NAPS Awards $4,500 in Scholarships to College-Bound NHS Seniors
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Three college-bound Northumberland High School seniors received scholarships from the Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) during the Senior Recognition ceremony at the school auditorium, April 27, 2026.
In recognition of their academic achievement and service to the community, Amiya Lee, Ann Rice, and Madison Jones were awarded $1,500 each.
Lee is pursuing a career as a child psychologist and has been accepted to ten universities. Among her many volunteer activities in the community, she has crewed on NAPS’ creek and highway cleanup teams.
Rice is pursuing a career in aquaculture. She has been accepted to three universities, and her many volunteer activities included three NAPS Creek Cleanup events and a “Parachutes for the Planet” presentation at a NAPS climate change awareness symposium in 2020.
Jones will be attending the University of Virginia with plans to study International Relations and Economics in pursuit of a career in public service. Her many volunteer activities in the community include crewing on NAPS’ creek cleanup team.
"These three young women would stand out in any setting,” said Roger Gruben, NAPS Scholarship Committee Chairman. “We were impressed by how hard they have worked individually, and how well they have leveraged the support of their schools and community."
Selection of awardees and scholarship amounts were based on a combination of environmental and community service, academic achievement, college interest, and financial need. An interview process played a critical role in the selection process. Ian Brownlee and Beth Novick also served on the NAPS Scholarship Committee.
To donate to the NAPS Scholarship Endowment Fund, visit napsva.org/join-help – or mail a check payable to “NAPS” to P.O. Box 567, Heathsville, VA 22473. Please write “Scholarship Fund” in the memo line.
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