Richard J. Schreck

In 2017 the VAA Scholarship was renamed the Richard J Schreck Scholarship in honor of VAA's retired Executive Vice President of 36 years. Richard was instrumental in the development of the scholarship program and we are proud to award these scholarships in his name.The Richard J Schreck Scholarship was established to assist dependents of VAA member companies in furthering their education beyond high school. This program is managed under the auspices of the NAPA Research and Education Foundation (NAPAREF) Scholarship Program, a 501(c)3 organization.Only dependents/spouses/employees of VAA member companies are eligible to apply. Eligibility includes all incoming freshman, first-year attendees at post-high school institution (i.e. trade school, colleges, universities). Also those students currently enrolled in post-high school institutions may apply.

Applications open March 1, 2024 and deadline for submissions is May 1, 2024.  Email application & documents to rjsscholarship@vaasphalt.com

2023 RICHARD J SCHRECK SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Thanks to the generous support of our donors, VAA was able to award $55,000 in 2023 scholarships.  Eleven deserving recipients were chosen, and VAA will award each student a check for $5000 in June! The 2023 Richard J Schreck Scholarship winners are:

Logan Adams

Sponsored by: W-L Construction & Paving, Inc.
Attending: Virginia Tech

Alexis Flannigan
Sponsored by: Branscome Attending: Undecided
Kirsten Flannigan
Sponsored by: Branscome Attending: Wofford College
Allie Hurt
Sponsored by: Colony Construction, Inc. Attending: Undecided
India Ismael
Sponsored by: Luck Stone Attending: Virginia Tech
Cooper Jones
Sponsored by: Branscome Attending: Old Dominion University
Hunter King
Sponsored by: Colony Construction, Inc. Attending: Undecided
Tanner Long

Sponsored by: Boxley Materials
Attending: Undecided

Samuel Rhinehart

Sponsored by: Luck Stone
Attending: Laurel Ridge Community College

Mason Toomey
Sponsored by: Lee Hy Construction Attending: Undecided
Ayden Wyant

Sponsored by: S. L. Williamson Co., Inc.
Attending: Undecided

THANK YOU!

VAA would like to thank everyone, individuals and companies alike, who have contributed to the Richard J Schreck Scholarship Program since 2014. You can contribute to the future of our industry DONATE today. Write a check payable to the NAPA Research and Education Foundation. To ensure your contribution is tax deductible, place VAA Scholarship in the memo field of your check.