Virginia Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellowship Program is a vital source of funding for the visual arts and art history in Virginia. VMFA is committed to supporting professional artists as well as art and art history students who demonstrate exceptional creative ability in their chosen discipline and, as such, has awarded more than $6 million in Fellowships to Virginians.The Fellowship Program was established in 1940 through a generous contribution made by the late John Lee Pratt of Fredericksburg. The year 2025 marked the program’s 85th anniversary! Offered through VMFA Statewide, Fellowships are still largely funded through the Pratt Endowment...

The Lincoln-Lane Foundation welcomes applications from any high school or college student who is a resident of the Tidewater area of Virginia and meets the following guidelines:GPA of 3.0 or higherFinancial NeedApplying to, or currently attending, a 4-year college or university in the United StatesUS Citizen or Permanent Resident.  A copy of Green Card is required.If you meet these qualifications, we invite you to submit an application.All applications are due November 15.  Applications for 2026-27 scholarships will be available on July 1, 2025.The following items will be required with your online application:Photograph taken within the last twelve monthsEssay as detailed...

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...

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...

Virginia criminal lawyer Karin Riley Porter believes in advancing the cause of the criminal justice system and criminal defense services by ensuring that everyone within the Commonwealth of Virginia receives fair representation and that those who are dedicated to that calling can realize their full academic potential. One of the primary aspects of criminal defense is representing individuals in vulnerable situations and protecting them and their family’s interests. Furthermore, many people who aspire to be lawyers or pursue other demanding careers fail to find the time to promote the good of others in their community.To that end, the firm is...

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...

THEATRE PERFORMANCE: ACTING - The Theatre Performance Acting Scholarship recognizes outstanding Thespians pursuing excellence in acting. Open to senior students planning to major or minor in theatre or a related field, this scholarship offers a $1000 award.THEATRE PERFORMANCE: MUSICAL THEATRE - The Theatre Performance Musical Theatre Scholarship celebrates exceptional Thespians with a passion for musical theatre. Intended for senior students who plan to major or minor in theatre or a related field, this scholarship presents a $1000 award.TECHNICAL THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP: The Technical Theatre Scholarship applauds remarkable Thespians dedicated to the technical aspects of theatre. Available to senior students intending to...

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...