Kids' Chance of Virginia Scholarships
$1,000
Kids’ Chance of Virginia is a nonprofit that offers college scholarships to children whose parent or guardian was killed, seriously injured, or developed a debilitating illness as a result of a workplace accident or occupational disease. Scholarships are awarded annually. Eligible students may reapply each year they meet the criteria.
Eligibility
- Be 26 years of age or younger at the time you submit the application.
- Be a dependent child of a worker who has been killed, seriously injured, or suffered a debilitating work-related illness.
- Demonstrate financial need to fund post-secondary education.
- Be accepted to, or planning...
Kids’ Chance of Virginia is a nonprofit that offers college scholarships to children whose parent or guardian was killed, seriously injured, or developed a debilitating illness as a result of a workplace accident or occupational disease. Scholarships are awarded annually. Eligible students may reapply each year they meet the criteria.
Eligibility
- Be 26 years of age or younger at the time you submit the application.
- Be a dependent child of a worker who has been killed, seriously injured, or suffered a debilitating work-related illness.
- Demonstrate financial need to fund post-secondary education.
- Be accepted to, or planning...
Virginia High School League Scholarships
$2,000
Introduction
The Virginia High School League (VHSL), together with the VHSL Foundation, provides annual scholarships for graduating seniors who plan to continue their education after high school. These awards are intended to support Virginia students as they pursue post-secondary academic and career goals. Parents and students are encouraged to review and apply for these opportunities.
Key dates and submission format
- Applications for 2026 will open on January 1, 2026.
- All FY 25–26 submissions must be submitted electronically.
- Use the buttons/links below to view individual scholarship descriptions and the nomination instructions.
Eligibility (general)
- Applicants must be graduating...
Introduction
The Virginia High School League (VHSL), together with the VHSL Foundation, provides annual scholarships for graduating seniors who plan to continue their education after high school. These awards are intended to support Virginia students as they pursue post-secondary academic and career goals. Parents and students are encouraged to review and apply for these opportunities.
Key dates and submission format
- Applications for 2026 will open on January 1, 2026.
- All FY 25–26 submissions must be submitted electronically.
- Use the buttons/links below to view individual scholarship descriptions and the nomination instructions.
Eligibility (general)
- Applicants must be graduating...
Community Foundation of Western Virginia Scholarships
$5,000
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia — the region’s community foundation — manages a range of scholarship funds created to support and recognize capable, deserving students in accordance with the eligibility and award guidelines set by each donor.
Program details and award criteria for the Foundation’s scholarships may be updated periodically. If you have questions or need further clarification, please call the Foundation at (276) 656-6223.
Eligibility
- Applicants may include graduating high school seniors, students currently enrolled in college, and non-traditional students who intend to pursue studies at a college or university.
- Individual scholarships often carry their own specific...
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia — the region’s community foundation — manages a range of scholarship funds created to support and recognize capable, deserving students in accordance with the eligibility and award guidelines set by each donor.
Program details and award criteria for the Foundation’s scholarships may be updated periodically. If you have questions or need further clarification, please call the Foundation at (276) 656-6223.
Eligibility
- Applicants may include graduating high school seniors, students currently enrolled in college, and non-traditional students who intend to pursue studies at a college or university.
- Individual scholarships often carry their own specific...
Madison Award for Academic Excellence
$10,000
The Madison Awards for Academic Excellence are merit-based recognitions that honor a wide range of achievements and potential. The responsibility of selecting recipients, who have shown academic success in a specific field of study and potential contribution to the university, lies with the academic colleges and departments.The award covers 75% of the in-state tuition and comprehensive fees for the year the student enters JMU.How to ApplyStudents' applications for admission to JMU will be automatically considered for the Madison Awards for Academic Excellence, eliminating the need for a separate application. However, students are advised to visit the Madison Scholarships Hub and...
The Madison Awards for Academic Excellence are merit-based recognitions that honor a wide range of achievements and potential. The responsibility of selecting recipients, who have shown academic success in a specific field of study and potential contribution to the university, lies with the academic colleges and departments.The award covers 75% of the in-state tuition and comprehensive fees for the year the student enters JMU.How to ApplyStudents' applications for admission to JMU will be automatically considered for the Madison Awards for Academic Excellence, eliminating the need for a separate application. However, students are advised to visit the Madison Scholarships Hub and...
