Virginia Scholarships for High School and College Students

Developing leaders for a self-governing people is at the heart of what we do. Since 1980, the Jefferson Scholarship Program has been cultivating outstanding undergraduate students, providing them with the financial support to pursue their passions and develop their talents for the good of the University and beyond. The mission of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation is to benefit the University of Virginia by identifying, attracting, and nur­turing individuals of extraordinary intellectual range and depth who possess the highest concomitant qualities of leadership, scholar­ship, and citizenship. Students who wish to be considered for a Jefferson Scholarship nomination but do not attend...

The Walentas Scholars Program develops leaders, citizens, and scholars who are pioneers-the first or among the first in their families to earn a bachelor's degree from a college or university. The first selection cycle for the Walentas Scholarship will begin in fall 2021, with recipients identified in spring 2022. The first class of Walentas Scholars will enter the University of Virginia in fall 2022. The Walentas Scholar Profile Leader: Walentas Scholars demonstrate a desire to serve others. They impact their communities through positions of leadership. Citizen: Walentas Scholars lead by example in their communities, making a positive impact on the...

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 nearly $5.8 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. 2021 will mark the 81st anniversary! Offered through VMFA Statewide, Fellowships are still largely funded through the Pratt endowment, supplemented by...

The purpose of the Virginia Commonwealth Award is to assist undergraduate students with financial need and graduate students to pay part of their college costs. The funds are appropriated directly to each state-supported institution. Funds may be used for need-based grants to Virginia resident undergraduates or for grants or assistantships to graduate students (both in-state and out-of-state). The law requires that the awards to undergraduates be proportional to need so that the students with the greatest need receive the largest awards. Application Process This program does not have a separate application; students must complete the FAFSA to be considered. The...

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, the region's community foundation, administers a variety of scholarships to reward and assist capable and deserving students based on the criteria established by the fund donors. This guide describes the eligibility requirements and the award for each scholarship. Specifics of the Foundation's scholarship program may be subject to change from time to time. If you have any questions or need additional information, pleasecialis costo in farmacia contact your guidance counselor or the Foundation at (276) 656-6223 Who May Apply? Any graduating high school senior, current college student and/or non-traditional student planning on attending a college...

The Community Foundation is proud to assist deserving students in our area in obtaining financial assistance for attending the college of their choice. We offer several scholarship funds that grant income annually for this purpose. 1) Amherst County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Fund Provides scholarships for Amherst County High School seniors 2) Appomattox County Education Foundation Fund Provides scholarships to Appomattox County High School seniors 3) Altavista EMS Scholarship Fund Provides scholarships to students from Altavista High School, Gretna High School, and Faith Christian Academy who are interested in the field of medicine or pursuing training in a trade 4)...

Four scholarships of $2,500 each are awarded to high school seniors who plan to major in any field other than nursing. The winners MUST attend a Virginia college or university. Students applying to a Virginia community college transition program leading to a four-year degree and students who are home-schooled are also eligible to apply. The Applicant shall: 1. Be a student in the senior class of an accredited Virginia high school or home school program. 2. Plan to continue his or her education at a Virginia college or university. 3. Plan to work toward an undergraduate degree in a field...

Two scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who will continue their education at an accredited Virginia school of nursing. Students applying to a Virginia community college transition program leading to a four-year degree and students who are home-schooled are also eligible to apply. The applicant shall: 1. Be a student in a senior class of an accredited Virginia high school or home school program. 2. Plan to continue his or her education at an accredited Virginia school of nursing. 3. Be eligible to apply if he/she is an applicant to a Virginia community college transition program leading to a...

Jerry joined the Mutual Assurance Society in 1981 as President. Jerry oversaw many changes in the operation of the company. He was instrumental in modernizing the company by moving their records from 3 x 5 cards to a computerized system he helped build. That system, with some minor modifications, is still in use today. During Jerry's tenure at Mutual Assurance, the company grew from about 5,000 policies to more than 23,000. Premiums grew from $800,000 annually to just over $38,000,000. When he came aboard in 1981, the company had 6 employees counting himself. At the time of his death, the...

Tom Eaton was an active and invaluable member of the MAHSC board. In his spirit, the Tom Eaton Scholarship was established in 2008 to help defray educational expenses for one exceptional college student pursuing a degree in any horticultural field. This award also includes a three-day registration to attend the following year's MAHSC. Attendance at MAHSC is encouraged, but not mandatory, and travel reimbursement will be made for recipients living more than 50 miles from MAHSC. The scholarship check will be submitted directly to the college to be applied to the student's account; travel reimbursements are payable to the scholarship...

The program will offer two $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors wishing to further their education in medicine or an allied health field at an institution of higher learning, including universities, colleges and trade schools. Awards will be presented based on the following criteria: A) Graduation at the end of the current school year B) Participation as an ATSA C) Participation in at least one activity offered by the League D) Contributions to family, school and community E) Promotion of good citizenship and sportsmanship F) Two letters of support, one from a school official and one from any other non-family member...

Students may apply for the Thomas A. Hughes Scholarship Award. This scholarship is designed for a student who: A) Is a resident of Virginia B) A graduating senior who has been accepted into a college or university granting a baccalaureate degree C) A current member of a TSA chapter that has demonstrated leadership potential and has the desire to become a educator with certification in technology education. This is a $1,000 scholarship. The Thomas A. Hughes Scholarship Award Application is due February 1st of each year.