Virginia Scholarships

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• Mid-Atlantic STA Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJune 15, 2025

Eligible candidates to be considered for the Mid-Atlantic STA Foundation Scholarship should be high school seniors who have participated in the Stock Market Game or undergraduates who are currently sophomore or junior business, finance or economic majors and who are enrolled at a four-year state-sponsored or private college or university in Maryland, Virginia or DC. Applicants must also be U.S.

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• BPW Virginia Ruff Scholarship for Continuing Education

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

This scholarship honors Virginia Ruff, a member of Bedford BPW for more than 50 years at the time of her death in April 2002 at age 94. A graduate of The College of Mary Washington and The College of William and Mary, Miss Ruff dedicated her life to the education of Bedford children as a teacher at the Villamont and Montvale schools, and as a librarian at Bedford and Liberty High Schools. She

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• SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJuly 1, 2025

Annually, SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarships are awarded to students who advocate for wildlife conservation. There are three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each available to deserving students. This award is intended for students with a passion for the outdoors and an interest in the management and protection of fish and wildlife resources. The scholarship will assist students

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• Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program

• Amount$7,600
• DeadlineSeptember 1, 2025

The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) offers valuable education benefits to the spouses and children of qualifying veterans and service members. These benefits support survivors and dependents whose loved ones have been severely disabled or lost due to military service. The program is administered by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services in partnership

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• Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program

• Amount$12,750
• DeadlineSeptember 15, 2025

The majority of federal and state financial aid programs are decentralized to institutions of higher education. While the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has administrative and financial oversight of state-funded financial aid programs, Virginia's participating institutions: oversee the application process; allocate awards to students; and determine final eligibility for federal,

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• Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Visual Arts Fellowship

• Amount$8,000
• DeadlineNovember 7, 2025

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 more than $6 million in Fellowships to Virginians. Scholarship Details

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• Lincoln-Lane Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineNovember 15, 2025

The Lincoln-Lane Foundation welcomes scholarship applications from any high school or college student who is a resident of the Tidewater area of Virginia and meets the following guidelines: be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; have a GPA of at least a 3.0; demonstrate financial need; and plan on applying to, or be currently attending, a four-year college or university in the

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• Hagan Scholarship Foundation

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Scholarship Details Need-based merit scholarship for high-achieving rural

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• Kids’ Chance of Virginia Scholarship

• Amount$7,000
• DeadlineDecember 31, 2025

Kids’ Chance of Virginia is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships for children of Virginia workers that have been killed or seriously injured in a work-related accident or occupational disease. Eligible applicants must: be 26 or younger at the time of the application; demonstrate financial need; be a US citizen; and be accepted or planning to attend a college, university, or

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• University of Minnesota National Scholarship

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineJanuary 1, 2026

The University of Minnesota National Scholarship is for residents of any state, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Incoming freshmen are considered for these scholarships based on an overall assessment of the application for admission. Full consideration for academic scholarships is given to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either

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• Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineJanuary 3, 2026

As part of Farm Credit’s centennial celebration, the Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is kicking off a new scholarship program. We’ll be awarding 10 scholarships worth $10,000 each to students planning to pursue a career in agriculture. Not sure if you fit the bill? There’s more to agriculture than farming. Check out our video to learn about the bright future that lies ahead

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• Built Ford Tough Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJanuary 9, 2026

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required

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• University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships

• Amount$112,000
• DeadlineJanuary 10, 2026

The University of Alabama offers some of the most generous scholarship opportunities in the country for qualifying students. As a first-time freshman applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission to the university: an application for admission, and an official high school transcript. There is also an optional submission of official ACT or SAT test scores. To maximize

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• YouthCon Scholarship

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineJanuary 12, 2026

YouthCon’s “Act with Impact” empowers students to create meaningful change through actionable ideas. With a $300 budget, participants are challenged to address community needs, inspire peers, and make a lasting difference. It’s about turning vision into reality and showcasing how small efforts can lead to big, transformative impact. Scholarship Details Open to high school and middle

