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It’s not easy to save money in college. Between tuition, fees, supplies and a social life, student pockets pretty much empty themselves. Fortunately, plenty of financial aid is available to those willing to look for it. By using one’s state as search criterion, Scholarships.com can help students find scholarships restricted to those residing in or attending school in Virginia. The awards listed below will give you an idea of the financial aid that may be found at Scholarships.com. For additional information about these and additional scholarships, based on criteria ranging from artistic ability to GPA to academic major, you can conduct a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.

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Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline December 15, 2023

The purpose of VMSDEP is to provide undergraduate or other postsecondary education to eligible participants by providing a waiver of tuition and all required fees associated with tuition at any public institution of higher education or other public accredited postsecondary institution granting a degree, diploma, or certificate in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Benefits are available for up to 36 ... Read more

Jeffery Isaiah David Memorial Foundation Education Scholarship

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline December 15, 2023

Each year, the Jeffery Isaiah David Memorial Foundation will award scholarships to graduating high school seniors and continuing education students seeking to continue their higher educational goals. The scholarships are allocated for the current school year. They must be utilized to assist with expenses related to attending college, vocational, or trade school of their choice for tuition, fees, ... Read more

University of Minnesota National Scholarship

  • Amount $60,000
  • Deadline January 1, 2024

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 ... Read more

Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship

  • Amount $10,000
  • Deadline January 5, 2024

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 ... Read more

Built Ford Tough Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline January 11, 2024

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 ... Read more

Leadership for the 21st Century Scholarships

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline January 12, 2024

Chesterfield County is a first choice community for residents, businesses and visitors in which to live, work, raise a family and play. If you are a Chesterfield County resident, you can take pride in the recognition we have already received, such as "The 17th Best Place to Live in America;" "One of the 100 Best Communities in America for Young People;" the lowest crime rate in the Richmond ... Read more

University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships

  • Amount $112,000
  • Deadline January 15, 2024

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 ... Read more

YouthCon Scholarship

  • Amount $3,000
  • Deadline January 15, 2024

The YouthCon Scholarship is hosted by AASuccess, a Falls Church-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering the youth to gain confidence while fostering leadership skills by living our motto of “perfecting the act of giving back”. Our scholarship allows innovative high school and middle school students living in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area with ideas to be actively involved with ... Read more

Virginia Tech Presidential Scholarship

  • Amount $121,464
  • Deadline January 22, 2024

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 ... Read more

State Fair of Virginia Scholarship Program

  • Amount $2,150
  • Deadline January 24, 2024

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 ... Read more

BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship - Western VA

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline January 31, 2024

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. ... Read more

InspirASIAN Scholarship Program

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline January 31, 2024

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 ... Read more

Roothbert Fund Scholarships

  • Amount $7,000
  • Deadline February 1, 2024

The Roothbert Fund Scholarships are open to all in the United States. While the Fund does not emphasize any particular form of religious practice or worship, it seeks to provide support to persons motivated by spiritual values. The Fund has awarded people entering a wide range of careers. However, strong preference will be given to graduate students as well as undergraduates who have completed at ... Read more

University of Michigan Bell Scholarship

  • Amount $80,000
  • Deadline February 1, 2024

Bell Scholarships are merit-based scholarships intended to enhance recruitment efforts for academically talented students in designated geographic areas pursuing undergraduate science-related degrees in the College of Engineering or the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (at the University of Michigan). Scholarships are funded by The Gloria Wille Bell and Carlos R. Bell Charitable ... Read more

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline February 8, 2024

You may be eligible to be considered as a Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship Recipient if you are (1) enrolled as a full-time high school senior (including homeschooled students/GED recipients) or full-time college freshman or sophomore (no older than 20 years of age) (2) have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduating high school seniors or 2.75 for college applicants. Jimmy Rane Foundation scholars are ... Read more

John Randolph Foundation Scholarships

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline February 15, 2024

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 ... Read more

Anne Moncrief Layman Nursing Scholarship

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline February 15, 2024

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, ... Read more

Bobby Owen Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $4,000
  • Deadline February 15, 2024