Virginia DAR Scholarships
$2,500
Eligibility
- You must be a senior enrolled in an accredited Virginia high school or a Virginia homeschool program.
- You must intend to pursue further education at a Virginia college or university.
- You must plan to earn an undergraduate degree in a field other than nursing.
- Applicants who are entering a Virginia community college transfer pathway that leads to a four‑year degree are eligible.
Required Materials (submit in the exact order shown; do not use paper clips or staples)
All items must be placed in one envelope.
1. Signed DAR Scholarship Cover Sheet (applicant’s signature required).
2....
Eligibility
- You must be a senior enrolled in an accredited Virginia high school or a Virginia homeschool program.
- You must intend to pursue further education at a Virginia college or university.
- You must plan to earn an undergraduate degree in a field other than nursing.
- Applicants who are entering a Virginia community college transfer pathway that leads to a four‑year degree are eligible.
Required Materials (submit in the exact order shown; do not use paper clips or staples)
All items must be placed in one envelope.
1. Signed DAR Scholarship Cover Sheet (applicant’s signature required).
2....
Virginia DAR Nursing Scholarship
$2,500
Requirements for the Applicant:The applicant must be a senior student from a recognized Virginia high school or home school program.The applicant should have plans to further their education at a certified Virginia nursing school.Applicants who are applying to a Virginia community college transition program that leads to a four-year nursing degree are also eligible to apply.Submission Requirements for the Applicant (Avoid using paper clips or staples):The applicant's signature should be on the DAR Scholarship Application Cover Sheet.Submission of the Virginia DAR Nursing Scholarship Application is required.High school grade transcripts should be included (can be submitted in a sealed envelope).The applicant...
Requirements for the Applicant:The applicant must be a senior student from a recognized Virginia high school or home school program.The applicant should have plans to further their education at a certified Virginia nursing school.Applicants who are applying to a Virginia community college transition program that leads to a four-year nursing degree are also eligible to apply.Submission Requirements for the Applicant (Avoid using paper clips or staples):The applicant's signature should be on the DAR Scholarship Application Cover Sheet.Submission of the Virginia DAR Nursing Scholarship Application is required.High school grade transcripts should be included (can be submitted in a sealed envelope).The applicant...
Community Foundation of the New River Valley Scholarships
$5,000
Intro
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) supports students’ educational goals because we believe investing in learning helps individuals reach their potential, builds a skilled local workforce, and develops tomorrow’s community leaders.
Scholarship program
CFNRV administers more than 50 distinct scholarship funds and disburses awards annually. Scholarships are available to a range of applicants, including high school seniors, college undergraduates, and students enrolled in trade or technical programs. In addition, one scholarship is reserved specifically for students pursuing a doctoral degree at the Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Eligibility and requirements
Each scholarship fund has its own...
Intro
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) supports students’ educational goals because we believe investing in learning helps individuals reach their potential, builds a skilled local workforce, and develops tomorrow’s community leaders.
Scholarship program
CFNRV administers more than 50 distinct scholarship funds and disburses awards annually. Scholarships are available to a range of applicants, including high school seniors, college undergraduates, and students enrolled in trade or technical programs. In addition, one scholarship is reserved specifically for students pursuing a doctoral degree at the Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Eligibility and requirements
Each scholarship fund has its own...
Student of Integrity Scholarship
$1,500
Overview
The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Virginia (BBB) supports ethical conduct and honesty in the marketplace through voluntary business self-regulation. The 23rd Annual Student of Integrity Scholarship Awards recognize high school seniors across our 32-county service region who demonstrate strong ethical character as shown through leadership, community service, and everyday actions.
Scholarship Details
- Award amount: $1,500.
- Scholarship funds are paid directly to recipients to be used for college tuition or other post-secondary education expenses.
- Recipients must enroll in an accredited university, college, or trade school after graduating from high school.
- Winners are required to attend...
Overview
The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Virginia (BBB) supports ethical conduct and honesty in the marketplace through voluntary business self-regulation. The 23rd Annual Student of Integrity Scholarship Awards recognize high school seniors across our 32-county service region who demonstrate strong ethical character as shown through leadership, community service, and everyday actions.
Scholarship Details
- Award amount: $1,500.
- Scholarship funds are paid directly to recipients to be used for college tuition or other post-secondary education expenses.
- Recipients must enroll in an accredited university, college, or trade school after graduating from high school.
- Winners are required to attend...
