VMDAEC Education Scholarships
$1,000
Intro Each year the Education Scholarship Foundation grants $1,500 scholarships, along with additional awards. Eligible uses Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, student fees, room and board, or required textbooks. How recipients are chosen Selection is based on a weighted evaluation: 40% financial need, 40% academic performance, and 20% personal statement. Eligibility - The applicant’s parent or legal guardian must have their primary residence served by one of the 16 electric cooperatives affiliated with the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives. (A list of eligible cooperatives appears below; maps of service areas are available online.) - Applicants...
Intro Each year the Education Scholarship Foundation grants $1,500 scholarships, along with additional awards. Eligible uses Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, student fees, room and board, or required textbooks. How recipients are chosen Selection is based on a weighted evaluation: 40% financial need, 40% academic performance, and 20% personal statement. Eligibility - The applicant’s parent or legal guardian must have their primary residence served by one of the 16 electric cooperatives affiliated with the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives. (A list of eligible cooperatives appears below; maps of service areas are available online.) - Applicants...
Virginia Sheriffs' Institute Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) awards scholarships to support residents of participating Virginia jurisdictions who are pursuing studies in criminal justice. These scholarships are funded through sheriff-led fundraising efforts and are available only to students who live in counties or cities where the local sheriff is a VSI member and has authorized a direct-mail special appeal to raise scholarship money. Awards are restricted to students enrolled at Virginia colleges or universities for the 2026–27 academic year.
Eligibility
- Residency and sheriff participation: Applicants must be permanent residents of a Virginia county or city whose sheriff is a VSI member...
Overview
The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) awards scholarships to support residents of participating Virginia jurisdictions who are pursuing studies in criminal justice. These scholarships are funded through sheriff-led fundraising efforts and are available only to students who live in counties or cities where the local sheriff is a VSI member and has authorized a direct-mail special appeal to raise scholarship money. Awards are restricted to students enrolled at Virginia colleges or universities for the 2026–27 academic year.
Eligibility
- Residency and sheriff participation: Applicants must be permanent residents of a Virginia county or city whose sheriff is a VSI member...
Bev Good Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
About Bev Good
Bev Good was a widely respected track official who devoted his life to mentoring and working with student-athletes. Known across the Mid-Atlantic as well as in his local community, he served for many years as a track-and-field meet referee and official. His dedication to the sport and to high standards inspired teammates, coaches, athletes, and fellow officials.
Bev Good Memorial Scholarship
The Bev Good Memorial Scholarship, established through an endowment by Debbie and Joe Showker, was created to honor his memory and continue his influence on young athletes.
Eligibility and Nomination
- Each high school in Augusta...
About Bev Good
Bev Good was a widely respected track official who devoted his life to mentoring and working with student-athletes. Known across the Mid-Atlantic as well as in his local community, he served for many years as a track-and-field meet referee and official. His dedication to the sport and to high standards inspired teammates, coaches, athletes, and fellow officials.
Bev Good Memorial Scholarship
The Bev Good Memorial Scholarship, established through an endowment by Debbie and Joe Showker, was created to honor his memory and continue his influence on young athletes.
Eligibility and Nomination
- Each high school in Augusta...
Virginia Society of CPAs Educational Foundation Scholarships
$3,000
Introductory summary The VSCPA Educational Foundation invests in the next generation of accountants by distributing more than $80,000 in scholarships each year to students working toward accounting degrees at Virginia colleges or universities and who plan to become CPAs. Application timeline The application period is currently closed. New scholarship opportunities will be available soon — applications open January 9, 2026 and will close April 1, 2026. 2026 scholarship details - The Foundation awards more than $80,000 annually to students pursuing accounting careers. - For the 2026–2027 academic year (including the Summer 2026 term), individual scholarship amounts will range from $2,500...
Introductory summary The VSCPA Educational Foundation invests in the next generation of accountants by distributing more than $80,000 in scholarships each year to students working toward accounting degrees at Virginia colleges or universities and who plan to become CPAs. Application timeline The application period is currently closed. New scholarship opportunities will be available soon — applications open January 9, 2026 and will close April 1, 2026. 2026 scholarship details - The Foundation awards more than $80,000 annually to students pursuing accounting careers. - For the 2026–2027 academic year (including the Summer 2026 term), individual scholarship amounts will range from $2,500...