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• State Fair of Virginia Scholarship Program

• Amount$2,561
• DeadlineJanuary 22, 2026

The guiding principles of the State Fair Scholarship Program are to promote educational programs that incorporate high ethical standards, integrity and consistent educational growth and achievement. This must be used by the applicant's 24th birthday. Criteria may vary by award, but for many of them, applicants must have participated in the State Fair of Virginia competitions. The top 5 applicants

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• Virginia Tech Presidential Scholarship

• Amount$129,992
• DeadlineJanuary 22, 2026

Upon completing an application for admission, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions provides students with their applicant credentials for use with Scholarship Central. Students will have access to this portal before an offer of admission. For maximum scholarship consideration, prospective students must submit the General Scholarship Application by the due date. In addition to the General

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• Posse Foundation Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

The Posse Scholarship recognizes outstanding high school students with full-tuition scholarships to attend one of Posse’s partner colleges or universities. This program identifies and supports young leaders who demonstrate academic potential and a commitment to teamwork and diversity, offering them the resources to thrive in college and beyond. Scholarship Details Full-tuition scholarship to

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• BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship - Western VA

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

Better Business Bureau Serving Western VA (BBB) promotes integrity and ethics in the marketplace through voluntary business self-regulation. The Annual Student of Integrity Scholarship competition honors high school seniors and homeschooled students from our 32-county service area who personifies ethics through leadership, community service, and actions. Students should have a 3.0 GPA.

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• InspirASIAN Scholarship Program

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

InspirASIAN makes a difference in our community by supporting graduating high school seniors with their college education through our scholarship awards. InspirASIAN awards national scholarships to students residing in any state with a participating local InspirASIAN chapter. All students who apply will be considered for the national scholarships awards. Students who are not awarded national

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• Roothbert Fund Scholarships

• Amount$7,000
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2026

The Roothbert Fund was established by Albert and Toni Roothbert to provide financial assistance to students whose daily actions are guided by spiritual values. Through its scholarship program, the Fund supports both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing education at accredited institutions in the United States. The Roothbert Fund operates as a volunteer organization based in New York City,

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• Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineFebruary 7, 2026

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship is dedicated to helping deserving students achieve their dream of a college education. Having awarded 620 scholarships to date, these scholarships have supported students across the United States in prestigious institutions like Auburn, Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, and many more. The Foundation's goal is to empower students to excel in their

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• Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 14, 2026

Each year, SYF awards up to $1 million in one-time and renewable Simon Youth Scholarships to high school students in every community that is home to a Simon Mall. Targeting first-generation college students and those with demonstrated financial need, the Simon Youth Scholarships program furthers the SYF commitment to extending educational opportunities to all students who want to learn,

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• John Randolph Foundation Scholarships

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026

The John Randolph Foundation is proud to offer a number of scholarships for a variety of academic pursuits to local students residing in Hopewell, Prince George, Enon, Chester, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Surry, Charles City and Varina. For a complete list of scholarship programs, please view the "scholarship list." Students wishing to apply should begin by visiting the John

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• Anne Moncrief Layman Nursing Scholarship

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026

The purpose of the Anne Moncrief Layman Nursing Scholarship is to promote careers in the nursing profession by awarding scholarships to students pursuing a degree as a Registered Nurse and who meets the basic requirements as outlined in the scholarship guidelines. This scholarship is available to residents of Hopewell and the following localities: Prince George, Colonial Heights, Petersburg,

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• Bobby Owen Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$4,000
• DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026

The purpose of the Bobby Owen Memorial Scholarship is to promote careers as firefighters, police officers or emergency medical providers by awarding scholarships to students pursuing such careers. The scholarship program is available to students residing in Prince George County, the Enon District of Chesterfield County, or Varina. Student interns working for John Randolph Foundation are eligible