Additional Scholarship Opportunities in Virginia
Finding the best scholarship search platforms can save parents and students time and money. We have provided a list of Virginia Scholarships and a current list of the best scholarship search platforms.
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Alumnae Panhellenic Association of Washington, DC Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 2/22/2023
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 their outstanding commitment to NPC’s core values of friendship, leadership, service, knowledge, integrity, and community in their daily lives.
Virginia Mayflower Society Mildred Ramos Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 3/15/2023
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 Mayflower Descendants) and as Governor of our state group (the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the Commonwealth of Virginia).
Southern Automotive Womens Forum Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 3/20/2023
The SAWF Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women enrolled or enrolling in a STEM field at an accredited two-year technical program, four-year undergraduate program, or a graduate program who have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, with a preference for those interested in the automobile and mobility industry. Applicants must be female high school seniors or graduates enrolling or enrolled in a STEM field at an accredited two-year technical program, four-year undergraduate program, or graduate program.
BECA, Inc. Edna R. Anthony Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 3/31/2023
The Women of BECA, Inc. provide scholarships in the remembrance of Edna R. Anthony. Candidates must be enrolled as a high school senior and must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must also must attend a Historically Black College or University and declare a major in Criminal Justice, Journalism or Nursing or Healthcare. Winners are announced in May. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Application Deadlines: 4/01/2023
The Leo Bourassa Scholarship supports and acknowledges deserving students who are studying in fields related to water resources. Applicants for the Leo Bourassa Scholarship 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.
Application Deadlines: 4/24/2023
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.
WHFF Plein Environmental Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 4/28/2023
The Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to benefit students in need of financial assistance who are pursuing an associate degree at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) and intending to receive admission to a four-year university to pursue a degree in an environmental field. Each awardee can receive up to $15,000 over the course of four years of study. $2,500 per year for their first two years of study, to be completed at NVCC, followed by $5,000 per year for their final two years of study, to be completed at a 4-year Virginia public university.
Polish-American Arts Association
Application Deadlines: 4/30/2023
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 a full-time student at an institution in one of these jurisdictions. Applicant must be a full-time college student, currently enrolled at an accredited college/university in the United States, with confirmed future attendance at an institution in the summer/fall and must describe his/her involvement with the Polish community – past, present or future. For more information, or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
PMI North Carolina Chapter Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 5/01/2023
The PMI North Carolina Chapter Scholarship is offered to students enrolled in or applying for an accredited academic degree program in project management or a related field. Priority, in order from most to least, is given to: residents of North Carolina; anyone planning to attend or currently attending a school in North Carolina; anyone planning to attend or currently attending a school in South Carolina or Virginia; and, anyone planning to attend or currently attending a school anywhere. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Application Deadlines: 5/01/2023
Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization that helps DC-area teen parents become college graduates through one-on-one mentoring, tuition assistance, and crisis intervention. Applicants must be teen parents and be age of 25 or younger at time of application; be raising or actively involved in their child’s life; be attending or planning to attend college in the D.C. Metro Area seeking an undergraduate two or four-year degree; be a US Citizen, legal US Resident, or have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status; Submit the FAFSA, and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Jeffery Isaiah David Memorial Foundation Education Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 5/05/2023
The Jeffery Isaiah David Memorial Foundation Education Scholarship was established to honor the memory of PFC Jeffery Isaiah David who on February 22, 2021, closed his eyes on earth and opened them in heaven. Jeffery was just 23 years old and was a son, brother, mentor, father, and soldier in the United States Army who reached many personal accomplishments and left a great impact on the lives of many he crossed paths throughout his life, everywhere he went, and especially in the community.
Luther and Mary Ida Vandross Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 5/09/2023
Scholarship awards are determined annually and award amounts will vary. Ten to Twenty (10-20) scholarships will be awarded. Award amounts will generally range from $500-$6,000 per year. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, must be enrolled in a 4-year Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in their 3rd, 4th or 5th year of study leading to an undergraduate degree and must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Mary Blackwell Barnes Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 5/31/2023
The Mary Blackwell Barnes Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of Mary Blackwell Barnes, a dedicated servant of public finance. Mary passed away in 2009 at the age of 44, but her memory lives on through the contributions she made to public finance in Virginia. Throughout her 20+ year career in public finance, Mary was a great example of hard work and a positive, confident attitude.
Mercatus Joseph Schumpeter Fellowship
Application Deadlines: 5/31/2023
The Joseph Schumpeter Fellowship is a competitive, renewable fellowship program for undergraduate students at George Mason University.
