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Southeastern Theatre Conference, Inc. (SETC) Graduate Studies Scholarships

Five scholarships are being offered by the SETC for graduate students studying the various disciplines of theatre including directing, acting, theatre, musical theatre and costume design and technology.   Applicants must attend, have attended, or plan to attend a school in the SETC region which includes: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or West Virginia.

 

Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) College Scholarships

Funds are provided by Virginia Baptists for students from cooperating churches of the BGAV who need aid in financing their undergraduate education.  Scholarships are determined primarily by the following six criteria: scholastic ability, financial need, Christian service, BGAV commitment, and demonstrated leadership.

 

Esperanza Education Fund Scholarships

Scholarships range from $3,000 to $20,000.

Scholarship amounts are determined based on need.

Scholarships will be disbursed equally across the years of the degree. For example, a scholar awarded $6,000 to attend community college would receive $3,000 per year for two years. A scholar awarded $10,000 for a four-year university would receive $2,500 per year for four years.

Qualifications

  • Applicant must be born outside the U.S. or have two parents born outside the U.S.
  • Applicant must be planning to enroll full-time at an accredited public college or university in the academic year the award is offered.
  • Applicant must be either a graduating senior at a high school in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia or a recent GED grad residing in DC, Maryland or Virginia.

 

Henrico Education Foundation Scholarships

Henrico Education Foundation is strongly committed to assisting students as they continue their education beyond high school.

Henrico County Public Schools seniors, the scholarship application portal is now open.
Application deadline is Friday, March 15, 2024, 11:59PM

All applicants MUST complete the general application
in order to access the individual scholarship opportunities.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation Scholarships

Open to residents of CAEF’s territory listed in the link below.  Many of the scholarships are for those majoring in agriculture, forestry, environmental science or a like discipline, however, there are some additional offerings open to those with other interests.  Only one application is required to apply for multiple CAEF scholarships. 

 

Roothbert Fund Scholarships

Roothbert Fund scholarships are open those in the designated region regardless of sex, age, color, nationality or religious background. While the Fund does not emphasize any particular form of religious practice or worship, it seeks to provide support to persons motivated by spiritual values. The Fund has awarded grants to persons entering a wide range of careers. However, preference will be given to those who can satisfy high scholastic requirements and are considering careers in education. For more information, applicants should read with care the Founders Prologue in the History and Mission of the Fund.  See link for more details and requirements.

 

Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) Educational Foundation Scholarships

To be considered for any VSCPA scholarships all applicants must:

  • Have earned at least three credit hours in accounting
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher
  • Be currently enrolled AND enrolled or intend to be enrolled in the Fall 2024 semester to an accredited Virginia college or university with the intent to pursue a CPA license.
  • Be a student member of the Virginia Society of CPAs. Student membership is free.

 

Virginia Horse Show Association Scholarships

VHSA will award several scholarships on the basis of need, desire, and participation in the VHSA.

 

Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association Hospitality Scholarships

The VRLTAEF offers annual scholarships to provide financial assistance to worthy individuals studying in the hospitality industry. Scholarships are designed to provide assistance to deserving students seeking to further their knowledge at all levels of higher education.  See link for multiple scholarship opportunities.

 

Virginia Lakes and Watershed Association – Leo Bourassa Graduate Student Scholarships

The mission of the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association is to promote and educate the public on good lake and watershed management, encourage sustainable storm water management practices and protect the welfare of lakes and other water resources within the Commonwealth.  To help further our mission, we would like to award scholarships to support and acknowledge deserving students who are studying in fields related to water resources. In the past, the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association has annually awarded from two to four scholarships ranging in value from $3,000 to $500 each.

The scholarship recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance, contribution to the field of water resources, and related extracurricular activities. The Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association intends to award a minimum of one scholarship to an undergraduate student and one scholarship to a graduate student. More scholarships may be awarded based on the number and quality of applicants.

