This scholarship is available for a female high school senior who intends to further her education at a four-year college. The applicant should have a 2.5 GPA or higher and submit two letters of recommendation. An essay is required. Contact high school counselor for further information.
The Smithfield Foundation is proud to provide educational scholarships to the dependent children and grandchildren of full-time and retired employees of Smithfield Foods. You must first apply and be accepted to be awarded a Smithfield Foundation scholarship.
VHEF gives students who have experienced adversity the momentum to push past obstacles and achieve success in higher education. Applicants should have at least a 2.8 GPA and must file the FAFSA. An essay is also required.
The Rose E. Baggerly Scholarship was created to honor Rose’s many years of dedication to the credit union and its members. Her commitment to the membership extended beyond the credit union walls, and she served in many volunteer and leadership capacities for organizations dedicated to the credit union movement in Virginia.
Argent Credit Union is excited to be able to hand-select one very deserving high school senior who will receive a $2,500 scholarship towards their college education.
To promote continuing education in the medical field and skills training at any trade school by awarding scholarships to a deserving student or graduate in the John Randolph Foundation service area interested in pursuing a degree in the medical field or to learn a trade from any trade school. A 2.75 GPA is required. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, an active record of community service and strong work experience. This is a merit based scholarship which may be renewable.
To promote continuing education by awarding scholarships for any course of study at institutions of higher education to individuals who demonstrate academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, financial need and desire. These institutions may include technical colleges, community colleges, junior colleges and four-year colleges/universities.
To promote continuing education for any course of study by awarding scholarships for attendance at institutions of higher education to individuals who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and desire. Priority may be given to a student pursuing a career in Healthcare, Mechanical Engineering or Education.
Applicants must:
To promote nursing and therapy occupations (RN, PT, OT, SLP, Respiratory) by awarding scholarships for attendance at institutions of higher learning for students who wish to study nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or respiratory therapy.
Financial need and a GPA of at least 3.0 is required for high school students and a 2.5 GPA for students currently attending a two or four year institution of higher education.
Fund provides scholarship assistance to qualified and deserving young men and women pursuing an undergraduate degree.
The Kimmy Duong Foundation established the Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship Program in 2017, as a way for Ms. Kimmy to support her adopted country, the United States of America.
The scholarships will be available to students who demonstrate:
· Outstanding academic achievement,
· Strong leadership potential,
· A track record of service to the Vietnamese and American communities,
· Pride in their Vietnamese culture and heritage; and,
· A passion for applying their academic background to create a better world, both in the United States and in Vietnam.
After 12 very successful Middle School Essay competitions sponsored by TOGA, the contest for 2025 is changing to a High School Essay Contest. The change is being made after suggestions that many High School students are looking for ways to make money to further their education after High School, as well as ways to build their resumes. The TOGA Board considered these valuable suggestions and voted to make the change. Most of the other rules and judging criteria will remain the same, as will the deadline of December 15. Prize money also remains the same, at $500, $250 and $100 for first, second and third places respectively, as well as $200 to the school for the first-place submission. Additionally, TOGA is proud to announce that funding for the prizes will be paid from a generous grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust (cbtrust.org
In memory of Rear Admiral John Marocchi, a scholarship has been created to encourage and enable motivated individuals who plan to enroll in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at a Virginia school of higher education.
You must meet the following criteria when submitting your application package:
1. Be a current student in the senior class of an accredited public or private high school or
homeschool program in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
2. Be planning to pursue a program of study in an ROTC program at a Virginia college or
university that will lead to a career in the US Military Service.
3. Be a US citizen or permanent resident at the time of application.
4. Possess an unweighted minimum GPA of 2.75
**NOTE: Applicants do NOT need to be JROTC participants in their high schools. All graduating seniors who meet the qualifications are welcome to apply.**
The mission of the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association is to promote and educate the public on good lake and watershed management, encourage sustainable storm water management practices and protect the welfare of lakes and other water resources within the Commonwealth. To help further our mission, we would like to award scholarships to support and acknowledge deserving students who are studying in fields related to water resources. In the past, the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association has annually awarded from two to four scholarships ranging in value from $3,000 to $500 each.
