Joshua’s Hands is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 A Servant’s Heart Scholarship -- which was established to honor graduating seniors who truly understand the concept of serving others.  To date, we have awarded $30,000 in college scholarships.

The scholarship is essay based and expanded in 2008 to provide three scholarships.  A Servant's Heart Scholarship is intended to encourage the concept of serving others.

Stephanie learned service from her family of mentors as well as the people of Appalachia. 

This summer will mark five years running that she has traveled to remote parts of Virginia to help with construction projects for needy families. Her specialty is roofing – somewhat surprising for someone who is more of an artist than a construction worker. She observed poverty, generosity and gratefulness in the people of Appalachia and wondered how people who have so little can be so grateful.

In her essay, she wrote: “Putting others’ needs before my own is a hard lesson to learn…”

Joshua's Hands was established in 1999 in memory of Joshua Guthrie, who was an enthusiastic community volunteer.  Joshua’s years of service were cut short by his death at the age of 16.  Joshua’s Hands seeks to continue to be his hands of service in the community and to encourage others to serve. 

The organization established A Servant's Heart Scholarship to reward a Loudoun County senior for community service.  In 2008, the award was expanded to a potential of three $1000 scholarships.