John Randolph Foundation Scholarships
$2,000
Thank you for your interest in the John Randolph Foundation scholarship programs. The Foundation administers more than 90 distinct scholarship awards for students who live in Hopewell, Prince George, Enon, Chester, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Surry, Charles City, and Varina.
These scholarships were created by generous individuals, families, and organizations aiming to help high school students, recent high school graduates, and adult learners continue their education. Each year the Foundation distributes over $150,000 in scholarship funds to local students pursuing higher education.
Eligibility requirements and required application materials differ by scholarship. Please review the details of every scholarship you...
Thank you for your interest in the John Randolph Foundation scholarship programs. The Foundation administers more than 90 distinct scholarship awards for students who live in Hopewell, Prince George, Enon, Chester, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Surry, Charles City, and Varina.
These scholarships were created by generous individuals, families, and organizations aiming to help high school students, recent high school graduates, and adult learners continue their education. Each year the Foundation distributes over $150,000 in scholarship funds to local students pursuing higher education.
Eligibility requirements and required application materials differ by scholarship. Please review the details of every scholarship you...
REC Community Scholarship
$2,500
Overview
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative administers the REC Community Scholarship program annually to support students pursuing further education at colleges, universities, or career and technical schools.
Available awards
- Two scholarships of $2,500 each
- Fifteen scholarships of $1,000 each
Who is eligible
- The applicant’s parent or legal guardian must be a member-owner of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.
- Applicants must be planning to enroll (or be currently enrolled, where applicable) in an accredited postsecondary institution or an accredited career and technical school.
- A completed, appropriate scholarship application must be submitted by the stated deadline for consideration.
How recipients are...
Overview
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative administers the REC Community Scholarship program annually to support students pursuing further education at colleges, universities, or career and technical schools.
Available awards
- Two scholarships of $2,500 each
- Fifteen scholarships of $1,000 each
Who is eligible
- The applicant’s parent or legal guardian must be a member-owner of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.
- Applicants must be planning to enroll (or be currently enrolled, where applicable) in an accredited postsecondary institution or an accredited career and technical school.
- A completed, appropriate scholarship application must be submitted by the stated deadline for consideration.
How recipients are...
AGCVA Valley District Zachary Fletchall Memorial Construction Scholarships
$1,500
Introduction
These scholarships are offered by the AGCVA Valley District in honor of Zachary Fletchall of Harman Construction, who was serving as the Valley District president when he passed away. They are intended for students and for individuals pursuing a career change who live in one of the Valley District counties. The full application describes the preferred candidate profile and all qualifications.
Award funding
The AGCVA Valley District funds the Zachary Fletchall Memorial Construction Scholarships. At minimum, two awards of $1,500 each will be granted.
Eligibility
To be considered, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a United States...
Introduction
These scholarships are offered by the AGCVA Valley District in honor of Zachary Fletchall of Harman Construction, who was serving as the Valley District president when he passed away. They are intended for students and for individuals pursuing a career change who live in one of the Valley District counties. The full application describes the preferred candidate profile and all qualifications.
Award funding
The AGCVA Valley District funds the Zachary Fletchall Memorial Construction Scholarships. At minimum, two awards of $1,500 each will be granted.
Eligibility
To be considered, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a United States...
Willard G. Plentl Sr. Aviation Scholarship
$2,500
Willard G. Plentl Sr., a native of Houston, Texas, began pilot training with the Army Air Corps in 1942. He enjoyed a distinguished military flying career that included service during the Korean War and experience in a wide range of aircraft, from trainers to bombers and fighters. After leaving active duty as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1962, he joined the Commonwealth of Virginia as Assistant Director of the Division of Aeronautics within the Virginia State Corporation Commission. He was named Director of Aeronautics in 1964. In 1970 he served on the President’s Aviation Advisory Commission, contributing to policy that influenced...
Willard G. Plentl Sr., a native of Houston, Texas, began pilot training with the Army Air Corps in 1942. He enjoyed a distinguished military flying career that included service during the Korean War and experience in a wide range of aircraft, from trainers to bombers and fighters. After leaving active duty as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1962, he joined the Commonwealth of Virginia as Assistant Director of the Division of Aeronautics within the Virginia State Corporation Commission. He was named Director of Aeronautics in 1964. In 1970 he served on the President’s Aviation Advisory Commission, contributing to policy that influenced...
