Community Foundation – Bank of America Lori Ann Robinson Memorial Scholarship

Open to seniors attending a state-accredited high school in Richmond City or Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover or King and Queen counties. Applicants must: demonstrate outstanding academic work and financial need; be a candidate for high school graduation at the end of the current academic year and plan to enroll in an accredited two year or four-year college or university in the continental United States the following academic year; and intend to pursue a major in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration.

Community Foundation – Anne Micou Delhagen Scholarship Fund

Supports qualifying graduates of Thomas Dale High School or Carver College & Career Academy which was formerly Chesterfield Community High School. The recipient of the scholarship will be the student who has shown the ability to capitalize on hidden potential. Applicants must show: demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles that could influence academic performance and ability to capitalize on hidden potential based on personal statement; academic achievement based on grade point average and SAT scores; and extracurricular activities and involvement in the community.

Community Foundation – Amanda Lynn Seeley Memorial Scholarship Fund

Supports qualifying graduates of Prince George, Southampton, Surry and Sussex County public/private high schools and Tidewater Academy.   The recipient of the scholarship will be a well-rounded individual who participates fully in activities in school, his/her faith based community, and his/her local community. Applicants judged on: academic performance; commitment to and involvement in extracurricular and community service activities; financial need; and response to essay question.

Community Foundation – Alice Haynie Dameron Scholarship Fund

Supports qualifying high school graduates residing in Northumberland County, Virginia. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and preference will be given to students who are members of First Baptist Church, Heathsville, Macedonia Baptist Church, Heathsville and Shiloh Baptist Church, Burgess. Applicants judged on: academic achievement; financial need; and involvement in the community through public service.

State Fair of Virginia – Competition Scholarships

Open to all state residents who want to compete in any State Fair Competition, such as livestock, 4-H, SkillsUSA, etc.  Competitions will be held at the State Fair (late September-early October).  Deadlines vary by type of competition, beginning with Livestock competitions in mid-August.

Virginia Association for Pupil Transportation-Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference – Buster Bynum Scholarship

The Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference (SESPTC), comprised of fourteen member
states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina,
Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia) will grant a $2,000
Buster Bynum Education Scholarship. Named in honor of R. A. “Buster” Bynum, retired
Director of the Virginia Department of Education’s pupil transportation office and former
SESPTC treasurer, this one-time $2,000 education scholarship is made available to one deserving
public school student in each of the fourteen-member southeastern states.

Smithfield Foundation Scholarships

Open to dependent children or grandchildren of current full-time or retired employees of Smithfield Foods.  In order to be awarded a scholarship you must be accepted by one of the schools listed.  You must first apply and be accepted to be awarded a Smithfield Foundation scholarship.

Richmond Paralegal Association – Jean Proffitt and Susan Brewer, Esq. Scholarship Fund

Open to students who are attending a paralegal program at an approved school in the Richmond metro area, on a part-time or full-time basis, and have completed the equivalent of 9 semester hours in the program. Applicants who have completed at least 12 semester hours will be given higher consideration.

Elks – Legacy Awards

Open to children and grandchildren of Elk members who are high school seniors, going on to an accredited college or university in the U.S., and exhibit the core values of the Elks National Foundation.

Elks – “Most Valuable Student” Scholarship Program

Open to any U.S. high school senior (relation to Elks member not necessary).  500 awards will be made nationally to graduating seniors this year.  Other MVS scholarships will be awarded to residents of Virginia.  Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need

National Ice Cream Retailers Association – Bryce Thompson Scholarship

The National Ice Cream Retailers Association (NICRA) annually sponsors the Bryce Thomson Scholarship Award for full-time or part-time employees of Active members. The Board of Directors of NICRA established the award in 1995, honoring Bryce Thomson, a man whose 55-plus years of commitment to the ice cream industry is unparalleled.

This year, $80,000 will be awarded to applicants who are employees of member stores.

National Garden Club South Atlantic Region – Corrie Whitlock Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a college sophomore or junior for use during the junior or senior year of college and majoring in the study of Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Botany, Plant Pathology, Biology, Forestry, Agronomy, Environmental Concerns, City Planning, Land Management and/or allied subjects.

Lexus of Richmond Leadership Award

Each week Lexus of Richmond recognizes one outstanding high school senior scholar-athlete. These nominees demonstrate outstanding achievements and hard work in the classroom, in the community and on the field. At the end of the school year, all nominees will be honored at an awards banquet where one outstanding nominee will be selected to receive a $10,000 scholarship.

Henrico Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship

Graduating senior from Henrico County Public High school who intends to pursue a career in public education (teacher or support personnel).  Must demonstrate academic achievement and leadership.  Contact school counselor for further information.

Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence (DSDI) Scholarship

Open to all members of DSDI (junior or senior member) who are enrolled as full-time students for the entire academic year in an approved post-secondary educational institution.

Chesterfield County Farm Bureau – Mary Stratton Scholarship

Students whose parents have been members of Chesterfield County Farm Bureau for a minimum of one year may submit a 250 word essay on “How I Can Serve My Community.”  See high school guidance counselor for application.

