Scholarships

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Rotary Club of Goochland – Service Above Self Scholarship

Applicant must attend Goochland High School or live in Goochland County and plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university.  Dependents of members of the Rotary Club of Goochland are not eligible.  Applicant must have commitment to community service and supply a written statement as outlined on application, along with a copy of their current transcript and at least two letters of recommendation.

 

Rich Murray Journalism Scholarship

Sponsored by the Virginia Sports Information Directors.  Presented annually to a Virginia high school student who excels in the area of sports journalism and is pursuing a college degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, preferably at an institution in Virginia.

 

Community Foundation – Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Scholarship

An eligible student must be a communing member of the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Petersburg, Va.  A personal essay is required and the scholarship committee will consider academic work and participation in school activities through evaluation of the student’s GPA and SAT scores, as well as letters of recommendation and extracurricular involvement.

 

John Randolph Foundation – Weinstein Properties Scholarship for the Visual and Performing Arts

To promote continuing education in the field of visual and performing arts.  Individual should have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better, have demonstrated commitment of community service and have financial need.  Institutions may include community college or four year colleges/universities.  Available for seniors graduating from The Appomattox Regional Governor’s School.

 

John Randolph Foundation – Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 637, Otis Berry Memorial Scholarship

Applicant must have a 3.0 or better G.P.A. in high school and a 2.0 for current college students.  Must have financial need, demonstrated volunteer service and three letters of recommendation as evidence of good citizenship.  Priority may be given to a child or grandchild of a member of the VFW, Post 637, or the VFW, Post 637 Auxiliary.

 

John Randolph Foundation – Nancy J. Seavy Memorial Scholarship

For students pursuing a career in education or the arts or a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Government, Jounalism or Marketing.  Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better with extracurricular activities and active participation in the community.  Must have financial need.

 

John Randolph Foundation – Matt Saye Memorial Scholarship

Applicant should plan to pursue a career in criminal justice, legal/law enforcement, physical therapy or speech pathology or has been a member of the Prince George High School baseball team, or will continue their baseball career at an institution which may include technical, community or a four year college OR is a dependent of a full time or part time police or corrections officer.  Students who are currently participating in such a program may also apply.   Applicants must demonstrate extra-curricular involvement, good citizenship, financial need and volunteer service to the community.

 

John Randolph Foundation – Juanita and Wilson Chambers Scholarship

Applicant should attend Hopewell High School and demonstrate academic achievement with a 3.0 G.P.A. or higher, have extracurricular involvement and financial need.  May plan to attend a technical college, community college, or four year college on a full or part time basis.

 

John Randolph Foundation – Jane Bryant Scholarship for the Dramatic Arts

Applicant must attend the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology and have a G.P. A. of 3.0 or above.  Must plan on attending a four year college on a full time basis and plan to further their education in the field of dramatic arts.

 

John Randolph Foundation – James River Ball Patrons Committee Scholarship in Memory of Audrey Eliades

Available to seniors of Hopewell High School or seniors attending Appomattox Regional Governors School for the Arts that are Hopewell residents.  Those interested should wish to pursue a career as an art educator, demonstrate scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities and active participation in the community, as well as financial need.

 

John Randolph Foundation – Connie Williamson Memorial Scholarship

Applicant should be a senior attending Hopewell High School who plans to attend a four-year college either full or part time.  Must hold or have held a part time job during high school and demonstrate scholastic achievement, participation in the community and have financial need and a G. P. A. of 3.0 or above.

 

John Randolph Foundation – Coach Kevin Ferguson Scholarship

May be awarded for any course of study, however priority may be given to a student who is pursuing a career in Physical Education or has played on the Prince George High School baseball team, or will continue their baseball playing career at the college level.  Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement, good citizenship, financial need and volunteer service.  Institutions may include technical colleges, community colleges, and four-year colleges/universities.

 

John Randolph Foundation – Chester Rotary, Charles H. Kinsey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Open to those attending or have an express interest in attending an institution of higher education as a full time or part time undergraduate student (at least 6 hours per semester); be a well-rounded indivdual with extracurricular activities and a G.P.A. of 2.5 or above.  Must demonstrate active participation in the community and provide verification of financial need.  Must demonstrate active participation in an Interact Club and meet the remaining criteria as outlined in the application guidelines.

 

Virginia Mayflower Society Scholarship (Mildred Ramos Scholarship Fund)

ELIGIBILITY

  • Applicant must be a high school senior or home school equivalent, a college undergraduate student, or a university graduate student under the age of 26 (as of March 17, 2024) enrolled in an accredited educational institution.
  • Applicant must have a grade point average of at least B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.
  • Applicant must be a Virginia resident, related to a Virginia resident, related to a member, or a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Applicant must be sponsored by a current teacher, school counselor, or a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Members of the immediate families (i.e., children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sons-in-law, or daughters-in-law) of members of the Virginia Mayflower Society’s Board of Assistants or of its Scholarship Committee are not eligible for scholarship awards.

