Two scholarships for undergraduates who are currently sophomore or junior business, finance or economic majors and who are enrolled at a four-year state-sponsored or private college or university in Maryland, Virginia or DC. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens. Please note repeat applications and recipients are accepted.
This fund was established to support scholarships for employees, children of employees or dependents of employees of the Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad and their qualified applicants. If there are no employees, children of employees or dependents of employees of the MVRS who apply, then preference will be given to Chesterfield County residents in the County’s Health Science Specialty Center (currently at Cosby High School) or in the VCU Paramedics Program, through VCU’s Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education.
A one-time scholarship to a deserving student currently enrolled in their final year at an in-state CAATE-accredited athletic training education program or a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer who is in their final year of an in-state post-graduate program in the State of Virginia, in order to attend the above mentioned symposia. Criteria for selection includes scholarship ability, leadership ability, citizenship/community service and dedication/interest in athletic training. Two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from your NCAT) are required, along with other conditions of eligibility and verification of attendance and expenses related to the symposia upon return.
A one-time scholarship to a deserving college/university student who will be entering their final year of an Accredited Athletic Training Education Program in the State of Virginia. The program seeks to recognize a student for their scholarship ability, leadership ability, citizenship/community service and dedication/interest in athletic training. Two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from your NCAT) are required.
Awarded for any course of study. High School applicants must demonstrate academic achievement with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and plan to attend college as a full-time or part-time student. Students currently attending a two or four year institution of higher education must be in good standing and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher to be considered. Financial need, good citizenship and community involvement will be considered. Priority may be given to those who are the child or grandchild of a member of the Hopewell American Legion Post 146.
The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Minority Health and Health Equity offers several scholarship opportunities to help pay for nursing education. See link for additional details.
This scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Agricultural Science, Animal or Poultry Science, Wildlife Conservation or Forestry.
This scholarship is given to a Virginia woman returning to school to upgrade her education and employment skills. The applicant must be a woman head of household and a resident of Virginia. The applicant must be currently enrolled in a course of study (vocational or academic) at an accredited Virginia school. An essay, resume and references must be included.
Available to women domiciled in Virginia to attend an accredited Virginia school of higher education on a full time basis. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have financial need and be well-rounded in activities and have life or career goals that can be met through a specific field of study. Three current character recommendations are required.
We seek to support students demonstrating a combination of merit and financial need whose academic interests are at the intersection of advertising and public policy. This includes (but is not limited to) Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Business, Political Science, Strategic Media and other majors.
The Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia (CDF) is pleased to offer the $4,000 Rita Purcell-Robertson Scholarship, the $4,000 David H. Narburgh Scholarship, and the $3,000 Pat Thomas Dewey Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year (to be awarded based on available funding). These scholarships are designed to recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding clinical potential. The three awards will be granted to current or rising full-time (as defined by the university) graduate degree-seeking students (Master’s, AUD or PhD) in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology enrolled in a Virginia university.
This is a scholarship which is intended to assist students in purchasing books for college. Applicant should be a high school senior or four-year college student who plans to attend or is currently attending a Virginia College. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered for this scholarship.
Applicant must have a 3.0 or better G.P.A. in high school and a 2.0 for current college students. Must have financial need, demonstrated volunteer service and three letters of recommendation as evidence of good citizenship. Priority may be given to a child or grandchild of a member of the VFW, Post 637, or the VFW, Post 637 Auxiliary.
May be awarded for any course of study, however priority may be given to a student who is pursuing a career in Physical Education or has played on the Prince George High School baseball team, or will continue their baseball playing career at the college level. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement, good citizenship, financial need and volunteer service. Institutions may include technical colleges, community colleges, and four-year colleges/universities.
Open to those attending or have an express interest in attending an institution of higher education as a full time or part time undergraduate student (at least 6 hours per semester); be a well-rounded indivdual with extracurricular activities and a G.P.A. of 2.5 or above. Must demonstrate active participation in the community and provide verification of financial need. Must demonstrate active participation in an Interact Club and meet the remaining criteria as outlined in the application guidelines.