Kellam, Weaver-Fagan and Hastee Educational Scholarships
$8,000
Introduction
The Kellam, Weaver-Fagan & Hastee Educational Scholarships were established by order of the Circuit Court for the City of Hampton (Chancery No. 31689) and have supported Hampton public school students since 1993. The trust’s purpose is to help students who combine strong academic performance with active service to their school, neighborhood, place of worship, family, and/or the City of Hampton. The Committee hopes recipients will return after college to make even greater contributions to the community. The Scholarship Selection Committee welcomes applications from students who satisfy the eligibility criteria below.
Message to applicants
Thank you for your interest. Being...
Introduction
The Kellam, Weaver-Fagan & Hastee Educational Scholarships were established by order of the Circuit Court for the City of Hampton (Chancery No. 31689) and have supported Hampton public school students since 1993. The trust’s purpose is to help students who combine strong academic performance with active service to their school, neighborhood, place of worship, family, and/or the City of Hampton. The Committee hopes recipients will return after college to make even greater contributions to the community. The Scholarship Selection Committee welcomes applications from students who satisfy the eligibility criteria below.
Message to applicants
Thank you for your interest. Being...
Michael J. Tylavsky, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
$500
Overview
In December 2008 the Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia joined with the York Foundation for Public Education, Inc. to oversee the Michael J. Tylavsky, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of the former principal of Tabb High School. The scholarship provides a one-time, non-renewable $500 award for qualifying high school seniors from Bruton High School, Grafton High School, Tabb High School, York High School, and York River Academy.
About Michael J. Tylavsky, Jr.
Mike Tylavsky was a well-regarded educator and administrator in York County, retiring after 26 years of service. After retirement he served as principal at North Moore...
Overview
In December 2008 the Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia joined with the York Foundation for Public Education, Inc. to oversee the Michael J. Tylavsky, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of the former principal of Tabb High School. The scholarship provides a one-time, non-renewable $500 award for qualifying high school seniors from Bruton High School, Grafton High School, Tabb High School, York High School, and York River Academy.
About Michael J. Tylavsky, Jr.
Mike Tylavsky was a well-regarded educator and administrator in York County, retiring after 26 years of service. After retirement he served as principal at North Moore...
Christopher King Memorial Scholarship
$1,600
Introduction
Chris King was a percussionist with the Lassiter High School Band from 2011 to 2015. He passed away in April 2016. Chris treasured his time in the LHS Band and the friendships he formed there. His closest bandmates remember him as kind, helpful, accepting, protective of others’ dignity, welcoming to underclassmen, and quick to steer attention away from anyone who felt embarrassed. In his memory, Chris’s parents have created the Chris King Memorial Scholarship.
Purpose
This scholarship honors students who reflect the personal qualities Chris exemplified. It is not awarded for academic achievement or musical talent; selection is based...
Introduction
Chris King was a percussionist with the Lassiter High School Band from 2011 to 2015. He passed away in April 2016. Chris treasured his time in the LHS Band and the friendships he formed there. His closest bandmates remember him as kind, helpful, accepting, protective of others’ dignity, welcoming to underclassmen, and quick to steer attention away from anyone who felt embarrassed. In his memory, Chris’s parents have created the Chris King Memorial Scholarship.
Purpose
This scholarship honors students who reflect the personal qualities Chris exemplified. It is not awarded for academic achievement or musical talent; selection is based...
Herbert Lehman Scholarship
$12,000
Overview
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund is a nationwide, highly competitive scholarship program that provides yearly awards to outstanding undergraduate and law students. Founded in 1964, the program honors Herbert Lehman—former Governor and U.S. Senator from New York—recognizing his integrity, courage, and long-standing advocacy for civil rights.
History and purpose
When the scholarship began, its primary goal was to support Black students’ attendance at formerly segregated four‑year colleges and universities in the South and to increase the representation of Black Americans in the legal profession. Today, the Fund’s mission has evolved to help turn the promise of racial equality into...
Overview
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund is a nationwide, highly competitive scholarship program that provides yearly awards to outstanding undergraduate and law students. Founded in 1964, the program honors Herbert Lehman—former Governor and U.S. Senator from New York—recognizing his integrity, courage, and long-standing advocacy for civil rights.
History and purpose
When the scholarship began, its primary goal was to support Black students’ attendance at formerly segregated four‑year colleges and universities in the South and to increase the representation of Black Americans in the legal profession. Today, the Fund’s mission has evolved to help turn the promise of racial equality into...
