The Thomas Hale Jr. Memorial Scholarship is put in place to support one college student throughout all four years of schooling. The student must have a documented mental health diagnosis. This scholarship was created to recognize the challenges and adversity that students face when dealing with mental health, as an adolescent and teenager. 

To apply for this application, you must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a male presently enrolled as a high school senior at a high school in Henrico
  County, Hanover County, or the City of Richmond.
• Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA at the application deadline.
• Should be a responsible, supportive, self-disciplined, positive, and energetic
  individual interested in the welfare and education of the community.

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. 

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that the 2025 Congressional Art Competition is now open to all high school students in Virginia’s First District. This nationwide competition offers young artists the opportunity to showcase their talent, with the winning artwork displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol

Members of the AATCC Piedmont Section established the Piedmont Section Scholarship and are partnering with AATCC Foundation to promote this scholarship.

Up to five recipients will be selected. Those attending a four-year college or university in the AATCC Piedmont Section (VA, WV, NC, SC) will be awarded a $3,000 scholarship; the value of two-year colleges or technical schools scholarships will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Eligibility

• Undergraduate
• Two-year or four-year educational institution in the AATCC Piedmont Section (VA, WV, NC, SC)
• Pursuing a career in a technical- or design-related field associated with textiles
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.85/4.00
• US citizen, or legal resident of the US

Henrico County Board of Supervisors members Mr. Frank J. Thornton and Mrs. Patricia S. O’Bannon retired after three decades of service in December of 2023. Both Mr. Thornton and Mrs. O’Bannon were trailblazers on the Board of Supervisors, as the first African American and first woman, respectively, to serve on the Board. These two supervisors are not only dedicated public servants, but also change agents who have established lasting legacies in Henrico.

The Chickahominy Middle School PTA is pleased to make available two $500 scholarships to be used in the 2024-2025 academic school year. While all documents received will be evaluated, the recipients of the scholarships will be chosen primarily on the submitted essay. The funds will be sent directly to the recipients’ school. 

Submit an essay about yourself and something or someone who has made a positive impact in your life. Must be planning to attend college in the fall. Available for students who attend Cosby, Clover Hill, Midlothian or Manchester high schools.

To be eligible for this award, candidates must:

• Be a current VA High School senior studying in a specialty center or technical center pathway with a health-related focus 

-OR-

• Be a current member in good standing (as of January 2024) of a VA state level high school organization geared toward health and/or wellness (example: Health Occupations Students of America, HOSA);
• Be enrolled in an educational program for higher education for the Fall 2024 semester;
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from your most current educational records;
• Submit a copy of your current transcripts, upon request

MSRA established the Jim Gracie Memorial Scholarship in 2021 to aide students pursuing education in the natural resources industry who demonstrate a passion for streams and the environment.