Kids' Chance of Virginia Scholarships
$1,000
Kids’ Chance of Virginia is a nonprofit that offers college scholarships to children whose parent or guardian was killed, seriously injured, or developed a debilitating illness as a result of a workplace accident or occupational disease. Scholarships are awarded annually. Eligible students may reapply each year they meet the criteria.
Eligibility
- Be 26 years of age or younger at the time you submit the application.
- Be a dependent child of a worker who has been killed, seriously injured, or suffered a debilitating work-related illness.
- Demonstrate financial need to fund post-secondary education.
- Be accepted to, or planning...
Kids’ Chance of Virginia is a nonprofit that offers college scholarships to children whose parent or guardian was killed, seriously injured, or developed a debilitating illness as a result of a workplace accident or occupational disease. Scholarships are awarded annually. Eligible students may reapply each year they meet the criteria.
Eligibility
- Be 26 years of age or younger at the time you submit the application.
- Be a dependent child of a worker who has been killed, seriously injured, or suffered a debilitating work-related illness.
- Demonstrate financial need to fund post-secondary education.
- Be accepted to, or planning...
Virginia High School League Scholarships
$2,000
Introduction
The Virginia High School League (VHSL), together with the VHSL Foundation, provides annual scholarships for graduating seniors who plan to continue their education after high school. These awards are intended to support Virginia students as they pursue post-secondary academic and career goals. Parents and students are encouraged to review and apply for these opportunities.
Key dates and submission format
- Applications for 2026 will open on January 1, 2026.
- All FY 25–26 submissions must be submitted electronically.
- Use the buttons/links below to view individual scholarship descriptions and the nomination instructions.
Eligibility (general)
- Applicants must be graduating...
Introduction
The Virginia High School League (VHSL), together with the VHSL Foundation, provides annual scholarships for graduating seniors who plan to continue their education after high school. These awards are intended to support Virginia students as they pursue post-secondary academic and career goals. Parents and students are encouraged to review and apply for these opportunities.
Key dates and submission format
- Applications for 2026 will open on January 1, 2026.
- All FY 25–26 submissions must be submitted electronically.
- Use the buttons/links below to view individual scholarship descriptions and the nomination instructions.
Eligibility (general)
- Applicants must be graduating...
Community Foundation of Western Virginia Scholarships
$5,000
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia — the region’s community foundation — manages a range of scholarship funds created to support and recognize capable, deserving students in accordance with the eligibility and award guidelines set by each donor.
Program details and award criteria for the Foundation’s scholarships may be updated periodically. If you have questions or need further clarification, please call the Foundation at (276) 656-6223.
Eligibility
- Applicants may include graduating high school seniors, students currently enrolled in college, and non-traditional students who intend to pursue studies at a college or university.
- Individual scholarships often carry their own specific...
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia — the region’s community foundation — manages a range of scholarship funds created to support and recognize capable, deserving students in accordance with the eligibility and award guidelines set by each donor.
Program details and award criteria for the Foundation’s scholarships may be updated periodically. If you have questions or need further clarification, please call the Foundation at (276) 656-6223.
Eligibility
- Applicants may include graduating high school seniors, students currently enrolled in college, and non-traditional students who intend to pursue studies at a college or university.
- Individual scholarships often carry their own specific...
Madison Award for Academic Excellence
$10,000
The Madison Awards for Academic Excellence are merit-based recognitions that honor a wide range of achievements and potential. The responsibility of selecting recipients, who have shown academic success in a specific field of study and potential contribution to the university, lies with the academic colleges and departments.The award covers 75% of the in-state tuition and comprehensive fees for the year the student enters JMU.How to ApplyStudents' applications for admission to JMU will be automatically considered for the Madison Awards for Academic Excellence, eliminating the need for a separate application. However, students are advised to visit the Madison Scholarships Hub and...
The Madison Awards for Academic Excellence are merit-based recognitions that honor a wide range of achievements and potential. The responsibility of selecting recipients, who have shown academic success in a specific field of study and potential contribution to the university, lies with the academic colleges and departments.The award covers 75% of the in-state tuition and comprehensive fees for the year the student enters JMU.How to ApplyStudents' applications for admission to JMU will be automatically considered for the Madison Awards for Academic Excellence, eliminating the need for a separate application. However, students are advised to visit the Madison Scholarships Hub and...
