Jefferson Scholarship
$293,000
$293,000
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 nurÂturing individuals of extraordinary intellectual range and depth who possess the highest concomitant qualities of leadership, scholarÂship, and citizenship.
Students who wish to be considered for a Jefferson Scholarship nomination but do not attend...
Walentas Scholars Program
$30,000
$30,000
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...
Lisa Sechrist Memorial Scholarship
$10,000
$10,000
The Lisa Sechrist Memorial Foundation (the "Foundation") has been established to provide financial support to underprivileged women to finance their higher education. It is anticipated that distributions will be made through other exempt organizations to women who reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia, largely based on need and other characteristics such as merit, integrity and academic potential. It will be the Foundation's policy to make its distributions without regard to race, religion, color or age or any other protected classifications in accordance with applicable law.
Lisa Sechrist, in whose memory the Foundation is established, tragically lost her life when domestic...
Madison Award for Academic Excellence
$10,000
$10,000
Madison Awards for Academic Excellence are merit-based awards which recognize a broad spectrum of accomplishment and potential. Academic colleges and departments are responsible for selecting individuals who posses scholastic achievement within a particular area of study and demonstrate promise to the university.
Approximately 350 scholarships are awarded annually.
Award amounts vary from $4,000 to $10,000 annually, depending on department. For specifics, contact the department of your interest directly.
Application Process
No additional application is required for the Madison Awards for Academic Excellence. Students will be reviewed using their application for admission to JMU. In addition, students who apply for a...
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellowships
$6,000
$6,000
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...
Virginia Commonwealth Award Program
$5,000
$5,000
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 of Western Virginia Scholarships
$5,000
$5,000
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...
Leo Bourassa Scholarship
$3,000
$3,000
The mission of the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association is to promote and educate the public on good lake and watershed management, encourage sustainable storm water management practices and protect the welfare of lakes and other water resources within the Commonwealth. To help further our mission, we would like to award scholarships to support and acknowledge deserving students who are studying in fields related to water resources. In the past, the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association has annually awarded multiple scholarships ranging in value from $3,000 to $500 each.
ELIGIBILITY
The applicant must:
1. Be a student in good standing...
Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Scholarships
$3,000
$3,000
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
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Virginia DAR Scholarships
$2,500
$2,500
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...
Virginia DAR Nursing Scholarship
$2,500
$2,500
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...
L. Gerald Roach Memorial Scholarship
$2,000
$2,000
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...
Virginia Step by Step Scholarship
$1,500
$1,500
What does the future hold for you? Close your eyes for a moment and imagine yourself 20 years from now. Do you see yourself seeking justice in a courtroom? Or perhaps you're saving the life of a mother or father on an operating table? What if you start a business that changes the world?
Regardless of where you visualize your life in 20 years, there are steps you need to take to realize these big dreams. You have to set goals, work hard, and take steps to get to where you want to be.
At Tronfeld West & Durrett we...
Bert Shoosmith Scholarship
$1,500
$1,500
Albert James (Bert) Shoosmith Scholarship Program was established by Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association in 2003 to help students working toward their first undergraduate degree. VNLA will award scholarships of $1,500 to two or more students enrolled in a college of university for the next academic year and two or more scholarships of $750 to students enrolled in 2-year community college program. The scholarship may not exceed costs of education billed by the school. Scholarship money will be paid directly to the school.
Albert James (Bert) Shoosmith's father, Fred Shoosmith, was one of the founding fathers of the VNLA in...
Virginia Association of School Business Officials Scholarships
$1,500
$1,500
Virginia Association of School Business Officials offers three scholarships to deserving high school seniors.
One scholarship, the Edie Williams Scholarship, is valued at $2,000 and was created in remembrance of a VASBO Past President whose dedication to our organization and her community were extraordinary. The other two scholarships are valued at $1,500 each.
To be eligible, an applicant must be the child or grandchild or step child/grandchild of a member in good standing of VASBO. The applicant's sponsor must be a current VASBO member for three consecutive years, not counting the current year.
The successful applicant will be chosen based...
Tom Eaton Scholarship
$1,500
$1,500
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...
Vito Perriello Virginia Citizenship Award
$1,000
$1,000
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...
Kids' Chance of Virginia Scholarships
$1,000
$1,000
Kids' Chance of Virginia (KCVA) provides college scholarships to the children of Virginia workers who have been killed or severely or fatally injured in a workplace-related accident.
