Verified Scholarship Directory

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  • Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: June 1
    Amount: Up to $3,500
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    Sponsor: Horticultural Research Institute

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a landscaping or horticultural program at a two- or four-year accredited institution and be residents of Maryland, Virginia or West Virginia.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    80 M Street SE
    Washington, DC 20003

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  • Dixie Boys Baseball Scholarship Program
    Deadline: April 1
    Amount: $1,250
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    Sponsor: Dixie Boys Baseball

    Eligibility: Applicants must plan to pursue undergraduate studies at a college or university. An application, financial statement, two recommendation letters, proof of baseball participation, transcript and essay are required. Selection is based on class rankings, strong school and community leadership and financial need. Programs are in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 8263
    Dothan, AL 36304

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  • Dixie Youth Scholarship Program
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: $2,000
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    Sponsor: Dixie Youth Baseball Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must have been registered on a Dixie Youth Baseball team participating in a franchised Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. league prior to reaching age thirteen. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic record and citizenship. Programs are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

    How to apply: Contact your local league officials or a district, state or national director for an application, and applications are also available online.

    Johnny Berthelot, Chairman Scholarship Committee
    110 South Bolivar Street
    Suite 207
    Marshall, TX 75670

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  • Gary Wagner, K3OMI, Scholarship
    Deadline: January 10
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: American Radio Relay League Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must have an amateur radio license of Novice Class or higher. Students may be pursuing a bachelor's degree in any field of engineering. They must be residents of one of the following states: North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or Tennessee. Preference will be given to students with financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    225 Main Street
    Newington, CT 06111-1494

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  • Granville P. Meade Scholarship
    Deadline: March 3
    Amount: $2,000
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    Sponsor: Virginia Department of Education

    Eligibility: Students must have been born in Virginia, and they must plan to attend a public or private Virginia school. They must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and good character. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 2120
    Richmond, VA 23218

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  • Hampton Roads Pride Scholarship
    Deadline: May 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Hampton Roads Pride

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students who self-identify as LGBTQ+ and/or allies who are enrolled in accredited programs at a college, university or community college.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 41082
    Norfolk, VA 23541-1082

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  • Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships
    Deadline: February 7
    Amount: $500-$5,000
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    Sponsor: Jimmy Rane Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for high school seniors or 2.75 for college students. Selection is based on academic excellence, community involvement, leadership skills, awards and honors and financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 40
    Abbeville, AL 36310

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  • John R. Lillard VAOC Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: $3,000
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    Sponsor: Virginia Department of Aviation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Virginia high school seniors who have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher. They must be accepted into or enrolled in an aviation-related program at an accredited postsecondary institution and must have plans to pursue a career in aviation. Selection is based on academic merit, personal essay, leadership skills and financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, official transcript, verification of college acceptance or enrollment, list of extracurricular activities and up to three recommendation letters are required.

    VAOC Scholarship
    Attn: Betty Wilson
    5702 Gulfstream Road
    Richmond, VA 23250-2422

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  • L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship
    Deadline: January 10
    Amount: $2,000
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    Sponsor: American Radio Relay League Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license, be residents of and attending school in the ARRL Roanoke Division (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia) and be undergraduate or graduate students in electronics, communications or another related field.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.

    225 Main Street
    Newington, CT 06111-1494

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  • Leo Bourassa Scholarship
    Deadline: April 1
    Amount: $500-$3,000
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    Sponsor: Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Virginia residents and students in good standing at an accredited college or university in the state. They must complete at least two semesters of undergraduate study by the award date. They must also be full-time undergraduate or full- or part-time graduate students enrolled in curriculum related to water resources.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    VLWA Scholarship Committee
    CH2M HILL
    5701 Cleveland Street, Suite 200
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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  • LGBT Youth Leadership Awards
    Deadline: June 2
    Amount: $5,000
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    Sponsor: Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be aged 24 or younger, self-identify as LGBTQ+ and have either attended high school or completed a GED in the DC Metro Area. Students must be starting their first semester of post-secondary education (two- or four-year college, university, trade school, technical school, etc.) by fall.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    410 7th Street SE
    Washington, DC 20003

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  • Mary Macon McGuire Scholarship
    Deadline: March 15
    Amount: $2,500
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    Sponsor: General Federation of Women's Clubs of Virginia

    Eligibility: Applicants must be a female head of household and a resident of Virginia. Students must be currently enrolled in a course of study at an accredited Virginia school. Students must submit an essay and three letters of recommendation. Applicants must show financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 8750
    Richmond, VA 23226

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  • Middle School Essay Contest
    Deadline: December 21
    Amount: $50-$250
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    Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Virginia

    Eligibility: Applicants must be middle school students and write an essay on an assigned topic. The essay should be written at the student's desk during school time and will be evaluated based on originality, sincerity and the student's ability to communicate meaning.

    How to apply: Applications are available online and from sponsoring Posts.