Will be awarded to an area student of any age who is planning to continue their formal education. Applicants must be a member of the Henrico FCU or the child of a Henrico FCU member. Applicants may apply for this scholarship more than once but cannot win in consecutive years.
Fellowship applicants’ works will be reviewed anonymously by distinguished jurors. Applicants may submit only one application for one of the disciplines listed on the VMFA link. Applicants must submit a fellowship application form, a work sample as outlined for a particular discipline, a current resume, artistic statement, and transcript. Available for college-bound high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professional artists.
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.
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.
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.
Applicant must be planning a career in construction. Applicant must be a full time resident of Virginia. See link for further information.
To apply for each scholarship, the applicant’s parent or guardian must be a consumer-owner of REC and the applicant must be planning to enroll in an accredited educational or training institution.
Students applying for this scholarship must meet the following criteria: an individual who is planning to enter a non-degree technical program to become a health care worker and has been admitted into an approved program in Virginia; or, a health care worker desiring further education in their field, who has completed a technical health and medical services program, and has been admitted into an approved program in Virginia; or, a professional health care worker pursuing a planned program of instruction for the purpose of teaching in a program in Virginia; or, a technical health and medical services educator of Virginia who has been accepted into a planned program of study leading to a higher degree in their profession. Contact the financial aid office of the institution for an application.
NEWH Washington DC Metropolitan Chapter is awarding scholarships to students pursuing a major and career objective
within the Hospitality Industry (interior design, hospitality management, culinary, etc.). NEWH chapters and regional
groups across the U.S., Canada, and the UK award scholarships annually based on the below criteria:
• Actively enrolled student: 2-year program freshman and above, 4-year sophomore/second year and above, or
graduate level attending college in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington DC
• 3.0 GPA (cumulative), overall “B” average, or grade percentage of 83% – 86% equivalent or above
• Financial need through college for past, current, or upcoming tuition or program approved books/supplies
• Major and career objective within a hospitality related field (interior design, hospitality management, culinary, etc.)
Open to resident students of Central Virginia who are pursuing a degree in Horticulture or Landscape Design. Preference given to students who have worked or plan to work for a member of CVNLA.
$1,000.00 awarded the “Harry Johnson Memorial Scholarship” to a horticulture student at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College.
$500.00 awarded the “Harris Wheeler Scholarship” to a horticulture student at Richmond Technical Center.
$500.00 awarded the “Richard Nunnally Scholarship” to a horticulture student at the Chesterfield Technical Center.
The Construction Education Foundation of Virginia (CEF) will award scholarships for higher education in the construction industry. Only students who are employees or children of employees of ABC-VA member firms are eligible. All applicants must be pursuing a degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering. The applicant must be enrolled in school or accepted to a school.
Full or part time graduate students who are members of AWWA and attending graduate school in Virginia may apply. Applicants should be students who are pursuing a career in the water industry. A resume, transcript or semester schedule, official application along with reference letter and essay are required.
Open to Virginia resident students who are of Latino/Hispanic heritage and who have graduated or will graduate from a Virginia high school with a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must be planning to enroll, or already be enrolled, in an accredited public or private college or university in the Commonwealth of Virginia. A personal statement is required.
Open to Virginia residents who will be or are full-time students pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering or science at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Applicant should have graduated from high school with a GPA of at least a 3.0.
Karen Von Bernewitz Memorial Scholarship
June 4, 2025
Raymond W. Walsh Video Production Scholarship
June 4, 2025
Southern Agricultural Industry Advancement Scholarship
May 28, 2025
Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads – The Kevin Dillard Leadership of Tomorrow Scholarship
April 9, 2025
GRASP Pathway Scholarship and Stipend
March 28, 2025
