Albert James Shoosmith Scholarship Program
$1,500
Overview
The Albert James (Bert) Shoosmith Scholarship was created by the Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (VNLA) in 2003 to assist students pursuing their first undergraduate degree. VNLA will award at least two scholarships of $1,500 each to students enrolled in a four-year college or university for the upcoming academic year, and at least two scholarships of $750 each to students enrolled in a two-year community college program. Awards will not exceed the educational charges billed by the recipient’s school and will be remitted directly to the institution.
Eligibility and Responsibility
Applicants must be working toward their first undergraduate degree....
Overview
The Albert James (Bert) Shoosmith Scholarship was created by the Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (VNLA) in 2003 to assist students pursuing their first undergraduate degree. VNLA will award at least two scholarships of $1,500 each to students enrolled in a four-year college or university for the upcoming academic year, and at least two scholarships of $750 each to students enrolled in a two-year community college program. Awards will not exceed the educational charges billed by the recipient’s school and will be remitted directly to the institution.
Eligibility and Responsibility
Applicants must be working toward their first undergraduate degree....
Cameron and Virginia Dye Scholarship
$5,000
About the Dye Scholarship
The Cameron and Virginia Dye Scholarship Fund awards college aid to graduates of Arlington Public Schools who plan to enroll in degree programs at accredited universities in the United States. Established by long-time Arlington residents Cameron and Virginia Dye, the fund reflects their commitment to supporting young people. The scholarship is intended to help capable students facing financial need and values academic performance, involvement in school activities, and community service.
Award Details
- Number and amount: In 2026, up to three one-time awards of $5,000 each will be granted.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
- Must be...
About the Dye Scholarship
The Cameron and Virginia Dye Scholarship Fund awards college aid to graduates of Arlington Public Schools who plan to enroll in degree programs at accredited universities in the United States. Established by long-time Arlington residents Cameron and Virginia Dye, the fund reflects their commitment to supporting young people. The scholarship is intended to help capable students facing financial need and values academic performance, involvement in school activities, and community service.
Award Details
- Number and amount: In 2026, up to three one-time awards of $5,000 each will be granted.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
- Must be...
Louise Lightner Jamison Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
The Louise Lightner Jamison Scholarship Fund supports Prince William County high school seniors planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in education. Preference is given to applicants who live in the Haymarket and Gainesville areas. The fund honors Louise Lightner Jamison—sister of Helen Ray—who devoted 42 years to educating young children in the Haymarket community. Recipients are chosen with attention to academic performance as well as involvement in community and extracurricular activities.
Award Amount
- Up to two scholarships will be awarded, each worth as much as $2,000.
Eligibility and Preferred Focus
- Graduating high school seniors who are residents...
Overview
The Louise Lightner Jamison Scholarship Fund supports Prince William County high school seniors planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in education. Preference is given to applicants who live in the Haymarket and Gainesville areas. The fund honors Louise Lightner Jamison—sister of Helen Ray—who devoted 42 years to educating young children in the Haymarket community. Recipients are chosen with attention to academic performance as well as involvement in community and extracurricular activities.
Award Amount
- Up to two scholarships will be awarded, each worth as much as $2,000.
Eligibility and Preferred Focus
- Graduating high school seniors who are residents...
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...
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 Association of School Business Officials Scholarships
$2,000
Overview
VASBO provides three scholarships to qualified high school seniors. One award, the Edie Williams Scholarship, is $2,000 and was established in memory of a former VASBO president to honor her exceptional service to the association and community. Two additional scholarships are $1,500 each.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a child, grandchild, stepchild, or stepgrandchild of a VASBO member in good standing.
- The sponsoring VASBO member must have maintained continuous membership for three consecutive years prior to the current year (the current year is not counted).
Selection and Notification
Recipients are selected by the VASBO Scholarship Committee based on...
Overview
VASBO provides three scholarships to qualified high school seniors. One award, the Edie Williams Scholarship, is $2,000 and was established in memory of a former VASBO president to honor her exceptional service to the association and community. Two additional scholarships are $1,500 each.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a child, grandchild, stepchild, or stepgrandchild of a VASBO member in good standing.
