Madison Award for Academic Excellence
$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 possess scholastic achievement within a particular area of study and demonstrate promise to the university.Award amounts are equivalent to 75% of in-state tuition and comprehensive fees based on the year entering JMU.Application ProcessStudents will be reviewed for the Madison Awards for Academic Excellence using their application for admission to JMU, no additional application is required. However, all students are encouraged to go to the Madison Scholarships Hub and complete the General Application to...
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 possess scholastic achievement within a particular area of study and demonstrate promise to the university.Award amounts are equivalent to 75% of in-state tuition and comprehensive fees based on the year entering JMU.Application ProcessStudents will be reviewed for the Madison Awards for Academic Excellence using their application for admission to JMU, no additional application is required. However, all students are encouraged to go to the Madison Scholarships Hub and complete the General Application to...
Virginia Commonwealth Award Program
$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 ProcessThis program does not have a separate application; students must complete the FAFSA or VASA application to be considered....
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 ProcessThis program does not have a separate application; students must complete the FAFSA or VASA application to be considered....
Community Foundation of Western Virginia Scholarships
$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.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, please contact 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 or university may apply. However, there are unique eligibility requirements for every scholarship. Please review the scholarship listings for specific eligibility information.
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.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, please contact 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 or university may apply. However, there are unique eligibility requirements for every scholarship. Please review the scholarship listings for specific eligibility information.
Leo Bourassa Scholarship
$3,000
We established the Leo Bourassa Scholarship in 2001 to help further our mission and award annual scholarships to support deserving students who are studying in fields related to water resources. The scholarship is named in honor of Leo Bourassa, who was the founder of the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association.The scholarship award funds will be presented in a check written to the college or university each recipient is currently attending and can only be applied towards tuition or fees. We typically award multiple scholarships annually ranging in value from $3,000 to $500 each.Selection CriteriaThe scholarship recipient will be selected on...
We established the Leo Bourassa Scholarship in 2001 to help further our mission and award annual scholarships to support deserving students who are studying in fields related to water resources. The scholarship is named in honor of Leo Bourassa, who was the founder of the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association.The scholarship award funds will be presented in a check written to the college or university each recipient is currently attending and can only be applied towards tuition or fees. We typically award multiple scholarships annually ranging in value from $3,000 to $500 each.Selection CriteriaThe scholarship recipient will be selected on...
Joseph Schumpeter Fellowship
$1,000
The Undergraduate Fellowship is a competitive, renewable fellowship program for undergraduate students at George Mason University. Fellowships are open to full- and part-time degree-seeking Mason students from any discipline who are interested in studying key ideas in political economy and learning how to utilize these ideas in academic and policy research.For undergraduate students at George Mason University who are interested in learning more about political economy.The Undergraduate Fellowship 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...
The Undergraduate Fellowship is a competitive, renewable fellowship program for undergraduate students at George Mason University. Fellowships are open to full- and part-time degree-seeking Mason students from any discipline who are interested in studying key ideas in political economy and learning how to utilize these ideas in academic and policy research.For undergraduate students at George Mason University who are interested in learning more about political economy.The Undergraduate Fellowship 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...
Vito Perriello Virginia Citizenship Award
$1,000
The Virginia High School League (VHSL), in partnership with its corporate sponsors, is proud to offer scholarships for college bound seniors. Through these scholarships, the VHSL is committed to supporting and investing in Virginia’s youth. We encourage parents and students to take advantage of these scholarship opportunities.Vito Perriello Citizenship AwardTwo $1,000 scholarships will be awarded during the school year, honoring student-participants who demonstrate outstanding traits of citizenship in their high school career. Only students graduating from a VHSL member school will be eligible for these awards. Each VHSL member school may nominate one student. Students must have previously participated in one...
The Virginia High School League (VHSL), in partnership with its corporate sponsors, is proud to offer scholarships for college bound seniors. Through these scholarships, the VHSL is committed to supporting and investing in Virginia’s youth. We encourage parents and students to take advantage of these scholarship opportunities.Vito Perriello Citizenship AwardTwo $1,000 scholarships will be awarded during the school year, honoring student-participants who demonstrate outstanding traits of citizenship in their high school career. Only students graduating from a VHSL member school will be eligible for these awards. Each VHSL member school may nominate one student. Students must have previously participated in one...
Virginia Sheriffs' Institute Scholarships
$1,000
The Virginia Sheriffs’ Scholarship program was established to provide an opportunity for young 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.To access the online 2024-25 Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute scholarship application, please check back online in January 2024.2023-24 Scholarship Program Policies1.Eligibility:A. Students must be a permanent resident in a Virginia county...
The Virginia Sheriffs’ Scholarship program was established to provide an opportunity for young 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.To access the online 2024-25 Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute scholarship application, please check back online in January 2024.2023-24 Scholarship Program Policies1.Eligibility:A. Students must be a permanent resident in a Virginia county...
