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.
The Virginia Library Association will award scholarships for students pursuing a Master’s degree in Library Science at ALA- accredited schools. The Clara Stanley Scholarship is awarded by the VLA Professional Associates Forum (VLAPAF); the CDR Alexander C. Varga Memorial Scholarship and the VLA Scholarship are provided by the Virginia Library Association.
The eligibility requirements for VLA Scholarships are:
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.
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:
To be eligible to apply, you’ll need to:
Open to members and/or dependents of VAVRS or Junior Squad who are studying an EMS-related field and are accepted into an accredited college or university.
You must have been a member of the VAVRS, AVAVRS, the VAJVRS for at least 2 years, or be a child or grandchild of a person who has been a member for 5 years.
You must be accepted at a fully accredited college or University or waiting acceptance at an institution that meets these criteria. (The scholarship will not be awarded until you have been accepted.)
You must have been a member of the VAVRS, AVAVRS, the VAJVRS for at least 2 years, or be a child or grandchild of a person who has been a member for 5 years.
One of the judging criteria is the amount of volunteer Rescue Squad work or qualifications obtained. Applicants must be accepted into accredited college or university.
Open to graduating seniors of a metro-Richmond public/private high school and adult-learners in the metro-Richmond area who are pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university, or technical school in the continental U.S. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic work, financial need, and a commitment to serving his or her community. High school seniors’ academic performance will be based on grades and SAT. Adults will be evaluated on academic achievements and professional accomplishments.
Open to students who are attending a paralegal program at an approved school in the Richmond metro area, on a part-time or full-time basis, and have completed the equivalent of 9 semester hours in the program. Applicants who have completed at least 12 semester hours will be given higher consideration.
The National Ice Cream Retailers Association (NICRA) annually sponsors the Bryce Thomson Scholarship Award for full-time or part-time employees of Active members. The Board of Directors of NICRA established the award in 1995, honoring Bryce Thomson, a man whose 55-plus years of commitment to the ice cream industry is unparalleled.
This year, $80,000 will be awarded to applicants who are employees of member stores.
Awarded to a college sophomore or junior for use during the junior or senior year of college and majoring in the study of Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Botany, Plant Pathology, Biology, Forestry, Agronomy, Environmental Concerns, City Planning, Land Management and/or allied subjects.
Open to all members of DSDI (junior or senior member) who are enrolled as full-time students for the entire academic year in an approved post-secondary educational institution.
Open to students who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need. Applicants must have GPA of 2.5, demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. resident, be enrolled or accepted to one of the participating schools listed on the application, and be pursuing an undergraduate degree.
For Renewal Applicants only.
Open to any student at Randolph-Macon College majoring in Political Science.
Applicant must be attending an accredited 4-year college in North America, majoring in food science, chemical science, biological science or related field, and have a demonstrated interest in confectionery technology.
Available to Episcopalians living in the Diocese of Southern Virginia. The scholarship will provide assistance to men and women for continued education beyond high school in undergraduate study only.
The student must be a communicant of the Diocese of Southern Virginia or resident of the Diocese of Southern Virginia or a dependent of an employee of the Diocese or any of its churches. The student must have a 2.5 average for the previous semester. The student must have a financial need. Please see the link for more details and requirements.
To be considered for any VSCPA scholarships all applicants must:
To be considered for a Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
1. Residency in VA for at least 1 year,
2. Enrollment or acceptance to VA nursing school RN program,
3. Maintain a 2.5 GPA in required courses,
4. Demonstrate financial need
To be considered for a Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
1. Residency in VA for at least 1 year,
2. enrollment or acceptance to Virginia nursing school LPN program,
3. Maintain a 2.5 GPA in required courses
4. Demonstrate financial need
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.
Any Course of Study
Residents of: John Randolph Foundation’s Service Area
Maintains a 3 GPA or higher
This scholarship is for students pursuing any course of study and planning to attend either John Tyler Community College, Richard Bland College, Southside College of Health Science, Virginia State University. Strong preference will be given to seniors attending Petersburg High School or who are registered at Petersburg High School and attending Appomattox Regional Governor’s School/Maggie Walker Governor’s School.
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 residents of CAEF’s territory listed in the link below. Many of the scholarships are for those majoring in agriculture, forestry, environmental science or a like discipline, however, there are some additional offerings open to those with other interests. Only one application is required to apply for multiple CAEF scholarships.
Open to students attending or who have graduated from Petersburg High School, Prince George High School and Hopewell High School pursuing college education in any course of study and who demonstrates financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and desire. Must have a GPA of 2.5 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.
Nancy B. Shirley Memorial Nursing Scholarship
April 1, 2026
Paula C. Collie Future Educators Scholarship
April 1, 2026
Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Student Essay Contest
March 25, 2026
Elizabeth Davis PTA Scholarship
March 23, 2026
Byrd Elementary School – Connie Mae Brice Scholarship
March 13, 2026
