Scholarships for Virginia students

107 scholarships and grants for students who live or go to school in Virginia: local foundations found in IRS filings, Virginia state aid, and programs confirmed on sponsors’ sites. Homeschool students can apply to most of them.

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• A.D. & A.L. Morgan Memorial Scholarship~$5,143 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Old Dominion University students who live on the Southside of Hampton Roads, Virginia, and keep a C average; apply through the ODU financial aid office before the trustees' May meeting. Seven awards last year averaging about $5,100.
• African American Teaching Fellows~$2,816 · Deadline VariesEducational cost grants for African American college students who have completed two years of undergraduate coursework and are enrolled in a Virginia-approved teacher education program, preparing to teach in Charlottesville and Albemarle County public schools.
• Alexandria-Fairfax Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund~$1,318 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships (19 last year, averaging about $1,300) from the Kappa Alpha Psi alumni chapter fund in Alexandria, Virginia, whose mission centers on developing Black male leaders.
• Alexandria Music Makers ScholarshipDeadline VariesA music scholarship from an Alexandria, Virginia fund with no stated restrictions or deadline; apply by submitting a written narrative.
• All Saints Scholarship Fund~$1,338 · Deadline FebruaryScholarships mainly for students entering or continuing accredited college degree programs, with applications available from the Virginia Beach Public Schools website or the All Saints Episcopal Church office by mid-February; 40 awards last year averaging about $1,300. Parishioners may also apply for religious education programs.
• Alpha Beta Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for high school seniors in the Richmond, Virginia area; $15,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Anabaptist Scholarship Foundation of Virginia~$1,998 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarships for students from low-income families attending non-public schools in Virginia; 364 were awarded in the latest year, paid to the schools.
• Andrew and Martha Sanford ScholarshipDeadline March 15Scholarships for students in Westmoreland, Richmond, Lancaster and Northumberland counties (Virginia's Northern Neck); school and financial information are required and applications are due March 15.
• Augusta Schultz Grubbs Scholarship~$3,002 · Deadline May 10Merit scholarships for Alleghany High School (Covington, Virginia) seniors whose GPA is in the top ten percent of their class; submit grade reports, the school transcript and a 200-word statement of college or career plans to the school scholarship committee around May 10. Nineteen awards last year averaging about $3,000.
• Bess R. Poff Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline April 1Scholarship for students graduating from Floyd County High School (Floyd, Virginia) who are continuing their education; apply on the Bess Poff application by about April 1. Three $1,000 awards last year.
• Beta Nu Boule Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesSmall college scholarships for selected students living in northern Virginia, awarded after review of academic records; 19 were awarded in the latest year.
• Bill and Helen Harris Charitable Education Trust ScholarshipDeadline VariesRenewable scholarships for students from central Virginia high schools with a 2.5 GPA, significant community service, good character and financial need, pursuing an associate, bachelor's or trade diploma in the U.S. Forms are at school guidance departments; include a transcript, 500-word statement, financial form and two recommendations.
• Boone Turner ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for local high school students in Suffolk, Southampton County and Isle of Wight County, Virginia, funded by an annual golf classic.
• Catholic Club Foundation ScholarshipEducational scholarships for underprivileged students in the local Portsmouth, Virginia community.
• CBDA X Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships for high school seniors who take part in the Central Business District Association's annual Internship Day in Virginia Beach, Virginia; five $2,500 awards were made in the latest year.
• Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Committee ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships and book scholarships from a minority student achievement committee serving the Chantilly, Virginia school pyramid; about $7,000 was awarded last year.
• Chesapeake Sports Club ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for Chesapeake, Virginia high school seniors from a club that promotes local sports and honors local athletes.
• Cleo Lawson Mitchell Scholarship~$10,000 · Deadline AprilA scholarship for Graham High School (Bluefield, Virginia) graduates who live in Tazewell County and rank in the top 25% of their class, considering need. Write a letter to the committee with your planned course, college, costs and family finances by the third week of April.
• Clifford and Virginia Grim Education Scholarship~$3,333 · Deadline February 22Scholarships for residents of Winchester, Frederick County or Clarke County, Virginia, who show financial need and have at least a 2.5 GPA; apply online through Scholarship Administration (csascholars.org) by late February. Twelve awards last year averaging about $3,300.
• Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation ScholarshipDeadline March 1Higher-education scholarships from the agricultural education foundation of Colonial Farm Credit for full-time students who live in certain counties of Virginia and Maryland; apply on the foundation form by March 1.
• Committee for Dulles Community Outreach ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships for employees who work on the grounds of Washington Dulles International Airport and their dependents; 15 were given in the latest year.
• Core Technology Foundation Scholarship$1,500–2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Virginia STEM school students who will attend a Virginia college or university for a technology degree. New awards were $1,500 and a renewal was $2,500 in the latest year.
• David D. Lindsay Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors in the Richmond Public Schools system (Richmond, Virginia); three were awarded in the latest year.
• Don Holliday Memorial Scholarship~$7,500 · Deadline VariesMerit-based college scholarships of $7,500 for high school students in the Roanoke Valley of Virginia, funded by an annual golf tournament; four were awarded in the latest year.
• Dorm Fairies Dorm Essentials AwardDeadline VariesAwards of dorm-room essentials (over $500 worth) for high school students heading to college, applied for online; the focus is Hampton Roads and Fairfax County, VA. A separate award helps transfer and spring-start students.
• Dr. Michael Priest Memorial ScholarshipAthletic and academic scholarships for graduating high school seniors in Virginia, from a memorial trust in South Boston, Virginia; $6,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Eliza Baker Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesAn annual financial-aid scholarship for former Fort Hunt Little League (Alexandria, Virginia) players who go on to play NCAA Division I, II, III or NAIA college baseball. Four were awarded in 2024.
• Esperanza Education Fund Scholarship~$4,000College scholarships and career mentoring for immigrant students in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia; a new cohort of about five students receives roughly $4,000 each, with continued payments in later years.
• Evelyn Abrahams Scholarship~$2,101 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Dinwiddie High School (Dinwiddie, Virginia), based mainly on financial need along with achievement, character and course of study; 50 were awarded in the latest year.
• Evelyn Smith Lawing Fund Scholarship~$13,821 · Deadline VariesScholarship for deserving residents living within 200 miles of the Henry County (VA) circuit court clerk's office, administered through the Patrick Henry Community College Foundation.
• FastForward Workforce Credential ProgramDeadline Rolling · GrantState-supported short-term job training at Virginia community colleges leading to industry credentials in weeks, with reduced out-of-pocket costs (average about $801) and extra financial help available.
• Friends of Hampton Roads Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesHigher-education scholarships from a Norfolk, Virginia group; five $5,000 awards were paid to colleges last year. The filing gives no eligibility details; see the website.
• Galax Foundation for Excellence in Education Scholarship~$3,653 · Deadline VariesHigher-education scholarships for students of the Galax, Virginia public schools; 30 were awarded last year averaging about $3,650.
• George M. Hampton Foundation ScholarshipsThe GMHF and Dunlap scholarships, plus an essay contest and talent hunt, for youth in the Prince William County, Virginia area; see the foundation website for details.
• Glencairn Foundation Scholarship~$13,500 · Deadline VariesMerit-based college scholarships for seniors at Alleghany High School, Bath County High School and the Boys Home school (Virginia) who plan to major in art, dance, drama, English, history, journalism, languages, music, philosophy, political science, psychology or sociology at an accredited four-year college. Applications at the guidance office.
• Grand Lodge of Virginia Scholarship Fund~$809 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarships for needy and qualified students attending institutions of higher learning, from the Masonic Grand Lodge of Virginia; 76 awards last year averaging about $800, paid to the school.
• GRASP Scholarships~$1,278 · Deadline VariesCompetitive scholarships (usable at two-year, four-year and trade schools) for students at the Virginia schools GRASP serves, focused on families of low to modest means, plus EISP private-school scholarships and the Pathways program for Richmond youth; about 380 awards were made in the latest year.
• Guinea Heritage Association ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship awards ($8,500 in 2024) from the heritage association of the Guinea watermen community in Gloucester County, Virginia. See the website for details.
• Hague School Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesNeed-based scholarships for students of The Hague School and of partner middle schools in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.
• Hall's Free School Foundation Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline June 15Scholarships for residents of Hanover County, Virginia and the surrounding area, including descendants of students of the historic Hall's Free School in Montpelier. Contact the foundation for an application; deadline June 15.
