Virginia scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 28, 2025

Apply below to the best Virginia scholarships for January 2025.

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Captain Jesse Ozbat "Honor Above All" Endowed Scholarship

Prince George County • Virginia • Mathematics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Captain Jesse Ozbat Scholarship offers $2,000 for undergraduates in Carson, Disputanta, Prince George with a 3.0 GPA, prioritizing math majors.

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

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The Roothbert Fund Scholarships

New York • Connecticut • District Of Columbia • Delaware • Maryland • Maine • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • New Jersey • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • Vermont • Virginia • West Virginia • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Roothbert Fund Scholarships offer up to $7,000 for students guided by spiritual motives. Apply with essays and recommendations.

Deadline:

February 1, 2025

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CBC Spouses Essay Contest

Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school

The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

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The Community Foundation's scholarships (VA)

Fredericksburg • Stafford County • Spotsylvania County • King George County • Caroline County • Virginia • Freshmen

The Community Foundation (VA) offers $1,000+ scholarships for local high school seniors based on merit, need, or activities.

Deadline:

February 14, 2025

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Anne Trevarthen Memorial Scholarship

Virginia • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen

The Anne Trevarthen Memorial Scholarship supports high school seniors attending William and Mary, focusing on American Indian culture and diversity.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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The SAWF Scholarship

Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • Texas • West Virginia • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Astronomy • Computer Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Meteorology • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Animal Sciences • Agricultural Science • Science • STEM • Technology • UX/Technical Design • IT/Information Technology • Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • For Women

The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.

Deadline:

March 24, 2025

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HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship

Illinois • Virginia • Mississippi • Tennessee • Georgia • Alabama • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Juniors

The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in STEM or business at select UNCF schools.

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H. Earl Longest Endowment by Employees and Directors of Colonial Farm Credit

Chesapeake County • Southampton County • Dinwiddie County • Prince Edward County • Cumberland County • Goochland County • Loudoun County • Lynchburg County • Hanover County • Mecklenburg County • Essex County • Sussex County • King William County • Isle of Wight County • Virginia • Maryland • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The H. Earl Longest Endowment offers $2,700 for applicants in agriculture-related fields from Colonial Farm Credit territory.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Dundas Ruritan Club Endowment

Lunenburg County • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Dundas Ruritan Club offers $2,000 scholarships for local students pursuing education and self-improvement.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Tom Goerger Memorial Endowment by friends

Virginia • Maryland • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Tom Goerger Memorial Endowment offers $2,700 for students in agriculture from Colonial Farm Credit territory.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Jack Ferguson Endowment by Henrico 4H/Henrico Extension

Virginia

Jack Ferguson Endowment offers a $2,000 award for Henrico 4H members with at least three years of membership.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Virginia Dream Project Scholarship

Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Virginia Dream Project Scholarship offers $2,000 to immigrant students overcoming adversity, with academic and community involvement.

Deadline:

February 1, 2025

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Larry Gay Memorial Endowment by Virginia Grain Producers Association

Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Larry Gay Memorial Endowment offers a $2,000 scholarship for members or dependents of the Virginia Grain Producers Association.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Roan Scholars Program

Tennessee • Georgia • Kentucky • North Carolina • South Carolina • Virginia • Freshmen

The Roan Scholars Program offers high school seniors in TN and nearby states a chance to earn $250+ in awards.

Deadline:

October 15, 2025

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Military Veteran or Dependent Scholarship

Military • Virginia • Civil Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Public Health • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Military Veteran or Dependent Scholarship provides $3,000 for veterans or dependents in Virginia's water industry programs with a 2.75 GPA.

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

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Southeast Virginia Community Foundation Scholarships

Portsmouth • Chesapeake • Suffolk • Newport News • Isle of Wight County • Virginia • Freshmen

Southeast Virginia Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $7,500 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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Undergraduate Student Scholarship

Virginia • Healthcare-Related • Environmental Science • Public Health • Civil Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Apply for a $3,000 scholarship for Virginia undergraduates in civil/environmental engineering or science with a 2.75 GPA.

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

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Sonny Roden Memorial Scholarship

Virginia • Civil Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Science • Graduate Students

The Sonny Roden Memorial Scholarship offers $3,000 for Virginia students in civil or environmental engineering with a 3.25 GPA.

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

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Hampton Roads Community Foundation's scholarships

Norfolk • Portsmouth • Newport News • Chesapeake • Hampton • Virginia Beach • Suffolk • Virginia • Freshmen

Hampton Roads Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Community Foundation of the Virginias Scholarships

Mercer County • McDowell County • Fayette County • Tazewell County • Virginia • West Virginia • Freshmen

The Community Foundation of the Virginias offers over $419,000 in scholarships annually for local students. Apply now for a chance to win!

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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The Alfred Street Baptist Church Scholarship

Washington • Alexandria County • Arlington County • Fairfax County • Falls Church County • Prince William County • Prince George's County • Montgomery County • Charles County • Virginia • Maryland • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Alfred Street Baptist Church Scholarship offers $5,000 annually for 4 years to eligible DC area graduates committed to community service.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

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Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship

Alabama • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Theatre/Performing Arts • Graduate Students

The Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship offers $2,000 for theatre graduate students from select Southern states. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

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NEWH Washington DC Metropolitan Scholarship

District Of Columbia • Delaware • Maryland • Virginia • West Virginia • Pennsylvania • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The NEWH Washington DC Metropolitan Scholarship offers up to $75,000 for students in hospitality-related majors with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

June 15, 2025

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Suffolk Foundation Scholarships

Suffolk County • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Suffolk Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for Suffolk County students based on merit, need, or activities. One application required.

Deadline:

March 21, 2025

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The SAWF Scholarship

Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • Texas • West Virginia • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.

Deadline:

March 25, 2025

FAQ

Virginia scholarships can cover a variety of expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship.

Some Virginia scholarships may be available to international students, but many are restricted to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Be sure to check the eligibility requirements for each scholarship.

Eligibility criteria for Virginia scholarships can vary widely, but they often include factors such as residency, academic performance, financial need, and specific fields of study. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.

Yes, you can apply for multiple Virginia scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid.

You can find Virginia scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, visiting your school's financial aid office, and checking local community organizations. A great resource for finding scholarships is Mos.

Virginia scholarships are financial awards available to students who are residents of Virginia or who are attending educational institutions in the state. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.

It's advisable to start applying for Virginia scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college. Many scholarships have early deadlines.

Yes, many Virginia scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its legitimacy.

In your personal statement for Virginia scholarships, include your academic achievements, career goals, community involvement, and why you are applying for the scholarship. Make sure to tailor your statement to reflect the values of the scholarship provider.

Yes, there are many Virginia scholarships that are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. Local organizations and foundations often offer scholarships to support students from their area.

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