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 ... Read more

Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline February 16, 2024

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, ... Read more

Alumnae Panhellenic Association of Washington, DC Scholarship

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline February 22, 2024

Take a moment to think about the impact your collegiate experience has had on your life. If you are like most alumnae, being in Greek Life has made a lasting impression and created a lifelong network of friends and sisterhood. Now, you have a chance to help others do the same. Each year, the Washington, DC Alumnae Panhellenic Association presents a scholarship to young women who have demonstrated ... Read more

TheDream.US National Scholarship

  • Amount $33,000
  • Deadline February 28, 2024

At Dream.US, we believe in turning dreams into reality, especially for highly motivated undocumented students facing significant financial barriers. Our National Scholarship is more than just a financial aid; it's a pathway for you to overcome challenges, pursue higher education, and make a positive impact on your community. Key Features of the National Scholarship: • Pell Grant ... Read more

The DYB Scholarship Program

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline March 1, 2024

The qualifications for the DYB Scholarship are simple; actually, there is only one qualification - you must have at one time played in a Dixie Youth Baseball franchised league, prior to reaching age 13. There is no relationship between the award of a scholarship and athletic ability. The committee gives weight to such factors as financial need, scholastic record, and citizenship. DYB, Inc. ... Read more

Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline March 1, 2024

Tall Clubs International Foundation awards annual scholarships to deserving High School Seniors in North America (United States and Canada only). TCI Foundation receives scholarship nominations from Tall Club International’s local member clubs and members-at-large across North America. From this pool of nominations, the recipients are selected to receive a $1000 scholarship award from Tall Clubs ... Read more

CFDRR Scholarships

  • Amount $2,250
  • Deadline March 1, 2024

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support the area. The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region serves the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County to South Boston/Halifax County, Virginia, and Caswell County, North Carolina. The vision is ... Read more

Aero Club Foundation of Washington Scholarship

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline March 1, 2024

The Aero Club Foundation of Washington is a 501 (c) (3) organization, based in Washington D.C. It offers a $5,000 scholarship program to provide financial assistance to students in the greater District of Columbia metropolitan area who demonstrate a passion for aviation with the intent to pursue an education and career in aviation or aerospace and have a financial need for scholarship assistance. ... Read more

Virginia Mayflower Society Mildred Ramos Scholarship

  • Amount $1,620
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

Our annual scholarship for $1,620 was presented for the first time on May 5, 2012, by the Virginia Mayflower Society, funded by its members and friends. The Mildred Ramos Scholarship Fund is named in honor of our current assistant secretary, who has served both the Virginia Society and the General Society in a variety of roles over the years, including Governor General (of the General Society of ... Read more

Executive Women International Scholarship Program

  • Amount $10,000
  • Deadline March 18, 2024

The EWISP Scholarship is a non-discriminatory, educational scholarship program for the benefit of traditional students pursuing an associates, bachelor's or master's degree, or certification program in a specific career path. These include persons who are: High school seniors enrolled in a public, private, charter or parochial school located within the boundaries of a participating EWI Chapter or ... Read more

Matthew E. Minor Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline March 31, 2024

The Matthew E. Minor Scholarship Fund awards multiple scholarships annually (based on funds raised through donations) to graduating seniors in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Metro Area who wants to work in the community to keep children safe from cyberbullying and other threats. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and plan to attend an institute of higher learning, part- or full-time. Photos and ... Read more

The Blades of Green Scholarship Fund

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline March 31, 2024

Blades of Green has created a merit-based scholarship fund for individuals seeking undergraduate education in environmental studies or related fields. Mark and Brad Leahy will give away two (2) $1,000 scholarships for the 2023 academic year. The scholarship will be awarded based on academic excellence, pursuit of further study in environmental education at an accredited college or university, and ... Read more

Polish-American Arts Association

  • Amount $3,000
  • Deadline March 31, 2024

Applicants of the Polish-American Arts Association must be an American citizen, either by birth or naturalization. Consideration will also be given to 10-year green card permanent residents looking to become citizens. Applicant must be of Polish or Polish-American descent and demonstrate their descent with a family tree, and must be a legal resident of Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia, or be ... Read more

