The Christie H. Meadows Family Memorial Fund

The family and friends of Christie Harding Meadows started this scholarship fund in his memory. Chris died suddenly in July, 2004, he was 56 years old. Chris was active in the FFA, became a successful farmer, drove a school bus, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. His wife Ruth and children Christy, Amanda, and J.J., as well as many friends, started this endowment that will generate income for need and merit based scholarship for graduates of Raleigh County schools. First consideration will be given to a SSHS student participating in Future Farmers of America and/or a Shady student whose parent is or has been a school bus driver or mechanic for the Raleigh County public schools.

Scholarship information:

Eligibility

First preference given to a Future Farmers of America student graduating from Shady Spring High School;
Second preference to a Shady Spring High School graduating senior whose parent is, or has been, a school bus driver for the Raleigh County Public Schools;
Third preference to a graduating senior from any Raleigh County high school whose parent is, or has been a school bus driver or school bus mechanic for the Raleigh County Public Schools
Fourth preference to a Raleigh county student pursuing higher education that is considered to be a challenged student (physically, visually, hearing impaired, etc.).

Renewable: Provisional: Renewable only when a current high school senior has not applied and the recipient of the
previous year is in good standing with their school.
Apply: Online Application - Click here!