 

Henrico County MLK “Keepers of the Dream” Scholarship

Recipient will be based on completion of application, academic achievement, leadership, community service, personal essay and other requested materials.  An official high school transcript is required, as well as three personal references that attest to criteria listed.

 

Henrico Federal Credit Union Continuing Studies Scholarship

Will be awarded to an area student of any age who is planning to continue their formal education.  Applicants must be a member of the Henrico FCU or the child of a Henrico FCU member.  Applicants may apply for this scholarship more than once but cannot win in consecutive years.

 

Henrico Federal Credit Union (Judy A. Davis Poore Memorial Scholarship)

Scholarship to honor long-time supervisory committee chair and member, Judy A. Davis-Poore.  Will be awarded to area high school senior planning to pursue a career in a business-related field.  Applicants must be a Henrico FCU member or the child of a Henrico FCU member.

 

Henrico Federal Credit Union (Fran Chaffin Memorial Scholarship)

Annual scholarship in memory of one of the credit union’s most-loved board members, Fran Chaffin.  Awarded to a high school senior who will begin college or technical school.  Applicants must be a member of Henrico FCU or the child of a  Henrico FCU member.

 

Virginia Museum of Visual Arts Fellowships

Available for college-bound high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professional artists.  Fellowship applicants’ works will be reviewed anonymously by distinguished jurors.  Applicants may submit only one application for one of the disciplines listed on the VMFA link.  Applicants must submit a fellowship application form, a work sample as outlined for a particular discipline, a current resume, artistic statement, and transcript.

 

Tuckahoe Elementary School Scholarship

Available to graduating senior who attended Tuckahoe Elementary School and is involved in community service.  Must have a 3.0 GPA or above.  Contact high school guidance counselor for application.

 

Maybeury Elementary School Scholarship

Applicant must have attended Maybeury Elementary School for at least 1 year.  Contact high school guidance counselor for additional criteria and application.

 

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity – Jesse M. Tinsley, D.D.S. Scholarship

Available to a male student who can demonstrate financial need and who has a minimum GPA of 2.5.  An essay and two letters of recommendation are required.  Contact high school guidance counselor for additional information.

 

Linhart Foundation Scholarship

Available to a college bound senior who attends Godwin, Tucker, or Freeman High School.  Resume and financial aid form must be submitted to high school guidance counselor.  Must be in top 20% of class, have participated in extracurricular activities and scored 1300 or higher on SAT.  Contact high school guidance counselor for further information.

 

Westhampton Masonic Lodge #302 Scholarship

Graduating seniors of Deep Run High School, Godwin High School, Tucker High School, Freeman
High School, and Glen Allen High School; and graduating seniors from other high schools that are
children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren to a member of Westhampton Masonic Lodge are
eligible to apply. Students from Deep Run High School, Godwin High School, Tucker High School,
Freeman High School, and Glen Allen High School do not need any type of personal or familial
Masonic affiliation to apply.
After meeting the above criteria, the Scholarship Committee awards these scholarships on the basis of
the applicant’s academic excellence, family financial need, good citizenship, and involvement in the
community.

 

 

Battlefield Park Elementary School – Desiree’ Heath Scholarship

Scholarship offered to students who attended BPES and will be graduating from one of the four Hanover County High Schools. Requirements include:  application, transcript showing GPA of 2.5 or higher, two written recommendations, and an essay.  Contact high school guidance counselor for application.

 

Hatcher Cole Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #38 Scholarship

Applicant must be a resident of Hanover County and a graduating high school senior (public,
private or home school) who will be furthering their education, beginning in the fall of the same
year as the application process, of any postsecondary learning institution; i.e. two-year college,
four-year college, trade or technical school

 

Call Federal Credit Union – Alice S. Pearce Scholarship

Must be a Call Federal Credit Union member and primary account holder by March 31, 2024.  Each applicant will be judged based on scholarly merit, essay entry, community involvement and leadership. See link for further details.

 

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority – Henrico County Alumnae Chapter

Applicant must reside or attend school in service area East of Interstate 95 including Henrico, Charles City or New Kent and excluding the City of Richmond and Hanover. Transcript, essay, personal statement and letters of recommendation are required.  Must enroll in an accredited 2 or 4 yr. college/university in the fall.

The schools that are in the service area are listed below.
• Armstrong High School
• Charles City County High School
• Henrico High School
• Highland Springs High School
• New Kent High School
• Varina High School

 

Rivers Edge Elementary School PTA Scholarship

Must have attended Rivers Edge ES for at least 2 years, possess good character, citizenship and be involved in community service.  Contact high school guidance counselor for application.

 

Henrico Farm Bureau Scholarship

Applicant should be a high school senior who lives in the County of Henrico.

  1. Student must have a 3.0 or above grade point average.
  2. Student must have demonstrated leadership ability and school involvement
  3. Student must have maintained a good attendance record.
  4. Student must have demonstrated good citizenship and moral character.
  5. Student must present three letters of recommendation and High School Transcripts.