CFG ScholarBank

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.

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.**

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program was established in accordance with § 30-231.8 of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of providing a public education to persons who were denied an education in the public schools of Virginia between 1954 and 1964, in jurisdictions in which the public schools were closed to avoid desegregation.

The following Virginia residents are eligible to compete for the VWC College Scholarship(s): 

High School Students – Applicant must currently be a high school or a home-schooled senior who will be enrolled at an accredited college or university during the next academic year and studying a field related to writing (English, journalism, creative writing, etc.) Must have a GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.

College Students – Applicant must be a college/university freshman who has a writing-related major (i.e., English, Journalism, etc.) Freshmen who are former VWC High School Scholarship awardees are also eligible. Must have a GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Included in the scholarship requirements is an assigned essay topic.

Qualifications:
• Has met with a Great Aspirations Scholarship Program, Inc. (GRASP) advisor and filed a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Will graduate from an RVA region* high school in spring of 2025.
• Will attend a four-year college or university, community college, or junior college in the upcoming
academic year.
• Demonstrates unmet financial need (A college financial aid award letter will be requested before
scholarship is granted.)
• Has participated in a school or community athletic sport during high school. 

The applicant should be a senior from a high school in Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, the City of Richmond, Powhatan, Goochland or Petersburg who is planning to attend college.  A 3.5 GPA or higher is required, along with a short essay and two letters of recommendation.  Contact high school counselor for application.