Akerson Family Foundation Scholarship
$50,000
Introduction
The Akerson Family Foundation (AFF) Scholarship is a renewable award for up to four years, with a maximum total value of $50,000 per student. Each year AFF selects a group of first-generation, college-bound high school seniors from designated Washington, D.C. area public school systems who show strong academics, demonstrated financial need, and meaningful school or community involvement.
Application
Apply online through the AFF application portal: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=akerson
Deadline for submitting a completed application: 11:59 PM (EST) on March 2, 2026.
Eligible applicants
- Must be a high school senior graduating in Spring 2026 from one of these systems: Alexandria City...
Introduction
The Akerson Family Foundation (AFF) Scholarship is a renewable award for up to four years, with a maximum total value of $50,000 per student. Each year AFF selects a group of first-generation, college-bound high school seniors from designated Washington, D.C. area public school systems who show strong academics, demonstrated financial need, and meaningful school or community involvement.
Application
Apply online through the AFF application portal: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=akerson
Deadline for submitting a completed application: 11:59 PM (EST) on March 2, 2026.
Eligible applicants
- Must be a high school senior graduating in Spring 2026 from one of these systems: Alexandria City...
Elizabeth Koury Scholarship
$20,000
Intro
The Elizabeth Koury Scholarship was created to honor exceptional high school seniors from Northern Virginia who intend to pursue careers in medicine. It supports undergraduate students who exhibit strong moral character and a commitment to bettering others’ lives through medical work, helping cover college costs for those who might otherwise struggle to afford higher education.
Award Amount and Renewal
- Amount: $5,000 annually for up to four years, totaling $20,000 per recipient.
- Renewal: Continued payments depend on maintaining full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university and remaining in good academic standing.
- Number of awards: Two scholarships...
Intro
The Elizabeth Koury Scholarship was created to honor exceptional high school seniors from Northern Virginia who intend to pursue careers in medicine. It supports undergraduate students who exhibit strong moral character and a commitment to bettering others’ lives through medical work, helping cover college costs for those who might otherwise struggle to afford higher education.
Award Amount and Renewal
- Amount: $5,000 annually for up to four years, totaling $20,000 per recipient.
- Renewal: Continued payments depend on maintaining full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university and remaining in good academic standing.
- Number of awards: Two scholarships...
Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Scholarships
$7,000
More than 70 scholarship openings
Overview
- A variety of scholarships are available to students who live in the Richmond area as well as other locations throughout Virginia.
- Each award was created by a caring individual, family, or organization intent on helping high school students, recent graduates, and adult learners continue their education.
- We distribute in excess of $500,000 each year to support local students pursuing college and other higher-education programs.
- Eligibility requirements and required application materials differ from one scholarship to another. Review the details for each scholarship you are matched with to confirm you meet...
More than 70 scholarship openings
Overview
- A variety of scholarships are available to students who live in the Richmond area as well as other locations throughout Virginia.
- Each award was created by a caring individual, family, or organization intent on helping high school students, recent graduates, and adult learners continue their education.
- We distribute in excess of $500,000 each year to support local students pursuing college and other higher-education programs.
- Eligibility requirements and required application materials differ from one scholarship to another. Review the details for each scholarship you are matched with to confirm you meet...
Dr. Kate Waller Barrett Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Virginia awards one (1) scholarship to a daughter or son of an American Legion Auxiliary member who is in good standing within the Department of Virginia. Each Unit may submit only one application.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be in their senior year at a high school within the Commonwealth of Virginia that is accredited as defined by the Virginia Department of Education.
- Academic standing must meet the entrance requirements of the college or university the applicant plans to attend.
- The scholarship recipient must enroll as a full-time student at an accredited...
Overview
The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Virginia awards one (1) scholarship to a daughter or son of an American Legion Auxiliary member who is in good standing within the Department of Virginia. Each Unit may submit only one application.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be in their senior year at a high school within the Commonwealth of Virginia that is accredited as defined by the Virginia Department of Education.
- Academic standing must meet the entrance requirements of the college or university the applicant plans to attend.
- The scholarship recipient must enroll as a full-time student at an accredited...
Michael Wassmer Foundation Scholarship
$30,000
Intro
Are you a determined student who has overcome obstacles to reach your goals? The Michael Wassmer Foundation awards multiple need-based scholarships of $30,000 each every year to exemplary students from the Richmond region. If Mike’s story resonates with you and you meet the qualifications below, consider applying to become a Wassmer Scholar.
