Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing

Education: Scholarships

To help members wishing to expand their knowledge of public procurement through education and certifications, VAGP offers two scholarships each year.
Download 2010 information sheet

J. Brad Oakley Scholarship

J. Brad Oakley was a member of VAGP from 2000 until his untimely death in 2002. He worked as a buyer alongside his mentor, Carline Deal, CPPB C.P.M. VCO, at Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville, VA. Brad's enthusiasm for the purchasing profession and never-ending good humor was contagious. He attended all types of VAGP educational offerings and NIGP Annual Forums. Brad was passionate about the career he chose and eager to learn everything he could about public purchasing. The 2002 Board of Directors thought that a fitting tribute to this young man was to keep his memory alive by naming this buyer-level scholarship after him.

The J. Brad Oakley Scholarship is offered to a VAGP member who has served in a buying or materials management related position. A letter of application may be submitted by or on behalf of any VAGP member. Current Board members may not be considered for this scholarship during their terms of office.

Manager-Level Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to any VAGP member who has served as a manager in a purchasing or related material capacity. VAGP wants to recognize those individuals who have made a positive impact on the organization and in our profession, and who may benefit by continued education in any aspect of public purchasing or a related course.

A letter of application may be submitted by or on behalf of any VAGP member. Current Board members may not be considered for this scholarship during their terms of office.

Past Scholarship Recipients

Year Recipient
2009 Ayana Fields (J. Brad Oakley)
2008 Sharita Bryant (J. Brad Oakley)
2004 Linda Arrington, VCO (J. Brad Oakley)
2004 J. Kevin Beardsley, CPPB
2003 Rose Kee (J. Brad Oakley)
2002 Andrea Philyaw, CPPB
2001 Leo M. Gibbs, Jr., CPPB
2001 Kimberly Mitchell, CPPB
2000 Dane R. Davis, CPPB VCO
1999 Katrina S. Nock, CPPB
1999 Beverly O. Wester
1998 Cheroyl M. Starr
1997 Joni C. Upshaw
1996 Gloria W. Ninlet, CPPB VCO
1995 Mary Annie Perthone, CPPB
1995 Clarence Wilson, CPPB VCO
1994 Tina M. Borger, CPPO
1994 Annie Q. Taylor, CPPO C.P.M. VCO
1993 Carlene Deal, CPPB VCO
1993 John B. Facenda, CPPB
1992 Wiley C. Rowsey, CPPO VCO
1992 D. Ann Sells, CPPB


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