Chesterfield County Fair Association Scholarship

Open to Chesterfield graduating seniors with at least a 2.0 GPA. Preference given to Chesterfield County Fair Association members and/or participants in the Chesterfield County Fair.

Bailey Family Foundation – High School Scholarship

Open to graduating seniors who demonstrated scholastic achievement, balanced with community service or other extracurricular activities. Applicants must have GPA of 2.5, demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. resident, be a graduate of a participating high school listed on the application, and be pursuing an undergraduate degree.  Virginia high schools currently listed are predominantly in Northern Virginia.

For Renewal Applicants only.

Bailey Family Foundation – College Scholarship

Open to students who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need. Applicants must have GPA of 2.5, demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. resident, be enrolled or accepted to one of the participating schools listed on the application, and be pursuing an undergraduate degree.

For Renewal Applicants only.

Ashland Strawberry Faire – Tafi Yourtee Memorial Scholarship

Open to Hanover County graduating seniors from each of the four county high schools planning to major in one of the performing arts.

All Hanover County Scholarship Program recipients are selected by the individual schools. If you are interested in pursuing one of these scholarships, please contact your school’s main office or guidance counselor for more information.

Ashland Strawberry Faire – Jay Pace Memorial Scholarship

Open to Hanover County graduating seniors from each of the four county high schools planning to major in journalism.

All Hanover County Scholarship Program recipients are selected by the individual schools. If you are interested in pursuing one of these scholarships, please contact your school’s main office or guidance counselor for more information.

Ashland Strawberry Faire – Dick Gillis Memorial Scholarship

Open to any student at Randolph-Macon College majoring in Political Science.

How is the Randolph-Macon Scholarship Handled?

American Association of Candy Technologists – John Kitt Memorial Scholarship

Applicant must be attending an accredited 4-year college in North America, majoring in food science, chemical science, biological science or related field, and have a demonstrated interest in confectionery technology.

Allen Law Firm – George E. Allen Academic Scholarship

Requirements:

1. The applicant must be a senior in a Virginia high school whose plans include advanced education through college, nursing, business, trade, technical training, or similar programs. Future plans are not required to be in Virginia. 
2. All sections of the application must be completed in full, with all materials submitted together; incomplete applications will not be eligible for consideration. 

Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia – Episcopal Church Women – Elise Holladay – Beverley D. Tucker Scholarships

Available to Episcopalians living in the Diocese of Southern Virginia.  The scholarship will provide assistance to men and women for continued education beyond high school in undergraduate study only.

Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia – Ridley Foundation Scholarship

The student must be a communicant of the Diocese of Southern Virginia or resident of the Diocese of Southern Virginia or a dependent of an employee of the Diocese or any of its churches. The student must have a 2.5 average for the previous semester.  The student must have a financial need.  Please see the link for more details and requirements.

Top 5 Reasons to Have a College Funding Plan

You’ve been saving money for college since the day your child was born. You’ve got a tidy bucket of cash in a 529 plan. Now your little one is a rising junior, and it’s time to plan for her or his college career.

What’s your plan?

If you think that, given your income and/or assets, that you’ll just have to write a check, you’re making a mistake. Would you pay sticker price for a car? Why would you pay sticker price for a college education?

Here are the top 5 reasons to have a college funding plan:

1.    You can pay for college with pre-tax dollars.

• By taking advantage of often overlooked portions of the tax code, your family can create “tax scholarships.”  A tax scholarship is any new found tax deduction that creates money you can use to reduce the cost of college. In essence, you can have the IRS pay a big piece of your college expenses.

2.    You can get tuition discounts from schools, even if you don’t qualify for need-based aid.

• If your child is a great fit for a school, that college or university will want your child to attend. Use that to your financial advantage and negotiate with the school, ask about discounts and grant programs that can reduce the sticker price of tuition.

3.    You can send your child to a top school for the same price as a small state college.

• Using tax scholarships, tuition discounts, merit-based aid, grants, and your negotiating skills, you can reduce the cost of an expensive private university to less than a state school.

4.    You can achieve your family’s educational goals without sacrificing your values.

• Help your child get a great education without putting yourself in debt, or sacrificing your retirement goals. Demonstrate financial responsibility in service of a life goal.

5.    Your child learns the value of planning, and participates in charting his or her own future.

• Your college-bound child can learn valuable life lessons by leading the charge on discovering private scholarships, learning how to assess their interests and skills to find the right college fit, and becoming the project lead on one of life’s most important projects.

Work with your college-bound student to help get him, or her, off to a great start on a meaningful education, and career. It’s all in the planning!

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 2026 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.

Mid Atlantic PGA Scholarship Foundation – Tony Marlowe Scholarship

Open to any junior golfer that competed in ANY MAPGA Junior Event OR any child/grandchild of an MAPGA Member. They DO NOT have to be a member of the MAPGA Junior Tour. The student must be completing their Senior year of high school. This fund/scholarship is to be awarded primarily based upon on-course etiquette and academic performance. Other factors to be considered may include, but are not limited to extracurricular activities, financial need, content of required essays, references and off-course behavior.