studied by forestry students. He was a 36-year member of the White Hall Ruritan Club and was (with his wife Jo Ann) founder of the Crozet Community Association. He loved a challenge, helping people, and improving Virginia.

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White Hall Ruritan Club Scholarship

This is a new scholarship generously funded by the Ruritan National Foundation, individual donors, and by the club.

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FAQ

Any high school senior or graduate (or equivalent) living in the Crozet or White Hall area who plans to attend college/technical school within one year of applying. Applications may be made for one or more of the available scholarships.

The White Hall Ruritan Education Committee and Executive Board select recipients based on financial need, character, academic promise and desired by the applicant for further education or training.

Scholarships are made annually. Any scholarship applicant or recipient may re-apply.

Scholarships funds are disbursed directly to the college/technical school attended by the scholarship awardee.

Application, school record, and reference letter must be received by April 30th each year.

Notice for 2026 Applicants:

> Applications for the Dan Maupin Memorial scholarship are now being accepted through April 30, 2026.

> The Walter Perkins and White Hall Ruritan scholarships for 2026 will be awarded to students attending Piedmont Virginia Community College. Applications for the these scholarships should be submitted through the PVCC Financial Resources Center. Please contact sdowell@pvcc.edu or 434-961-5204.