Tiffanie Marie Dixon Scholarship

  • Amount $1,500
  • Deadline April 1, 2024

The Tiffanie Marie Dixon Scholarship will be awarded to an applicant that meets the following criteria: be a female residing in Hopewell, Virginia; possess a minimum GPA of 2.5 or at least 580 on the GED exam; demonstrates a minimum of 20 hours leadership through extra-curricular activities and community service; and be accepted to a college or university in the upcoming summer or fall. The ... Read more

Esperanza Education Fund Scholarship

  • Amount $20,000
  • Deadline April 1, 2024

To be eligible for the Esperanza Education Fund Scholarship, applicants must: have been born outside the U.S. or have two parents who were born outside the U.S.; be a graduating senior at a high school in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia or have earned a GED within the last four years and reside in District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia; plan to enroll full-time in an ... Read more

WCADC Visual Arts Scholarship

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline April 1, 2024

The Women’s Caucus for Art of Greater Washington, DC (WCADC) offers twelfth-grade students (enrolled in a public or private school in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia for the last 2 years) and plans to attend a two or four-year college or university to study Fine Arts, the opportunity to apply for a scholarship as well as encourages and recognizes artistic excellence among DC, MD, and VA ... Read more

SETC Scholarships

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline April 1, 2024

The Southeastern Theatre Conference is proud to award scholarships for individuals continuing their study in theatre. Applications for all graduate and undergraduate SETC scholarships are accepted from Jan. 1 to April 1, annually. Winning scholars are announced by June 30 and invited to attend the following year’s SETC Convention with registration and membership fees waived. Scholarship money is ... Read more

Leo Bourassa Scholarship

  • Amount $3,000
  • Deadline April 1, 2024

To be eligible for the Leo Bourassa Scholarship, applicants must: be a student in good standing at any Virginia accredited college or university and a resident of Virginia at the time of application and at the time of award; have successfully completed, or will complete by the award date, at least two semesters of undergraduate study; and be a full-time undergraduate, full-time graduate student, ... Read more

VMDAEC Educational Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline April 3, 2024

Each year, the VMDAEC Education Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships based on 40% financial need; 40% academic achievement; and 20% personal statement. Funds can be applied towards tuition, student fees, room and board, or textbooks. The applicant's primary residence must receive its electric power from one of the 15 member electric cooperatives served by Virginia, Maryland and Delaware ... Read more

DCA College Scholarship Program

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline April 7, 2024

Applicants of the DCA College Scholarship Program must be a student in good standing at an accredited institution within the United States, or in the case of graduating high school seniors, accepted to an accredited institution within the United States. Undergraduate scholarships are available to residents of the Delmarva Peninsula who are undergraduate students at any accredited, degree-granting ... Read more

SDFCU Scholarship Competition

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline April 7, 2024

Each year the SDFCU Board of Directors approves a dollar amount to be distributed among winning applicants selected by the Scholarship Committee. In addition, one top scholarship recipient will be awarded the Stephen K. Fischel Memorial Scholarship with its own dollar amount in lieu of the regular scholarship amount. To be eligible you must: Have your own account in good standing with SDFCU; Be ... Read more

Legacy of Life Essay & Video Scholarships

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline April 12, 2024

All essay and video entrants must be a current high school senior who both resides and attends high school, or is home schooled, in Northern Virginia (specifically the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Clarke, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, and Fauquier as well as the independent cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Manassas, and Manassas ... Read more

VFRW Kendall Rhodes Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline April 14, 2024

The Virginia Federation of Republican Women (VFRW) is an organization devoted to empowering women of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds in the political process, To honor and memorialize beloved Past President Kendall Rhodes (2004 – 2006), the Kendall Westbrook Rhodes Memorial Scholarship was established in 2016. It pays tribute to her highly esteemed career as an educator. Applicants ... Read more

VFRW Political Studies Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline April 14, 2024

The Virginia Federation of Republican Women (VFRW) is an organization devoted to empowering women of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds in the political process, In support of that goal, the VFRW established the Political Studies Scholarships in 2006. This year, two (2) scholarships will be awarded to Republican women working to promote Republican principles on campus and in their daily ... Read more

WMCCAI Scholarship Program

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline April 15, 2024

The WMCCAI Essay/Presentation Contest is open to all high school seniors within the WMCCAI service area (Washington, DC Metropolitan Area). Applicants must submit either a 500-700 word essay or 90-second media presentation on the year's topic. Applicants must also have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The award winner will be announced within 60 days after the application deadline, displayed in the Quorum ... Read more