 

Virginia Lakes and Watershed Association – Leo Bourassa Undergraduate Scholarships

The mission of the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association is to promote and educate the public on good lake and watershed management, encourage sustainable storm water management practices and protect the welfare of lakes and other water resources within the Commonwealth.  To help further our mission, we would like to award scholarships to support and acknowledge deserving students who are studying in fields related to water resources. In the past, the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association has annually awarded from two to four scholarships ranging in value from $500 to $3,000 each.

The scholarship recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance, contribution to the field of water resources, and related extracurricular activities. The Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association intends to award a minimum of one scholarship to an undergraduate student and one scholarship to a graduate student. More scholarships may be awarded based on the number and quality of applicants.

 

Brightpoint Community Foundation Scholarships

The Brightpoint, formerly John Tyler, Community Foundation scholarships are made possible by donor gifts.  To be eligible one must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a degree program at JTCC.  A minimum 2.5 GPA is required, along with having completed a current FAFSA which needs to be on file at John Tyler before the scholarship deadline date.  In-state tuition status is required.

 

Chesterfield Education Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships for Graduating Seniors are awarded annually to graduating students in Chesterfiled County. These scholarships are funded through endowments as well as annual contributions by businesses and individuals in the community. The foundation has more than $250,000 in endowed or designated scholarship funds.

 

Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges Scholarships

Since 1952, the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) has been raising money to strengthen the 16 leading independent colleges in the Commonwealth and to ensure that access to independent higher education in Virginia is an affordable option for students from all backgrounds and levels of financial need.

One of the VFIC Member Institutions highest priority objectives is securing scholarships for deserving students.

See link for contact information.

 

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) Scholarships

Each year, NOVEC provides local area high school students the opportunity to apply for college scholarships. The scholarships award $1,500 to high school students in five counties where NOVEC provides electric service — Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, and in the City of Manassas Park. In addition, a single $1,500 scholarship is awarded to a student who lives in NOVEC’s service territory and is either home-schooled or attends private school. This year, NOVEC is introducing two new scholarships. One will go to a student attending an HBCU, and another to a student attending a vocational or trade school. Because the majority of NOVEC customers live in Prince William, Fairfax and Loudoun counties, two $1,500 scholarships are awarded in these counties.

After the scholarships are awarded, another review will be conducted of the winners and selection committees will award the $1,500 Garber Scholarship to the top outstanding student. This student will receive a total of $3,000.

 

Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center (WCAC) College Art Scholarships

Each Spring, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center awards Art Scholarships to Graduating seniors in the Williamsburg, James City County and Bruton District of York County School Districts, including home-schooled students residing in these districts.

The scholarships are awarded to the high school seniors who best demonstrate an ability in art and are planning to continue their education at the college level in the Fall with art as a major interest.

 

John Randolph Foundation Scholarships

The John Randolph Foundation offers numerous scholarships for specific areas in Virginia.  Click on individual scholarship links for additional criteria.

 

Homebase Credit Union – Excellence in Leadership Scholarships

  • 2023 Excellence in Leadership Awards

    • Homebase Credit Union will award four scholarships totaling $5,500 (three at $1,000 and one at $2,500).
    • Any high school senior who is a Homebase Credit Union member and entering into any area of study at a two- or four-year college/university or pursuing a certificate or technical degree at a career college or technical school is encouraged to apply.

 

Rho Eta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for the $500.00 scholarships 

The applicant MUST

Be an African-American male or female high school student who graduated in the Winter of 2022 or will graduate in the Spring of 2023.

Have a minimum 2.5-2.99 cumulative grade point average.

Be a resident of and attend a high school in the Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent or Richmond School Systems.

Plan to enroll full time in a vocational/technical school, a two-year college or four-year college/university for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Eligibility Criteria for the $1,000.00 scholarships

The applicant MUST

Be an African-American male or female high school student who graduated in the Winter of 2022 or will graduate in the Spring of 2023.

Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Be a resident of and attend a high school in the Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent or Richmond School Systems.

Plan to enroll full time in a vocational/technical school, a two-year college or four-year college/university for the 2023-2024 academic year.

 

Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) Scholarships

These scholarships are available to students who are rising freshmen, undergraduates, and graduate students who plan to study or are studying in the civil or environmental engineering or physical/environmental science programs at a Virginia college or university.