NAAMLP Land Reclamation Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 5/31/2023
The NAAMLP Scholarship is to assist in the education of students whose intention is to work as scientists, engineers or technicians in the field of mine land reclamation.
Sonny Roden Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 6/03/2023
The Sonny Roden Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) to students enrolled at Virginia universities in an environmental engineering or physical science graduate program. The scholarship honors L.H. (Sonny) Roden, Jr., a dedicated servant of VWEA. Must have a 3.25 GPA. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Application Deadlines: 6/03/2023
The Operator Scholarship is awarded annually by the Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) to operators employed in the wastewater treatment profession in Virginia. The objectives of the scholarship are to support Virginia operators and to promote operator and utility participation in VWEA. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
VWEA Rising Freshman Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 6/03/2023
The VWEA Rising Freshman Scholarship is awarded annually by the Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) to students graduating from high school and planning on enrolling at a Virginia college, community college or university in a civil or environmental engineering or physical/environmental science undergraduate program. Students must also have a minimum 3.5 GPA. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
VWEA Undergraduate Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 6/03/2023
The VWEA Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded annually by the Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) to students enrolled at Virginia universities or community college in a civil or environmental engineering or physical/environmental science undergraduate program. The objectives of the scholarship are to support our local universities and colleges and to promote student participation in VWEA. The award shall be $2,500.
BPW Virginia Ruff Scholarship for Continuing Education
Application Deadlines: 6/30/2023
The Virginia Ruff Women’s Scholarship for Continuing Education provides financial assistance for women seeking education to re-enter the job market, advancement and/or to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Virginia Department of Health Nursing Scholarships
Application Deadlines: 6/30/2023
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 scholarship opportunities to help pay for nursing education.
Dr. Charlena M. Seymour Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 7/01/2023
The Dr. Charlena M. Seymour Scholarship was established to recognize women pursuing an advanced degree in the fields of Public and Environmental Health. The Scholarship is named in honor of Charlena Seymour whose professional accomplishments and vision, leadership, and compassion for her fellow man make her an outstanding role-model to women. $1000 will be awarded.
DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG)
Application Deadlines: 8/19/2023
DCTAG was created by Congress in 1999 by the District of Columbia College Access Act; PL 106-98 and amended by DC College Access Improvement Act 2002 and DC College Access Improvement Act 2007 to expand higher education choices for college-bound residents of the District of Columbia. Currently, DCTAG recipients attend more than 300 colleges and universities.
Virginia Tech SigEp Balanced Man Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 9/05/2023
The Virginia Tech SigEp Balanced Man Scholarship serves the purpose of rewarding young men who are currently embracing all aspects of Sigma Phi Epsilon’s ideals and working to become a well rounded Balanced Man while working on leadership skills and becoming involved in as many ways as possible. If you have interest in joining SigEp or would like to learn more information about us please let us know in the application.
Virginia Commonwealth University Deans’ Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 11/01/2023
Scholarships are funds that are awarded to students to use toward their education, and don’t need to be repaid. Some scholarships and funding opportunities are given based on merit (academic achievement), some are based on need, and some are awarded for athletics and other skills. Virginia Commonwealth University considers all outstanding first-year applicants for university-level scholarships if you apply for the fall semester by November 1. Many scholarships are offered.
Virginia Commonwealth University Presidential Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 11/01/2023
Scholarships are funds that are awarded to students to use toward their education, and don’t need to be repaid. Some scholarships and funding opportunities are given based on merit (academic achievement), some are based on need, and some are awarded for athletics and other skills. Virginia Commonwealth University considers all outstanding first-year applicants for university-level scholarships if you apply for the fall semester by November 1. Many scholarships are offered.
Virginia Commonwealth University Provost Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 11/01/2023
Scholarships are funds that are awarded to students to use toward their education, and don’t need to be repaid. Some scholarships and funding opportunities are given based on merit (academic achievement), some are based on need, and some are awarded for athletics and other skills. Virginia Commonwealth University considers all outstanding first-year applicants for university-level scholarships if you apply for the fall semester by November 1. Many scholarships are offered.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Visual Arts Fellowship
Application Deadlines: 11/04/2023
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is a state-supported, privately endowed educational institution created for the benefit of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art, to encourage the study of the arts, and thus to enrich the lives of all. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts offers numerous programs for people of all ages and walks of life. For students, the Virginia Museum of Fine arts offers a fellowship.
Leadership for the 21st Century Scholarships
Application Deadlines: 1/12/2024
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 Metropolitan region and many other kudos. Providing you with the best possible quality of life is our main mission as a local government. Chesterfield County also offers a scholarship.
