Central Virginia Nursery and Landscape Scholarship Fund

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.

Associated Builders and Contractors CEF Scholarship

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.

American Water Works Association – VA AWWA – Robert C. Hoehn Graduate Scholarship

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.

Continental Societies, Mid-Atlantic Region Scholarship

Open to high school seniors who will be attending an accredited 4-year  college or university.  Must submit a 500-word essay explaining your short-term and long-term goals, your plans for educational support, personal achievements and why you think you should receive the scholarship.

The Virginia Latino Higher Education Network (VALHEN)-Adelante Scholarship Program

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.

The Gloria Wille Bell and Carlos R. Bell Scholarship Program

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.

ElecTel Cooperative Federal Credit Union Scholarship

A total of two (2) scholarships are to be awarded to deserving ElecTel Cooperative Federal Credit Union members.  Scholarships will be evaluated on three equally weighted categories:  scholastic standing (GPA or demonstrated potential in his/her chosen field/major); essay; community involvement.

Eligible Students:
Each recipient must be an ElecTel Cooperative Federal Credit Union member, either planning to enroll or already enrolled as a full-time student at an eligible institution. Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average.  Students without recent high school transcripts and/or an eligible grade point average will be allowed to enclose a typewritten letter of qualification with three listed references.  All applicants must demonstrate educational potential.

Odyssey of the Mind VOICES Scholarship

VOICES has established a scholarship for students who have participated in the Odyssey of the Mind program for one or more years. (A student need not be involved with Odyssey of the Mind during the current school year.) As Odyssey of the Mind seeks to develop skills in creative problem-solving, teamwork, perseverance, and good sportsmanship, the recipient of this scholarship will be a current high school senior or college undergraduate who demonstrates these qualities. Two VOICES scholarships in the amount of $500.00 will be awarded to Virginia students who will be attending any university, college, community college, or specialized school a minimum of 9 semester hours in the fall following the year of award.
This scholarship will be awarded for four consecutive years to one student as long as the student is enrolled as a full time student. Any current graduating high school senior or undergraduate college student may apply.

Great Valu Great Scholarships for Great Students

The Great Valu Scholarship Program enables deserving high school seniors through the marketing area to receive a $1,000 scholarship to help defray the cost of their post-secondary education.  To be eligible for the Great Valu Scholarship Program, a student must:

* Be a senior in high school.

* Be planning to enroll (no later than the Fall semester following announcement of awards) in a full-time course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school in the United States..

* Have maintained at least a cumulative 3.0 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

* Be a full-time resident of the Great Valu marketing area.

* Students must complete the application and submit it by the deadline.

A $1,000 Scholarship is awarded at every Great Valu location.  See your local store for an application.

Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (VIAAA) Past Presidents’ Leadership Award

The Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (VIAAA) awards one annual scholarship in the amount of $1,500 dollars to a deserving high school student who will be graduating from a Virginia High School League member school or Independent School in honor of all of the VIAAA Past Presidents. The athletic director of the member school must be a member of the Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association in order for the member school’s student to qualify for the scholarship.

Each school is limited to one nominee.

The requirements for this application must include the following:

-Must attend an institution of higher learning

-Must be in need of financial assistance

-Must have a minimum of a B (3.0) grade point average

-Must have received no full athletic financial aid

-Must have earned one or more Athletic Varsity letters

-Must have achieve a leadership position(s) in school and community activities

-Must provide a maximum of three letters of recommendation for the nominee

Henrico County Council of PTAs – George H. Moody Scholarship

The Scholarship is in honor of Dr. George H. Moody. The HCCPTA believes in higher education and is committed to providing extra financial assistance that will make it possible for a young person to continue his or her education upon graduation from high school. This could mean going to college, entering trade school, nursing training or other post high school training.

The criteria reviewed includes financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular and community service, the student’s essay and recommendations.  One hundred percent of the funds utilized to award these scholarships come from the Henrico County Community. Donations are made from Henrico County PTA local units.  School guidance counselors may have earlier deadlines in order to choose applicants from their particular school.

Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association – Joel Booth Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available to a senior who has been member of Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association for a minimum of 3 years and who plans to enroll full-time at an accredited community, junior, or 4-yr. college/university in the fall.

Dominion Credit Union Scholarship Program

To be eligible for the scholarships, the applicant must be a member of Dominion Credit Union or an immediate family member or household member of a Dominion Credit Union member; a graduating high school senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; a rising college freshman attending an accredited college or university during the upcoming academic year.

All employees, retirees and contractors of Dominion, as well as immediate family and household members of these groups are eligible for membership at Dominion Credit Union.

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

• Must be enrolled in the fall 2025 semester as a junior, senior, fifth year or graduate accounting major.
• Applicant must demonstrate a minimum overall and accounting GPA of 3.0.

Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) – Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer Scholarship

• Must be enrolled in the fall 2025 semester as a junior, senior, fifth-year or graduate accounting major or a dual major with accounting.
• Must demonstrate a minimum overall and accounting GPA of 3.0.

Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) – Undergraduate 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.

Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) – Thomas M. Berry, Jr. Scholarship

All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Have earned at least three credit hours in accounting
• Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.7 or higher
• Be currently enrolled AND enrolled in the fall 2024 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. Student membership is free.

• 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) – FORVIS Scholarship

• Must be enrolled in the Fall 2024 semester as a junior, senior or “fifth-year” undergraduate, or graduate accounting major with the intent to take the CPA Exam.
• Must demonstrate a minimum overall and accounting GPA of 3.0.

Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association – Albert James Shoosmith Scholarship & C. W. Bryant Memorial Scholarship

Open to graduating high school seniors or equivalent, or college students taking at least nine credit hours per semester at an accredited college/university for the next academic year (undergraduate or associate’s degree program at community college are eligible, but graduate students are not). Applicants must be majoring in horticulture.

Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges Scholarships

Since 1952, the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) has been raising money to strengthen the 16 leading independent colleges in the Commonwealth and to ensure that access to independent higher education in Virginia is an affordable option for students from all backgrounds and levels of financial need.

One of the VFIC Member Institutions highest priority objectives is securing scholarships for deserving students.

See link for contact information.

Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs Scholarships

Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs continues to provide scholarships to deserving college students who are majoring in any garden-related subject in an accredited college or university.  Applicants must be residents of Virginia and full-time students majoring in Agriculture Education, Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Botany, Plant Pathology/Science, Forestry, Agronomy, Environmental Concerns, Environmental Conservation, Habitat or Forest/Systems Ecology, Land Management and/or other garden related or allied subjects.  Career goals must demonstrate objectives that are garden-related.

Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Scholarship (Edward A. Anderson Scholarship Program)

For Virginia residents who are full-time students at a Virginia college or university and enrolled in a degree-seeking program with a concentration or a major in mathematics and plan to teach mathematics in a Virginia school.

Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars

An interactive online science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning experience highlighted by a 7-day residential summer academy at NASA Langley Research Center. Students selected to participate in the program are immersed in NASA-related research through interaction with scientists, engineers and technologists. Students must have interest in or an aptitude for math, science, engineering, or technology and a minimum GPA of 2.7.

Rho Eta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for the $500.00 scholarships 

The applicant MUST

Be an African-American male or female high school student who graduated in the Winter of 2024 or will graduate in the Spring of 2025.

Have a minimum 2.5-2.99 cumulative grade point average.

Be a resident of and attend a high school in the Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent or Richmond School Systems.

Plan to enroll full time in a vocational/technical school, a two-year college or four-year college/university for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Eligibility Criteria for the $1,000.00 scholarships

The applicant MUST

Be an African-American male or female high school student who graduated in the Winter of 2024 or will graduate in the Spring of 2025.

Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average.

Be a resident of and attend a high school in the Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent or Richmond School Systems.

Plan to enroll full time in a vocational/technical school, a two-year college or four-year college/university for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Pinchbeck Elementary – Marybeth Graff Scholarship

Open to graduating seniors from a Henrico County Public High School pursuing a career as a teacher in special education or a career supporting children with special needs.  3.0 GPA required.  Contact high school guidance counselor for further information.

Virginia PTA Scholarship Program

Eligibility is limited to students graduating from high schools with local PTA units in good standing with Virginia PTA, according to the Standards of Affiliation

MULTIPLE AWARDS OF $500 IN EACH CATEGORY!

• COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
  Students enrolled in a four-year academic degree program
• TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP
  Students enrolled in a two or three year approved technical, vocational, and associate degree program
• FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
  Students enrolled in school of arts, college of design or institute of the arts degree program
• SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
  Special education students (Identified with a current Individual Education Plan-IEP) entering approved technical, vocational, associate degree or a four-year academic program

Times-Dispatch / Sports Backers Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Award

Open to high school student athletes, one male and one female per month, who are: nominated by their school’s trainer or coach; exhibit good character; demonstrate academic achievement; and maintain a 3.0 GPA.  See high school coach or trainer for more information.

Harry F. Byrd Leadership Award

Open to high school seniors who are nominated by each secondary/high school in Virginia. Recognizing Virginia’s high school students exhibiting excellence of character, leadership, devotion to duty, and academic accomplishment. One winner will be selected from each congressional district.

Chesterfield Ruritan Club Scholarships

Open to Chesterfield High School students who demonstrate good character, scholarship and academic promise.  Additional information and counselor deadline information can be obtained from your Chesterfield County High School college counselor.

Virginia Society of Landscape Designers

Open to Virginia residents who are college students interested in pursuing a career in landscape design.  Must have cumulative GPA of 3.0, and be currently enrolled in a curriculum which includes landscape design courses.  Financial need may be a determining factor in the final decision.