• Henrico Education Foundation Scholarship~$2,448 · Deadline VariesScholarships (37 last year, averaging about $2,400) from the foundation supporting Henrico County Public Schools in Henrico County, Virginia.
• Hickory Ruritan Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and grants for Chesapeake, Virginia high school students continuing into the trades or a college degree; $9,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Ira Dorsey Scholarship~$3,932 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for graduating high school seniors in Prince William County and southern Fairfax County, Virginia, awarded each June by the Alpha Phi Alpha Ira Dorsey Scholarship Endowment Fund; 22 awards last year averaging about $3,900.
• Jefferson Scholars FoundationFull merit-based scholarships for undergraduates at the University of Virginia, plus graduate fellowships; about 250 students were funded last year.
• John R. Lillard Aviation Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline VariesFinancial assistance for graduates of Virginia public high schools admitted to a college program in aviation management or aviation sciences.
• John William Rollison Jr. Education Fund Scholarship~$5,300 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students from Southampton County or the City of Franklin, Virginia, who keep at least a 2.5 GPA; apply on the fund's application with SAT scores and GPA. Eight awards last year averaging about $5,300.
• JT-Minnie Maude Charitable Trust ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for students living in the greater Danville / Pittsylvania County, Virginia area, including certain adjoining counties and cities in Virginia and North Carolina. Forms are on the trust website; deadlines vary by award.
• Judges Athletic Association ScholarshipDeadline VariesPost-secondary scholarships for graduating senior athletes at John Handley High School in Winchester, Virginia, from the school's athletic booster association; about $40,800 was awarded last year.
• Justice High School Scholarship Fund~$2,640Need-based scholarships for graduates of Justice High School in Falls Church, Virginia who show commitment to learning and community; paid directly to the college.
• Kappa Foundation of Woodbridge Scholarship~$500 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships of $500 for students in Prince William and Stafford counties, Virginia, awarded on need, academic performance and leadership; 13 were given in the year reported.
• Kirk Edward Nairn Memorial Scholarship~$2,812 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for students at Abingdon High School (Abingdon, Virginia) who reflect the values of Kirk Edward Nairn; 16 awards averaging about $2,800 last year.
• Kiwanis Club of Lynchburg Scholarship~$3,056 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the Kiwanis Club of Lynchburg, Virginia, which serves Lynchburg and surrounding counties; nine were awarded last year averaging about $3,000.
• Lawrence L. Lucas Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational aid for high school seniors attending school in Shenandoah County, Virginia, requested on the foundation's student loan application with no set deadline; nine grants last year.
• Leesburg Daybreak Rotary Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships of $3,000 for high-achieving Loudoun County, Virginia students who need financial help, from the Rotary Club of Leesburg-Daybreak foundation.
• Leroy Lawrence Educational Trust Scholarship~$10,000 · Deadline May 15Scholarship offered through the Bath County, Virginia schools; contact the schools for details. Deadline May 15.
• Lillian Fleurot Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline May 20Small scholarships for graduates of Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton, Virginia enrolled in a four-year college; write to the trustee by May 20 with transcripts and teacher recommendations.
• Marie A. Dornhecker Foundation Scholarship~$3,600 · Deadline August 13Scholarships 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.
• Martha Mason Hill Memorial Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline VariesFour $1,500 scholarships each year for graduating high school seniors in Chesterfield County, Virginia, who will attend an accredited four-year college; applicants follow a published application process.
• McMahon-Parater Scholarship Foundation~$1,864Need-based tuition assistance for families at Catholic schools (K-12) within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Virginia; parents apply through FACTS with financial documents. More than 3,000 awards a year.
• Mecklenburg Scholarship AssociationDeadline VariesCollege and university scholarships for deserving students with financial need, from a scholarship association in Chase City, Mecklenburg County, Virginia. The filing gives no application details.
• Mike Burch Memorial Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline VariesSmall memorial scholarship fund in Roanoke, Virginia with two awards last year; apply in writing stating the purpose of the request. No deadline or eligibility restrictions are stated.
• Miss Virginia Opportunity ScholarshipsDeadline VariesEducational scholarships for young women through the Miss Virginia competition program (Roanoke, Virginia). The filing gives no amounts or application details.