Award details
- Each scholarship recipient will receive $30,000 in total, disbursed directly to the recipient’s college in four equal annual payments.
- Scholarships are need-based and intended for students beginning a four-year college program in fall 2026.
Important dates
- January 15, 2026 — Applications open...
Intro
Are you a determined student who has overcome obstacles to reach your goals? The Michael Wassmer Foundation awards multiple need-based scholarships of $30,000 each every year to exemplary students from the Richmond region. If Mike’s story resonates with you and you meet the qualifications below, consider applying to become a Wassmer Scholar.
Award details
- Each scholarship recipient will receive $30,000 in total, disbursed directly to the recipient’s college in four equal annual payments.
- Scholarships are need-based and intended for students beginning a four-year college program in fall 2026.
Important dates
- January 15, 2026 — Applications open...
Miller Vicars Scholarship
$2,300
Introduction
Founded in 2003 through the East Tennessee Foundation by the friends and family of J.C. “Rip” Miller and John Vicars, this scholarship honors two community leaders who prioritized encouraging others. Miller and Vicars each dedicated their careers to coaching and education in the region.
Scholarship Award
One-year award of $2,300.
Eligibility
- Open to graduating seniors from Gate City High School, Rye Cove High School, or Twin Springs High School who reside in Scott County, Virginia.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, demonstrate financial need, and intend to enroll as full-time college students.
How to Apply
Complete the East...
Introduction
Founded in 2003 through the East Tennessee Foundation by the friends and family of J.C. “Rip” Miller and John Vicars, this scholarship honors two community leaders who prioritized encouraging others. Miller and Vicars each dedicated their careers to coaching and education in the region.
Scholarship Award
One-year award of $2,300.
Eligibility
- Open to graduating seniors from Gate City High School, Rye Cove High School, or Twin Springs High School who reside in Scott County, Virginia.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, demonstrate financial need, and intend to enroll as full-time college students.
How to Apply
Complete the East...
Birthplace of a Nation Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
At The Leiva Law Firm we honor Virginia’s long-standing place in American history while investing in future leaders. Known as “The Birthplace of a Nation,” Virginia’s role in shaping the country’s founding principles inspires our new scholarship: The Birthplace Of A Nation Scholarship. This $1,000 award invites students to consider how the nation’s earliest ideals have transformed and to offer ideas for the nation’s future direction.
Scholarship focus
We are especially eager to hear from first-generation Americans whose parents immigrated to the United States; their perspectives add a distinct and meaningful viewpoint on the American story. Applicants should submit...
Introduction
At The Leiva Law Firm we honor Virginia’s long-standing place in American history while investing in future leaders. Known as “The Birthplace of a Nation,” Virginia’s role in shaping the country’s founding principles inspires our new scholarship: The Birthplace Of A Nation Scholarship. This $1,000 award invites students to consider how the nation’s earliest ideals have transformed and to offer ideas for the nation’s future direction.
Scholarship focus
We are especially eager to hear from first-generation Americans whose parents immigrated to the United States; their perspectives add a distinct and meaningful viewpoint on the American story. Applicants should submit...
Mediacom World Class Scholars
$1,000
Introduction
Mediacom values higher education and, as a company with deep community ties, wants to help customers continue their studies after high school. To assist with college-related costs such as tuition and books, Mediacom established World Class — The Mediacom Scholarship Program. Through this program, selected winners receive $1,000 scholarships.
Eligibility
- Children of Mediacom directors, officers, employees or agents are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be legal residents of a community currently served by Mediacom.
- Scholarship recipients may use the award at any accredited two-year or four-year college, university, technical or vocational school located in the...
Introduction
Mediacom values higher education and, as a company with deep community ties, wants to help customers continue their studies after high school. To assist with college-related costs such as tuition and books, Mediacom established World Class — The Mediacom Scholarship Program. Through this program, selected winners receive $1,000 scholarships.
Eligibility
- Children of Mediacom directors, officers, employees or agents are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be legal residents of a community currently served by Mediacom.
- Scholarship recipients may use the award at any accredited two-year or four-year college, university, technical or vocational school located in the...
Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship
$2,500
Premier Select Sires annually awards up to $20,000 through the Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program to students living in the Premier membership area. Two outstanding recipients are each granted $2,500—one through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and one through the Wayne Dudley Scholarship—while additional applicants receive scholarships in varying amounts.
