CFG ScholarBank

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior and a member of the Virginia Wrestling Association.  The student must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community commitment and financial need.

High school students in Virginia are invited to honor outstanding African Americans by participating in Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia’s Strong Men & Women in Virginia History student contest. This year’s contest is built around the inquiry process of project-based learning and is designed to hit grade-specific standards through a multidisciplinary approach. While analyzing historical and contemporary injustices, students will use and develop creative and critical thinking skills. Winners will receive an Apple MacBook Air and $1,000 for their schools. Four winning projects will be chosen, one project from each of four regions in the state.

Hanover County high school senior with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Exhibiting strong leadership skills, citizenship skills and demonstrated a strong work ethic.

Essay Requirement: What major are you interested in and why?

The Martha Mason Hill Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of the late Martha Mason Hill. Among her many exceptional qualities were her good will toward others and her strong belief in the value of education. The family of Mrs. Hill hopes to continue her legacy through this scholarship fund.

The Martha Mason Hill Memorial Foundation, Inc. offers up to three academic scholarships each year (one per recipient). Two $1500 awards are designated for eligible students pursuing any course of study at an accredited 4-year institution. One $1500 scholarship is designated for a student pursing a degree in fine arts at an accredited 4-year institution.

The scholarship committee plans to award five scholarships in the amount of $1000 each. One scholarship is reserved for each of the following High Schools: L.C. Bird, Thomas Dale, Matoaca, and Colonial Heights. The fifth scholarship is unrestricted and will be awarded to a student from any of the four schools at the discretion of the scholarship committee. High school seniors planning to attend a post secondary institution on a full time basis are invited to apply.  A list of activities and an essay describing future goals, as well as a letter of recommendation are required.  Contact high school guidance counselor for more information.

American Legion Post 284 offers a number of scholarships for relatives of present and past post members.  They have also supplied links to a number of American Legion Department of Virginia scholarships which may not require one to be related to a particular post member.  See specifics on the link below.

For high school seniors planning to pursue a post-secondary education.  An essay about a school counselor who has made a difference in your academic, career and/or social-emotional development is required.  The school counselor who the student writes about must be a certified school counselor and a member of the VSCA.

• 2023 Excellence in Leadership Awards

  • Homebase Credit Union will award four scholarships totaling $5,500 (three at $1,000 and one at $2,500).
  • Any high school senior who is a Homebase Credit Union member and entering into any area of study at a two- or four-year college/university or pursuing a certificate or technical degree at a career college or technical school is encouraged to apply.

The applicant must be a graduate of a Virginia high school who is planning to pursue or is pursuing an education in Family and Consumer Sciences or a Family and Consumer Sciences related field.

Available for a high school senior, college student or graduate student majoring in Family Life Education.