CFG ScholarBank

Open to a student who meets the following criteria:

1.  must be a resident of Virginia and born with a cleft;

2.  must be registered to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution;

3. must submit a completed application form; and must submit a 500 word essay explaining why he/she deserves to be awarded the scholarship.

Open to a spouse or child, between the ages of 16 and 29, of a military service member killed, missing in action, taken prisoner, or at least 90 percent disabled  for education benefits. These benefits may include full payment of tuition, fees, room and board, and books at any state-supported college or university in Virginia.

Awarded to a student who has made a substantial contribution to athletics and has a demonstrated financial need.  Must have participated in varsity athletics for at least 2 years and have received at least 1 “varsity monogram.”

Open to students who have received at least 4 athletic varsity letters, has a 3.0 cumulative GPA, achieved a leadership position at school, have extensive service record to school and community, and has a demonstrated financial need.  Must provide 3 letters of recommendation.

VHSA will award several scholarships on the basis of need, desire, and participation in the VHSA.

The Virginia Fire Chiefs Foundation (VFCF) offers annual scholarships for continuing education. The scholarship program was established in 2002 in memory of Mr. Robert E. White, a citizen of the Commonwealth of Virginia who donated money towards the betterment of the Fire Service throughout the state. Individual scholarship awards range from $250-$2,500 and can be used for expenses such as registration, tuition, books, meals, lodging or transportation.

Open to high school junior or senior students who show outstanding academic, community and agribusiness achievement. Applicants will be judged on: academic achievement, general leadership, farm/agriculture-related experience, 3 letters of recommendation, and a 3-5 minute oral presentation.

Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Program is a tuition assistance program offering current and future child care providers a foundation in the care and development of children.  Must be current employee of VA child care program, OR a VA resident working for a non-VA child care program, OR a VA resident intending to become employed by a VA child care program.

Annual scholarship application periods are:

• FALL Semester Courses June 15 for approximately five (5) weeks
• SPRING Semester Courses October 15 for approximately six (6) weeks
• SUMMER Semester Courses March 15 for approximately four (4) weeks

Awarded to a Virginia High School senior who is planning an aviation career in a non-engineering area. A certification of acceptance into a non-engineering, aviation-related postsecondary education program is required. Examples of non-engineering aviation careers include (but are not limited to) pilots, aviation maintenance technicians, aviation managers, etc. Scholarship applicants must have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.5.

To be eligible, you’ll need to:

• Be a current high school senior or current college student enrolled in your first undergraduate program in 2025.
• Be a member of VACU
• Have a 3.0 GPA or better
• Submit a transcript from your current school

The 2025 VACU Scholarship Program is now accepting applications! Become a member and apply by 11:59 pm on, February 28, 2025, to be considered.