CFG ScholarBank

Open to a student who meets the following criteria:

1.  must be a resident of Virginia and born with a cleft;

2.  must be registered to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution;

3. must submit a completed application form; and must submit a 500 word essay explaining why he/she deserves to be awarded the scholarship.

Open to full-time employees or their dependent children of operator member companies, or Associate VMA contact or the dependent children of the contact for associate member companies. Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited college or university studying in a field related to travel and tourism.

Open to a spouse or child, between the ages of 16 and 29, of a military service member killed, missing in action, taken prisoner, or at least 90 percent disabled  for education benefits. These benefits may include full payment of tuition, fees, room and board, and books at any state-supported college or university in Virginia.

The Virginia Library Association will award scholarships for students pursuing a Master’s degree in Library Science at ALA- accredited schools.  The Clara Stanley Scholarship is awarded by the VLA Professional Associates Forum (VLAPAF); the CDR Alexander C. Varga Memorial Scholarship and the VLA Scholarship are provided by the Virginia Library Association.

The eligibility requirements for VLA Scholarships are:

• Residence in the state of Virginia or currently employed in a Virginia Library.
• Undergraduate degree.
• Acceptance by, or currently enrolled in, an American Library Association accredited library school.  MUST be earning a Master of Library Science Degree. Membership in the Virginia Library Association. Click here to become a student member. Annual fee is $15.00
• For the Clara Stanley VLAPAF Scholarship: current employment at a Virginia library is required.

Awarded to a student who has made a substantial contribution to athletics and has a demonstrated financial need.  Must have participated in varsity athletics for at least 2 years and have received at least 1 “varsity monogram.”

Open to students who have received at least 4 athletic varsity letters, has a 3.0 cumulative GPA, achieved a leadership position at school, have extensive service record to school and community, and has a demonstrated financial need.  Must provide 3 letters of recommendation.

VHSA will award several scholarships on the basis of need, desire, and participation in the VHSA.

The Virginia Fire Chiefs Foundation (VFCF) offers annual scholarships for continuing education. The scholarship program was established in 2002 in memory of Mr. Robert E. White, a citizen of the Commonwealth of Virginia who donated money towards the betterment of the Fire Service throughout the state. Individual scholarship awards range from $250-$2,500 and can be used for expenses such as registration, tuition, books, meals, lodging or transportation.

Open to high school junior or senior students who show outstanding academic, community and agribusiness achievement. Applicants will be judged on: academic achievement, general leadership, farm/agriculture-related experience, 3 letters of recommendation, and a 3-5 minute oral presentation.

Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Program is a tuition assistance program offering current and future child care providers a foundation in the care and development of children.  Must be current employee of VA child care program, OR a VA resident working for a non-VA child care program, OR a VA resident intending to become employed by a VA child care program.

Annual scholarship application periods are:

• FALL Semester Courses June 15 for approximately five (5) weeks
• SPRING Semester Courses October 15 for approximately six (6) weeks
• SUMMER Semester Courses March 15 for approximately four (4) weeks