Virginia Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Kellam, Weaver-Fagan & Hastee Educational Scholarships, formed pursuant to order of the Circuit Court for the City of Hampton, Chancery No. 31689, have been providing financial assistance to Hampton public school students who attend a Virginia four-year college, university, or nearby community college since 1993. This trust is intended to provide educational assistance to students who have demonstrated their willingness and ability to maintain a high level of academic achievement while giving of themselves to better their school, neighborhood, place of worship, family,  and/or the City of Hampton. It is hoped that upon graduation from a college, university, or...

Whether established to honor or memorialize a loved one, to recognize a specific academic institution, or to support a particular field of study, Scholarship Funds provide benefits to students that affect their lives and our community today and for future generations.Available Scholarships:Al Taylor Memorial Scholarship 2x $7500Brantley Memorial Scholarship $2000Calder S. Sherwood Memorial Scholarship 6x $2000C.H. Jordan Memorial ScholarshipFoskey-VanDyck Scholarship $1000Frances V.C. Major Memorial Scholarship $1000Gladys Clarke Memorial Scholarship $2000Horace Savage Scholarship 2x $1000Jarrod B. Shivers Memorial Scholarship $1500Karen Mellott Colston Scholarship 2x $2000Mason Hackworth Theatre ScholarshipMaylea Brockington Beasley Love & Laughter Scholarship $500Portsmouth Service League “PSL” Scholarship 2x $1500Susan...

At Hampton Roads Pride, we understand the significance of making a positive impact on the lives of individuals within our community. We are thrilled to announce that, during PrideFest in June 2025, we will be awarding scholarships totaling up to $40,000.These scholarships are merit-based, considering academic achievements and, notably, community involvement. Hampton Roads Pride is committed to supporting the educational pursuits of individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or Questioning (LGBTQ+), or those affiliated with related communities (including, but not limited to, Intersex, Asexual, Pansexual, Two-spirit, Nonbinary, Agender, and Genderqueer). Additionally, we extend our scholarship opportunities to...

The Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to benefit graduating high school seniors and current NVCC students in need of financial assistance pursuing an associate degree at Northern Virginia Community College and intending to receive admission to a four-year university to pursue a degree in an environmental-related field.AmountUp to three non-renewable $5,000 scholarships will be awarded.CriteriaStudent must be a graduating high school senior attending Northern Virginia Community College or a current student enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College.Student must be pursuing a two-year associate degree from NVCC with the intention of transferring to a four-year university afterward to receive their...

In 2017 the VAA Scholarship was renamed the Richard J Schreck Scholarship in honor of VAA's retired Executive Vice President of 36 years. Richard was instrumental in the development of the scholarship program and we are proud to award these scholarships in his name. The Richard J Schreck Scholarship was established to assist dependents of VAA member companies in furthering their education beyond high school. This program is managed under the auspices of the NAPA Research and Education Foundation (NAPAREF) Scholarship Program, a 501(c)3 organization. Only dependents/spouses/employees of VAA member companies are eligible to apply. Eligibility includes all incoming freshmen, and first-year...

One award in the amount of $3,500 will be given out to an undergraduate student from universities and colleges in Virginia.EligibilityFull-time undergraduate student member of AWWA attending school in Virginia in the Fall 2025 semester, with a career goal of serving in the water industry.RequirementsA resume indicating your academic performance, work/research experience and extracurricular activities. (Extra consideration will be given to participation in VA AWWA committee activities.)Unofficial or official up-to-date transcript or semester schedule of school currently attending.A completed "VA AWWA Student Scholarship" application.Membership in the American Water Works Association.A maximum 500-word essay on a water topic of your choice...

The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation is proud to assist deserving students in our area in obtaining financial assistance to further their education.We offer dozens of donor-funded scholarships that grant income annually for this purpose.Students, please review our list of scholarship funds to see if you are eligible for any of our scholarships. Contact your guidance department to apply for a specific scholarship.Each scholarship fund has its own selection committee that works to determine the final grantee. If you are a member of a selection committee, please click here for more information.List of Scholarship FundsStudents: please contact your school's guidance department...

The Undergraduate Scholars program follows a rolling admissions policy, and applications will be evaluated monthly. Applications submitted after the deadlines listed below may be considered for future semesters.The final application deadline for participation in the Fall is May 30th.The final application deadline for participation in the Spring is January 15th.DetailsThe total award of up to $1,000 per semester includes:A stipendMeals and all required readingsAdvice on research, jobs, and graduate schoolQualificationsIn order to be accepted into the Undergraduate Scholars program, you must be either:Enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate program at George Mason UniversityApplying to a degree-granting undergraduate program at George Mason...

To be eligible for the Julian Stanley 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.)You may not have received this scholarship before.Two JSW scholarships may be awarded each year, for $1,000 each.To be eligible for the Sylvia & Garry Clatterbuck Scholarship:You must...

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Scholarship program was established to provide an opportunity for people across Virginia to pursue an education in criminal justice. Accordingly, the Board of Directors has established the application process for students to receive scholarships to assist in their educational endeavors. The scholarships are available only to students in jurisdictions where sheriffs participated in scholarship fundraising efforts. This program is limited to students attending Virginia colleges and universities.2025-26 Scholarship Program PoliciesEligibility: A. Students must be permanent resident, and if 18 or older a registered voter, in a Virginia county or city where their sheriff is a member of...

Virginia Defense Group strives to serve and defend the citizens of the Richmond area and has developed a strong connection with the people and places of eastern Virginia.It takes time, effort, and patience to build a nurturing relationship with one’s community. In today’s world, there are so many opportunities to live a transient life, to move from place to place and never settle down. Many of us seek a sense of community, but there’s usually a small group of people really working to build that sense of unity in the place that we call “home.”As day-to-day life becomes increasingly digital...