Applicant must be planning a career in construction. Applicant must be a full time resident of Virginia. See link for further information.
Eligibility & Intent: Four scholarships of $1,500 each, will be awarded to graduating seniors from high schools within Hanover County, VA (public or private) to be used towards furthering their education. Applicants must intend to continue their education with an accredited two or four-year college, university, junior college, or a vocational training program. Awards will be given to applicants who intend to pursue a business, trade, or leadership related field (such as business administration, marketing, political science, international relations, a skilled trade, etc.) or have a personal interest in entrepreneurship. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. This grant is made possible through Camptown Charities and the Hanover Chamber Foundation donors.
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.
Scholarship Criteria:
Scholarship Criteria:
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.
Applicants must be a Virginia resident for at least one year. Graduating high school seniors must have at least a 2.0 GPA and supply two letters of recommendation (an academic recommendation from a teacher and a character recommendation from your pastor, employer, or overseer of volunteer work.)
Essay contest for any Virginia high school senior who plans to attend a college or university in the State of Virginia in the fall. Each year the essay is about a historical document that played an important role in the establishment of our nation. Entries should be limited to 1,500 words and be an original essay following the award criteria and written for this competition. Two copies of each entry must be mailed with a competed application form. Contact high school counselor for more information.
The Virginia Council on Women (Council) will provide one merit-based and one need-based scholarship
to female high school seniors in each of the five geographic regions across the Commonwealth through a Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Healthcare (STEAM-H) essay contest.
Created for graduates planning to pursue study or training beyond high school with evidence of a commitment to the promotion of libraries and literacy. Minimum GPA of 2.5 and enrolled in HCPS for at least 3 years. Contact high school counselor for more details.
The Thomas Peyton Berry, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of TJ Berry and his service to the community and the Henrico County Police Department. The scholarship was created to encourage and enable motivated Henrico County Public Schools seniors to pursue opportunities in public service such as law enforcement, nursing, forensic science, fire science, ROTC, and emergency service professions. Applicants must be graduating seniors planning to attend a two-year community or four-year college/university, trade, vocational or technical school and possess a minimum G.P.A. of 2.75.
Met with the high school GRASP advisor during his or her senior year
Possess at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average
Will graduate from high school spring of 2026
Demonstrate unmet financial need (A college financial aid award letter will be requested before the scholarship is granted.)
Will attend a post-secondary school in Virginia (public or private)
Have successfully filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application.
Four scholarships to be awarded statewide to full-time students who have applied to a college freshman level curriculum who demonstrate an active interest in conservation. Applicants shall document a class ranking in top 20% of his/her graduating class or a 3.0 or greater GPA.
The following criteria will be used for scholarship consideration:
● Enrolled in an ESL program for at least one year in grades 6-12 in a Virginia public school
● Enrolled in 12th grade at the time of application
● Financial need
● The strength of the student produced essay.
This scholarship is open to a deserving student who has been admitted into and is in
the process of entering their first year of a CAATE-accredited athletic training professional program within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Do you know a High School Junior that demonstrates creativity and acts as a role model for all children, regardless of their age, ability, or background? The Children’s Museum of Richmond is currently accepting applications for its 2026 Snow Ambassador Scholarship. To be eligible, Snow Ambassador applicants must be current High School Juniors during the 2025-2026 school year, demonstrate a balance between extracurricular activities, academics, and community service, and be able to serve as the Snow Ambassador between January 2026-January 2027, as scheduled by the Children’s Museum of Richmond.
Available to male or female seniors who plan to pursue a career in a construction related field; must plan to attend a 2 or 4 yr. accredited school; must demonstrate financial need. Only one application per school will be considered. Contact high school counselor for counselor’s deadline date.
The Virginia Chapter of AFSA is pleased to offer this scholarship to a current High School senior planning to attend
college, career training or other approved educational institution in the fall. This scholarship opportunity is extended
to seniors related to a member of the fire sprinkler industry.
The Hampton Roads Section awards at least two “Futures in Aerospace” Scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who intend to pursue a curriculum in engineering or the physical or applied sciences pertinent to aerospace.
Eligibility:
An applicant must be either a dependent of a member of the Hampton Roads Section of the AIAA (irrespective of domicile), or a resident of the counties or cities comprising the AIAA Hampton Roads Section listed below:
The Prince George Master Gardener Association is pleased to offer at least one (1) scholarship to enable students to study in a plant science related field, including but not limited to horticulture, botany, agronomy, forestry, landscape architecture/design, and turf management. These scholarships can be awarded to high school seniors or to students entering a college/university for the first time as a full time student.
The purpose of the Fund is to honor Virginia Estelle Randolph’s 57-year teaching career in Henrico County by supporting the provision of scholarships or tuition assistance for qualifying high school graduates from Henrico County. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need, academic achievement and a commitment to community service.
An eligible student must be:
The purpose of the scholarship fund is to support post-secondary educational scholarships for qualifying graduates of public high schools in the Central Virginia area. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate Christian values, academic achievement, commitment to their community and financial need.
An eligible student must be:
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:
The Maria Laqueur Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 to support post-secondary educational opportunities for qualifying graduates of Lancaster High School in Lancaster County, Virginia.
An eligible student must be:
The purpose of the fund is to award educational scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Richmond City Public Schools who plan to attend a four-year college or university, community college or vocational school. Preference will be given to students who have an interest in pursuing a career in retail, or whose parents are currently employed in the retail industry.
Eligible students must:
Students applying for this scholarship must meet the following criteria: an individual who is planning to enter a non-degree technical program to become a health care worker and has been admitted into an approved program in Virginia; or, a health care worker desiring further education in their field, who has completed a technical health and medical services program, and has been admitted into an approved program in Virginia; or, a professional health care worker pursuing a planned program of instruction for the purpose of teaching in a program in Virginia; or, a technical health and medical services educator of Virginia who has been accepted into a planned program of study leading to a higher degree in their profession. Contact the financial aid office of the institution for an application.
NEWH Washington DC Metropolitan Chapter is awarding scholarships to students pursuing a major and career objective
within the Hospitality Industry (interior design, hospitality management, culinary, etc.). NEWH chapters and regional
groups across the U.S., Canada, and the UK award scholarships annually based on the below criteria:
• Actively enrolled student: 2-year program freshman and above, 4-year sophomore/second year and above, or
graduate level attending college in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington DC
• 3.0 GPA (cumulative), overall “B” average, or grade percentage of 83% – 86% equivalent or above
• Financial need through college for past, current, or upcoming tuition or program approved books/supplies
• Major and career objective within a hospitality related field (interior design, hospitality management, culinary, etc.)
Are you a high school senior who attended Shady Grove Elementary School? Have you been an active volunteer? You may be eligible to apply for the Thomas B. Fernald Scholarship. Additional criteria include a record of community service, a well-rounded individual, an overall good student and a person of good character.
See February 5th Facebook post on link below.
This scholarship is for graduating seniors with at least a 3.5 GPA, who standout in extracurricular activities and community service. Financial need must also be shown. Contact your Guidance office for information and application.
Nancy B. Shirley Memorial Nursing Scholarship
April 1, 2026
Paula C. Collie Future Educators Scholarship
April 1, 2026
Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Student Essay Contest
March 25, 2026
Elizabeth Davis PTA Scholarship
March 23, 2026
Byrd Elementary School – Connie Mae Brice Scholarship
March 13, 2026
