CFG ScholarBank

The EWI Scholarship Program is open to students enrolled in public, private, or parochial schools located within the geographical boundaries of a participating EWI Chapter.  The applicant must plan to pursue a degree at an accredited post-secondary institution and have financial need.  A minimum 3.00 GPA is required.  Candidates will also be judged on their leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities.  Applicants will first compete at the local Chapter level for a $2,500 scholarship and those winners are then submitted to the National level for a chance to win additional scholarships.  Students interested in applying should check with their high school counselor to see if the school participates in EWISP.  One student from each school will be chosen to compete for Chapter level awards.

To be eligible one must be a female with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who is currently a senior enrolled in high school studying math, science and technology and considering a career in any of the many transportation related careers.

Must be a high school senior who lives in the Sandston, 23150 zip code who is planning to attend a college/university in the fall.  See high school guidance counselor for application.

 General Eligibility Requirements and Scholarship Guidelines

• Applicant must be a full-time, undergraduate student attending a Virginia Community College located in the Greater Richmond region or attending an accredited college/university located in the Greater Richmond region.
• Applicant must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related course of study (i.e. general Business, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Market Research, etc.).
• Applicant must be scheduled to graduate no sooner than December of the award year.
• Applicant must be available to interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee during the selection period.
• Proceeds of scholarship will be paid directly to the students’ college or university towards payment of tuition, books, or other school supplies.
• No applicant shall receive the Scholarship Award more than once.

In honor of former Lee-Davis student, Mario Colon Rivadeneira.  To be eligible student must be a senior attending a Hanover County high school and a resident of Hanover County who participated in the marching, concert, and/or jazz band for all four years of high school.  Detailed information is available through high school guidance offices.

The VAPT is offering this scholarship to honor Sonny Merryman, a widely respected bus dealership owner and a staunch champion of the virtues and rewards of education.  To be eligible, a student must be a Virginia public school senior who has a parent or grandparent currently or formerly employed in the public school pupil transportation field in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

In honor of  J. K. Samples, a past Superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, to assist Hanover County students with their post-high school education which includes, but is not limited to, apprenticeships, technical colleges and schools, community colleges, and universities.  A minimum 2.0 GPA is required  Complete criteria and applications are available from Hanover County high school guidance offices.   

This scholarship is open to any male or female Virginia college student or any Virginia resident attending an out-of-state college.  Applicants must be planning a career in journalism, photojournalism, public relations or another related communications field.  The competition is open to students who are undergraduates or graduate students.  Members of Virginia Professional Communicators will receive additional consideration.

The Arts Club of Washington sponsors an annual scholarship to recognize promising students specializing in a specific art form or medium.  The 2025 competition focuses on photography.

Two scholarships for undergraduates who are currently sophomore or junior business, finance or economic majors and who are enrolled at a four-year state-sponsored or private college or university in Maryland, Virginia or DC.  Applicants must also be U.S. citizens. Please note repeat applications and recipients are accepted.