Virginia DAR Scholarships
$2,500
Eligibility
- You must be a senior enrolled in an accredited Virginia high school or a Virginia homeschool program.
- You must intend to pursue further education at a Virginia college or university.
- You must plan to earn an undergraduate degree in a field other than nursing.
- Applicants who are entering a Virginia community college transfer pathway that leads to a four‑year degree are eligible.
Required Materials (submit in the exact order shown; do not use paper clips or staples)
All items must be placed in one envelope.
1. Signed DAR Scholarship Cover Sheet (applicant’s signature required).
2....
Eligibility
- You must be a senior enrolled in an accredited Virginia high school or a Virginia homeschool program.
- You must intend to pursue further education at a Virginia college or university.
- You must plan to earn an undergraduate degree in a field other than nursing.
- Applicants who are entering a Virginia community college transfer pathway that leads to a four‑year degree are eligible.
Required Materials (submit in the exact order shown; do not use paper clips or staples)
All items must be placed in one envelope.
1. Signed DAR Scholarship Cover Sheet (applicant’s signature required).
2....
Virginia DAR Nursing Scholarship
$2,500
Requirements for the Applicant:The applicant must be a senior student from a recognized Virginia high school or home school program.The applicant should have plans to further their education at a certified Virginia nursing school.Applicants who are applying to a Virginia community college transition program that leads to a four-year nursing degree are also eligible to apply.Submission Requirements for the Applicant (Avoid using paper clips or staples):The applicant's signature should be on the DAR Scholarship Application Cover Sheet.Submission of the Virginia DAR Nursing Scholarship Application is required.High school grade transcripts should be included (can be submitted in a sealed envelope).The applicant...
Requirements for the Applicant:The applicant must be a senior student from a recognized Virginia high school or home school program.The applicant should have plans to further their education at a certified Virginia nursing school.Applicants who are applying to a Virginia community college transition program that leads to a four-year nursing degree are also eligible to apply.Submission Requirements for the Applicant (Avoid using paper clips or staples):The applicant's signature should be on the DAR Scholarship Application Cover Sheet.Submission of the Virginia DAR Nursing Scholarship Application is required.High school grade transcripts should be included (can be submitted in a sealed envelope).The applicant...
Student of Integrity Scholarship
$1,500
Overview
The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Virginia (BBB) supports ethical conduct and honesty in the marketplace through voluntary business self-regulation. The 23rd Annual Student of Integrity Scholarship Awards recognize high school seniors across our 32-county service region who demonstrate strong ethical character as shown through leadership, community service, and everyday actions.
Scholarship Details
- Award amount: $1,500.
- Scholarship funds are paid directly to recipients to be used for college tuition or other post-secondary education expenses.
- Recipients must enroll in an accredited university, college, or trade school after graduating from high school.
- Winners are required to attend...
Overview
The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Virginia (BBB) supports ethical conduct and honesty in the marketplace through voluntary business self-regulation. The 23rd Annual Student of Integrity Scholarship Awards recognize high school seniors across our 32-county service region who demonstrate strong ethical character as shown through leadership, community service, and everyday actions.
Scholarship Details
- Award amount: $1,500.
- Scholarship funds are paid directly to recipients to be used for college tuition or other post-secondary education expenses.
- Recipients must enroll in an accredited university, college, or trade school after graduating from high school.
- Winners are required to attend...
Willard G. Plentl Sr. Aviation Scholarship
$2,500
Willard G. Plentl Sr., a native of Houston, Texas, began pilot training with the Army Air Corps in 1942. He enjoyed a distinguished military flying career that included service during the Korean War and experience in a wide range of aircraft, from trainers to bombers and fighters. After leaving active duty as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1962, he joined the Commonwealth of Virginia as Assistant Director of the Division of Aeronautics within the Virginia State Corporation Commission. He was named Director of Aeronautics in 1964. In 1970 he served on the President’s Aviation Advisory Commission, contributing to policy that influenced...
Willard G. Plentl Sr., a native of Houston, Texas, began pilot training with the Army Air Corps in 1942. He enjoyed a distinguished military flying career that included service during the Korean War and experience in a wide range of aircraft, from trainers to bombers and fighters. After leaving active duty as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1962, he joined the Commonwealth of Virginia as Assistant Director of the Division of Aeronautics within the Virginia State Corporation Commission. He was named Director of Aeronautics in 1964. In 1970 he served on the President’s Aviation Advisory Commission, contributing to policy that influenced...
