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...
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...
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...
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...
Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Scholarships
$3,000
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation is proud to assist deserving students in our area in obtaining financial assistance to further their education.We offer dozens of donor-funded scholarships that grant income annually for this purpose.Students, please review our list of scholarship funds to see if you are eligible for any of our scholarships. Contact your guidance department to apply for a specific scholarship.Each scholarship fund has its own selection committee that works to determine the final grantee. If you are a member of a selection committee, please click here for more information.List of Scholarship FundsStudents: please contact your school's guidance department...
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation is proud to assist deserving students in our area in obtaining financial assistance to further their education.We offer dozens of donor-funded scholarships that grant income annually for this purpose.Students, please review our list of scholarship funds to see if you are eligible for any of our scholarships. Contact your guidance department to apply for a specific scholarship.Each scholarship fund has its own selection committee that works to determine the final grantee. If you are a member of a selection committee, please click here for more information.List of Scholarship FundsStudents: please contact your school's guidance department...
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...
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...
Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads Scholarship
$1,000
To be eligible for the Julian Stanley Wise Scholarship:You must have been a member of the VAVRS, AVAVRS, the VAJVRS for at least 2 years, or be a child or grandchild of a person who has been a member for 5 years.You must be accepted at a fully accredited college or University or waiting acceptance at an institution that meets these criteria. (The scholarship will not be awarded until you have been accepted.)You may not have received this scholarship before.Two JSW scholarships may be awarded each year, for $1,000 each.To be eligible for the Sylvia & Garry Clatterbuck Scholarship:You must...
To be eligible for the Julian Stanley Wise Scholarship:You must have been a member of the VAVRS, AVAVRS, the VAJVRS for at least 2 years, or be a child or grandchild of a person who has been a member for 5 years.You must be accepted at a fully accredited college or University or waiting acceptance at an institution that meets these criteria. (The scholarship will not be awarded until you have been accepted.)You may not have received this scholarship before.Two JSW scholarships may be awarded each year, for $1,000 each.To be eligible for the Sylvia & Garry Clatterbuck Scholarship:You must...
Nicholas Braswell Strong Roots Scholarship
$500
Virginia Defense Group strives to serve and defend the citizens of the Richmond area and has developed a strong connection with the people and places of eastern Virginia.It takes time, effort, and patience to build a nurturing relationship with one’s community. In today’s world, there are so many opportunities to live a transient life, to move from place to place and never settle down. Many of us seek a sense of community, but there’s usually a small group of people really working to build that sense of unity in the place that we call “home.”As day-to-day life becomes increasingly digital...
Virginia Defense Group strives to serve and defend the citizens of the Richmond area and has developed a strong connection with the people and places of eastern Virginia.It takes time, effort, and patience to build a nurturing relationship with one’s community. In today’s world, there are so many opportunities to live a transient life, to move from place to place and never settle down. Many of us seek a sense of community, but there’s usually a small group of people really working to build that sense of unity in the place that we call “home.”As day-to-day life becomes increasingly digital...
Herb Block Scholarship
$16,000
The Herb Block Scholarship provides financial assistance to students of all ages to attend community colleges in the DC metro area. It helps roughly 100 students each year gain access to higher education they could not otherwise afford."Mr. Block saw education as a cornerstone for a better life," according to Mrs. Rickard, Executive Director Emerita of the Foundation. In his will he urged the creation of post-secondary education scholarships for those with financial need. He wanted to give a chance to students who have successfully completed high school but found the cost of college out of their reach."How Much Is...
The Herb Block Scholarship provides financial assistance to students of all ages to attend community colleges in the DC metro area. It helps roughly 100 students each year gain access to higher education they could not otherwise afford."Mr. Block saw education as a cornerstone for a better life," according to Mrs. Rickard, Executive Director Emerita of the Foundation. In his will he urged the creation of post-secondary education scholarships for those with financial need. He wanted to give a chance to students who have successfully completed high school but found the cost of college out of their reach."How Much Is...
Stuck at Prom Scholarship
$15,000
This year Duck Brand is celebrating its 25th anniversary of the Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest, and we can't wait to celebrate with you! From now until June 4, submit your one-of-a-kind Duck Tape® promwear in this historic contest for a chance to win a $15,000 college scholarship.Eligibility. The Contest is open to any participant who meets the following requirements (an Eligible Participant): (i) is a legal resident of (and is physically located or resides in) the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all U.S. territories and possessions (excluding, Maryland, Colorado, Nebraska and North Dakota), or is a legal...
