The John H. Wright Scholarship Fund was established in 2018 to honor the memory of John H. Wright and Mr. Wright’s passion for farming and his land and his desire to help those who have encountered difficulties in life. The intent of this scholarship is to support students of varying academic levels who show promise of success in their chosen course of study.

An eligible student must be planning a course of study relating in some manner to agriculture, farming, or stewardship of the land.

The Matthew Anthony Grappone Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1997 by his family, to honor a young man who was a student at Atlee High School. The purpose of the scholarship fund is to support post-secondary educational scholarships for qualifying graduates of Atlee High School, Hanover High School and Mechanicsville High School.

Any Course of Study
Residents of: Carson, Disputanta, Prince George, Southampton District

Maintains a 2 GPA or higher

Preference will be given to individuals interested in pursuing a course of study in the medical field or receiving appropriate training as a full-time or part-time firefighter or emergency services provider. Priority will be given to a student who volunteers with the Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department, or who is a dependent of a current or former volunteer of the Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department.

To promote continuing education by awarding scholarships for any course of study at institutions of higher learning. These institutions may include technical colleges, community colleges, and four-year colleges/universities. Priority will be given to a member of Friendship Baptist Church and/or the child/grandchild of a member of Friendship Baptist Church.  Applicant must have a 2.0 GPA or higher and demonstrate financial need.

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, community involvement, academic achievement and desire.  Applicant should attend Hopewell High School.

Course of Study: Business, Economics, Education, Engineering
Residents of: Chester, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Prince George

Maintains a 3 GPA or higher

Applicants must be graduate students enrolled full-time in a program of study in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) and have a specific faculty-mentored research project that has NASA or aerospace relevance. Applied Health Sciences majors are not eligible for this program.

Students from any federally recognized minority group in STEM and enrolled full-time in a program of STEM at one of the five Virginia Space Grant member universities are strongly encouraged to apply.  Applied Health Science majors are not eligible for this program.

All students in kindergarten through grade twelve are encouraged to participate in the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program annual art and conservation message contest as part of the Junior Duck Stamp Program.