• Monacan Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for further education for members of the Monacan Indian Nation (Virginia).
• Naval Officers' Spouses' Club of Washington DC ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for Navy dependents in the Washington, DC area, funded by the club's Temptations Boutique thrift store.
• New Chesapeake Men for Progress ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and mentoring for Black male youth in Chesapeake, Virginia, from a foundation that also supplies school materials and community programs.
• New Horizons Educational Foundation Scholarship~$1,042 · Deadline VariesScholarships (12 last year, about $1,000 each) from the foundation that supports New Horizons Regional Education Center, a vocational, science and technology education center in Hampton, Virginia.
• Nick England Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for graduating high school seniors, mainly from Southwest Virginia.
• Norfolk Sports Club ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for student athletes from accredited high schools in South Hampton Roads, Virginia, paid directly to a Virginia college or university for tuition, room and board and other expenses.
• NVADACA Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesFirst-year college scholarships for public high school student athletes in Northern Virginia, from the Northern Virginia Athletic Directors, Coaches and Administrators Association; 15 were awarded in the latest year.
• Park View 19 ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships only for graduates of Park View High School in Sterling, Virginia, paid to the student's college.
• Phillip A. Hughes Foundation Music ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students from Fauquier, Loudoun, Culpeper and Rappahannock counties in Virginia who are pursuing an education in music after high school; 14 were awarded in 2023.
• Police Association of Virginia Scholarship~$1,200 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for deserving relatives (beneficiaries) of Police Association of Virginia members in good standing; ten of $1,200 were awarded in the latest year.
• Post Oak Education and Charitable Foundation Scholarships~$254 · Deadline March 31Small scholarships for 7th graders rising to 8th grade in the attendance zones of Post Oak Middle School (Spotsylvania County, Virginia) and Wetsel Middle School (Madison County, Virginia); application on the website, due March 31.
• Ralph Stuart Stowers ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating high school students from Tazewell County, Virginia. The filing gives no application details.
• Ray M. Harris Educational Fund ScholarshipDeadline April 15Educational scholarships with primary consideration for graduates of secondary schools in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; contact the trustee at Bank of America and apply by April 15.
• Raymond Bruce Vere Nicoll Polo Scholarship~$14,000 · Deadline February 15Tuition scholarships for University of Virginia students dedicated to the UVA polo program who keep at least a 2.0 GPA. The yearly application covers financial need, essay questions about Virginia Polo, and a coach recommendation; deadline February 15.
• R.G. Atkins Educational Trust Scholarship~$3,449 · Deadline VariesScholarships with preference for students from Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia, including children of Truist officers and employees, though not limited to those areas when funds allow; apply through the trustee, Truist Bank. Eleven awards last year averaging about $3,400.
• Salem Education Foundation Scholarship~$2,529 · Deadline March 26Scholarships for students at the high schools of Culpeper County and Rappahannock County, Virginia, some tied to a field of study such as music or education; applications are distributed through the schools and due March 26. Twelve awards last year averaging about $2,500.
• Samuel L. Powell Trust Scholarship~$2,067 · Deadline April 6Scholarships for graduates of the City of Alexandria (Virginia) high school; applications are at the T.C. Williams / Alexandria City High School guidance center, due April 6.
• Scholarship Fund of Alexandria~$2,674 · Deadline VariesScholarships and renewal awards for graduates of Alexandria City Public Schools (VA) attending accredited colleges, community colleges or career schools; renewals require transcripts and award letters.
• Scholarships for Trailblazers~$15,190 · Deadline July 31Large college scholarships for Fairfax County, Virginia residents; submit a cover letter on why you are a good candidate, academic transcripts and a list of extracurricular activities by July 31.
• Scholars Latino Initiative Scholarship~$2,838 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships, computer awards and dual-enrollment support for Latino high school students in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, plus scholarships for program alumni in college; 19 high school students received awards in the latest year.
• Shenandoah Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students in Shenandoah County, Virginia from the county education foundation; $5,500 was awarded in the latest year.
• Shenandoah Fine Art Scholarship~$1,000Art scholarships for seniors graduating from two specific Virginia high schools (see the website); one $1,000 award in 2024.
