Scholarships

Richmond Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Fund

The scholarship program of the Richmond Alumnae Chapter – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is committed to offering financial support through scholarships to deserving students in the local area who aim to pursue educational goals beyond high school. In providing this assistance, the desired outcome is that students fulfill professional objectives and lead successful and independent lives.

Battlefield Park Elementary School – Dorsey G. Smith, III 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.

Greenwood Elementary School PTA – Debra Smith Scholarship

Dr. Debra Smith was the first principal at Greenwood Elementary School that had a strong connection with her students and community. During her 12 years at Greenwood, Dr. Smith set the foundation for our 5 core values:

Appreciating the people that lift you up each day          Grateful
Taking responsibility for your success                             Accountable
Doing what is right, even when no one is watching        Trustworthy
Making a choice to have a positive attitude                    Optimistic
Becoming a role model admired by peers and adults    Respectful

Criteria:
1.) Attended Greenwood Elementary School
2.) Currently a graduating high school senior
3.) Active volunteer or leader in your community

St. John’s Episcopal Church – Louise Leland Clark Memorial Scholarship

Applicant should be a Chesterfield County high school student who plans to enroll in a post-secondary school or college with a concentration in the medical field.  The award is based on merit and need.

Gamma Delta Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. – Chapter Scholarship

Scholarship that will be awarded to a graduating female or male high school student who plans to enter the field of business and/or related field.  GPA of 2.5 or higher required.

Elmont Elementary Scholarship for Continuing Education

For a high school senior who attended Elmont Elementary School.  Minimum 3.0 GPA required.  A short essay is required.   

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.

M. W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia Free and Accepted Masons Scholarship Fund for Continuing Education

Through the M. W. PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA Continuing SCHOLARSHIP FUND, continuing scholarships will be awarded to 2^nd, 3^rd & 4^th year students who are the children or grandchildren of a Prince Hall Mason in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Continuing scholarships are available to 2^nd, 3^rd & 4^th year students. They are ranked based on academic achievement (minimum 2.0 GPA), leadership, service, and participation in activities both in and out of school.

Mechanicsville Elementary PTA Cardinal Scholarship Program

Scholarships will be awarded to two students who previously attended Mechanicsville Elementary for at least three years.  High school seniors who attend any one of the four Hanover County high schools may apply.  Parent or guardian membership of a Hanover PTA is required, as well as a 3.0 or higher GPA.

Hanover CREW (Crisis Relief for Emergency Workers) Foundation Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted for financial assistance for spouse and legal dependents
seeking scholarship(s) from the Hanover CREW Foundation.  Applicants should provide:

A completed Hanover CREW Foundation Scholarship application form, to include
affidavit of association with one of the Hanover affiliate Emergency Response entities
(Fire/EMS, Hanover Sheriff’s Office, Ashland Police Department, and/or Hanover
Communications).

An official copy of the school transcript and grade report from the school currently attending
or most recently attended. The official school transcript should list all grade points earned and
academic course work completed to date.

A brief statement (minimum 200 words & maximum 600 words) prepared by the applicant
which indicates their reasons for wanting to continue their education, future career goals, and
how it will support the Emergency Response Community.

Two (2) letters of recommendation:
a. Letters of recommendation should be from a teacher, school administrator, counselor, work
supervisor, or military supervisor who can address the qualifications and academic aptitude
of the scholarship applicant.
b. The required letters of recommendation may not be from the immediate family members,
close family friends, blood relatives, or relationships by marriage.

A statement of community involvement and extracurricular activities in school and outside of
school.

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.

Hanover Community Support Services – Community Scholarship

Application requirements:

– GPA of a 3.0 or higher

– Be a Hanover County Resident

– Attend a Hanover County Public School (i.e. Atlee, Hanover, Mechanicsville or Patrick Henry High School)

– Have community service or work experience with people who have developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and/or substance use disorder

– Plans to pursue a degree in one of the following: Special Education, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Early Intervention, Adapted Physical Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Therapeutic Recreation, etc.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (Iota Sigma Chapter) Dr. Elizabeth J. Johnson Scholarship

This scholarship is available for a female high school senior who intends to further her education at a four-year college.  The applicant should have a 2.5 GPA or higher and submit two letters of recommendation.  An essay is required. Contact high school counselor for further information.

Smithfield Foundation Scholarship – Christopher Newport University

The Smithfield Foundation is proud to provide educational scholarships to the dependent children and grandchildren of full-time and retired employees of Smithfield Foods.  You must first apply and be accepted to be awarded a Smithfield Foundation scholarship.

Smithfield Foundation Scholarship – Radford University

The Smithfield Foundation is proud to provide educational scholarships to the dependent children and grandchildren of full-time and retired employees of Smithfield Foods.  You must first apply and be accepted to be awarded a Smithfield Foundation scholarship.

Virginia Higher Education Fund – Momentum Scholarship

VHEF gives students who have experienced adversity the momentum to push past obstacles and achieve success in higher education.  Applicants should have at least a 2.8 GPA and must file the FAFSA.  An essay is also required.

