Virginia Department of Aviation – Willard G. Plentl Aviation Scholarship

Awarded to a Virginia High School senior who is planning an aviation career in a non-engineering area. A certification of acceptance into a non-engineering, aviation-related postsecondary education program is required. Examples of non-engineering aviation careers include (but are not limited to) pilots, aviation maintenance technicians, aviation managers, etc. Scholarship applicants must have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.5.

Virginia Credit Union Scholarship Program

To be eligible, you’ll need to:

• Be a current high school senior or current college student enrolled in your first undergraduate program in 2025.
• Be a member of VACU
• Have a 3.0 GPA or better
• Submit a transcript from your current school

The 2025 VACU Scholarship Program is now accepting applications! Become a member and apply by 11:59 pm on, February 28, 2025, to be considered.

Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads (VAVRS) – Kimball L. Glass Scholarship

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.

Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads – Julian S. Wise Scholarship

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.)

Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads – Sylvia & Gary Clatterbuck Scholarship

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.

Virginia Airport Operators Council (VAOC) – John R. Lillard Scholarship

Open to a Virginia high school senior; have a 3.5 unweighted GPA; be planning a career in the field of aviation; must be enrolled or accepted into an aviation-related program at an accredited college: and must submit an essay on the subject: “Why I Wish to Pursue a Career in Aviation.”

VA, MD, DE Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC) Educational Scholarship Foundation Award

Open to high school seniors whose parents/guardians are customer-members of an electric cooperative in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.  Applicants must provide evidence of acceptance in a post-high school educational institution or program and demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and school/community involvement.

State Fair of Virginia – Competition Scholarships

Open to all state residents who want to compete in any State Fair Competition, such as livestock, 4-H, SkillsUSA, etc.  Competitions will be held at the State Fair (late September-early October).  Deadlines vary by type of competition, beginning with Livestock competitions in mid-August.

Elks – “Most Valuable Student” Scholarship Program

Open to any U.S. high school senior (relation to Elks member not necessary).  500 awards will be made nationally to graduating seniors this year.  Other MVS scholarships will be awarded to residents of Virginia.  Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need

National Ice Cream Retailers Association – Bryce Thompson Scholarship

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, $45,000 will be awarded to applicants who are employees of member stores.

National Garden Club South Atlantic Region – Corrie Whitlock Memorial Scholarship

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.

Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence (DSDI) Scholarship

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.

Bailey Family Foundation – High School Scholarship

Open to graduating seniors who demonstrated scholastic achievement, balanced with community service or other extracurricular activities. Applicants must have GPA of 2.5, demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. resident, be a graduate of a participating high school listed on the application, and be pursuing an undergraduate degree.  Virginia high schools currently listed are predominantly in Northern Virginia.

Bailey Family Foundation – College Scholarship

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.

American Association of Candy Technologists – John Kitt Memorial Scholarship

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.

Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia – Episcopal Church Women – Elise Holladay – Beverley D. Tucker Scholarships

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.

Mid Atlantic PGA Scholarship Foundation – Tony Marlowe Scholarship

Open to any junior golfer that competed in ANY MAPGA Junior Event OR any child/grandchild of an MAPGA Member. They DO NOT have to be a member of the MAPGA Junior Tour. The student must be completing their Senior year of high school. This fund/scholarship is to be awarded primarily based upon on-course etiquette and academic performance. Other factors to be considered may include, but are not limited to extracurricular activities, financial need, content of required essays, references and off-course behavior.

Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship for Registered Nurses

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

Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

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

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation Scholarships

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. 

Grand Lodge of Virginia Scholarship Program

Open to Virginia students, who are selected based on: academic achievement, class rank, standardized test scores, participation in high school, church or synagogue activities, as well as the quality of application essays, and a demonstrated financial need.

Argent Credit Union – Ruby Robinson Youth Scholarship

Open to high school seniors who are active Argent members by September 1 of the year before the application deadline and meet account holder eligibility requirements as outlined in the application.  Applicants must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher; demonstrate strong interest and leadership skills in extracurricular activities and community service organizations and write an essay of 250-500 words each on a subject listed on website.

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Virginia State University Endowment by VSU College of Agriculture Alumni Association

Open to students attending College of Agriculture at Virginia State University.

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – James E. Lowe Memorial

Open to Hanover County residents majoring in Agriculture, Life Science or Forestry.

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Gatewood Stoneman and Charles Curry Memorial Endowments by Henricopolis Soil & Water Conservation District (high school)

Open to Henrico County graduating seniors attending any state-supported Virginia college/university and majoring in conservation-related field such as forestry, agriculture, environmental science or meteorology.  Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a faculty recommendation.

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation – Annie K. Longest and Earl H. Longest Memorial Endowment

Open to King and Queen County residents

Virginia High School League (VHSL) – Col. Charles E. Savedge Student Journalist Scholarship

Open to graduating seniors with a minimum of 2 staff years on yearbook, newspaper/magazine or equivalent participation through contributions to community or professional publications. Applicants must demonstrate leadership, writing skills, design aptitude, creativity, organization, industry, teamwork, and character. Applicants apply to an accredited college/university and be nominated by a faculty member.

Virginia Department of Education – Granville P. Meade Scholarship

Open to residents of Virginia who are high school seniors expecting to attend college.  Students are selected based on GPA, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Contact Guidance Office for application.

American Saddlebred Horse Association of Virginia (ASHAV) Scholarship

Open to high school graduate members of ASHAV under age 21 who demonstrate financial need, a commitment to the American Saddlebred industry, and academic success.