Tomorrow’s Promise scholarships awarded to five RRHA residents

Five students who live in Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority properties have been awarded Tomorrow's Promise college scholarships.

In addition to the scholarship awards, the students will receive coaching and mentoring throughout college from RRHA staff.

The honorees are:

Francyne Hamilton of George Wythe High School

Francyne plans to major in business administration at Virginia Union University.

Theron Haynesworth of Armstrong High School

Theron plans to major in biology at Longwood University.

Shyneka Jones of Thomas Jefferson High School

Shyneka plans to major in biology at Virginia Union University.

Victoria Jones of Franklin Military Academy

Victoria plans to major in theology/psychology at Virginia Union University or the ROC School of Urban Ministry, both in Richmond.

Jennifer Tillery of Armstrong High School

Jennifer, who has maintained a 3.9 grade-point average, will major in biology at Spelman College in Atlanta.