A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors who attended Skipwith Elementary for a least one year. Must have financial need. Contact high school counselor for information.
Each ALL Star will earn a $2500 scholarship by successful completion of the program
requirements. The scholarship will be sent directly to the student’s college of choice. Any funds
that are unable to be used in the upcoming academic year will be held for use in future years or
for graduate studies.
The Captain Earle Worley Scholarship Fund was established in 2017 to honor the memory of Captain Earle Worley. The purpose of the Fund is to support post-secondary educational scholarships for qualifying graduates of public or private high schools in Virginia, attending an accredited two- or four-year community college, college or university, or vocational school in the United States who plan to study aeronautics, aerospace, aviation or related engineering.
Qualified high school junior or seniors must show demonstrated leadership by serving in elected or appointed positions in which they are actively representing or previously represented a constituency in organizations related to student government, education, public affairs and community service. They must be actively serving in qualified leadership positions, enrolled in high school and living in the state (and for these purposes the District of Columbia) that they will represent for the entire 2024 – 2025 academic year. All student leadership positions are subject to the judgement and verification of the state selection administrators.
High school seniors who have been accepted into a college or university and plan to pursue a degree in architecture are eligible for this scholarship. Letters of recommendation are required along with an essay on a chosen topic.
To enter the program, you must submit a written essay with at least 1,000 words or a video essay between 5-6 minutes in length. We are seeking thoughtful, well-researched ideas that offer a fresh take on the dangers of texting and driving. The tone can be light-hearted or serious, as long as it is informative, helpful, and original.
Write about a Virginian who Served in the United States Military whose Story Inspires You
The Virginia War Memorial (VWM) in Richmond is calling on students for entries to the Virginia War Memorial’s 2024 Veterans Day Essay Contest.
This annual competition is open to all Virginia middle and high school age public, private, and homeschooled students. One winner will be selected from among all middle school entries (grades 6-8) and one from high school entries (grades 9-12).
The essay topic for the 2024 contest is “A Virginian who served in the United States military who inspires you.”
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College offers multiple scholarship opportunities for those who have applied and will attend.
The VFRW is offering this scholarship to a graduating female high school senior who will be majoring in education. The recipient must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the State of Virginia
VFRW is devoted to empowering women of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds in the political process. In support of this goal, A $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a Republican woman working to promote Republican principles on campus, in their communities, and in their daily lives.
Preference will be given to students majoring in a degree field that is directly related to Political Science.
Named in honor of Ken Scott for his contribution to the advancement of airport management in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For your application to be considered one must have at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA, be planning a career in the field of aviation and accepted into an aviation related program at an accredited college.
Available for a Richmond area student who is passionate about entrepreneurship. A scholarship is offered for each of spring and fall semesters (see deadlines below).
You currently own a lawn care business, ran a lawn care business in the past, or plan on starting a business upon graduating college.
You’re passionate and ambitious.
You have the willpower, work ethic, and desire to build the next great business.
You are a high school senior (who is going to pursue college degree) or full-time college student enrolled in a two year, four year, or graduate program. This scholarship is open to all majors.
This scholarship is sponsored by the Chesterfield County Black History Month Committee for all eligible CCPS students.
Open to all CCPS seniors planning to attend a VIRGINIA college/university.
6 recipients will be selected: one(1) from each of the five magisterial districts of
Chesterfield County and one (1) student from our regional schools (Maggie Walker
Governor’s School, Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, or CodeRVA Regional
High School).
Applicant should be currently attending or have an interest in attending college as an undergraduate or graduate student to become a registered nurse. A GPA of 3.0 or better is required and financial need must be demonstrated.
Priority may be given to a student with an interest in pursuing an environmental-related career and extracurricular participation in an environmental service program is highly recommended. The applicant should have a 3.0 GPA or better. The award is based on academic record, plan of study, career goals, recommendations and extra-curricular activities with no consideration of financial need, sex, race, national origin, or physical ability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Applicant must live in the Southside Electric service area. Financial need, academic achievement and a personal statement are required.
This competition is open to students currently enrolled in 9th-12th grade who have participated in at least one JA of Central Virginia program while enrolled in high school, including through external organizations. Up to one award will be given to a high school senior. Multiple awards may be given.
Applicant should be a resident of, or attending a high school in Virginia, who is a senior with a parent/guardian as an active duty service member. The student must attend college in the upcoming academic year.
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:
Must be a resident of Hanover County.
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.
Applicant should be a member or dependent of a member of the Virginia Grain Producers Association or an employee or dependent of an employee of at least one year of a producer member of this association.
To be eligible one must have a minimum of three years membership in the Henrico 4H program.
Must reside in Colonial Farm Credit territory and major in ag-related field or come from a farming background.
Must be a resident of Colonial Farm Credit’s chartered lending territory with an agricultural background who will major in an agricultural related field.
This scholarship will be awarded to a public or private high school senior who has a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum, verified by an IEP, a 504 Plan, or confirmation from a special education teacher. The student must demonstrate scholastic commitment and academic promise, and plan to enroll in an accredited college or university or a community college in the US.
A personal statement is required.
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