The scholarship recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance, contribution to the field of water resources, and related extracurricular activities. The Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association intends to award a minimum of one scholarship to an undergraduate student and one scholarship to a graduate student. More scholarships may be awarded based on the number and quality of applicants.
The mission of the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association is to promote and educate the public on good lake and watershed management, encourage sustainable storm water management practices and protect the welfare of lakes and other water resources within the Commonwealth. To help further our mission, we would like to award scholarships to support and acknowledge deserving students who are studying in fields related to water resources. In the past, the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association has annually awarded from two to four scholarships ranging in value from $500 to $3,000 each.
The scholarship recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance, contribution to the field of water resources, and related extracurricular activities. The Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association intends to award a minimum of one scholarship to an undergraduate student and one scholarship to a graduate student. More scholarships may be awarded based on the number and quality of applicants.
The Reuben R. Cowles Youth Educational Award is awarded to young Jersey cow owners from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia who are at least high school seniors but not older than 36 years of age.
The Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program was established in accordance with § 30-231.8 of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of providing a public education to persons who were denied an education in the public schools of Virginia between 1954 and 1964, in jurisdictions in which the public schools were closed to avoid desegregation.
In keeping with the Club’s vision to foster the art, craft, business and advocacy of the literary arts, the Virginia Writers Club (VWC) will award at least one $2000 college scholarship for 2025. Please read these carefully. Not all applications for scholarships are handled in the same way. For information on formatting requirements for the essay and additional information needed for the application process, please download and view the following document:
2025 Virginia Writers Club Scholarship Guide and Forms.pdf
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 2026.
• 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.
The applicant should be a senior from a high school in Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, the City of Richmond, Powhatan, Goochland or Petersburg who is planning to attend college. A 3.5 GPA or higher is required, along with a short essay and two letters of recommendation. Contact high school counselor for application.
The purpose of the 423 Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships to deserving high school graduating seniors intending to pursue a course of study at either a vocational, two-year, or four-year educational institution. The ideal applicant should possess a minimum GPA of 2.5. An essay is required.
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.
Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity chapters at many of the colleges in Virginia are offering $10,000 in scholarships to incoming freshmen men.
Applicants have no obligation to join or affiliate with SigEp to be eligible. This resource is intended to assist with college affordability while introducing students to campus life opportunities.
Applicant must have completed elementary school at Laurel Meadow and attend one of the four Hanover County high schools, Maggie Walker Governor’s School, the Center for Trades and Technology or the Georgetown School.
The Mid-Atlantic STA Foundation is dedicated to the needs of students of business, finance, and economics and is proud to offer our Annual Scholarship Awards. This year the Foundation intends to award two $2,000 scholarships for high school seniors who have participated in Stock Market Game (one from MD and one from VA) for their first year of college
The scholarship committee has established the following guidelines for evaluating candidates:
1) Grade Point Average
2) 500 word Essay entitled “How the Securities Markets Affect Our Daily Lives”
3) Awards/academic honors received in and out of school
4) Extracurricular/school/athletic activities
This scholarship will go to a deserving senior who plans to pursue a college degree in the visual or performing arts. A nomination from your performing or visual arts teacher is required. See counselor for application.
The scholarship is funded by the Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Association Foundation to honor their deceased colleague and benefactor who helped to establish the VDHA Foundation. It is awarded to a student possessing Virginia residency who is seeking a post licensure or graduate degree.
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.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicant must be an American citizen or legal permanent resident.
Applicant must be of Polish or Polish-American descent and demonstrate his/her descent with a family tree.
Applicant must be a resident of Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, or be a student at an institution in one these jurisdictions.
Applicant must be a full time college student, currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States, with confirmed future attendance at an institution in the summer or fall semester of 2025. Students who have not yet attended college, such as high school seniors, are not eligible.
Applicant must describe his/her involvement with the Polish community – past, present, or future.
Jimmy Rane Foundation scholars are students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement as well as activities, awards and honors, and who have a demonstrated financial need in order to attend college. They must demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals.
Funds are provided by Virginia Baptists for students from cooperating churches of the BGAV who need aid in financing their undergraduate education. Scholarships are determined primarily by the following six criteria: scholastic ability, financial need, Christian service, BGAV commitment, and demonstrated leadership.
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