Argent Credit Union – Rose E. Baggerly Rising Leaders Scholarship

The Rose E. Baggerly Scholarship was created to honor Rose’s many years of dedication to the credit union and its members.   Her commitment to the membership extended beyond the credit union walls, and she served in many volunteer and leadership capacities for organizations dedicated to the credit union movement in Virginia.

Argent Credit Union is excited to be able to hand-select one very deserving high school senior who will receive a $2,500 scholarship towards their college education.

John Randolph Foundation – Glen W. and Virginia R. Butler Memorial Scholarship

To promote continuing education in the medical field and skills training at any trade school by awarding scholarships to a deserving student or graduate in the John Randolph Foundation service area interested in pursuing a degree in the medical field or to learn a trade from any trade school. A 2.75 GPA is required.  Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, an active record of community service and strong work experience.  This is a merit based scholarship which may be renewable.

John Randolph Foundation – Judy Jones Bosserman Scholarship

To promote continuing education by awarding scholarships for any course of study at institutions of higher education to individuals who demonstrate academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, financial need and desire. These institutions may include technical colleges, community colleges, junior colleges and four-year colleges/universities.

Scholarship Applicants Must

1. Be a female raised by a single mother;
2. Submit an essay (at least 1 page) about what you have learned from your mother and how you plan to apply what you have learned in your future;
3. Express an interest in attending college as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student (at least 6 hours per semester);
4. Submit a completed “John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Application” ONLINE which includes the ability to UPLOAD the required “attachments” requested on the application;
5. Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better.

John Randolph Foundation – Paulette and George Friday Scholarship

To promote continuing education for any course of study by awarding scholarships for attendance at institutions of higher education to individuals who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and desire. Priority may be given to a student pursuing a career in Healthcare, Mechanical Engineering or Education.

Applicants must:

1. Express an interest in attending college as a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student (at least 6 hours per semester); Priority may be given to students pursuing a career in Healthcare, Mechanical Engineering or Education
2. Submit a completed “John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Application” ONLINE which includes the ability to UPLOAD the required “attachments” requested on the application;
3. Demonstrate Community Service, Extra -Curricular Activities, Financial need; and
4. Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better.

John Randolph Foundation – Encompass Rehabilitation Scholarship

To promote nursing and therapy occupations (RN, PT, OT, SLP, Respiratory) by awarding scholarships for attendance at institutions of higher learning for students who wish to study nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or respiratory therapy.

Financial need and a GPA of at least 3.0 is required for high school students and a 2.5 GPA for students currently attending a two or four year institution of higher education.

N.R. Burroughs Educational Award

Fund provides scholarship assistance to qualified and deserving young men and women pursuing an undergraduate degree.

• Be a graduating senior or current college student residing within a 200-mile radius of the Henry County Circuit Court for the entire scholarship period.

• Enroll part-time or full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Have an annual household income of no more than $100,000 if there is one student attending college, or no more than $115,000 if there are two students attending college in the household.

Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship Program for Vietnamese American Students

The Kimmy Duong Foundation established the Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship Program in 2017, as a way for Ms. Kimmy to support her adopted country, the United States of America.

The scholarships will be available to students who demonstrate:
· Outstanding academic achievement,
· Strong leadership potential,
· A track record of service to the Vietnamese and American communities,
· Pride in their Vietnamese culture and heritage; and,
· A passion for applying their academic background to create a better world, both in the United States and in Vietnam.

Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association Middle School Writing Contest

1. Open to all Virginia middle school students, grades 6 – 8, including those students home schooled.

2. Nonfiction only, with the theme “Consider the Oyster.”  Writers will create their own title for the article–other than using the words of the theme listed above.  The essay should be between 500 – 750 words in length.

Virginia War Memorial Foundation – Marocchi Memorial High School Scholarship

In memory of Rear Admiral John Marocchi, a scholarship has been created to encourage and enable motivated individuals who plan to enroll in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at a Virginia school of higher education.

You must meet the following criteria when submitting your application package:
1. Be a current student in the senior class of an accredited public or private high school or
homeschool program in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
2. Be planning to pursue a program of study in an ROTC program at a Virginia college or
university that will lead to a career in the US Military Service.
3. Be a US citizen or permanent resident at the time of application.
4. Possess an unweighted minimum GPA of 2.75

**NOTE: Applicants do NOT need to be JROTC participants in their high schools. All graduating seniors who meet the qualifications are welcome to apply.**

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.

Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

The program is geared toward high school and college undergraduate students planning to pursue a major in engineering or computer science, who demonstrate financial need and come from an underrepresented group or underserved community.  Recipients will also be eligible for a paid Lockheed Martin internship opportunity.

Buddy Pelletier Surfing Foundation Scholarship

These scholarships will be limited to members of the East Coast Surfing community. Students of all ages are eligible. Rising high school seniors and college undergraduate students or returning students may apply. Applicants and previous winners may reapply each year.

Rueben R. Cowles Youth Educational Award

The Reuben R. Cowles Youth Educational Award is awarded to young Jersey cow owners from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia who are at least high school seniors but not older than 36 years of age.