KCVA awards as many scholarships as the current year's funding will allow. We encourage any student between the ages of 16 and 25 who fits the eligibility requirements below to apply.
Scholarship applications are due by May 1st.
Eligibility
If you are a student who fits the criteria listed below, please consider applying for a scholarship through Kids' Chance of Virginia!
You are:
A student between the ages of 16 and 25
A...
Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads Scholarship
$1,000
$1,000
To be eligible for the scholarship applicants must:
A) Have been a member of the VAVRS, the AVAVRS, or the VAJVRS for at least 2 years or be a child or grandchild of a person who has been a member for at least 5 years;
B) Have been accepted at a fully accredited college or University or be awaiting acceptance at an institution that meets these criteria (the scholarship will not be awarded until the applicant has been accepted); and
C) Submit a completed application with all required items attached including the applicants transcripts, a letter of recommendation from a...
Thomas A. Hughes Scholarship
$1,000
$1,000
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.
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA
Students: 1,819
Tuition: $50,170
Students: 1,819
Washington and Lee University is a Private nonprofit institution located in Lexington, VA. The school has approximatley 1819 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $145,228. The average age of students entering Washington and Lee University is 19. The most popular programs at the Washington and Lee University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (33%), Social Sciences (19%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (11%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (5%) and Psychology (5%).
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA
Students: 16,207
Tuition: $47,273
Students: 16,207
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a Public institution located in Charlottesville, VA. The school has approximatley 16207 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $100,900. The average age of students entering University of Virginia-Main Campus is 20. The most popular programs at the University of Virginia-Main Campus are: Social Sciences (16%), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (16%), Engineering (14%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (9%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (7%).
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Students: 6,243
Tuition: $43,670
Students: 6,243
College of William and Mary is a Public institution located in Williamsburg, VA. The school has approximatley 6243 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $114,454. The average age of students entering College of William and Mary is 20. The most popular programs at the College of William and Mary are: Social Sciences (20%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (13%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (12%), Physical Sciences (8%) and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (8%).
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA
Students: 1,819
Tuition: $50,170
Students: 1,819
Washington and Lee University is a Private nonprofit institution located in Lexington, VA. The school has approximatley 1819 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $145,228. The average age of students entering Washington and Lee University is 19. The most popular programs at the Washington and Lee University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (33%), Social Sciences (19%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (11%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (5%) and Psychology (5%).
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA
Students: 16,207
Tuition: $47,273
Students: 16,207
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a Public institution located in Charlottesville, VA. The school has approximatley 16207 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $100,900. The average age of students entering University of Virginia-Main Campus is 20. The most popular programs at the University of Virginia-Main Campus are: Social Sciences (16%), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (16%), Engineering (14%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (9%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (7%).
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Students: 6,243
Tuition: $43,670
Students: 6,243
College of William and Mary is a Public institution located in Williamsburg, VA. The school has approximatley 6243 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $114,454. The average age of students entering College of William and Mary is 20. The most popular programs at the College of William and Mary are: Social Sciences (20%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (13%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (12%), Physical Sciences (8%) and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (8%).
University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA
Students: 3,165
Tuition: $50,910
Students: 3,165
University of Richmond is a Private nonprofit institution located in University of Richmond, VA. The school has approximatley 3165 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $102,443. The average age of students entering University of Richmond is 21. The most popular programs at the University of Richmond are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (41%), Social Sciences (10%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (9%), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (8%) and Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (4%).
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
Students: 27,120
Tuition: $31,014
Students: 27,120
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a Public institution located in Blacksburg, VA. The school has approximatley 27120 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $104,698. The average age of students entering Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 20. The most popular programs at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are: Engineering (26%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (20%), Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (8%), Social Sciences (8%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (7%).
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA
Students: 628
Tuition: $38,285
Students: 628
Hollins University is a Private nonprofit institution located in Roanoke, VA. The school has approximatley 628 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $69,076. The average age of students entering Hollins University is 20. The most popular programs at the Hollins University are: English Language And Literature (23%), Visual And Performing Arts (17%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (14%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (11%) and Psychology (10%).
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Students: 24,395
Tuition: $34,370
Students: 24,395
George Mason University is a Public institution located in Fairfax, VA. The school has approximatley 24395 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $64,723. The average age of students entering George Mason University is 23. The most popular programs at the George Mason University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (18%), Social Sciences (11%), Health Professions And Related Programs (10%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (8%) and English Language And Literature (7%).