The James N. Kincanon Scholarship was established by the Roanoke Bar Association Foundation in 1997 in honor of James N. Kincanon, Esq., in recognition of his fifty years of service as Secretary-Treasurer of the RBA.

The scholarship is available to students who demonstrate diligence in and commitment to their studies, academic excellence and an interest in the pursuit of law.

Applicants must be a resident of the City of Roanoke, the City of Salem, or the County of Roanoke, or a graduate of a high school located in those jurisdictions. Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 during high school (and college or law school, if applicable) and must be accepted, or expect to be accepted prior to the 2008 fall semester, into post-secondary training, pursuing education in the law.

Applications for the 2009 Scholarships will be accepted beginning February 1, 2009, and are available from the Roanoke Bar Association, area high schools, and Virginia law schools.  Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2009.

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Jane S. Glenn Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The Jane S. Glenn Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in November, 2007, in memory of Jane S. Glenn, an outstanding member of the Association who passed away at the early age of 50 on November 20, 2007.

Originally endowed by Frith Anderson and Peake, P.C., and matched by the Roanoke Bar Association, the Scholarship is managed by the Roanoke Bar Association Foundation.  Contributions in memory of Jane are being accepted by the Foundation and must be accompanied by a Pledge Form.

Funds from the Scholarship provide assistance for tuition, books and other related fees to students enrolled at an accredited law school in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Students must be enrolled full time and maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average.  Preference is given to those who graduated from William and Mary, and who have demonstrated financial need.  Applicants must be residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Scholarship applications are being developed and will be posted on this page when all details are finalized.