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Community Foundation of Harrisonburg-Rockingham Scholarships
$10,000
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County administers a variety of merit based and financial need based scholarship programs that grant more than $200,000 annually to high school, vocational, community college and university students. The majority of our scholarships are designated for current or former residents of Harrisonburg or Rockingham County. Scholarship awards are for tuition, room & board, and related educational expenses, and are paid directly to the student’s educational institution.This community wants to support your pursuit of a college education or vocational training.Often merit based and financial need based scholarships are created in the name of the...
Deadline
Apr 24, 2025
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County administers a variety of merit based and financial need based scholarship programs that grant more than $200,000 annually to high school, vocational, community college and university students. The majority of our scholarships are designated for current or former residents of Harrisonburg or Rockingham County. Scholarship awards are for tuition, room & board, and related educational expenses, and are paid directly to the student’s educational institution.This community wants to support your pursuit of a college education or vocational training.Often merit based and financial need based scholarships are created in the name of the...
Kellam, Weaver-Fagan and Hastee Educational Scholarships
$8,000
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...
Deadline
May 01, 2025
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...
Southeast Virginia Community Foundation Scholarships
$7,500
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...
Deadline
May 01, 2025
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...
Hampton Roads Pride Scholarship
$5,000
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...
Deadline
May 19, 2025
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...
Plein Environmental Scholarship
$5,000
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...
Deadline
Apr 25, 2025
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...
Paving The Future Scholarship
$5,000
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...
Deadline
May 01, 2025
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...
Ray A Jackson Undergraduate Scholarship
$3,500
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...
Deadline
May 30, 2025
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...
Albert James Shoosmith Scholarship Program
$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 or university for the next academic year and two or more scholarships of $750 to students enrolled in a 2-year community college program. The scholarship may not exceed the costs of education billed by the school. Scholarship money will be paid directly to the school.Requirements for ApplicationIt is the applicant’s responsibility to see that all information, including transcripts, is received by...
Deadline
Apr 15, 2025
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 or university for the next academic year and two or more scholarships of $750 to students enrolled in a 2-year community college program. The scholarship may not exceed the costs of education billed by the school. Scholarship money will be paid directly to the school.Requirements for ApplicationIt is the applicant’s responsibility to see that all information, including transcripts, is received by...
Joseph Schumpeter Fellowship
$1,000
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...
Deadline
May 30, 2025
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...
Martha Creighton Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship
$1,000
The Marth Creighton Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship in the amount of $1000 will be awarded to a person meeting the following requirements:The applicant must be a graduate of a Virginia high school.The applicant must pursue an education in Family and Consumer Science or in a Family and Consumer Sciences related field.The education program must lead to a Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences and/or qualify for a Collegiate Professional Certificate.Scholarship Policies:Deadline for submitting a completed scholarship application is set by the VATFACS Executive Board.The recipient of the scholarship will be notified by May 30 of the year the...
Deadline
Apr 15, 2025
The Marth Creighton Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship in the amount of $1000 will be awarded to a person meeting the following requirements:The applicant must be a graduate of a Virginia high school.The applicant must pursue an education in Family and Consumer Science or in a Family and Consumer Sciences related field.The education program must lead to a Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences and/or qualify for a Collegiate Professional Certificate.Scholarship Policies:Deadline for submitting a completed scholarship application is set by the VATFACS Executive Board.The recipient of the scholarship will be notified by May 30 of the year the...
Virginia Sheriffs' Institute Scholarships
$1,000
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...
Deadline
May 01, 2025
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...
Bev Good Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
Bev Good was a respected and admired track official who invested a lifetime developing and working with student-athletes. He was well known not only locally, but throughout the Mid-Atlantic for his service as a track and field meet referee and official. His passion and commitment to excellence inspired all who knew him.The Bev Good Memorial Scholarship, endowed by Debbie and Joe Showker, allows his legacy to live on. Head coaches at each high school in Augusta and Rockingham counties and the cities of Waynesboro, Staunton and Harrisonburg may nominate one track athlete.  The selection committee considers each student’s character, determination,...
Deadline
Apr 24, 2025
Bev Good was a respected and admired track official who invested a lifetime developing and working with student-athletes. He was well known not only locally, but throughout the Mid-Atlantic for his service as a track and field meet referee and official. His passion and commitment to excellence inspired all who knew him.The Bev Good Memorial Scholarship, endowed by Debbie and Joe Showker, allows his legacy to live on. Head coaches at each high school in Augusta and Rockingham counties and the cities of Waynesboro, Staunton and Harrisonburg may nominate one track athlete.  The selection committee considers each student’s character, determination,...