- The sponsoring VASBO member must have maintained continuous membership for three consecutive years prior to the current year (the current year is not counted).
Selection and Notification
Recipients are selected by the VASBO Scholarship Committee based on...
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...
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...
SILA Foundation Scholarships
$2,000
Intro
The SILA Foundation is offering ten scholarships, each worth $2,000, to students preparing for careers in the insurance and securities fields. Awards may be used at any accredited post-secondary college or university located within the continental United States.
Who is eligible
- U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.
- Students must be pursuing one of the following fields of study:
- Insurance / Compliance / Risk Management
- Economics
- Financial Advisor / Financial Planner / Broker / Stock Trader
- Finance / Accounting / Actuarial Science
- General Business
-...
Intro
The SILA Foundation is offering ten scholarships, each worth $2,000, to students preparing for careers in the insurance and securities fields. Awards may be used at any accredited post-secondary college or university located within the continental United States.
Who is eligible
- U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.
- Students must be pursuing one of the following fields of study:
- Insurance / Compliance / Risk Management
- Economics
- Financial Advisor / Financial Planner / Broker / Stock Trader
- Finance / Accounting / Actuarial Science
- General Business
-...
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship
$8,000
Overview
The 2025 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship is organized as four distinct Quarterly Contests — one covering each calendar quarter of 2025. In each Quarterly Contest, Regions will award four scholarships of $8,000 each.
How to enter: To be considered for an $8,000 scholarship, submit either a video or a written essay describing a person you know personally (who resides in your community) who has inspired you and helped you gain the confidence needed to pursue your goals.
Eligibility
For the purposes of this contest:
- Eligible States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North...
Overview
The 2025 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship is organized as four distinct Quarterly Contests — one covering each calendar quarter of 2025. In each Quarterly Contest, Regions will award four scholarships of $8,000 each.
How to enter: To be considered for an $8,000 scholarship, submit either a video or a written essay describing a person you know personally (who resides in your community) who has inspired you and helped you gain the confidence needed to pursue your goals.
Eligibility
For the purposes of this contest:
- Eligible States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North...
Herbert Lehman Scholarship
$12,000
2025–2026 Herbert Lehman Scholarship — Now Accepting Applications
Important deadlines
- Undergraduate scholarship applications must be submitted by April 1, 2026.
- Law school scholarship applications must be submitted by May 1, 2026.
About the program
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund awards a limited number of highly competitive national scholarships each year to outstanding undergraduates and law students. Founded in 1964 and named in honor of Herbert Lehman — former Governor and U.S. Senator from New York, recognized for his integrity, courage, and steadfast support of civil rights — the fund was originally created to help Black students attend previously...
2025–2026 Herbert Lehman Scholarship — Now Accepting Applications
Important deadlines
- Undergraduate scholarship applications must be submitted by April 1, 2026.
- Law school scholarship applications must be submitted by May 1, 2026.
About the program
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund awards a limited number of highly competitive national scholarships each year to outstanding undergraduates and law students. Founded in 1964 and named in honor of Herbert Lehman — former Governor and U.S. Senator from New York, recognized for his integrity, courage, and steadfast support of civil rights — the fund was originally created to help Black students attend previously...
HAFI Scholarship
$1,500
Introduction
The High Aspirations Foundation, Inc. (HAFI), together with the Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., is proud to continue its annual scholarship initiative to help offset the cost of college. The HAFI Scholarship Program awards $1,000 scholarships to African American male graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated strong academic performance and community leadership.
Eligibility
To be considered for a HAFI scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be an African American male and a current high school senior (public, private, charter, or parochial).
- Be enrolled in a Metro Atlanta high school. Applicants...
Introduction
The High Aspirations Foundation, Inc. (HAFI), together with the Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., is proud to continue its annual scholarship initiative to help offset the cost of college. The HAFI Scholarship Program awards $1,000 scholarships to African American male graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated strong academic performance and community leadership.
Eligibility
To be considered for a HAFI scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be an African American male and a current high school senior (public, private, charter, or parochial).
- Be enrolled in a Metro Atlanta high school. Applicants...