 

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Rho Iota Lambda Chapter and The 423 Fund Scholarships

The purpose of the 423 Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships to deserving high school graduating seniors intending to pursue a course of study at either a vocational, two-year, or four-year educational institution. The ideal applicant should possess a minimum GPA of 2.5.  An essay is required.

 

Community Foundation Scholarships

The Community Foundation strives to provide a stronger and more vibrant Central Virginia region.  Approximately 70 scholarships are administered through the Community Foundation to promote educational enhancement in this area.  Click on link to access individual scholarship information.  

 

Mid-Atlantic Security Traders Foundation Scholarships for High School Students

The Mid-Atlantic STA Foundation is dedicated to the needs of students of business, finance, and economics and is proud to offer our Annual Scholarship Awards. This year the Foundation intends to award two $2,000 scholarships for high school seniors who have participated in Stock Market Game (one from MD and one from VA) for their first year of college

The scholarship committee has established the following guidelines for evaluating candidates:
1) Grade Point Average
2) 500 word Essay entitled “How the Securities Markets Affect Our Daily Lives”
3) Awards/academic honors received in and out of school
4) Extracurricular/school/athletic activities

 

State Fair of Virginia Applied Scholarships

2023 APPLIED SCHOLARSHIPS

Seven General Scholarships: *REQUIRES GENERAL SFVA APPLICATION

One $1,000 Gatewood Holland Stoneman Endowed Youth Development Scholarship

Qualifier: Applicant must have participated in the 2023 State Fair of Virginia competitions.

One $1,000 Farm Credit Endowed Youth Development Scholarship

Qualifier: Applicant must have participated in the 2023 State Fair of Virginia competitions.
Five $2,000 General Youth Development Scholarships

Qualifier: Applicant must have participated in the 2023 State Fair of Virginia competitions.

Fifteen Youth Livestock Scholarships: *REQUIRES SEPARATE YOUTH LIVESTOCK APPLICATION

Qualifier: Applicant must have participated in 2023 Youth Livestock Shows.

 

  

 

Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs Scholarships

Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs continues to provide scholarships to deserving college students who are majoring in any garden-related subject in an accredited college or university.  Applicants must be residents of Virginia and full-time students majoring in Agriculture Education, Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Botany, Plant Pathology/Science, Forestry, Agronomy, Environmental Concerns, Environmental Conservation, Habitat or Forest/Systems Ecology, Land Management and/or other garden related or allied subjects.  Career goals must demonstrate objectives that are garden-related.

 

Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District-Lindy Hamlett Education Scholarships

Each year, through the Lindy Hamlett Education Scholarship Fund, the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District offers three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors and college students. These scholarships give financial support to students planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a college curriculum related to natural resource conservation and/or environmental studies. The awarded scholarship application is also eligible for the annual VASWCD Education Foundation scholarship awards.

 

Virginia Department of Health – Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarships

Scholarships available for LPN and RN programs.  To be considered for a Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

1.  Residency in VA for at least 1 year,

2.  Enrollment or acceptance to VA nursing school program,

3.  Maintain a 2.5 GPA in required courses,

4.  Demonstrate financial need

 

Mid-Atlantic Security Traders Foundation Scholarships

The Mid-Atlantic STA Foundation is dedicated to the needs of students of business, finance, and economics and is proud to offer our Annual Scholarship Awards. This year the Foundation intends to award two $2,000 scholarships for high school seniors who have participated in Stock Market Game (one from MD and one from VA) for their first year of college, and two $5,000 college/university scholarships to candidates selected from our member jurisdiction of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.  The scholarship winners will be announced in August, with monies forwarded to the respective schools on behalf of the recipients prior to the Fall semester.

 

Bayport Credit Union Scholarships

$100,000 in college scholarships.

The Foundation offers 11 different scholarships to high school seniors, college students, and full-time working adults going back to school.

 

American Legion Post 284 and American Legion Department of Virginia Scholarships

American Legion Post 284 offers a number of scholarships for relatives of present and past post members.  They have also supplied links to a number of American Legion Department of Virginia scholarships which may not require one to be related to a particular post member.  See specifics on the link below.

 

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