Marie A. Dornhecker Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships for college students who live in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia (within 75 miles of Chesapeake); mail the application, a scholarly essay and an official transcript. Two cycles a year (August and December); twelve awards last year averaging $3,600.
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Who can apply
- For college students
- Lives or goes to school in Virginia
- resident of the Hampton Roads area (within 75 miles of Chesapeake, VA)
How to apply
You’ll need an essay, a transcript.
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Is this legit?
Trust 85/100 Run by an IRS-registered charity that reports its scholarship grants on its annual tax filing. No red flags.
Source: IRS Form 990-PF (tax year 2024) · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.
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