Eligibility begins with maintaining a weighted GPA of 3.0 (B average) or better. Applicants also need to be proven leaders and role models within their school and community. Applicants must participate or have participated in grades 9, 10, or 11 in at least one eligible sport. Winners will be chosen at the state level then move on to compete at the national level.
The Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (VIAAA) offers three scholarship opportunities to high school seniors in the State of Virginia who have participated in athletics at a Virginia High School League member school or Independent school.
Qualifications:
• Has met with a Great Aspirations Scholarship Program, Inc. (GRASP) advisor and filed a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Will graduate from an RVA region* high school in spring of 2025.
• Will attend a four-year college or university, community college, or junior college in the upcoming
academic year.
• Demonstrates unmet financial need (A college financial aid award letter will be requested before
scholarship is granted.)
• Has participated in a school or community athletic sport during high school.
Applicant should be a Chesterfield senior who has cheered for a league member athletic association and plans to pursue a post secondary college education. Two letters of recommendation are required.
For graduating Seniors who are GAA Alumni. This scholarship is intended to recognize outstanding young men and women who have represented themselves well and strived for excellence in school and the community (GAA, High School, Chesterfield, Virginia). Scholarship is merit-based and intended to assist with financial obligations as they start college.
See high school counselor for application information.
Each ALL Star will earn a $2500 scholarship by successful completion of the program
requirements. The scholarship will be sent directly to the student’s college of choice. Any funds
that are unable to be used in the upcoming academic year will be held for use in future years or
for graduate studies.
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior and a member of the Virginia Wrestling Association. The student must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community commitment and financial need.
Applicants must have participated in a Dixie softball program for at least 2 seasons. Must have financial need.
For outstanding high school seniors who were participants in a Dixie Boys Baseball, Inc. program and plan to attend college. One may have participated in the Dixie Boys Baseball program for boys 13 & 14 years old, Dixie Pre-Majors Baseball for boys 15 & 16 years old; and Dixie Majors Baseball for boys 15 through 19 years old. High school grades and testing and evidence of strong school and community leadership are required, as well as financial need.
For high school seniors. Must have played in a Dixie Youth Baseball league before the age of 13. This scholarship is not based on athletic ability.
Applicant must be an Eastern Surfing Association current member in good standing. The scholarship is based on academics and citizenship, rather than athletics. An official school transcript is required, along with a letter detailing your future goals. An official application and letter of recommendation are also required.
Applicant should plan to pursue a career in criminal justice, legal/law enforcement, physical therapy or speech pathology or has been a member of the Prince George High School baseball team, or will continue their baseball career at an institution which may include technical, community or a four year college OR is a dependent of a full time or part time police or corrections officer. Students who are currently participating in such a program may also apply. Applicants must demonstrate extra-curricular involvement, good citizenship, financial need and volunteer service to the community.
May be awarded for any course of study, however priority may be given to a student who is pursuing a career in Physical Education or has played on the Prince George High School baseball team, or will continue their baseball playing career at the college level. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement, good citizenship, financial need and volunteer service. Institutions may include technical colleges, community colleges, and four-year colleges/universities.
The scholarship fund was established in 1997 by his family and friends, to honor a young man who strived to balance his “cross of life”—work, play, worship and love.
The purpose of the scholarship fund is to support post-secondary educational scholarships for qualifying graduates of West Point High School, West Point, Virginia. The recipient of the scholarship will be the student who has displayed leadership, discipline, a love of the arts, team spirit and a strong commitment to worship.
An eligible student must:
Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded during the school year, honoring one male and one female student-participant who demonstrates outstanding traits of citizenship in his/her high school career. Only students graduating from a VHSL member school will be eligible for these awards. Each VHSL member school may nominate one male and one female student (a separate application is required for each individual).
Students must have previously participated in one or more VHSL activities which can include serving as an athletic training student aide (ATSA) with a Virginia licensed athletic trainer within that school to be eligible for the award. All applications must be submitted to the VHSL office by the member school principal.
Open to graduating seniors attending a member VHSL public high school who have previously won at least one varsity letter in a VHSL sport/academic activity, and who are involved both in school-sponsored activities and community-related activities. Each VHSL member school is encouraged to nominate four candidates, one for each category – female athlete, male athlete, academic activities participant and courageous achievement.
The Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (VIAAA) awards one annual scholarship in the amount of $1,500 dollars to a deserving high school student who will be graduating from a Virginia High School League member school or Independent School in honor of all of the VIAAA Past Presidents. The athletic director of the member school must be a member of the Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association in order for the member school’s student to qualify for the scholarship.
Each school is limited to one nominee.
The requirements for this application must include the following:
-Must attend an institution of higher learning
-Must be in need of financial assistance
-Must have a minimum of a B (3.0) grade point average
-Must have received no full athletic financial aid
-Must have earned one or more Athletic Varsity letters
-Must have achieve a leadership position(s) in school and community activities
-Must provide a maximum of three letters of recommendation for the nominee
Open to high school student athletes, one male and one female per month, who are: nominated by their school’s trainer or coach; exhibit good character; demonstrate academic achievement; and maintain a 3.0 GPA. See high school coach or trainer for more information.
Open to Virginia high school students who have an interest in golf and wish to attend a college or university within the Commonwealth. Criteria for the awards are an active interest in golf (ability not important), academic achievement, citizenship, character, and financial need. A recommendation from a representative of a VSGA member club is part of the application.
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 Richmond Road Runners Club has established a scholarship program for Richmond-area high school seniors who have and will represent the beneficial aspects of running as a healthy lifestyle. To be eligible, a student must be: a graduating high school senior who resides or attends school in the Richmond area; accepted at an accredited institution of higher education; and involved in running in some capacity (e.g., as a cross-country or track team member, as a team manager or trainer, a member of a running or track club, or volunteer in a running activity).
Open to seniors attending Thomas Dale High School in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Applicants must: demonstrate a commitment to school activities; participate in school-sponsored athletics; have a solid academic record; show financial need; and be recommended by a faculty member.
Open to seniors attending a state-accredited public high school in metropolitan Richmond or the Tri-Cities area. Applicants must demonstrate sound academic work, financial need, participation in track and field, and involvement in school activities and community service.
Each week Lexus of Richmond recognizes one outstanding high school senior scholar-athlete. These nominees demonstrate outstanding achievements and hard work in the classroom, in the community and on the field. At the end of the school year, all nominees will be honored at an awards banquet where one outstanding nominee will be selected to receive a $10,000 scholarship.
Open to any junior golfer that competed in ANY MAPGA Junior Event OR any child/grandchild of an MAPGA Member. They DO NOT have to be a member of the MAPGA Junior Tour. The student must be completing their Senior year of high school. This fund/scholarship is to be awarded primarily based upon on-course etiquette and academic performance. Other factors to be considered may include, but are not limited to extracurricular activities, financial need, content of required essays, references and off-course behavior.
Open to Mechanicsville High School graduating seniors attending a 4-year college/university who lettered in 2 or more sports.
Open to Mechanicsville High School graduating seniors with a minimum of 4 years participating in sports (school or youth sports).
Open to high school graduate members of ASHAV under age 21 who demonstrate financial need, a commitment to the American Saddlebred industry, and academic success.
Karen Von Bernewitz Memorial Scholarship
June 4, 2025
Raymond W. Walsh Video Production Scholarship
June 4, 2025
Southern Agricultural Industry Advancement Scholarship
May 28, 2025
Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads – The Kevin Dillard Leadership of Tomorrow Scholarship
April 9, 2025
GRASP Pathway Scholarship and Stipend
March 28, 2025
