Scholarships

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Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – William R. Davis Memorial Endowment by family and friends

Open to New Kent County graduating seniors pursuing a degree in agriculture, forestry, or education. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Virginia State University Endowment by VSU College of Agriculture Alumni Association

Open to students attending College of Agriculture at Virginia State University.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Virginia Society of Agricultural and Rural Professionals

Must be a resident of Colonial Association territory in Virginia.  Open to students attending Virginia Tech majoring in Agriculture and Applied Economics; based on financial need and GPA.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Varina Ruritan Club

Open to graduating seniors from zip codes:  23231 and 23150.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Upper King and Queen Ruritan Club

Open to students residing in King and Queen County OR a child of any member of Upper King and Queen Ruritan Club if not living in King and Queen County.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – T.O. Rainey Memorial Endowment

Open to students residing in Dinwiddie County.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Roger Gregory, Jr. and Emma E. Gregory Memorial Endowment by Friends of the Gregorys

Open to residents of Charles City, New Kent or King William Counties pursuing a college education to study agriculture, forestry or environmental science. Preference given to previous recipient of this award.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Robert Allen Kay, Jr. Memorial

Open to King and Queen County residents.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Richie Chenault Memorial Endowment by Shirley Parker

Open to Mechanicsville High School graduating seniors attending a 4-year college/university who lettered in 2 or more sports.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Paul E. Mullinex Memorial Endowment

Open to students with a minimum of 3 years membership in the Henrico County 4-H.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Pat Borkey Memorial Endowment

Open to Mechanicsville High School graduates, with preference given to applicants majoring in some field of science.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – New Kent County Extension Endowment

Open to graduating seniors from New Kent High School accepted into accredited college/university majoring in agriculture, science, or education. Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and demonstrate school and community involvement.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Jimmie Hill Memorial Endowment

Open to Mechanicsville High School graduating seniors planning to attend a 4-year state-supported Virginia college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – James E. Lowe Memorial

Open to Hanover County residents majoring in Agriculture, Life Science or Forestry.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Gatewood Stoneman and Charles Curry Memorial Endowments by Henricopolis Soil & Water Conservation District (high school)

Open to Henrico County graduating seniors attending any state-supported Virginia college/university and majoring in conservation-related field such as forestry, agriculture, environmental science or meteorology.  Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a faculty recommendation.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Herb Dunford Memorial Endowment by Henricopolis Soil & Water Conservation District (college)

Open to Henrico County residents majoring in a conservation-related field.  Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a faculty recommendation.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Henrico 4-H / Henrico Extension Endowment

Open to applicants with a minimum of 3 years membership in Henrico 4-H.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Hanover County Ruritan Club

Open to Hanover County residents, with preference given to Mechanicsville High School graduates.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Glendale Ruritan Club

Open to graduating seniors from zip codes:  23231 & 23150

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – George R Pulley, Jr. Memorial Endowment

Open to residents of Isle of Wight or Surry County or City of Suffolk and majoring in an agricultural-related field.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Mechanicsville High School PTSA Endowment

Open to Mechanicsville High School graduates accepted to a 4-year college/university with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Dinwiddie County Farm Bureau

Open to Dinwiddie County residents pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Forestry or Life Sciences.  Preference given to Farm Bureau members and applicants with a higher GPA.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Damon E Davis Memorial Endowment

Open to students residing in Essex County, with preference given to students majoring in any area of law.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Dale Godwin Memorial Endowment

Open to Mechanicsville High School graduating seniors with a minimum of 4 years participating in sports (school or youth sports).

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Carolyn Marie Clanton Memorial Endowment

Open to Essex County or King and Queen County residents.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Ben Garrett Memorial Endowment

Open to Hanover County residents with a demonstrated interest in agriculture.

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Annie K. Longest and Earl H. Longest Memorial Endowment

Open to King and Queen County residents

 

Virginia High School League – Col. Charles E. Savedge Student Journalist Scholarship

Open to graduating seniors with a minimum of 2 staff years on yearbook, newspaper/magazine or equivalent participation through contributions to community or professional publications. Applicants must demonstrate leadership, writing skills, design aptitude, creativity, organization, industry, teamwork, and character. Applicants apply to an accredited college/university and be nominated by a faculty member.

 

Virginia Department of Education – Granville P. Meade Scholarship

Open to residents of Virginia who are high school seniors expecting to attend college.  Students are selected based on GPA, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Contact Guidance Office for application.

 

Bettie Weaver Elementary School PTA Scholarship

The PTA of Bettie Weaver Elementary School (BWE) has established a scholarship grant to a college-bound graduating senior. Open to any college-bound graduating senior who attended Bettie Weaver Elementary School for all or part of elementary school.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate respect and awareness for the environment and the local community, as
evidenced by active volunteer involvement. In addition, the candidate should possess exemplary personal
characteristics: honesty, courtesy, responsibility, empathy, tolerance, and respect for others.