Henrico Education Foundation – Sandra Marroquin Scholarship

This is a nominated scholarship, please reach out to your school counselor for more information.

Henrico Education Foundation – Rose Family Scholarship

This is a nominated scholarship, please reach out to your school counselor for more information.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – Pi Rho Omega Chapter–Dr. Linda H. Gilliam Scholarship

Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship Program

Applicants to the Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship Program must:

• Be a high school senior or graduate or current college undergraduate residing in one of the following states:
  • CT, VA, MD, NC, SC, and WV
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
• Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

Esperanza Education Fund Scholarships

Scholarships range from $3,000 to $20,000.

Scholarship amounts are determined based on need.

Scholarships will be disbursed equally across the years of the degree. For example, a scholar awarded $6,000 to attend community college would receive $3,000 per year for two years. A scholar awarded $10,000 for a four-year university would receive $2,500 per year for four years.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be born outside the U.S. or have two parents born outside the U.S.
• Applicant must be planning to enroll full-time at an accredited public college or university in the academic year the award is offered.
• Applicant must be either a graduating senior at a high school in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia or a recent GED grad residing in DC, Maryland or Virginia.

Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship Program for Vietnamese American Students

The Kimmy Duong Foundation established the Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship Program in 2017, as a way for Ms. Kimmy to support her adopted country, the United States of America.

The scholarships will be available to students who demonstrate:
· Outstanding academic achievement,
· Strong leadership potential,
· A track record of service to the Vietnamese and American communities,
· Pride in their Vietnamese culture and heritage; and,
· A passion for applying their academic background to create a better world, both in the United States and in Vietnam.

Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program

The Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program was established in accordance with § 30-231.8 of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of providing a public education to persons who were denied an education in the public schools of Virginia between 1954 and 1964, in jurisdictions in which the public schools were closed to avoid desegregation.

Filipino American Association of Central Virginia Scholarship

The applicant should be a senior from a high school in Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, the City of Richmond, Powhatan, Goochland or Petersburg who is planning to attend college.  A 3.5 GPA or higher is required, along with a short essay and two letters of recommendation.  Contact high school counselor for application.

Polish American Arts Association (PAAA) Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicant must be an American citizen or legal permanent resident.

• Applicant must be of Polish or Polish-American descent and demonstrate his/her descent with a family tree.

• Applicant must be a resident of Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, or be a student at an institution in one these jurisdictions.

• Applicant must be a full time college student, currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States, with confirmed future attendance at an institution in the summer or fall semester of 2025. Students who have not yet attended college, such as high school seniors, are not eligible.

• Applicant must describe his/her involvement with the Polish community – past, present, or future.

Virginia Space Grant Consortium – STEM Bridge Scholarship Program

Students from any federally recognized minority group in STEM and enrolled full-time in a program of STEM at one of the five Virginia Space Grant member universities are strongly encouraged to apply.  Applied Health Science majors are not eligible for this program.

Korean American Scholarship Foundation – Eastern Regional Chapter College/Graduate Scholarship

Must be a full-undergraduate or graduate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

KASF scholarships are offered to the qualified Korean American students (including foreign students from Korea). All applicants must be enrolled in a full time program in the U.S during the scholarship application year.

If extra funds are available, other students (non Koreans) may qualify for scholarships.

Students must have financial need.

Korean American Scholarship Foundation – Eastern Regional Chapter High School Scholarship

Available for students with a Korean heritage studying in the United States regardless of citizenship status (including Korean Nationals). If extra funds are available, other students (non-Korean) may qualify for some scholarships.

Must be a full time student at a school in one of the designated Eastern region states and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Available for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors – Scholarships awarded based on achievement (not based on financial need).

Martha Mason Hill Memorial Foundation Scholarship

The Martha Mason Hill Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of the late Martha Mason Hill. Among her many exceptional qualities were her good will toward others and her strong belief in the value of education. The family of Mrs. Hill hopes to continue her legacy through this scholarship fund.

The Martha Mason Hill Memorial Foundation, Inc. offers up to three academic scholarships each year (one per recipient). Two $1500 awards are designated for eligible students pursuing any course of study at an accredited 4-year institution. One $1500 scholarship is designated for a student pursing a degree in fine arts at an accredited 4-year institution.

Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia – C. Charles Vache Scholarship Fund

These scholarships are provided to assist low-income and minority college students in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia.

First year students as well as returning college students are welcome to apply. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $2500 per academic year.

Virginia Department of Health Nursing Scholarship Program

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.

Virginia Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)

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:

• Six scholarships at $3K each
• One scholarship at $5K (this is a reoccurring scholarship for up to 4 years as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and remains enrolled in an eligible Major).

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – Pi Rho Omega Chapter – Diane M. Roberts Scholarship

Scholarship Criteria:

• Essay Topic:  My Plans for the Future (300-500 words)
  • Discuss your plans for the future, including academic interests, career aspirations, and how attending college will help you achieve these goals and impact on your community.
• An African American female student graduating from Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover and the City of Richmond and surrounding schools in the metro Richmond area.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Demonstrated financial need
• 300–500-word Essay: Topic – “What Impact Would This Scholarship Have on Your Education?”

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – Pi Rho Omega Chapter – Tommye R. Finley Scholarship

Scholarship Criteria:

• Essay Topic:  My Influencer (300-500 words)
  • Describe a person who has had a significant influence on you. What did he/she teach you, and how did his/her influences shape your life
• An African American female student graduating from Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, City of Richmond or surrounding schools in the metro Richmond area.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher

Virginia ESL Supervisors’ Association (VESA) Scholarship

The following criteria will be used for scholarship consideration:

● Enrolled in an ESL program for at least one year in grades 6-12 in a Virginia public school
● Enrolled in 12th grade at the time of application
● Financial need
● The strength of the student produced essay.

Delta Sigma Theta Chesterfield Alumnae Chapter Scholarships

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.

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 2025 or will graduate in the Spring of 2026.

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 2026-2027 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 2025 or will graduate in the Spring of 2026.

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 2026-2027 academic year.

Community Foundation – Richmond African-American Scholarship

Open to African-American high school seniors in Richmond City Public School system enrolling in a baccalaureate program at a 4-year college or university.  Must have cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, leadership qualities and community/civic involvement.

Community Foundation – Barry D. Koval Memorial Scholarship

Open to minority students attending a public high school in the Cities of Richmond and Petersburg and the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and Powhatan. Applicants must demonstrate: financial need; scholastic commitment and academic promise; and a commitment to serving his or her community.

Community Foundation – John E. Thomasson Scholarship Fund

Open to African-American or other minority heritage seniors attending Louisa County Public Schools or Fluvanna County Public Schools who demonstrate solid academic work, leadership, personal integrity, and financial need. Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to students who have been admitted to an accredited two-year technical school, four-year Historically Black College or University or the school of their choice. Preference will be given to applicants planning to attend Virginia State University, Hampton University, Virginia Union University, or Norfolk State University.

Community Foundation – Hayes E. Willis Memorial Scholarship

Open to African-American seniors attending a state-accredited public high school in Portsmouth and the City of Richmond who must demonstrate: outstanding academic work with a GPA of B or above; financial need; strong participation in school activities and community service; and intend to pursue post-secondary study in the fields of science, medicine or health care profession.