Top 27 Virginia Scholarships in September 2023

The Sharen and Mila Kohute Scholarship is a beacon of hope for first-generation female students who face unique obstacles when pursuing higher education. This scholarship honors the memory of Mila Kohute, who represents untapped potential, and Sharen Kohute, who personified hard work. Together, they inspire their family to create opportunities for new college students. This opportunity is open to female high school seniors and undergraduate students in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Virginia who are first-generation college students. To apply, tell the Kohute family about someone who has impacted your life by helping you discover your full potential.

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to US-Based high school students in the classes of 2024 and 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The ASHRAE Region III Setty Family Foundation Scholarship is a one-year scholarship available annually to a student attending a post-secondary educational institution within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE Region III (Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C.). Applicants must be engineering or pre-engineering students pursuing a degree in a course of study that has traditionally been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession and have a class standing of no less than the top 30 percent. In addition, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria: be enrolled in an institution with an active ASHRAE Student Branch, or be in a program accredited by ABET or the Consejo de Acreditacion de la Ensenanza de la Ingenieria (CACEI). Keep on reading to learn more!

The Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarships in Horticulture is a celebration of friendship and gardening within the GCA. This scholarship aims to inspire the study of horticulture and related fields. It's available to rising college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or Master's degree candidates in the upcoming Fall semester. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents enrolled in a U.S.-based institution. Students majoring in horticulture or related fields at institutions in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia are eligible. Apply now to pursue your passion for gardening and receive financial support for your education!

Are you a Black or African American junior college student in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington D.C.? If so, you may be eligible for the Richard B. Watkins Scholarship! The scholarship is open to Black students studying public relations, marketing, graphic design, etc., who are attending university in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. Collins + Co, a public relations and marketing agency, offers the scholarship to honor Richard B. Watkins' legacy of supporting others. Thus, the scholarship aims to continue that support for others, by selecting four recipients to win $5,000 to use towards their studies, every scholarship cycle. Recipients are also offered an immersive two-week apprenticeship with the company in their field of study. If you’re a Black or African American college student looking for help funding your marketing, graphic design, or public relations degree, we encourage you to apply!

The Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship is awarded to qualified students to help ensure the continuity of the nursery and landscape profession. Applicants must have at least a junior standing in a four-year curriculum or senior standing in a two-year curriculum as of the fall semester of the scholarship application year and have a minimum grade point average overall of 2.7 based on a scale of 4.0, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 in their major. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to work within the industry (including nursery operation, landscape architecture/design/construction/maintenance, interiorscape, horticultural distribution, or retail garden center) following graduation. To apply, students must submit a personal essay, a resume, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Keep on reading for more details!

Are you a current or incoming Jewish graduate student living in the metropolitan Washington area? If so, consider applying for the Hyman P. Moldover Scholarship for Communal Service! The scholarship is open to Jewish students who have been accepted to full-time graduate programs in Jewish communal service. Applicants must also reside in the Washington metropolitan area and intend to professionally serve the Jewish community after graduation. The scholarship is offered by the Jewish Social Service Agency, a health and social wellness agency that provides services for the local Jewish community. Each year, they award $5,000 to help one lucky recipient fund their graduate education. If you are a Jewish graduate student who would like some help with your tuition, we encourage you to apply!

"St. Andrew's Society of Washington DC Founders' Scholarship" applicants must be able to cite their Scottish descent and must submit a statement of their plans and goals. Other criteria applied by the Scholarship Committee include an identifiable need for financial assistance, a meritorious academic record, and an indication that the proposed course of study will materially contribute to the applicant's intellectual development and economic independence. Special attention will be given to applicants whose work would demonstrably contribute toward enhancing knowledge of Scottish history or culture. Finalists must be willing, upon request, to make themselves available in person or by telephone for interview by the committee or its designated representative.

The VASWCD Educational Foundation Inc. Scholarship Awards Program is a fantastic opportunity for Virginia residents who are high school seniors or college freshmen passionate about natural resource conservation and environmental protection. This program provides financial support to students who are currently or planning to major in a course curriculum related to these fields. To be eligible, applicants must have a class ranking in the top 20% of their graduating class or a 3.0 or greater GPA. If you're interested in applying, contact your local SWCD or the Association office for an application specific to your Soil & Water Conservation District. If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply. Don't miss out on this chance to pursue your dreams and make a difference in the world of environmental health!

