Open to seniors attending a state-accredited public high school in metropolitan Richmond or the Tri-Cities area. Applicants must demonstrate sound academic work, financial need, participation in track and field, and involvement in school activities and community service.
Open to graduates of Thomas Dale High School in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The recipient of the scholarship will be the student who has contributed the most to the community during their high school years. Academic work and participation in school activities will also be considered.
The Central Virginia Scholarship Program was established in 1993 by anonymous donors concerned with metropolitan Richmond’s outstanding students who are unable to attend the colleges of their choice because of cost. The program realizes that private colleges are often more expensive than public universities. The intent of this scholarship is to help to bridge the gap for worthy students whose preference is to attend private institutions.
Open to seniors attending a state-accredited high school in Richmond City or Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover or King and Queen counties. Applicants must: demonstrate outstanding academic work and financial need; be a candidate for high school graduation at the end of the current academic year and plan to enroll in an accredited two year or four-year college or university in the continental United States the following academic year; and intend to pursue a major in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration.
Supports qualifying graduates of Thomas Dale High School or Carver College & Career Academy which was formerly Chesterfield Community High School. The recipient of the scholarship will be the student who has shown the ability to capitalize on hidden potential. Applicants must show: demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles that could influence academic performance and ability to capitalize on hidden potential based on personal statement; academic achievement based on grade point average and SAT scores; and extracurricular activities and involvement in the community.
Supports adult learners in Central Virginia who are pursuing a career in health care and are in need of financial support. For the purposes of this scholarship, adult learners are defined as individuals who have completed high school but did not immediately pursue post-secondary education, or individuals who completed high school and earned a post-secondary degree, but have opted to return to school to pursue an alternative course of study. Eligible applicants must be 21 years of age or older. Applicants judged on: academic performance; commitment to and involvement in extracurricular and community service activities; financial need; and interest in pursuing a post-secondary degree in a health care field.
Open to children and grandchildren of Elk members who are high school seniors, going on to an accredited college or university in the U.S., and exhibit the core values of the Elks National Foundation.
Each week Lexus of Richmond recognizes one outstanding high school senior scholar-athlete. These nominees demonstrate outstanding achievements and hard work in the classroom, in the community and on the field. At the end of the school year, all nominees will be honored at an awards banquet where one outstanding nominee will be selected to receive a $10,000 scholarship.
Students whose parents have been members of Chesterfield County Farm Bureau for a minimum of one year may submit a 250 word essay on “How I Can Serve My Community.” See high school guidance counselor for application.
Open to Chesterfield graduating seniors with at least a 2.0 GPA. Preference given to Chesterfield County Fair Association members and/or participants in the Chesterfield County Fair.
The applicant must be a senior in a Virginia high school headed to a 2 or 4-year college or university, or a technical/trade school.
The applicant should demonstrate good character and high achievement despite obstacles or special challenges.
The applicant should demonstrate academic progress during his or her four years of high school.
Open to residents of Residents of: Carson, Chester, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Disputanta, Hopewell, Prince George
Attends: Hopewell High School, Lloyd C. Bird High School, Prince George High School, Thomas Dale High School pursuing college education in any course of study who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and desire. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Open to to residents of the City of Hopewell, Prince George County, and the Enon District of Chesterfield County attending or planning to attend a Virginia college as a full-or part-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in one of the traditional basic sciences, including but not limited to chemistry, biology, physics, or biochemical engineering or pursuing the requisite course of study for medical school or nursing school. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Open to to residents of Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Prince George and Chesterfield counties and students who may not reside in these areas, but attend L.C. Bird High School or Cosby High School Health Sciences Specialty Center. Applicants must be pursuing a degree as a Registered Nurse (RN), be enrolled full- or part-time in a nursing undergraduate or graduate program, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Open to residents of selected cities in Virginia pursuing college education in any course of study. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Open to Thomas Dale High School seniors pursuing college education in any course of study. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Open to residents of selected cities in Virginia pursuing a degree in nursing. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend college as a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student in the nursing field and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Open to residents of selected cities in Virginia pursuing an education in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) related field who can demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must be attending or planning to attend college as a full-time or part-time undergraduate.
Open to residents of selected cities in Virginia pursuing any course of study at an institution for higher learning who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and desire. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Open to students pursuing a degree in a nursing undergraduate or graduate program. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Open to residents of selected cities in Virginia pursuing a course of study or receiving appropriate training as a full- or part-time fire fighter, police officer or emergency medical provider; OR currently volunteering or has volunteered as such in the past, OR a dependent of a full- or part-time fire fighter, police officer or emergency medical provider. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Open to residents of selected cities in Virginia planning to attend institutions of higher education. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and desire, and have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Open to high school seniors that were relocated to the Richmond area (including City of Richmond, Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield, Goochland, Powhatan) between 9th and 12th grade. Applicants are evaluated on academic performance, standard test scores, extra-curricular activities, and an essay addressing the way they handled the challenges associated with relocating to a new high school.
The PTA of Bettie Weaver Elementary School (BWE) has established a scholarship grant to a college-bound graduating senior. Open to any college-bound graduating senior who attended Bettie Weaver Elementary School for all or part of elementary school.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate respect and awareness for the environment and the local community, as
evidenced by active volunteer involvement. In addition, the candidate should possess exemplary personal
characteristics: honesty, courtesy, responsibility, empathy, tolerance, and respect for others.
For over 20 years, ACG Richmond has proudly supported students from across Central Virginia in their pursuit of professions in the field of business. Candidates for these highly competitive, merit-based scholarships are chosen through a rigorous selection process.
Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads – The Kevin Dillard Leadership of Tomorrow Scholarship
April 9, 2025
GRASP Pathway Scholarship and Stipend
March 28, 2025
Your Future is Bright Scholarship sponsored by Richmond (VA) Chapter of The Links
March 7, 2025
Hanover County PTA Senior Scholarship Opportunity: “Spirit of Volunteerism”
March 6, 2025
CORE Technology Foundation Scholarship
February 26, 2025
