Cleveland Martin was taught an early age that moral character, support, and education would equip you with the tools needed to build a solid foundation that would assist you in building a positive life for yourself and others.  With the sound assistance of his parents and community, he grew to not only become an advocate of those principles, he lived them throughout his life. After graduating from Crestwood High School in 1961, Cleveland attended North Carolina A&T University, completed an apprenticeship at the Naval Shipyard, honorably discharged from the US Army, graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude from Norfolk State University, and retired from the Xerox Corporation after being there for 30 years.  He then became an adjunct math professor at Tidewater Community College until 2012.  Mr. Martin then devoted much of his time tutoring his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews in math while taking time to travel the world.

 

Supporting the Crestwood High School Alumni Association, Inc.’s goal of “Preserving the Legacy” of Crestwood High School became very important to Mr. Martin.  While preparing and discussing his “home going” with his loving family by his side, Mr. Martin asked that in lieu of flowers or plants at his service, he asked that donations be made to the Crestwood High School Alumni Association, Inc.  The family has decided to establish an annual memorial scholarship fund with a portion of the funds collected to honor the life and legacy this outstanding husband, father, grandfather, and advocate.

The Crestwood High School Alumni Association, Inc. will administer and manage the scholarship fund.  The scholarship will recognize and highlight the student’s scholastic accomplishments, leadership abilities, and community services. 

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Click here to download the Martin Scholarship Criteria

Click here to download the Martin Scholarship Application

 

Eligibility:

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• Have at least a 2.5 GPA, based on a 4.0 scale.

• Be a dependent child/relative of an attendant of either Crestwood, Norfolk County or Douglass Park High Schools.

• Graduate must be already accepted and enrolled into an HBCU.

• Graduate must be enrolled in a STEM Program of his/her choice.

 

Required Material:

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• Completed and signed application; no substitutions or incomplete applications will be accepted.

• Official high school transcript.

• Two letters of recommendations from people who are familiar with your accomplishments or achievements, background, personality, and future potential.

• Letter of acceptance into an HBCU.

• A typed 300-500- word essay explaining “How this assistance will help you reach your goals".

• A signed school guidance counselor form, along with extra curricula activities.

 

Awards:

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The annual $500.00 cash award to be provided directly to the selected student.  The scholarship will be renewable for a maximum of four (4) years for each recipient, but they would be required to complete a new application each year.  The scholarship will be promoted and advertised through various scholarship directories, schools’ guidance department offices, the Association’s web site, newspapers, and alumni newsletters.

 

Scholarship recipients will be selected after careful review of their application packet, which should include ALL required materials.  Unusual personal and/or family circumstances may be considered.  Final review of the selection will be made by the Association’s scholarship committee.  The application period will be from January through April.  All completed application packets must be postmarked by May 30th.  The packet must be mailed to:

 

Crestwood High School Alumni Association, Inc.

P.O. Box 6854

Chesapeake, Virginia 23323