Penguin Random House Scholarship
$10,000
Penguin Random House is passionate about encouraging the next generation of readers and authors and promoting diverse voices and stories. For 30 years, Penguin Random House has supported this mission through the Creative Writing Awards, which in 2019 entered into an innovative new partnership with national advocacy nonprofit We Need Diverse Books. Through this program, Penguin Random House will award college scholarships of up to $10,000 each to five public U.S. high school seniors, nationwide.Creative Writing Awards winners have gone on to become professional and award-winning authors. Since 1993, this program has awarded more than $2.9 million dollars to public...
Penguin Random House is passionate about encouraging the next generation of readers and authors and promoting diverse voices and stories. For 30 years, Penguin Random House has supported this mission through the Creative Writing Awards, which in 2019 entered into an innovative new partnership with national advocacy nonprofit We Need Diverse Books. Through this program, Penguin Random House will award college scholarships of up to $10,000 each to five public U.S. high school seniors, nationwide.Creative Writing Awards winners have gone on to become professional and award-winning authors. Since 1993, this program has awarded more than $2.9 million dollars to public...
Roothbert Fund Scholarships
$7,000
Albert and Toni Roothbert established the Roothbert Fund to assist those in need of financial aid to further their education. Based in New York City, the Roothbert Fund operates as a volunteer organization. Through scholarship, The Fund supports fellows’ graduate or undergraduate study at an accredited institution based in the United States. The Fund seeks candidates motivated by spiritual values.Seeking candidates whose daily actions are guided by spiritual motivesPreference for graduate students and undergraduates with one year of college completedPreference to candidates who reside in or attend schools in these states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New...
Albert and Toni Roothbert established the Roothbert Fund to assist those in need of financial aid to further their education. Based in New York City, the Roothbert Fund operates as a volunteer organization. Through scholarship, The Fund supports fellows’ graduate or undergraduate study at an accredited institution based in the United States. The Fund seeks candidates motivated by spiritual values.Seeking candidates whose daily actions are guided by spiritual motivesPreference for graduate students and undergraduates with one year of college completedPreference to candidates who reside in or attend schools in these states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New...
Legacy of Life Scholarship
$5,000
Did you know more than 103,000 people are waiting fro a lifesaving transplant? As a high school senior, you have the power to raise awareness about the importance of registering to be an organ, eye and tissue donor through the Leslie A. Ebert Legacy of Life Scholarship Program.How To ParticipateWrite a persuasive essay and/or produce a video that educates then motivates, an audience to become a registered organ, eye and tissue donors!Essay must not exceed 1000 wordsVideo must not exceed 90 secondsEssay & Video must include a call-to-actionTWO Citations must be included and are excluded from total word count and/or...
Did you know more than 103,000 people are waiting fro a lifesaving transplant? As a high school senior, you have the power to raise awareness about the importance of registering to be an organ, eye and tissue donor through the Leslie A. Ebert Legacy of Life Scholarship Program.How To ParticipateWrite a persuasive essay and/or produce a video that educates then motivates, an audience to become a registered organ, eye and tissue donors!Essay must not exceed 1000 wordsVideo must not exceed 90 secondsEssay & Video must include a call-to-actionTWO Citations must be included and are excluded from total word count and/or...
Women's Cyber Security Scholarships
$5,000
Up to ten scholarships will be awarded. Each scholarship award will be between $1,000 – $5,000If awarded: the funds will be sent to the school with instructions that it be applied to tuition, fees and books. Recipients do NOT recieve award funds.Awards do not renew. You will need to reapply each year in order to be considered for another award.ELIGIBILITYMust be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance or similar field.You may be a senior in high school, an undergraduate student, graduate or post graduate student to be eligible.”GPA must be at least...
Up to ten scholarships will be awarded. Each scholarship award will be between $1,000 – $5,000If awarded: the funds will be sent to the school with instructions that it be applied to tuition, fees and books. Recipients do NOT recieve award funds.Awards do not renew. You will need to reapply each year in order to be considered for another award.ELIGIBILITYMust be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance or similar field.You may be a senior in high school, an undergraduate student, graduate or post graduate student to be eligible.”GPA must be at least...
Young Women in Public Affairs Award
$5,000
Though about 40% of the world’s workforce is women, according to data from the Inter-Parliamentary Union, only 25.7% of all national parliamentarians were female as of 1 September 2021. Because Zonta International believes that young women are the key to women’s advancement in the field of public service, it offers the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award, which recognizes young women, ages 16-19, for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.Established in 1990 by Past International President Leneen Forde, Zonta has given 1,091...
Though about 40% of the world’s workforce is women, according to data from the Inter-Parliamentary Union, only 25.7% of all national parliamentarians were female as of 1 September 2021. Because Zonta International believes that young women are the key to women’s advancement in the field of public service, it offers the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award, which recognizes young women, ages 16-19, for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.Established in 1990 by Past International President Leneen Forde, Zonta has given 1,091...