This year Duck Brand is celebrating its 25th anniversary of the Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest, and we can't wait to celebrate with you! From now until June 4, submit your one-of-a-kind Duck Tape® promwear in this historic contest for a chance to win a $15,000 college scholarship.Eligibility. The Contest is open to any participant who meets the following requirements (an Eligible Participant): (i) is a legal resident of (and is physically located or resides in) the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all U.S. territories and possessions (excluding, Maryland, Colorado, Nebraska and North Dakota), or is a legal...
Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship
$5,002
The Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 by the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, Inc. (MANTS). This scholarship serves to memorialize Mr. Akehurst who served the horticultural industry as one of the founders of MANTS. In addition to his thirty plus years as Executive Vice-President of MANTS, Mr. Akehurst serves as Executive Secretary of the Maryland Nursery and Landscape Association, the Maryland Nurserymen's Association Horticulture Research Foundation, Maryland Christmas Tree Growers, American Conifer Society, and Maryland Greenhouse Growers' Association.MANTS, an association formed from the state nursery and landscape associations of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, has established this...
The Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 by the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, Inc. (MANTS). This scholarship serves to memorialize Mr. Akehurst who served the horticultural industry as one of the founders of MANTS. In addition to his thirty plus years as Executive Vice-President of MANTS, Mr. Akehurst serves as Executive Secretary of the Maryland Nursery and Landscape Association, the Maryland Nurserymen's Association Horticulture Research Foundation, Maryland Christmas Tree Growers, American Conifer Society, and Maryland Greenhouse Growers' Association.MANTS, an association formed from the state nursery and landscape associations of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, has established this...
Eastern Regional Chapter Scholarship
$5,000
Application CriteriaHeritageMust be of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea).EnrollmentWill be a full-time student at a school in one of the designated Eastern region states (Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia) during the full 2025-2026 school year.AcademicsMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.Financial NeedCan demonstrate a need for financial assistance.KWVD Scholarship & CriteriaHeritageBe a direct descendant of a Korean War Veteran who served in Korea from June 25, 1950 January 31, 1955 (Korean War Era, as designated by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs).EnrollmentWill be a...
Application CriteriaHeritageMust be of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea).EnrollmentWill be a full-time student at a school in one of the designated Eastern region states (Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia) during the full 2025-2026 school year.AcademicsMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.Financial NeedCan demonstrate a need for financial assistance.KWVD Scholarship & CriteriaHeritageBe a direct descendant of a Korean War Veteran who served in Korea from June 25, 1950 January 31, 1955 (Korean War Era, as designated by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs).EnrollmentWill be a...
Our Family Scholarship
$5,000
The Our Family brand is proud to offer the opportunity for our shoppers, who are pursuing post-secondary education, throughout America’s Heartland to apply for academic scholarships. We’ll be awarding fifteen, $5,000 scholarships, which are made possible through Our Family Cares.Application CategoriesLocal ScholarshipGraduate DegreeUndergraduate DegreeCommunity InvolvementGood Citizenship/CharacterCommunity College, Trade or Vocational SchoolEligibilityApplicants must be 18 years of age or olderResidence: Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia, WisconsinSelection CriteriaShoppers who serve the communities we love and help make them better places to...
The Our Family brand is proud to offer the opportunity for our shoppers, who are pursuing post-secondary education, throughout America’s Heartland to apply for academic scholarships. We’ll be awarding fifteen, $5,000 scholarships, which are made possible through Our Family Cares.Application CategoriesLocal ScholarshipGraduate DegreeUndergraduate DegreeCommunity InvolvementGood Citizenship/CharacterCommunity College, Trade or Vocational SchoolEligibilityApplicants must be 18 years of age or olderResidence: Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia, WisconsinSelection CriteriaShoppers who serve the communities we love and help make them better places to...
Max and Emmy Dreyfuss Jewish Undergraduate Scholarship
$4,000
Application Requirements:Must be a Jewish resident of Montgomery County, MD, Fairfax, VA, or Washington, DCMust be a first-generation college studentMust be a U.S. citizen or working towards citizenshipAccepted into an accredited four-year undergraduate program on a full-time basisNOTE: Cannot be used for community college or study abroad programs
Application Requirements:Must be a Jewish resident of Montgomery County, MD, Fairfax, VA, or Washington, DCMust be a first-generation college studentMust be a U.S. citizen or working towards citizenshipAccepted into an accredited four-year undergraduate program on a full-time basisNOTE: Cannot be used for community college or study abroad programs
