CFG ScholarBank

The Michael Wassmer Foundation is a nonprofit that was founded in September of 2022, shortly after Mike passed away from an undiagnosed heart condition. Mike was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend and community leader.

He is dearly missed, but his family is proud to continue his philanthropic legacy in Virginia by granting significant need-based scholarships to high school seniors in the City of Richmond, and the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico. Wassmer Foundation Scholars will reflect Mike’s core values of resilience, integrity, compassion and determination.

STUDENTS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

• Will graduate from an accredited high school in Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield, or Richmond City
• Must possess at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average
• Be accepted to an accredited school in the state of VA (public or private)
• Have successfully filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application
• Demonstrate unmet financial need
• A personal statement is required

ELIGILIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Be a senior planning to pursue further study or training beyond high school;
• Be pursuing a Standard or Advanced Studies diploma;
• Demonstrate a minimum GPA of 3.0;
• Be enrolled in Douglas S. Freeman High School and received instruction from Lara Teague Curry.

Eligibility begins with maintaining a weighted GPA of 3.0 (B average) or better. Applicants also need to be proven leaders and role models within their school and community. Applicants must participate or have participated in grades 9, 10, or 11 in at least one eligible sport. Winners will be chosen at the state level then move on to compete at the national level.

The Virginia Press Association’s charitable arm, the Virginia Press Foundation, has partnered with the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, to establish the Sierra Jenkins Scholarship Fund.

For students who are long-time residents of Virginia pursuing a degree in journalism or a degree in communications with a concentration in journalism at a four-year Virginia college or university. Applicants must be studying print or online/digital journalism. Preference will be given to African American/Black students or other historically marginalized racial or ethnic groups such as, but not limited to, Native American/Indigenous, Hispanic/Latinx, Middle Eastern, Asian and Pacific Islanders. This is a one-year, one-time only scholarship; it will not be renewed.

Applicant Criteria

• African American

• 2.5 GPA for need based award, 3.0 GPA for merit-based award

• Currently enrolled in a Greater Richmond (Petersburg, Chesterfield, Charles City, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan, and City of Richmond) Area Public School as a graduating senior in good academic standing

• Applicants must submit a letter of acceptance for the Fall 2024 enrollment period into an accredited, four-year undergraduate program.

The scholarship is in memory of Norman Bugge and awarded to a student attending Hanover Center for Trades and Technology.

All Hanover County Scholarship Program recipients are selected by the individual schools. If you are interested in pursuing one of these scholarships, please contact your school’s main office or guidance counselor for more information.

Each Spring, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center awards Art Scholarships to Graduating seniors in the Williamsburg, James City County and Bruton District of York County School Districts, including home-schooled students residing in these districts.

The scholarships are awarded to the high school seniors who best demonstrate an ability in art and are planning to continue their education at the college level in the Fall with art as a major interest.

A financial scholarship will be awarded to one (1) graduating high school senior within the Commonwealth of Virginia.   A viable candidate is one who displays leadership, ambition to succeed, and a desire to serve their community.

Application Requirements:

• Must be a graduating senior from a high school within the Commonwealth of Virginia 

• Acceptance Letter to a Two (2) Year College or Four (4) Year University/College 

• Official High School Transcript 

• 400 Word Essay 

• You must be accepted at a fully accredited college or university or waiting acceptance at an
institution that meets these criteria.
• You or your parent must have been a member of the VAVRS, AVAVRS, or VAJVRS for at least 2
years.
• Your Squad must be a member of the VAVRS
• You may not have received this scholarship before