Joshua’s Hands is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2014 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 $25,000 in college scholarships.

The scholarship is essay based and expanded in 2008 to provide three scholarships.  A Servant's Heart Scholarship was established to honor graduating seniors who truly understand the concept of serving others. 

The essays were judged on composition, originality and understanding of servanthood.  Special consideration was given to essays based on true examples of servant mentors.

Zach wrote about his model for service – his great-grandmother –  who was forced to retire after 32 years as a public school teacher.  She then VOLUNTEERED in the same school for another 19 YEARS never missing a day.  Her tremendous example of service became his own when she died unexpectedly at the age of 89.  He wrote: “Four years later it still hurts to think about the abruptness with which my great grandmother’s life came to an end…She inspired me to serve and help others whenever possible… I am thankful that I had a great-grandmother that showed me what it was like to have the heart of a servant.”  It’s apparent in his life of service that he learned well from his Gigi… Zach will attend Hobart College.

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.