Virginia Department of Health Nursing Scholarships

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline April 15, 2024

The Nursing Scholarship Program is for students in a practical nurse program (LPN) or a registered nurse (RN) program and who are accepted or enrolled a school of nursing in the State of Virginia. Scholarship recipients must agree to engage in full-time nursing in Virginia for one month for every $100 received. Presently, the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Health Equity offers several ... Read more

Whitney French Design Scholarship

  • Amount $10,000
  • Deadline April 16, 2024

Everyone has a unique story, and we want to create space for you to tell it. There’s no “one size fits all” qualification list. Our scholarship is tailored to your academic goals; however, we expect our recipient to be a woman pursuing a future in digital user experience and design. We know there is always opportunity to improve gender diversity in the field of design, and we would like to ... Read more

Marocchi Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline April 24, 2024

The Marocchi Memorial Scholarship provides two awards of $2,500 each, one given to a graduating senior from a Virginia high school, and one given to a Virginia resident attending a college or university in Virginia. This scholarship is for individuals who plan to pursue a career in military service beginning with the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at a Virginia school of higher education. ... Read more

CBC Spouses Essay Contest

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline April 26, 2024

Each year, qualified African-American and Black junior and senior high school students participate in the Essay Contest and Issue Forum. Students are presented with a topic that embodies some of our communities’ most pressing issues and are asked to write an essay to defend their research, analyses, and opinion. Submissions are judged by a special committee of CBC Spouses. Winners and their ... Read more

The Agnes Cooke Scholarship

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline April 28, 2024

The Virginia Press Women Foundation is proud to offer the Agnes Cook Memorial Scholarship. The $2,000 scholarship will help students continue to face the unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The scholarship is open to female and male students and to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in journalism, photojournalism, public relations or another related ... Read more

Montford Point Marine Association Washington, DC 6 Chapter Scholarship

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline April 30, 2024

The Montford Point Marine Association believes "There is no better way to protect the future than by helping our youth with their higher educational goals." DC 6 is proud to honor this commitment by offering scholarships to individuals in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. Scholarship award amount $2,500.00 made payable to the school of enrollment. Scholarship deadline is April ... Read more

PMI Silver Spring Chapter Scholarship

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline May 1, 2024

The PMI Silver Spring Chapter is offered to applicants enrolled in or applying for an accredited academic degree program in project management or a related field benefiting from project management. First priority is given to residents in the National Capital Area (see website for details) attending or planning to attend an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program anywhere. Second ... Read more

Paula Kovarick Segalman Family Scholarship

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline May 1, 2024

To be eligible for the Paula Kovarick Segalman Family Scholarship, applicants must: have a parent or legal guardian currently battling ALS or who has passed away from the disease; be a legal resident of Washington, D.C, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina or Northern Ohio; have an annual household income of less than $100,000; have a 2.5 GPA; and attend or be accepted to school ... Read more

JSSA Scholarships

  • Amount $6,000
  • Deadline May 2, 2024

As part of our mission to give back to our community, JSSA offers financial support for our neighbors to continue their education. Please note, one application is needed to apply for all the scholarships. You do not need to apply for each scholarship. Dollar amounts and individual criteria will vary by scholarship. Applicants should identify as Jewish, reside in the Washington DC metropolitan ... Read more

Elizabeth River Crossings Good Citizen Scholarship

  • Amount $6,000
  • Deadline May 5, 2024

The Elizabeth River Crossings Good Citizen Scholarship is awarded to one high school senior at each of the eight public high schools in Portsmouth and Norfolk, and one home schooled senior from both Portsmouth and Norfolk, for their education and demonstration of citizenship within their school and community. This is a $6,000 scholarship dispersed in $1,500 annual increments across four years for ... Read more

Zakat Foundation Community Service Scholarship

  • Amount $500
  • Deadline May 10, 2024

Preparing for college is an exciting time, but it can also be an overwhelming undertaking, especially for students graduating during a pandemic. At Zakat Foundation of America, we value community service and students who have a volunteering spirit. This year, we want to appreciate those students who have consistently given from their time to help others. Zakat Foundation of America is offering a ... Read more