    1708 Commonwealth Avenue
    Richmond, VA 23230

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  • Northrop Grumman Scholarship
    Deadline: January 31
    Amount: $4,500
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    Sponsor: Society of Women Engineers

    Eligibility: Scholarships are available for students living in each of Maryland's 23 counties, one scholarship for a student living in the city of Baltimore and two scholarships for applicants living in specific counties/communities from the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Utah or Virginia. Applicants must have a minimum composite SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 27 and a minimum GPA of 3.5.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    130 East Randolph Street
    Suite 3500
    Chicago, IL 60601

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  • Phyllis V. Roberts Scholarship
    Deadline: March 15
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: General Federation of Women's Clubs of Virginia

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Virginia residents and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students will need to submit a short essay explaining why they have chosen an undergraduate or graduate degree in the field of agricultural sciences, animal and poultry sciences, wildlife conservation or forestry. Applicants should have a goal of helping to address food insecurity in our communities.

    How to apply: Application is available online and must include three letters of reference, a college verification of GPA, a resume and the short essay.

    P.O. Box 8750
    Richmond, VA 23226

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  • Sophie's Live Out Loud Award
    Deadline: June 2
    Amount: $5,000
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    Sponsor: Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be aged 24 or younger, self-identify as LGBTQ+ and have either attended high school or completed a GED in the DC Metro Area. Students must be starting their first semester of post-secondary education (two- or four-year college, university, trade school, technical school, etc.) by fall.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    410 7th Street SE
    Washington, DC 20003

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  • St. Andrew's Society of Washington, DC Scholarship
    Deadline: April 30
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: St. Andrew's Society of Washington, DC

    Eligibility: Applicants must be of Scottish birth or descent and be able to cite their Scottish descent. U.S. citizens must be permanent residents of the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, West Virginia, Pennsylvania or Virginia. Students must also demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. Attention will be given to work that enhances the "knowledge of Scottish history or culture."

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Chairman, Scholarships Committee
    P.O. Box 7849
    Washington, DC 20044

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  • VCTA Virginia's Future Leaders Scholarship Program
    Deadline: March 30
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Virginia residents. They must be attending or plan to attend a Virginia two- or four-year undergraduate program. Financial need is required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1111 East Main Street
    Suite 802
    Richmond, VA 23219

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  • VHSL Achievement Award
    Deadline: March 15
    Amount: $1,500
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    Sponsor: Virginia High School League

    Eligibility: Students must be from a Virginia high school in Group 1A through 6A. Applicants must show participation in VHSL activities and other school or community activities. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1642 State Farm Boulevard
    Charlottesville, VA 22911

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  • Virginia Commonwealth Award
    Deadline: June 30
    Amount: Up to full tuition
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    Sponsor: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

    Eligibility: Undergraduate applicants must be admitted to a Virginia public two- or four-year college or university, be enrolled at least half-time, be residents of Virginia, be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and demonstrate financial need. Graduate applicants must be enrolled full-time in an eligible Virginia graduate degree program. The selection process varies by school.

    How to apply: Application instructions are available by request from the student's financial aid office.

    101 N. 14th Street
    10th Floor
    James Monroe Building
    Richmond, VA 23219

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  • Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
    Deadline: January 12
    Amount: $2,500
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    Sponsor: Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors and U.S. citizens who are sponsored by a Virginia DAR chapter. They may pursue an undergraduate degree in any field except nursing at any Virginia college or university.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, letter of sponsorship, written statement, transcript, financial need form and letter of recommendation are required.

    DAR Scholarship Committee
    Anne E. Starling, State Chairman
    2308 Krossridge Court
    North Chesterfield, VA 23236

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  • Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program
    Deadline: As soon as possible after October 1
    Amount: Up to full tuition
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    Sponsor: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

    Eligibility: Applicants must have graduated from a Virginia high school with at least a 2.5 GPA, and they must be enrolled full-time in a two-year or four-year college in the state. Students must be classified as dependents. Preference will be given to students with the greatest financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available at college financial aid offices.

    101 N. 14th Street
    10th Floor
    James Monroe Building
    Richmond, VA 23219

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  • Virginia High School League Charles E. Savedge Journalism Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: $500
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    Sponsor: Virginia High School League

    Eligibility: Applicants must be active members of a high school newspaper, yearbook or other publication. Students must be in their senior year and have plans to study journalism in college.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1642 State Farm Boulevard
    Charlottesville, VA 22911

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  • Virginia Part-Time Assistance Program
    Deadline: June 30
    Amount: Up to full tuition
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    Sponsor: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Virginia residents. They must attend a school in Virginia's community college system part-time (one to eight credit hours per term) and must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available from the student's financial aid office. An application form and supporting materials are required.

    101 N. 14th Street
    10th Floor
    James Monroe Building
    Richmond, VA 23219

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  • Virginia Sheriffs' Institute Scholarship
    Deadline: May 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Virginia Sheriffs' Institute

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of an eligible Virginia locality. They must be accepted or enrolled at a Virginia college or university and must be majoring in or planning to major in criminal justice. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, letter of recommendation from applicant's local sheriff, personal essay, proof of college acceptance (incoming freshmen only) and standardized test scores (incoming freshmen only) are required.

    951 East Byrd Street
    Suite 905
    Richmond, VA 23219

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  • Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program
    Deadline: July 31
    Amount: Up to $12,500 per year
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    Sponsor: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Virginia residents and enrolled full-time as undergraduate, graduate or professional school students at an eligible private, non-profit Virginia postsecondary institution. Applicants who are enrolled in a religious or theological degree program are ineligible as are graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program that is not related to health care. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

    How to apply: Applications are available by request from the student's college financial aid office. An application form and supporting materials are required.

    101 N. 14th Street
    10th Floor
    James Monroe Building
    Richmond, VA 23219

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