REC Community Scholarship
$2,500
Overview
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative administers the REC Community Scholarship program annually to support students pursuing further education at colleges, universities, or career and technical schools.
Available awards
- Two scholarships of $2,500 each
- Fifteen scholarships of $1,000 each
Who is eligible
- The applicant’s parent or legal guardian must be a member-owner of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.
- Applicants must be planning to enroll (or be currently enrolled, where applicable) in an accredited postsecondary institution or an accredited career and technical school.
- A completed, appropriate scholarship application must be submitted by the stated deadline for consideration.
How recipients are...
Overview
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative administers the REC Community Scholarship program annually to support students pursuing further education at colleges, universities, or career and technical schools.
Available awards
- Two scholarships of $2,500 each
- Fifteen scholarships of $1,000 each
Who is eligible
- The applicant’s parent or legal guardian must be a member-owner of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.
- Applicants must be planning to enroll (or be currently enrolled, where applicable) in an accredited postsecondary institution or an accredited career and technical school.
- A completed, appropriate scholarship application must be submitted by the stated deadline for consideration.
How recipients are...
Akerson Family Foundation Scholarship
$50,000
Introduction
The Akerson Family Foundation (AFF) Scholarship is a renewable award for up to four years, with a maximum total value of $50,000 per student. Each year AFF selects a group of first-generation, college-bound high school seniors from designated Washington, D.C. area public school systems who show strong academics, demonstrated financial need, and meaningful school or community involvement.
Application
Apply online through the AFF application portal: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=akerson
Deadline for submitting a completed application: 11:59 PM (EST) on March 2, 2026.
Eligible applicants
- Must be a high school senior graduating in Spring 2026 from one of these systems: Alexandria City...
Introduction
The Akerson Family Foundation (AFF) Scholarship is a renewable award for up to four years, with a maximum total value of $50,000 per student. Each year AFF selects a group of first-generation, college-bound high school seniors from designated Washington, D.C. area public school systems who show strong academics, demonstrated financial need, and meaningful school or community involvement.
Application
Apply online through the AFF application portal: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=akerson
Deadline for submitting a completed application: 11:59 PM (EST) on March 2, 2026.
Eligible applicants
- Must be a high school senior graduating in Spring 2026 from one of these systems: Alexandria City...
Elizabeth Koury Scholarship
$20,000
Intro
The Elizabeth Koury Scholarship was created to honor exceptional high school seniors from Northern Virginia who intend to pursue careers in medicine. It supports undergraduate students who exhibit strong moral character and a commitment to bettering others’ lives through medical work, helping cover college costs for those who might otherwise struggle to afford higher education.
Award Amount and Renewal
- Amount: $5,000 annually for up to four years, totaling $20,000 per recipient.
- Renewal: Continued payments depend on maintaining full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university and remaining in good academic standing.
- Number of awards: Two scholarships...
Intro
The Elizabeth Koury Scholarship was created to honor exceptional high school seniors from Northern Virginia who intend to pursue careers in medicine. It supports undergraduate students who exhibit strong moral character and a commitment to bettering others’ lives through medical work, helping cover college costs for those who might otherwise struggle to afford higher education.
Award Amount and Renewal
- Amount: $5,000 annually for up to four years, totaling $20,000 per recipient.
- Renewal: Continued payments depend on maintaining full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university and remaining in good academic standing.
- Number of awards: Two scholarships...
Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Scholarships
$7,000
More than 70 scholarship openings
Overview
- A variety of scholarships are available to students who live in the Richmond area as well as other locations throughout Virginia.
- Each award was created by a caring individual, family, or organization intent on helping high school students, recent graduates, and adult learners continue their education.
- We distribute in excess of $500,000 each year to support local students pursuing college and other higher-education programs.
- Eligibility requirements and required application materials differ from one scholarship to another. Review the details for each scholarship you are matched with to confirm you meet...
More than 70 scholarship openings
Overview
- A variety of scholarships are available to students who live in the Richmond area as well as other locations throughout Virginia.
- Each award was created by a caring individual, family, or organization intent on helping high school students, recent graduates, and adult learners continue their education.
- We distribute in excess of $500,000 each year to support local students pursuing college and other higher-education programs.
- Eligibility requirements and required application materials differ from one scholarship to another. Review the details for each scholarship you are matched with to confirm you meet...
