CFG ScholarBank

Qualified high school junior or seniors must show demonstrated leadership by serving in elected or appointed positions in which they are actively representing or previously represented a constituency in organizations related to student government, education, public affairs and community service. They must be actively serving in qualified leadership positions, enrolled in high school and living in the state (and for these purposes the District of Columbia) that they will represent for the entire 2024 – 2025 academic year.  All student leadership positions are subject to the judgement and verification of the state selection administrators. 

High school seniors who have been accepted into a college or university and plan to pursue a degree in architecture are eligible for this scholarship.  Letters of recommendation are required along with an essay on a chosen topic.

To enter the program, you must submit a written essay with at least 1,000 words or a video essay between 5-6 minutes in length. We are seeking thoughtful, well-researched ideas that offer a fresh take on the dangers of texting and driving. The tone can be light-hearted or serious, as long as it is informative, helpful, and original.

Write about a Virginian who Served in the United States Military whose Story Inspires You

The Virginia War Memorial (VWM) in Richmond is calling on students for entries to the Virginia War Memorial’s 2024 Veterans Day Essay Contest.

This annual competition is open to all Virginia middle and high school age public, private, and homeschooled students. One winner will be selected from among all middle school entries (grades 6-8) and one from high school entries (grades 9-12).

The essay topic for the 2024 contest is “A Virginian who served in the United States military who inspires you.”

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College offers multiple scholarship opportunities for those who have applied and will attend.

The VFRW is offering this scholarship to a graduating female high school senior who will be majoring in education.  The recipient must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the State of Virginia

VFRW is devoted to empowering women of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds in the political process. In support of this goal, A $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a Republican woman working to promote Republican principles on campus, in their communities, and in their daily lives.
Preference will be given to students majoring in a degree field that is directly related to Political Science.

Named in honor of Ken Scott for his contribution to the advancement of airport management in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  For your application to be considered one must have at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA, be planning a career in the field of aviation and accepted into an aviation related program at an accredited college.

Available for a Richmond area student who is passionate about entrepreneurship.  A scholarship is offered for each of spring and fall semesters (see deadlines below).

1. You currently own a lawn care business, ran a lawn care business in the past, or plan on starting a business upon graduating college.

2. You’re passionate and ambitious.

3. You have the willpower, work ethic, and desire to build the next great business.

4. You are a high school senior (who is going to pursue college degree) or full-time college student enrolled in a two year, four year, or graduate program. This scholarship is open to all majors.

This scholarship is sponsored by the Chesterfield County Black History Month Committee for all eligible CCPS students.

Open to all CCPS seniors planning to attend a VIRGINIA college/university.
6 recipients will be selected: one(1) from each of the five magisterial districts of
Chesterfield County and one (1) student from our regional schools (Maggie Walker
Governor’s School, Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, or CodeRVA Regional
High School).