Raymond & Elizabeth Lawler Sumner Scholarship

Scholarship Information

In 1986 Mr. and Mrs. Sumner created this scholarship bearing their names through a gift to the Radford University Foundation. Mrs. Sumner received her B.A. in Secondary Education from Radford College in 1958 and served on the Board of Visitors. She taught Spanish for 33 years. Mr. Sumner retired from CSA Corporation in 1992. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sumner are now deceased.

Scholarship Criteria

• Applicant must be a full-time student.
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Must have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program and be pursuing a Secondary Licensure option.
• Student must also demonstrate financial need.
• Must have demonstrated leadership qualities in clubs or organizations in the community or at Radford University.