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.

In 2016, the Segalman family established The Paula Kovarick Segalman Family Scholarship Fund for ALS to provide educational funding to students affected by ALS.

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be individuals who have had finances impacted due to having been diagnosed with ALS themselves, or a parent or guardian or immediate family member* (living or deceased) having been diagnosed with ALS.
• Be high school seniors, high school graduates or current undergraduates.
• Have a primary residence in West Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, South Carolina, Delaware, or Northern Ohio.
• Plan to enroll for a minimum of 6 credits per semester in undergraduate study at an accredited two–or four–year college, university or vocational–technical school in the United States (U.S.) for the entire upcoming academic year.
• Be U.S. citizens.

This is a book scholarship for a high school senior in the Richmond area who intends to pursue an education degree. 2.5 or above GPA is required along with community service activities.

Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and demonstrate academic excellence.

Individuals who meet the following eligibility requirements may apply.

• Identifies as female.
• Currently resides in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia or Virginia (Fulton Bank, N.A.’s footprint).
• Currently is a high school senior.
• Accepted by and in the process of enrolling at an accredited two-to-four-year undergraduate degree program for the fall of the 2025/2026 academic school year.
• Plans to major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.