CVBIA Young Designers' Scholarship Competition

  • Amount $1,500
  • Deadline May 10, 2024

The Young Designers' Scholarship Competition is a house design contest for high school students interested in drafting, architecture or home building. The competition is open to any student enrolled in a public or private secondary school from the Cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Williamsburg, and the Counties of ... Read more

The Ashley R. Thompson Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline May 11, 2024

Academic excellence, athleticism, and community involvement were all priorities for Ashley. This scholarship will assist students who capture Ashley’s spirit, enthusiasm, and love of life begin their college careers. Each year a deserving graduating senior is chosen to receive this scholarship. The scholarship is open to all Fairfax County, Alexandria City, Falls Church and Arlington County ... Read more

Beta Phi Boulé College Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline May 15, 2024

Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Beta Phi Boulé is awarding a private $1000.00 college scholarship to three (3) qualifying African American male seniors attending a school located in Roanoke, Virginia, Lynchburg, Virginia, or the New River Valley area. There are no specific GPA or income requirements. Beta Phi Boulé will review and consider all qualified applications. Apply by April 8th by 11:59 PM. ... Read more

Paula E. Waters-Diamond In The Rough

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline May 30, 2024

The Paula E. Waters – Diamond in the Rough Fund is dedicated to providing educational assistance for deserving senior high school African-American male students from selected schools who plan to continue education at a two-or four year college, university or vocational-technical school. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice. ... Read more

Jihoon Rim Scholarship

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline May 31, 2024

The Jihoon Rim Scholarship is a prestigious opportunity for undergraduate students of Korean heritage, providing financial support, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Here are the key details: Scholarship Details: Amount: $5,000 Number of Awardees: 20 Benefits for Awardees: Financial Support: Each recipient will receive a scholarship of $5,000 to support their ... Read more

Fourth Circuit High School Essay Contest

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline May 31, 2024

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is seeking submissions for its essay contest. The contest is open to all students currently in grades 9 through 12 from Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Students are invited to consider and share their thoughts on the question: "In light of Meyer and later cases, may a state, consistent with the protections ... Read more

MSRA Jim Gracie Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline May 31, 2024

MSRA established the Jim Gracie Memorial Scholarship in 2021 to aid students pursuing education in the natural resources industry who demonstrate a passion for streams and the environment with preference given to disadvantaged applicants. In the inaugural year, we were able to award two $500 scholarships to students studying stream restoration. We are aiming to raise additional funds through our ... Read more

Aaron & Co. Millwork Scholarship

  • Amount $500
  • Deadline May 31, 2024

Aaron & Co. Millwork Scholarship Program: How to Apply and Win At Aaron & Co. Millwork, we firmly believe in investing in our community and the next generation of skilled tradesmen. It is our goal to support these students by providing scholarships and mentoring opportunities – anything we can do to help those striving toward their goals. We want to encourage and inspire the young people who are ... Read more

Preventive Measures Legacy Scholarship

  • Amount $1,500
  • Deadline June 1, 2024

PM Legacy Scholarship funds will be awarded in the amount of $1500 each to 30 selected applicants. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, leadership potential, participation in extracurricular or community activities, letters of recommendation and evaluation of essay submission. Applicant must be a resident of, or attending college in, Pennsylvania, Georgia, or the Washington DC ... Read more

Kids’ Chance of Virginia Scholarship

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline June 1, 2024

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 ... Read more

Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $3,500
  • Deadline June 1, 2024

To be eligible for the Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship, applicants must: be a resident of Maryland, Virginia or West Virginia (attendance at an institution within these states is not mandatory); be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape/horticulture program or related discipline at a two or four year institution; have at least a junior standing in a four-year ... Read more

LGBT Youth Leadership Awards

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline June 2, 2024

To be eligible, applicants must: Self-identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community; Be age 24 or younger; Either attended high school or completed GED in the D.C. Metro Area (D.C. and surrounding areas in MD and VA); Be starting your first semester of post-secondary education (2 or 4 year college, university, trade school, technical school etc.) by Fall of the year of the award. Thus, eligible ... Read more

National Ocean Scholar Program

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline June 2, 2024

As part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) program’s continuing effort to recognize individual achievement, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership offers the National Ocean Scholarship Program. This scholarship program is to provide tuition assistance for NOSB students who have an interest in pursuing an ocean or a marine related topic area in their post-high school education. Applicants ... Read more