Virginia Tech Presidential Scholarship
Application Deadlines: 1/22/2024
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 January 22. In addition to the General Scholarship Application, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must also be on file by the January 22 deadline.
Blandy Experimental Farm REU Program
Application Deadlines: 2/15/2024
Undergraduate education is one of our highest priorities at Blandy Experimental Farm. Since 1992 Blandy has provided Undergraduate Research Fellowships to students interested in ecology and environmental science. We have been aided in this effort by funding from the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Our primary goal is to teach students to formulate testable hypotheses about important ecological and evolutionary questions. The format of the program encourages students to develop skills in experimental design, data collection, analysis, and critical reading of primary scientific literature. Students also learn to prepare and communicate scientific information to other scientists and the general public.
Bridgewater College Academic Merit Scholarships
Application Deadlines: Varies
We know a college education is a big investment. So we’ll work with you to make your education as affordable as possible. Our financial aid advisors can guide you through the entire process and answer any questions you may have. Last year, 99% of all Bridgewater students received financial aid packages. Our generous scholarships and grants—which don’t have to be paid back—help make college affordable.
Bridgewater College Church of the Brethren Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
We know a college education is a big investment. So we’ll work with you to make your education as affordable as possible. Our financial aid advisors can guide you through the entire process and answer any questions you may have. Last year, 99% of all Bridgewater students received financial aid packages. Our generous scholarships and grants—which don’t have to be paid back—help make college affordable.
Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Grant
Application Deadlines: 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.
Hess-Newman-Jargowsky-Stoker Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
The University of Virginia Alumni Association administers more than 250 different scholarships ranging from modest stipends to full tuition, room and board. Many of these scholarships are available through an application process independent of the University’s financial aid process. If you are not currently a full-time UVA student (such as an incoming first-year or transfer student), please contact us to determine eligibility before applying.
Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: 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 Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation grants to award need-based scholarships to Christian women who live in one of the specified states.
Liberty University Academic Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
Planning on how to pay for college can be challenging. We’re here to help guide you through the financial aid process and provide assistance with your student account. Don’t stress about student finances, you’ll have enough to do, like hanging out with friends and studying for your classes. Make your college tuition more affordable with scholarships. Review the Liberty scholarship packages and apply to all that you are eligible for. The earlier you act, the more scholarship opportunities are available.
Liberty University Champion Award
Application Deadlines: Varies
Planning on how to pay for college can be challenging. We’re here to help guide you through the financial aid process and provide assistance with your student account. Don’t stress about student finances, you’ll have enough to do, like hanging out with friends and studying for your classes. Make your college tuition more affordable with scholarships. Review the Liberty scholarship packages and apply to all that you are eligible for. The earlier you act, the more scholarship opportunities are available.
Liberty University Middle America Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
Planning on how to pay for college can be challenging. We’re here to help guide you through the financial aid process and provide assistance with your student account. Don’t stress about student finances, you’ll have enough to do, like hanging out with friends and studying for your classes. Make your college tuition more affordable with scholarships. Review the Liberty scholarship packages and apply to all that you are eligible for. The earlier you act, the more scholarship opportunities are available.
Morgan State Actuarial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Morgan State Actuarial scholarships are $20,000 ($5,000 per year renewable for 4 years). Applicants must have a strong Math background, attend Morgan State and intend to pursue a career in the Actuarial Science profession. Applicants must be incoming Freshman accepted into Morgan State University’s School of Actuarial Science and must plan to study Actuarial Science at MSU on a full-time basis (min. 12 credit hours per semester).
Randolph-Macon College Show Choir Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
The LUXE Show Choir at Randolph-Macon College uses vocals, choreography, instrumentation, staging, costuming, and production simultaneously to synthesize a stunning artistic experience. LUXE takes the most unique parts of the performing arts and combines them into powerhouse performances. Throughout their generosity, Randolph-Macon College offers a scholarship through the choir program.
University of Lynchburg Hopwood Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
The University of Lynchburg offers a wide range of scholarships and awards. When you are admitted, you are automatically considered for these academic scholarships and awards. Merit scholarships for the upcoming school year range from in amounts annually and are renewable with continued full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress. You are automatically considered for academic scholarships once you are admitted to the University of Lynchburg — no separate scholarship application is required.
Virginia Commonwealth Award Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
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.
Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
The purpose of the Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP) is to provide an incentive to financially needy students now attending elementary and secondary school in Virginia to raise their expectations and their academic performance and to consider higher education an achievable objective in their future.
Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program (VTSLP)
Application Deadlines: 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.
