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Carolinas-Virginias Retail Hardware Scholarship

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.

 

Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads – Anne J. Gwaltney Scholarship

To be eligible for the scholarship:

1) You or your parent must have been a member of the VAVRS, AVAVRS, or VAJVRS for at least 2 years.

2) You must be accepted at a fully accredited college or university or waiting acceptance at an institution that meets the criteria.

3) You must be less than 35 years old during the calendar year in which you are receiving the award.

4) You cannot have received this award before.

 

Asparagus Club Scholarship Fund

Affiliated with the National Grocers Association and created to enhance the future of the grocery industry by investing in education.  Each year scholarships are awarded to rising full time college sophomores , seniors, or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, food management or another relevant course of study leading to a career in the grocery industry.  A transcript, personal statement, resume and two letters of recommendation are required.

 

Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association Hospitality Scholarships

The VRLTAEF offers annual scholarships to provide financial assistance to worthy individuals studying in the hospitality industry. Scholarships are designed to provide assistance to deserving students seeking to further their knowledge at all levels of higher education.  See link for multiple scholarship opportunities.

 

Virginia School Plant Managers Association Annual Scholarships

Provides financial assistance to individuals attending an accredited technical school, college or university where the student/applicant’s learning is focused on building applications and studies in the area of building construction, building engineering and facility maintenance.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must:

  • Currently reside in Virginia
  • Be a graduating high school senior, have earned a GED, or be enrolled in an institution of higher learning as a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year student
  • Submit a complete application packet by the required deadline
  • Provide three (3) letters of recommendation

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Roger Gregory, Jr. and Emma E. Gregory Memorial Endowment by St. Peters Parish Church

Open to residents of Charles City, New Kent or King William Counties pursuing a college education to study agriculture, forestry or environmental science. Preference given to previous recipient of this award.

 

Virginia Association for Teachers of Family & Consumer Sciences – Martha Creighton Scholarship

The applicant must be a graduate of a Virginia high school who is planning to pursue or is pursuing an education in Family and Consumer Sciences or a Family and Consumer Sciences related field.

 

 

Virginia Association for Teachers of Family & Consumer Sciences – Helen Hopper Scholarship

Available for a high school senior, college student or graduate student majoring in Family Life Education.

 

 

Community Foundation Scholarships

The Community Foundation strives to provide a stronger and more vibrant Central Virginia region.  Approximately 70 scholarships are administered through the Community Foundation to promote educational enhancement in this area.  Click on link to access individual scholarship information.  

 

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Scholarship

Available to students pursuing careers in the dairy industry.  Applicant should be the child or employee of a Maryland & Virginia member or the child of a Maryland & Virginia employee.  Selection criteria based on commitment to the dairy industry, leadership, integrity, along with extracurricular activities.

 

Virginia Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarships (UDC)

Must be a lineal descendant of Confederate Veterans, present or former members of the Children of the Confederacy, members of the UDC, and children of UDC members (living or deceased).  See link for criteria outlined in the qualifications section.

Scholarship candidates are sponsored by local UDC Chapters.

 

Virginia Foundation for Community College Education Scholarships

Students can earn scholarship money through this statewide scholarship program.  See link for details pertaining to specific community colleges.

 

John Randolph Foundation Scholarships

The John Randolph Foundation offers numerous scholarships for specific areas in Virginia.  Click on individual scholarship links for additional criteria.

 

Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, Inc. (MANTS) Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must

  • Be a resident of one of the three MANTS member states: Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia. Attendance at an institution within these states is not mandatory
  • Be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape/horticulture program or related discipline at a two or four year institution
  • Be enrolled in good standing and carry a full-time course load at the time of application and during the semesters for which the scholarship is granted
  • Have a minimum grade point average overall of 2.7 based on a scale of 4.0, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 in their major
  • Have at least a junior standing in a four-year curriculum or senior standing in a two-year curriculum as of the fall semester of scholarship application year.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who plan to work within the industry (including nursery operation, landscape architecture/design/construction/maintenance, interiorscape, horticultural distribution, or retail garden center) following graduation.
  • Previous Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship award winners are eligible for additional funding and may reapply for the scholarship.

 

The Richmond Public Relations Foundation (PRSA) Scholarship Program

Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must:

  • be a junior or senior at a Virginia college or university enrolled in public relations/communications studies or courses, and planning to pursue a career in PR.
  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Two of the four scholarships are open to any students that meet the above criteria, and the remaining two scholarships have more distinct criteria. Eligible students can apply for and receive multiple scholarships.

 

Brightpoint Community Foundation Scholarships

The Brightpoint, formerly John Tyler, Community Foundation scholarships are made possible by donor gifts.  To be eligible one must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a degree program at JTCC.  A minimum 2.5 GPA is required, along with having completed a current FAFSA which needs to be on file at John Tyler before the scholarship deadline date.  In-state tuition status is required.