• Smith Mountain Lake Lions Club Scholarship$1,500–3,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships of $1,500 to $3,000 for needy Franklin County, Virginia high school graduates attending accredited Virginia colleges and universities; 21 awarded last year.
• Southside Health Education Foundation Scholarship~$1,131 · Deadline VariesScholarships and loans for residents of Southside Virginia who want to become health care providers but lack the money; 24 awards averaging about $1,100 last year.
• Stephanie R. Bennett Memorial Scholarship$7,500 · Deadline VariesOne $7,500 scholarship each year for a high school graduate in the Rocky Mount, VA area.
• Strasburg Community Scholarship~$2,182 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Strasburg High School (Strasburg, Virginia) attending an accredited college or trade school; the deadline is set each year. Eleven awards last year averaging about $2,200.
• Suffolk Education Foundation Scholarship~$1,736 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students of Suffolk Public Schools in Suffolk, Virginia; 13 were awarded last year averaging about $1,700.
• Team Joyner Foundation Scholarship~$1,771 · Deadline VariesScholarships for high school seniors with financial need to attend community college, run with Northern Virginia Community College in memory of Coach CJ Joyner; seven were awarded in the latest year.
• Thomas W. and Lolita Gayle ScholarshipDeadline February 3Scholarships for graduates of Mathews High School in Mathews, Virginia; contact the fund for an application by February 3. Seven grants were made last year.
• Thompson Clark ScholarshipDeadline May 1Post-secondary scholarship with preference for residents of Halifax County, Virginia; applications are available at Halifax County High School and are due before May 1. Administered with the Southside Virginia Community College Foundation.
• Tidewater Chapter Tuskegee Airmen ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships, mentoring and counseling for youth from the Tidewater (Hampton Roads), Virginia chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc. See the chapter website for details.
• Torchbearers Memorial ScholarshipDeadline Usually AugustA scholarship limited to Virginia residents, applied for with school transcripts and a written essay by mid-August (six weeks before the COVA leadership conference). The latest filing shows no grants paid yet.
• VADA Charitable Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships related to the automobile industry from the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association charitable foundation; see the VADA website for details.
• Virginia Association for the Gifted ScholarshipDeadline VariesTuition and summer-program scholarships for gifted students in Virginia; five were awarded last year, with recorded summer awards of a few hundred dollars.
• Virginia Foundation for LD StudentsTuition assistance for Virginia students with financial need who would benefit from an individualized education; over 20% of families helped live at or below the federal poverty level.
• Virginia G3 Tuition Assistance (Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back)Deadline Varies · GrantLast-dollar tuition assistance at Virginia community colleges for in-state residents with household income around $120,000 or less in programs for six in-demand fields including healthcare, IT, public safety and skilled trades.
• Virginia TRIO Association ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for first-generation and income-eligible Virginia residents pursuing post-secondary education, from the Virginia association of TRIO program staff; $5,500 was awarded last year.
• VMDAEC Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesScholarships for youth from electric cooperative service territories in the rural Mid-Atlantic (Virginia, Maryland and Delaware).
• VSGA-VIP Scholarship~$3,852 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for Virginia amateur golfers, based on academic excellence, economic need, and support of and connection to golf in Virginia; 44 were awarded in the latest year.
• Wednesday Music Club ScholarshipsUp to $2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships for music students in Charlottesville, Virginia and nearby areas: $2,500 awards for music students at JMU, Shenandoah and UVA, plus smaller tuition scholarships (13 last year).
• Widows Sons Lodge Charity Fund Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline December 31Need-based scholarships from a Masonic lodge in Charlottesville, Virginia; apply with the form, an official transcript and a college acceptance letter by December 31.
• William M. Sturgeon Scholarship$5,000A $5,000 scholarship for a graduating senior of Potomac Falls High School in Sterling, Virginia.
• Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $2,500 for deserving Northern Virginia residents attending George Mason University or Northern Virginia Community College (Advance Program); 18 were awarded in the latest year.
• Wythe County Schools Foundation Scholarships~$11,088 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for local high school graduates of Wythe County Public Schools (VA).
• Wytheville Community College Scholarship Foundation~$659 · Deadline VariesScholarships for enrolled Wytheville Community College (Wytheville, Virginia) students who are impoverished or have disabilities; 91 awards last year averaging about $660.