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Scholarship opportunity for Virginia criminal justice students

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Scholarship program was established to provide an opportunity for young people across Virginia to pursue an education in criminal justice. Accordingly, the Board of Directors has established the application process for students to receive scholarships to assist in their educational endeavors. The scholarships are available only to students in jurisdictions where sheriffs participated in scholarship fundraising efforts. This program is limited to students attending Virginia colleges and universities.

Must be a current or future full-time student, as of upcoming fall, at a Virginia institution of higher education.  Must be closely associated with members of the VGPA, including: members (or dependents of a member) in good standing or an active employee (or dependent of an active employee), employed at least on year, by a member in good standing of the VGPA.  Transcripts, SAT or ACT results, and personal statement required.

Applicant must be planning a career in construction.  Applicant must be a full time resident of Virginia.  See link for further information.

Hanover County high school senior must be pursuing business studies, leadership, or specialized skills training and shows potential in business, a strong work ethic, leadership qualities, and involvement in the community.  Scholarships will be awarded to graduating students from high schools within Hanover County, VA (public or private).  Essay, recommendation and transcript required. Contact high school guidance counselor for more details.

Available for students who attended Washington Henry Elementary School for at least 3 years.  Contact high school guidance counselor for more information.

To apply for each scholarship, the applicant’s parent or guardian must be a consumer-owner of REC and the applicant must be planning to enroll in an accredited educational or training institution.

• High School Scholarship – for current seniors in high school planning to attend a college or university.
• College Scholarship – for students currently enrolled in a college or university.
• Career & Technical School Scholarship – for students currently seniors in high school planning to attend a career and technical school or students currently enrolled in a career and technical school.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• An African American female student graduating from a public or private high school located in Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico or Richmond City
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Demonstrated financial need
• 300–500-word Essay: Topic – “What Impact Would This Scholarship Have on Your Education?”

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Applicant must be an African American female high school senior.
• Attends a public or private school located in Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico or Richmond City.
• Must be in the graduating class of 2024.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Must write an essay of 300 – 500 word on “Why Do You Want to Get a College Education?”

Open to Chesterfield County high school seniors.  Applicant should be involved in community service and two letters of recommendation and an essay are required.  See high school counselor for more details. 

Must have previously attended Henry D. Ward Elementary and are now graduating from a Henrico County public high school.  Selection will be based on high school transcript, written reponse, and financial need.  Contact high school guidance counselor for more details.