Top 112 Virginia Scholarships in July 2024

Are you a Virginia resident who is enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in Virginia? If so, you may be eligible for the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program! Each year, the program awards grants to Virginian residents attending select colleges and universities in Virginia (see "Eligibility Information" for the full list of schools). Bear in mind that undergraduate applicants may be pursuing any field of study except those that are religion or theology-related. However, graduate school applicants must be enrolled in a health-related professional program. If you're a Virginian attending an eligible, in-state institution, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellowship Program is open to Virginia residents who are professional artists or art or art history students who demonstrate exceptional creative ability in their chosen discipline. Applicants must select one discipline to apply for, and submit appropriate samples of their work for this category. Submissions are not judged within these disciplines, but instead within eligibility categories (Professional, Graduate, Undergraduate) across all disciplines. Recipients can earn between $2,000 and $8,000, depending on one's eligibility category. If you're a professional artist or art/art history student in Virginia, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school senior or recent high school graduate from West Virginia who is pursuing a career as an educator in the fields of math, science, elementary education, or special education? If so, the Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, up to 25 aspiring educators from West Virginia are chosen to receive $10,000 to go towards their post-secondary education. The scholarship can be received for up to four years, so long as the recipients continue to meet renewal requirements. Upon graduation from university, recipients of the scholarship are required to teach at a West Virginia public school in the fields of math, science, elementary education or special education under contract with a county board of education for a period of five consecutive years. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The WV Invests Grant is a state-funded grant program that pays toward the full cost of basic tuition, mandatory fees, and academic program fees for students pursuing select certificate and associate degree programs at West Virginia public two- and four-year institutions. Priority is given to individuals pursuing programs in high-demand fields, such as information technology or healthcare, as determined by the West Virginia Department of Commerce. This is a last-dollar-in program, meaning it will pay for any amount up to the total cost of tuition, mandatory fees, and approved academic program fees not already covered by other state or federal grants or scholarships and institutional tuition waivers. If you're a post-secondary student in West Virginia, and especially if you're pursuing a high-demand field, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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!Show Less

Are you either (a) a female, high school senior of color from Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia who will be pursuing a visual fine arts program of study in college or (b) a current, female, first- or second-year college student of color from Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia who is enrolled in a visual arts program? If so, the WCADC Visual Art Scholarship may be a good opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards between $2,000 and $5,000 to one (1) female high school senior or college underclasswoman of color from Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia who are aspiring visual artists. In addition, winners receive a 1-year student membership to the WCA/DC chapter. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit images of three of their pieces of original artwork, Artist Statement(s), a Reflection Statement, and a letter of recommendation. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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!Show Less

Are you a post-secondary student of Scottish birth or heritage? If so, the St. Andrew's Society of Washington DC Founders' Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to multiple post-secondary students of Scottish birth or heritage. Bear in mind that applicants from the United States must also hold permanent residence in the Mid-Atlantic Region (the District of Columbia, the States of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, West Virginia, and the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia). Other evaluation criteria 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 enhance public knowledge of Scottish history or culture. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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!Show Less

Are you a racial or ethnic minority planning on enrolling in full-time post-secondary study? Then you might consider applying for the Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship! Awarding between $5,000 and $10,000 to 60 lucky students each year, the only writing required to apply is a quick personal statement of your goals and aspirations. Just keep in mind that the scholarship is only open to students from Connecticut, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, North or South Carolina, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. If you’re from one of those states and want some help paying off college costs, we encourage you to apply for the Dominion Energy Education Equity Scholarship!Show Less

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.Show Less

The Leslie A. Ebert Legacy of Life Scholarship Program is open to current high school seniors residing in Maryland, the District of Columbia, or specific counties in Northern Virginia (see full list under "Eligibility Information"). 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.Show Less