 

Karen Riley Porter, Attorney at Law – Good Works Scholarship

Criteria for eligibility and selection:

  • The scholarship program is open to all undergraduate, graduate, and law school students, as well as incoming college freshmen at an accredited U.S. educational institution.
  • The candidate must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Application requirements:

The Karin Riley Porter Attorney at Law Scholarship program welcomes all students who meet the above criteria to apply. Applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:

  • A current resume,
  • An academic transcript,
  • A letter of recommendation,
  • A 500-word essay that identifies the applicant and describes the applicant’s leadership and dedication in giving back to his or her community through community service projects, including projects involving criminal justice issues.

 

Virginia Aviation Business Association (VABA) – Charles J. Colgan Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a Virginia high school senior, technical school senior or college/university undergraduate who is pursuing an aviation related career at an accredited institution.  The applicant must submit an essay and letters of recommendation.   

 

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Greater Richmond Branch Scholarship

Preference will be given to women who are at least 30 years of age and legal residents of Virginia.  Applicants should be enrolled in an associate degree program and have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours toward a degree.  Applicants majoring in all academic fields are encouraged to apply, however those majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and other non-traditional majors will be given additional consideration.

 

GRASP College Success Scholarship

To be eligible for this program students must participate in at least three GRASP College Success e-mail programs this academic year and have at least a 2.5 GPA for the year.  Financial need must be demonstrated and a current FAFSA form should have been filed.  An essay is required.

 

Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia – C. Charles Vache Scholarship Fund

These scholarships are provided to assist low-income and minority college students in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia.

First year students as well as returning college students are welcome to apply. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $2500 per academic year.

 

Women in Public Finance (Virginia Chapter) Mary Blackwell Barnes Memorial Scholarship

Applicant should be an enrolled female college or graduate level student who has exhibited scholastic achievement and demonstrated leadership skills who is interested in a career in finance, government, nonprofits, or public law.  Applicant should be enrolled in a Virginia or District of Columbia college or university for the upcoming fall semester.

 

Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) – Verus Financial Scholarship

  • Must be enrolled in the fall 2025 semester as a junior or senior undergraduate accounting major.
  • Must demonstrate a minimum overall and accounting GPA of 3.0.

 

Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) – MJW Scholarship

  • Must be enrolled in the fall 2025 semester as a junior or senior undergraduate accounting major.
  • Must demonstrate a minimum overall and accounting GPA of 3.0.

 

Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) – Michael E. Mares Scholarship

All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Have earned at least three credit hours in accounting
  • Be currently enrolled AND enrolled in the fall 2025 semester at an accredited Virginia college or university and intend to obtain a CPA license.
  • Be a student member of the Virginia Society of CPAs.
  • Must be enrolled in the fall 2025 semester as a junior or senior undergraduate accounting major.
  • Must demonstrate a minimum overall and accounting GPA of 3.0.

 

Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) – H. Burton Bates, Jr. Scholarship

Applicants should be a full-time rising junior or senior accounting major currently OR have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited Virginia college or university and enrolled at least part-time taking additional coursework in order to take the CPA exam.

All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Have earned at least three credit hours in accounting as of December 31, 2024.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher.
  • Be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university AND enrolled or intend to be enrolled in the Fall 2025 semester to an accredited Virginia college or university with the intent to pursue a CPA license.
  • Be a member of the Virginia Society of CPAs, free to students.

 

Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) – Past Presidents/Chair Scholarship

All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Have earned at least three credit hours in accounting as of December 31, 2024.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher.
  • Be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university AND enrolled or intend to be enrolled in the Fall 2025 semester to an accredited Virginia college or university with the intent to pursue a CPA license.
  • Be a member of the Virginia Society of CPAs, free to students.
  • Must be a member of one of the following race/ethnic groups: African American or Black, Asian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino, Multiracial or Biracial, Native American or Native Alaskan.

 

Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) – Graduate and PhD Accounting Scholarship

All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Have earned at least three credit hours in accounting as of December 31, 2024.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher.
  • Be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university AND enrolled or intend to be enrolled in the Fall 2025 semester to an accredited Virginia college or university with the intent to pursue a CPA license.
  • Be a member of the Virginia Society of CPAs, free to students.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and currently enrolled in an accredited Virginia college or university as a graduate or PhD student with the intent to pursue a degree in accounting.  Must demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.

 

Virginia Professional Communicators/Virginia Press Women Foundation – Agnes Cooke Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any male or female Virginia college student or any Virginia resident attending an out-of-state college.  Applicants must be planning a career in journalism, photojournalism, public relations or another related communications field.  The competition is open to students who are undergraduates or graduate students.  Members of Virginia Professional Communicators will receive additional consideration.

 

The Arts Club of Washington Scholarship Competition

The Arts Club of Washington sponsors an annual scholarship to recognize promising students specializing in a specific art form or medium.  The 2025 competition focuses on photography.