Virginia Federation of Republican Women Republican Women Leading the Way Scholarship

VFRW is devoted to empowering women of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds in the political process. In support of this goal, A $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a Republican woman working to promote Republican principles on campus, in their communities, and in their daily lives.
Preference will be given to students majoring in a degree field that is directly related to Political Science.

Karen Riley Porter, Attorney at Law – Good Works Scholarship

Criteria for eligibility and selection:

• The scholarship program is open to all undergraduate, graduate, and law school students, as well as incoming college freshmen at an accredited U.S. educational institution.
• The candidate must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Application requirements:

The Karin Riley Porter Attorney at Law Scholarship program welcomes all students who meet the above criteria to apply. Applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• A current resume,
• An academic transcript,
• A letter of recommendation,
• A 500-word essay that identifies the applicant and describes the applicant’s leadership and dedication in giving back to his or her community through community service projects, including projects involving criminal justice issues.

Women in Public Finance (Virginia Chapter) Mary Blackwell Barnes Memorial Scholarship

Applicant should be an enrolled female college or graduate level student who has exhibited scholastic achievement and demonstrated leadership skills who is interested in a career in finance, government, nonprofits, or public law.  Applicant should be enrolled in a Virginia or District of Columbia college or university for the upcoming fall semester.

John Randolph Foundation – Matt Saye Memorial Scholarship

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.

Richmond Paralegal Association – Jean Proffitt and Susan Brewer, Esq. Scholarship Fund

Open to students who are attending a paralegal program at an approved school in the Richmond metro area, on a part-time or full-time basis, and have completed the equivalent of 9 semester hours in the program. Applicants who have completed at least 12 semester hours will be given higher consideration.

John Randolph Foundation – Plato George Eliades Law Scholarship

Open to to seniors attending Hopewell High School, Prince George High School, Thomas Dale High School or Appomattox Regional Governor’s School pursuing a college education with an interest in the fields of law and law enforcement, who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and desire.  Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Damon E Davis Memorial Endowment

Open to students residing in Essex County, with preference given to students majoring in any area of law.

Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Scholarship Program