Eligibility and rules
- Applicants may be high school seniors or college students (up to senior year) who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an undergraduate program with an agriculture-related major.
- Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent/guardian must live in the Premier membership area and...
Premier Select Sires annually awards up to $20,000 through the Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program to students living in the Premier membership area. Two outstanding recipients are each granted $2,500—one through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and one through the Wayne Dudley Scholarship—while additional applicants receive scholarships in varying amounts.
Eligibility and rules
- Applicants may be high school seniors or college students (up to senior year) who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an undergraduate program with an agriculture-related major.
- Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent/guardian must live in the Premier membership area and...
Roothbert Fund Scholarships
$7,000
About the Roothbert Fund
Albert and Toni Roothbert created the Roothbert Fund to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. Headquartered in New York City, the Fund is run by volunteers and awards scholarships to support undergraduate or graduate study at accredited U.S. institutions.
Who the Fund prefers to support
- Individuals whose daily lives are shaped by spiritual values.
- Graduate students and undergraduates who have completed at least one year of college are preferred.
- Preference is given to applicants who live in or attend school in one of these states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland,...
About the Roothbert Fund
Albert and Toni Roothbert created the Roothbert Fund to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. Headquartered in New York City, the Fund is run by volunteers and awards scholarships to support undergraduate or graduate study at accredited U.S. institutions.
Who the Fund prefers to support
- Individuals whose daily lives are shaped by spiritual values.
- Graduate students and undergraduates who have completed at least one year of college are preferred.
- Preference is given to applicants who live in or attend school in one of these states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland,...
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
$5,000
About the Jimmy Rane Foundation
The Jimmy Rane Foundation was created to help promising students pursue higher education. To date, the Foundation has granted 756 scholarships to deserving young people. Recipients have used these awards at colleges and universities across the country, including Auburn, University of Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Indiana University, Troy, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia and many others. The Foundation believes these scholars will accomplish significant things with their education and, in time, pay that help forward to others.
2026 Application timeline
- Application opens: December 1, 2025...
About the Jimmy Rane Foundation
The Jimmy Rane Foundation was created to help promising students pursue higher education. To date, the Foundation has granted 756 scholarships to deserving young people. Recipients have used these awards at colleges and universities across the country, including Auburn, University of Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Indiana University, Troy, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia and many others. The Foundation believes these scholars will accomplish significant things with their education and, in time, pay that help forward to others.
2026 Application timeline
- Application opens: December 1, 2025...
Team DC College Scholarships
$2,500
Application Deadline: February 13, 2026
Overview
Team DC Student‑Athlete Scholarships honor self‑identified members of the LGBTQIA+ community who have positively impacted their sport, advanced perceptions of LGBTQIA+ people through athletic participation and leadership, and who demonstrate both academic and athletic achievement. Awardees are expected to serve as role models and ambassadors for inclusion.
Eligibility
To be considered, applicants must satisfy all of the following:
- Residency: Live in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region, including any of the following jurisdictions: Arlington County (VA); Calvert County (MD); the District of Columbia; City of Alexandria (VA); Fairfax County (VA); Loudoun County (VA); Montgomery...
Application Deadline: February 13, 2026
Overview
Team DC Student‑Athlete Scholarships honor self‑identified members of the LGBTQIA+ community who have positively impacted their sport, advanced perceptions of LGBTQIA+ people through athletic participation and leadership, and who demonstrate both academic and athletic achievement. Awardees are expected to serve as role models and ambassadors for inclusion.
Eligibility
To be considered, applicants must satisfy all of the following:
- Residency: Live in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region, including any of the following jurisdictions: Arlington County (VA); Calvert County (MD); the District of Columbia; City of Alexandria (VA); Fairfax County (VA); Loudoun County (VA); Montgomery...
Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship
$1,500
Simon Youth Foundation is committed to helping students reach their educational goals by reducing financial barriers. Each year SYF aims to distribute roughly $1 million in scholarships to support post-secondary education costs. Specific awards and their dollar amounts will vary depending on available funding.
Eligibility categories:
- Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships (Simon Youth Foundation): Open to high school seniors who reside near a Simon mall or in adjacent communities.
- Simon Youth Academy Scholarships: Restricted to graduates of Simon Youth Academies.
- Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships: Available only to dependents of Simon Property Group employees.
Application timeline:
-...
