CFG ScholarBank

Available to a full time undergraduate student member of AWWA attending school in Virginia currently with a career goal of serving in the water industry.  Requirements include:  a resume highlighting your academic and extracurricular performance and activities, an unofficial or official transcript or official semester schedule of school currently attending, and a completed application.  An essay is required.

Each applicant must be a member of Virginia Educators Credit Union who has not previously been awarded a scholarship from VECU.

Be a graduating high school senior.

Have a cumulative GPA of  3.0 or higher.

Submit an essay and sealed copy of your most recent high school transcript.

Award Criteria/Submission Requirements:

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the final half of his/her school year, or a high school graduate within six months of the application deadline.

Applicant must be entering a field of study leading to a degree from an accredited college/university.

Applicant must live/attend a school within 50 miles of Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia.

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Must be a full time undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, trade or vocational school and a member of the credit union.  Seven one-time awards of $2,000 each are available.  The money will be paid directly to the college or university.  Applicants must write an essay on “Why I need the funds” and provide a copy of their current transcripts.

Available for BayPort Credit Union members.  Applicants must be high school seniors or home schooled students to qualify.  Essay winners will receive a $8,000 scholarship ($2,000 each year for four years to an accredited college or university, with the stipulation that each recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA each year to continue receiving the award.)  The money must be used within one year after graduation.  Each applicant must write an essay.

Scholarship opportunity for Virginia criminal justice students

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Scholarship program was established to provide an opportunity for young people across Virginia to pursue an education in criminal justice. Accordingly, the Board of Directors has established the application process for students to receive scholarships to assist in their educational endeavors. The scholarships are available only to students in jurisdictions where sheriffs participated in scholarship fundraising efforts. This program is limited to students attending Virginia colleges and universities.

Must be a current or future full-time student, as of upcoming fall, at a Virginia institution of higher education.  Must be closely associated with members of the VGPA, including: members (or dependents of a member) in good standing or an active employee (or dependent of an active employee), employed at least on year, by a member in good standing of the VGPA.  Transcripts, SAT or ACT results, and personal statement required.

Applicant must be planning a career in construction.  Applicant must be a full time resident of Virginia.  See link for further information.

Hanover County high school senior must be pursuing business studies, leadership, or specialized skills training and shows potential in business, a strong work ethic, leadership qualities, and involvement in the community.  Scholarships will be awarded to graduating students from high schools within Hanover County, VA (public or private).  Essay, recommendation and transcript required. Contact high school guidance counselor for more details.

Available for students who attended Washington Henry Elementary School for at least 3 years.  Contact high school guidance counselor for more information.