Sophie’s Live Out Loud Award

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline June 2, 2024

Named in honor of Sophie Magerl, Sophie’s Live Out Loud Award (LOLA) will provide a $5,000 scholarship for one student leader who embodies Sophie’s values of self-expression, creative arts, empowerment, resilience, and dedication to community. Sophie was an inspiring 17-year-old who lived out loud and fought for others to be able to express themselves freely. To be eligible, applicants ... Read more

National Capital Texas A&M Club Scholarship

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline June 8, 2024

The National Capital Texas A&M Club's Scholarship Fund exists to support the education goals of current and prospective Texas A&M University students. The amount of the scholarship award and number of scholarships will be determined based on the quality of applicants. Applicants must be a resident of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area / National Capital Region, be a current student or have ... Read more

Mid-Atlantic STA Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline June 15, 2024

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. ... Read more

BPW Virginia Ruff Scholarship for Continuing Education

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline June 30, 2024

This $1,000 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. ... Read more

SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline July 1, 2024

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 ... Read more

Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline July 31, 2024

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, ... Read more

Boeing Engineering Internship Program

  • Amount $15,000
  • Deadline October 31, 2024

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with ... Read more

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Visual Arts Fellowship

  • Amount $8,000
  • Deadline November 3, 2024

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. Student applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are current legal residents of ... Read more

Lincoln-Lane Scholarship

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline November 15, 2024

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 ... Read more

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

  • Amount $60,000
  • Deadline December 1, 2024

The Hagan Scholarship stands as a nationwide beacon, a need-based merit scholarship specifically designed for high-achieving rural students. This scholarship opportunity is tailored for those who graduate from public high schools situated in over twenty eligible states, specifically in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens, residents of an eligible ... Read more

Frans Hagen Educated Eats Scholarships

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline Varies

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington Education Foundation (RAMW-EF), known as Educated Eats, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the restaurant industry as a career of unlimited opportunity. Educated Eats scholarships are designed to assist individuals who demonstrate an interest and commitment to the restaurant industry. Scholarships are provided to high school ... Read more

Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline Varies

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s coordinating agency for higher education. As an entity of the Commonwealth of Virginia government, SCHEV exists to serve the public interest and to assist the state’s system of higher education. Their mission is "to advocate and promote the development and operation of an educationally and economically ... Read more

Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program (VTSLP)

  • Amount $10,000
  • Deadline Varies

The primary purpose of the Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program (VTSLP) is to provide financial support to students who are interested in pursuing a teaching career in one of the top five critical shortage teaching areas. Candidates must: be enrolled full-time or part-time in an approved undergraduate or graduate teacher education program, or are participants in another approved teacher ... Read more

Virginia Commonwealth Award Program

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline Varies

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s coordinating agency for higher education. As an entity of the Commonwealth of Virginia government, SCHEV exists to serve the public interest and to assist the state’s system of higher education. Their mission is "to advocate and promote the development and operation of an educationally and economically ... Read more

Discover Penn State Award

  • Amount $26,000
  • Deadline Varies

Are you ready to embark on your academic journey at Penn State? Let's explore the Discover Penn State Award—a fantastic opportunity for students residing in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Here's everything you need to know: Eligibility Information: • Students must reside in the specified regions to be ... Read more

Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Program

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline Varies

The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation's scholarship program awards annual grants for the education of deserving female students with financial need at more than 200 accredited educational institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. In accordance with the will that established the Foundation, grantee institutions use ... Read more

Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Grant

  • Amount $80,000
  • Deadline Varies

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s coordinating agency for higher education. As an entity of the Commonwealth of Virginia government, SCHEV exists to serve the public interest and to assist the state’s system of higher education. Their mission is "to advocate and promote the development and operation of an educationally and economically ... Read more

Posse Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline Varies

The Posse model works for both students and college campuses and is rooted in the belief that a small, diverse group of talented students - a Posse - carefully selected and trained, can serve as a catalyst for individual and community development. As the United States becomes an increasingly multicultural society, Posse believes that the leaders of the 21st century should reflect the country’s ... Read more

Last Reviewed: December 2023