Simon Youth Foundation is committed to helping students reach their educational goals by reducing financial barriers. Each year SYF aims to distribute roughly $1 million in scholarships to support post-secondary education costs. Specific awards and their dollar amounts will vary depending on available funding.
Eligibility categories:
- Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships (Simon Youth Foundation): Open to high school seniors who reside near a Simon mall or in adjacent communities.
- Simon Youth Academy Scholarships: Restricted to graduates of Simon Youth Academies.
- Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships: Available only to dependents of Simon Property Group employees.
Application timeline:
-...
Jack F. and Edith Updyke Harmon Scholarship
$60,000
Overview
The Jack F. and Edith Updyke Harmon Scholarship was created in 2007 by Edith Updyke Harmon to honor the memory of her husband, Jack. It supports students from several high schools serving the Bristol (TN and VA), Blountville (TN), and Bland (VA) areas.
Award
Recipients receive $15,000 each year for up to four years of undergraduate study.
Who is eligible
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who demonstrate financial need and have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Eligible high schools are:
- Tennessee High School (Bristol, TN)
- West Ridge High School (Blountville, TN)
- Virginia...
Overview
The Jack F. and Edith Updyke Harmon Scholarship was created in 2007 by Edith Updyke Harmon to honor the memory of her husband, Jack. It supports students from several high schools serving the Bristol (TN and VA), Blountville (TN), and Bland (VA) areas.
Award
Recipients receive $15,000 each year for up to four years of undergraduate study.
Who is eligible
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who demonstrate financial need and have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Eligible high schools are:
- Tennessee High School (Bristol, TN)
- West Ridge High School (Blountville, TN)
- Virginia...
Southern Automotive Women’s Forum
$5,000
Introduction
The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum (SAWF) advances women’s careers in the automotive sector by promoting STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — among young women. SAWF aims to build confidence, practical skills, and professional ambition so students can pursue roles across the industry, from technicians to senior management.
Program impact and history
Since the scholarship program began in 2011, SAWF has awarded more than $516,500 in financial support. The organization expands its reach through industry fundraising and professional events to close the gender gap in STEM careers.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must identify as women.
- Candidates...
Introduction
The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum (SAWF) advances women’s careers in the automotive sector by promoting STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — among young women. SAWF aims to build confidence, practical skills, and professional ambition so students can pursue roles across the industry, from technicians to senior management.
Program impact and history
Since the scholarship program began in 2011, SAWF has awarded more than $516,500 in financial support. The organization expands its reach through industry fundraising and professional events to close the gender gap in STEM careers.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must identify as women.
- Candidates...
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
$500
Eligibility Criteria for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship includes:1) Age requirement: Applicants must be aged between 17 and 24 as of September 1st, 2026.2) Essay submission: An answer to the essay question, available on the application page, must be submitted before the deadline of May 1st, 2026.3) Academic performance: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.4) Residency: Applicants must be residents of either the United States or Canada.The recipient of the scholarship will be declared approximately 6 weeks post the deadline and will be immediately updated on this website. All applications should be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on...
Eligibility Criteria for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship includes:1) Age requirement: Applicants must be aged between 17 and 24 as of September 1st, 2026.2) Essay submission: An answer to the essay question, available on the application page, must be submitted before the deadline of May 1st, 2026.3) Academic performance: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.4) Residency: Applicants must be residents of either the United States or Canada.The recipient of the scholarship will be declared approximately 6 weeks post the deadline and will be immediately updated on this website. All applications should be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on...
Got a Spine Scholarship
$500
Eligibility Criteria for the "Got a Spine Scholarship" by Arctic Chiropractic:
To qualify for the Arctic Chiropractic's "Got a Spine Scholarship", the following conditions must be met by the student:
1) The student must be enrolled in a college or university by October 2026.
2) By October 2026, the student must be attending the college or university on a full-time basis.
3) The student must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year.
4) The student must be a resident of either the United States or Canada.
5) By October 2026, the student...
Eligibility Criteria for the "Got a Spine Scholarship" by Arctic Chiropractic:
To qualify for the Arctic Chiropractic's "Got a Spine Scholarship", the following conditions must be met by the student:
1) The student must be enrolled in a college or university by October 2026.
2) By October 2026, the student must be attending the college or university on a full-time basis.
3) The student must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year.
4) The student must be a resident of either the United States or Canada.
5) By October 2026, the student...
