CFG ScholarBank

Through the M. W. PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA Continuing SCHOLARSHIP FUND, continuing scholarships will be awarded to 2^nd, 3^rd & 4^th year students who are the children or grandchildren of a Prince Hall Mason in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Continuing scholarships are available to 2^nd, 3^rd & 4^th year students. They are ranked based on academic achievement (minimum 2.0 GPA), leadership, service, and participation in activities both in and out of school.

Scholarships will be awarded to two students who previously attended Mechanicsville Elementary for at least three years.  High school seniors who attend any one of the four Hanover County high schools may apply.  Parent or guardian membership of a Hanover PTA is required, as well as a 3.0 or higher GPA.

Applications are now being accepted for financial assistance for spouse and legal dependents
seeking scholarship(s) from the Hanover CREW Foundation.  Applicants should provide:

A completed Hanover CREW Foundation Scholarship application form, to include
affidavit of association with one of the Hanover affiliate Emergency Response entities
(Fire/EMS, Hanover Sheriff’s Office, Ashland Police Department, and/or Hanover
Communications).

An official copy of the school transcript and grade report from the school currently attending
or most recently attended. The official school transcript should list all grade points earned and
academic course work completed to date.

A brief statement (minimum 200 words & maximum 600 words) prepared by the applicant
which indicates their reasons for wanting to continue their education, future career goals, and
how it will support the Emergency Response Community.

Two (2) letters of recommendation:
a. Letters of recommendation should be from a teacher, school administrator, counselor, work
supervisor, or military supervisor who can address the qualifications and academic aptitude
of the scholarship applicant.
b. The required letters of recommendation may not be from the immediate family members,
close family friends, blood relatives, or relationships by marriage.

A statement of community involvement and extracurricular activities in school and outside of
school.

Scholarships range from $3,000 to $20,000.

Scholarship amounts are determined based on need.

Scholarships will be disbursed equally across the years of the degree. For example, a scholar awarded $6,000 to attend community college would receive $3,000 per year for two years. A scholar awarded $10,000 for a four-year university would receive $2,500 per year for four years.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be born outside the U.S. or have two parents born outside the U.S.
• Applicant must be planning to enroll full-time at an accredited public college or university in the academic year the award is offered.
• Applicant must be either a graduating senior at a high school in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia or a recent GED grad residing in DC, Maryland or Virginia.

Application requirements:

– GPA of a 3.0 or higher

– Be a Hanover County Resident

– Attend a Hanover County Public School (i.e. Atlee, Hanover, Mechanicsville or Patrick Henry High School)

– Have community service or work experience with people who have developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and/or substance use disorder

– Plans to pursue a degree in one of the following: Special Education, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Early Intervention, Adapted Physical Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Therapeutic Recreation, etc.

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.

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.