WRTC is offering high school seniors in their service area an opportunity to receive scholarship money for college by writing an essay or creating a video in regards to organ donation. See link for specific criteria for these lucrative scholarships.
Created by the American Legion to impart leadership qualities, along with the ability to think and speak clearly and promote an understanding of the history of our nation’s laws and the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. State winners will move on to a national competition.
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.
The EWI Scholarship Program is open to students enrolled in public, private, or parochial schools located within the geographical boundaries of a participating EWI Chapter. The applicant must plan to pursue a degree at an accredited post-secondary institution and have financial need. A minimum 3.00 GPA is required. Candidates will also be judged on their leadership qualities, good citizenship and extra-curricular activities. Applicants will first compete at the local Chapter level for a $2,500 scholarship and those winners are then submitted to the National level for a chance to win additional scholarships. Students interested in applying should check with their high school counselor to see if the school participates in EWISP. One student from each school will be chosen to compete for Chapter level awards.
The VAPT is offering this scholarship to honor Sonny Merryman, a widely respected bus dealership owner and a staunch champion of the virtues and rewards of education. To be eligible, a student must be a Virginia public school senior who has a parent or grandparent currently or formerly employed in the public school pupil transportation field in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
In honor of J. K. Samples, a past Superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, to assist Hanover County students with their post-high school education which includes, but is not limited to, apprenticeships, technical colleges and schools, community colleges, and universities. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required Complete criteria and applications are available from Hanover County high school guidance offices.
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.
Student must be a senior African American male from the Richmond area. Criteria includes: a completed application with preference given to students who plan to attend or have been accepted at a historically black college or university, but students planning to attend other institutions are encouraged to apply; the scholastic ability of the students with a minimum GPA of 2.5; the financial needs of the student; and the strength of references from individuals qualified to attest to the character, disposition, financial need and/or ability of the student to compete on the collegiate/university level. Contact high school counselor for more information.
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.
Students must plan to attend college and will major in any field other than nursing. One does not need to be a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), however, one must have a sponsoring chapter. Scholarships based on merit and financial need.
For students who plan to attend a nursing program. Must have a sponsoring chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), however, applicant does not need to be a member. Scholarship based on merit and need.
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.
Our mission: To provide direct input into the deliberations and developments of energy policies, regulations, emerging technologies, and environmental issues.
We are proud to award 7 scholarships annually:
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.
Applicant should be a senior attending Hopewell High School who plans to attend a four-year college either full or part time. Must hold or have held a part time job during high school and demonstrate scholastic achievement, participation in the community and have financial need and a G. P. A. of 3.0 or above.
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 college bound senior who attends Godwin, Tucker, or Freeman High School. Resume and financial aid form must be submitted to high school guidance counselor. Must be in top 10% of class, have participated in extracurricular activities and strong SAT scores. Contact high school guidance counselor for further information.
Your Call Federal Credit Union account must be in your name as the primary owner, not as a joint owner, at the time of your scholarship application submission. Additionally, the account must be active (not dormant) and in good standing. Each applicant will be judged based on scholarly merit, essay entry, community involvement and leadership. See link for further details.
Available for BayPort Credit Union members. Applicants must be high school seniors or home schooled students to qualify. Essay winners will receive a $8,000 scholarship ($2,000 each year for four years to an accredited college or university, with the stipulation that each recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA each year to continue receiving the award.) The money must be used within one year after graduation. Each applicant must write an essay.
Essay contest for any Virginia high school senior who plans to attend a college or university in the State of Virginia in the fall. Each year the essay is about a historical document that played an important role in the establishment of our nation. Entries should be limited to 1,500 words and be an original essay following the award criteria and written for this competition. Two copies of each entry must be mailed with a competed application form. Contact high school counselor for more information.
The Virginia Council on Women (Council) will provide one merit-based and one need-based scholarship
to female high school seniors in each of the five geographic regions across the Commonwealth through a Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Healthcare (STEAM-H) essay contest.
Met with the high school GRASP advisor during his or her senior year
Possess at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average
Will graduate from high school spring of 2025
Demonstrate unmet financial need (A college financial aid award letter will be requested before the scholarship is granted.)
Will attend a post-secondary school in Virginia (public or private)
Have successfully filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application.
The purpose of the Fund is to honor Virginia Estelle Randolph’s 57-year teaching career in Henrico County by supporting the provision of scholarships or tuition assistance for qualifying high school graduates from Henrico County. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need, academic achievement and a commitment to community service.
An eligible student must be:
The purpose of the scholarship fund is to support post-secondary educational scholarships for qualifying graduates of public high schools in the Central Virginia area. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate Christian values, academic achievement, commitment to their community and financial need.
An eligible student must be:
The scholarship fund was established in 1997 by his family and friends, to honor a young man who strived to balance his “cross of life”—work, play, worship and love.
The purpose of the scholarship fund is to support post-secondary educational scholarships for qualifying graduates of West Point High School, West Point, Virginia. The recipient of the scholarship will be the student who has displayed leadership, discipline, a love of the arts, team spirit and a strong commitment to worship.
An eligible student must:
This scholarship is for graduating seniors with at least a 3.5 GPA, who standout in extracurricular activities and community service. Financial need must also be shown. Contact your Guidance office for information and application.
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.
Liquid Commonwealth: The Art and Life of Water in Virginia Art Contest
July 18, 2025
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