Earl Warren Scholarship
$45,000
Applications are now open for the 2025–2026 Earl Warren Scholarship.
About the scholarship
The Earl Warren Scholarship honors the Honorable Earl Warren, who served as the 14th Chief Justice of the United States and previously as Governor of California. Under his leadership, the Warren Court played a pivotal role in ending school segregation and reshaping the nation’s legal framework.
Who should apply
Each year the scholarship is awarded to rising law students who demonstrate a strong dedication to racial justice and show exceptional promise for careers as civil rights or public interest attorneys. Applicants must be entering either their first...
Applications are now open for the 2025–2026 Earl Warren Scholarship.
About the scholarship
The Earl Warren Scholarship honors the Honorable Earl Warren, who served as the 14th Chief Justice of the United States and previously as Governor of California. Under his leadership, the Warren Court played a pivotal role in ending school segregation and reshaping the nation’s legal framework.
Who should apply
Each year the scholarship is awarded to rising law students who demonstrate a strong dedication to racial justice and show exceptional promise for careers as civil rights or public interest attorneys. Applicants must be entering either their first...
Rezvan Foundation Excellence Scholarship
$100,000
Introduction
The Rezvan Foundation offers scholarship support and ongoing mentorship to eligible students, covering up to full tuition — maximum $100,000 over four years for each Awardee. This program is intended to honor the generosity of Dr. Ahmad Rezvan and his family and to inspire recipients to “pay it forward” in future years.
Questions
If you need assistance or have questions about the program or the application, email us at info@rezvanfoundation.org.
Who is eligible
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a U.S. resident.
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited high school.
- Have been a...
Introduction
The Rezvan Foundation offers scholarship support and ongoing mentorship to eligible students, covering up to full tuition — maximum $100,000 over four years for each Awardee. This program is intended to honor the generosity of Dr. Ahmad Rezvan and his family and to inspire recipients to “pay it forward” in future years.
Questions
If you need assistance or have questions about the program or the application, email us at info@rezvanfoundation.org.
Who is eligible
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a U.S. resident.
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited high school.
- Have been a...
Jet Future Business Leaders Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
Jet Insurance Company supports the next generation of U.S. business leaders through a scholarship for high school seniors and current college students planning a career in business.
Scholarship Details
- Award: One $1,000 scholarship
- Essay prompt: Tell a personal story about a significant life challenge or obstacle you overcame, the lessons it taught you that prepared you for college and beyond, and how those experiences give you a distinctive perspective as you pursue a business career.
- Length: 250–500 words
- Deadline: July 31, 2026
Eligibility
- Open to United States citizens and legal residents.
- Available to...
Overview
Jet Insurance Company supports the next generation of U.S. business leaders through a scholarship for high school seniors and current college students planning a career in business.
Scholarship Details
- Award: One $1,000 scholarship
- Essay prompt: Tell a personal story about a significant life challenge or obstacle you overcame, the lessons it taught you that prepared you for college and beyond, and how those experiences give you a distinctive perspective as you pursue a business career.
- Length: 250–500 words
- Deadline: July 31, 2026
Eligibility
- Open to United States citizens and legal residents.
- Available to...
Dr. Kyle Hornby Annual Scholarship
$500
We are currently reviewing applications for the 2023–2024 scholarship cycle and will announce the recipient shortly. Thank you for your patience.
Overview
The Dr. Kyle Hornby Annual Scholarship is a one-time $500 award intended for college or undergraduate students planning a future career in dentistry. Eligible career paths include, but are not limited to, dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant. This scholarship is offered every year.
Award
- Amount: $500 (single, one-time payment)
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled in a pre‑graduate (undergraduate/college) program at a college or university in North America.
- Must have a cumulative academic average greater than...
We are currently reviewing applications for the 2023–2024 scholarship cycle and will announce the recipient shortly. Thank you for your patience.
Overview
The Dr. Kyle Hornby Annual Scholarship is a one-time $500 award intended for college or undergraduate students planning a future career in dentistry. Eligible career paths include, but are not limited to, dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant. This scholarship is offered every year.
Award
- Amount: $500 (single, one-time payment)
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled in a pre‑graduate (undergraduate/college) program at a college or university in North America.
- Must have a cumulative academic average greater than...