The Steve Bayless Undergraduate Scholarship is open to high school seniors who will be entering a college or university in the Southeastern Theater Conference (SETC) region to major in theater. The SETC region includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. If you're a college-bound student in the SETC region with a passion for theater, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Leslie A. Ebert Legacy of Life Scholarship Program is open to current high school seniors residing in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Applicants must plan to attend college in the upcoming Fall semester and create an essay or video persuading others to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors. Essay submissions must be sent to [email protected], and video submissions must be sent to [email protected]. Join in on honoring Leslie A. Ebert's legacy by spreading awareness on the importance of being an organ, eye, or tissue donor, and apply today.

Are you an immigrant or the child of immigrants living in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) Metro Area who is a high school senior? If so, you might consider applying for the Esperanza Fund Scholarship! This scholarship is funded by Esperanza Education Fund, an organization that strives to help immigrant students achieve their dreams through higher education. Each year, 10 lucky students are awarded the Esperanza Fund Scholarship to help pay for their higher education. If you are a high-achieving student who was born outside of the U.S. or has two parents who were born outside of the U.S, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an African American high school senior, current college student, or veteran who will be entering college for the first time this fall? Consider applying for the African American Leadership Society STEM Scholarship! Open to African American college students pursuing undergraduate STEM degrees for the first time, the scholarship aims to reduce the racial and gender gaps that currently exist in the STEM fields. The scholarship is funded by the United Way of South Hampton Roads, and applicants must reside in the Hampton Roads region of the U.S. to apply. If you’re a current or soon-to-be African American college student from Hampton Roads pursuing a STEM degree, we encourage you to apply!

The Willard G. Plentl Sr. Aviation Scholarship Program will be awarded to a Virginia High School senior who is pursuing an aviation career in a non-engineering area. A certification of acceptance into a non engineering, aviation-related postsecondary education program is required. Examples of non-engineering aviation careers include (but are not limited to) pilots, aviation maintenance technicians, aviation managers, etc. Guidance counselors or other high school officials must sign all required certifications.

The Stein Family Scholarship is funded by the Tidewater Jewish Foundation, an organization that creates permanent resources to meet the challenges and needs of the Jewish community. Each year, their Stein Family Scholarship awards up to $20,000 to multiple college-bound, Jewish high school seniors residing in Hamptons Roads who demonstrate academic ability and a passion for community service. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The SAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship is funded by SAE International, an organization that advances mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. Each year, their SAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship awards $5,000 to one (1) current or recent FORD NGL Network/Steam Academy participant entering college to pursue an engineering or related science degree. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you an undocumented immigrant student who came to U.S before the age of 16? If so, you may be eligible for the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship! The Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship is open to undocumented high school seniors/graduates residing in states where they effectively have no access to college due to high out-of-state tuition costs or as their state's public universities will not admit them. The scholarship is offered by TheDream.Us, the nation’s largest college access and success program for DREAMers, or immigrant youth who came to the U.S. at a very young age without documentation. TheDream.Us believes that all DREAMers need is an opportunity, and providing them with financial support to complete college will give them that opportunity. Thus, each year, the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship awards up to $80,000 to students to help cover the costs of one's bachelor’s degree program at one of their Opportunity Partner Colleges. If you’re an undocumented immigrant student residing in a locked-out state who is passionate about pursuing a postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply!

NASA's VSGC Undergraduate STEM Research Scholarship Program provides awards to college juniors and seniors enrolled in a program of study in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) who have a specific faculty-mentored research project that has NASA or aerospace relevance. Applicants must be attending one of the following five Virginia Space Grant Consortium member institutions: Virginia Tech, University of Virginia, Old Dominion University, William & Mary, or Hampton University. Applicants' research proposals must be aligned with NASA's mission, should be 2 to 3 pages long (not including references), and clearly describe the research objective and methodology. If you're attending a VSGC member institute and conducting a STEM research project, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.