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The Virginia War Memorial (VWM) will call on students for entries to the 2026 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest in August 2026. The submission form will be live on Monday, August 3.

The annual competition is open to all Virginia middle and high school age public, private, and homeschooled students. One winner will be selected from among all middle school entries (grades 6-8) and one from all high school entries (grades 9-12).

Essay Contest Prompt: Write about a Virginian who Served in the United States Military who Inspires You

The essay topic for the 2026 contest is “A Virginian who served in the United States military who inspires you.” Students may consider a member of their family, of their community, or a famous man or woman from Virginia who served in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces from WWII to the present as their subject. Submissions should be 500-750 words in length, incorporate at least one primary source, and include an APA or MLA style bibliography.

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College offers multiple scholarship opportunities for those who have applied and will attend.

The VFRW is offering this scholarship to a graduating female high school senior who will be majoring in education.  The recipient must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the State of Virginia

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.

Available for a Richmond area student who is passionate about entrepreneurship.  A scholarship is offered for each of spring and fall semesters (see deadlines below).

1. You currently own a lawn care business, ran a lawn care business in the past, or plan on starting a business upon graduating college.

2. You’re passionate and ambitious.

3. You have the willpower, work ethic, and desire to build the next great business.

4. You are a high school senior (who is going to pursue college degree) or full-time college student enrolled in a two year, four year, or graduate program. This scholarship is open to all majors.

This scholarship is sponsored by the Chesterfield County Black History Month Committee for all eligible CCPS students.

Open to all CCPS seniors planning to attend a VIRGINIA college/university.
6 recipients will be selected: one(1) from each of the five magisterial districts of
Chesterfield County and one (1) student from our regional schools (Maggie Walker
Governor’s School, Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, or CodeRVA Regional
High School).

Applicant should be currently attending or have an interest in attending college as an undergraduate or graduate student to become a registered nurse.  A GPA of 3.0 or better is required and financial need must be demonstrated.

Priority may be given to a student with an interest in pursuing an environmental-related career and extracurricular participation in an environmental service program is highly recommended.  The applicant should have a 3.0 GPA or better.  The award is based on academic record, plan of study, career goals, recommendations and extra-curricular activities with no consideration of financial need, sex, race, national origin, or physical ability.

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide undergraduate scholarships to children of employees of member firms of this region of the National Retail Hardware Association.

The Virginia Association of First Responders offers multiple scholarships each year to support the educational goals of our members and their families. Many awards are open to the children and grandchildren of VAFR members, and they’re not limited to first-year college students — returning students are encouraged to apply.