Scholarships

The following page outlines information on where to find the scholarships and grants, as well as organizes opportunities dedicated to specific demographics, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinx students, and several others. The featured scholarships are current and provided by trusted organizations.

Below is the URL to the scholarship opportunities guide:
https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/scholarships-minority-students

Historically Black Colleges & Universities represent some of the oldest institutions of higher education operating in the United States. Being accepted into an HBCU is a great honor; allowing for students to be in an environment that provides a connection to black history, celebrates black culture, and offers outstanding programs. Although HBCUs are well known for making college accessible for low-income students, the cost of attending continues to be a roadblock for potential students.
 
In an effort to support these students, AffordableCollegesOnline.org has created a guide that lists 50 scholarships available for HBCU students, how to land them, and where to find more information. See below:
 
Scholarships for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/hbcu-scholarships/

The SlyeStrong #6 Foundation, established in memory of Andrew "AJ" Slye, will award one scholarship to a student who has been immediately impacted by cancer. Applications are due March 22, 2024.

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The Akron Advantage Blue Award is a $4,700 scholarship with the following criteria:

• High school GPA minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• ACT composite score minimum of 21 or SAT combined test score minimum of 1000
• And applicant must be a  dependent of a UA alumnus/alumna.

The Akron Advantage Gold Award is a $7,700 scholarship with the following criteria: 

• high school GPA minimum of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
• applicant must be in top 10% of high school class
• ACT composite score minimum of 27 or SAT combined test score minimum of 1200.

For more information, please visit www.uakron.edu

The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship helps students interested in computer science, engineering, and robotics with the support of up to $40,000 in college funding and internship opportunities at Amazon.

Students must:

• Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or employment-authorized to work in the US
• Be a high school senior in the US who is currently enrolled in or has completed a high school or college dual-degree course where computer science, engineering, or robotics is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon
• Be planning to attain a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or other computer science-related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
• Demonstrate financial need

To learn more, visit: Amazon Future Engineer - Scholarship America

The deadline to apply is December 15, 2023.

The Dahlgren Chapter of the Association of Old Crows has initiated a scholarship program to encourage high school seniors to pursue a college career in areas related to electronic defense.

Program Objectives:

• Through financial subsidies, assist in the undergraduate education of students in engineering, math and the hard sciences, who are likely to pursue careers in electronic defense and related academic courses and training
• Create greater awareness and support in the educational community for electronic defense related academic courses and training
• Support AOC national interest by encouraging students to seek engineering and hard science degrees and enter related professional fields
• Promote member interest in the roost activities through fund raising and administration of the Scholarship Program

The program's annual goal is to support one or more local high school students with scholarships in an amount typically $1,000 depending on available funds.

Eligibility:

• Scholarships will be awarded to selected local high school students who plan to pursue a college education in one of the math, hard sciences, or engineering fields associated with careers in electronic defense and related professions
• Students must be
  • a current Dahlgren Chapter AOC member,
  • a family member of a Dahlgren Chapter AOC member,
  • or nominated by any Dahlgren Chapter AOC member

Evaluation Criteria:

• Academic excellence and leadership
• Plans to pursue a college education and career in one of the engineering fields or math and hard sciences
• Demonstrate an interest in the defense of the US through a career in professions related to electronic defense

A scholarship selection committee has been established, none of whom are members of the Dahlgren chapter of AOC. Applications are due at the beginning of March, and the scholarships will be announced by mid-year. Scholarship(s) shall be awarded by personal check once the designated recipient is enrolled at an accredited college or university.
 

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Army ROTC awards 3- and 4-year scholarships straight out of high school. The scholarship application window opens in mid-June of each year for rising high school seniors. There are three application windows: October 6, 2023, January 13, 2024, and March 4, 2024. Scholarship Boards meet in October, January, and March. Once your file is "Board Ready," it's good for all three boards.

What you need to do:

1. Complete a scholarship application: www.goarmy.com/rotc/
2. Upload a copy of your high school transcripts (usually send by your advisor or guidance counselor)
3. Upload a copy of your College Board scores (SAT/ACT)
4. Take the Physical Fitness Assessment (this can be administered by your JROTC Instructor)
5. Conduct an interview with a university ROTC Professor of Military Science

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Burger King employees, their dependent children, spouses, or domestic partners in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Guam can apply to receive $1,000 to $60,000 scholarships for the 2024-25 school year. Eligible students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

To learn more and apply, visit: BURGER KING℠ Scholars : Scholarship Application - Commercial (bk-scholars.com)

The deadline to apply is December 15, 2023.

Capital One is very excited to share that we are offering three scholarships in the amounts of $2,000, $3,000, and $5,000 to aid and honor talented high school seniors in Virginia who are the dependents of active duty, current serving reservists, military retirees*, or Gold Star families**, and have exemplified excellence through school work and community leadership.

Full eligibility criteria and application information can be found on the flyer below. Applications are due March 15, 2024.

Please contact VAmilitaryscholarship@capitalone.com with any questions.

2024 Capital One Virginia Military Dependent Scholarship Application Link

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This scholarship honors the legacy of Ceili Anne Leahy, a member of the James Monroe High School (JM) Class of 2014.

Each year a $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a JM senior at the Senior Honors Program who embodies Ceili’s spirit of service. Ceili fought cancer with grace throughout her senior year at JM. After she graduated, she attended the University of Virginia. Ceili died in January 2016 from complications of her cancer treatment.

Deadline

Monday, April 8, 2024 - by 3:00 PM to the James Monroe High School Counseling Center, 2300 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

Ceili’s Attributes 

Ceili was an excellent student with a strong commitment to public service. She cared deeply about people, human rights, justice, and the environment. Ceili worked tirelessly to improve the human condition and the natural world. She was a great friend who had the ability to bring out the best in those around her, helping others to see the inherent goodness in themselves. She led through the passion she showed for her beliefs. She was creative, particularly in writing, and loved to laugh, travel, and learn about other cultures.

At JM, Ceili was president of the Amnesty International and French clubs. At UVa, she was active with Habitat for Humanity, the Community Garden, and the Outdoors Club. She planned to serve in the Peace Corps and then pursue a career in global sustainability and writing.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

All JM (Fredericksburg, VA) seniors with at least a 2.0 grade point average are eligible to apply.

Selection Criteria

This Scholarship is awarded to a student who has made significant contributions through service to their school and/or local community by demonstrating several of Ceili’s attributes (see above).

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who plan to pursue education and a career dedicated to public service, particularly in an area important to Ceili such as the environment, sustainability, human rights, global development, or realization of peace and justice.

Applicants may be interviewed as part of the selection process.

Scholarship Use Requirements

1. Funds may be used only for qualified educational expenses (tuition, books and fees, required supplies and equipment).
2. The awardee must study at an educational institution that:
3. Has a primary function of presenting formal education,
4. Maintains a regular faculty and curriculum, and
5. Normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where it conducts its educational activities. This could be a college, university, trade, technical, vocational, or other school that is nationally accredited and authorized by law to offer its program.

Payment of Award

• Scholarship funds may be paid directly to the educational institution if the school agrees in writing to use the funds to defray the student’s expenses. 

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• Funds may be paid directly to the awardee if the student agrees in writing to submit at the end of each academic term during which Scholarship funds are used a transcript of courses taken and grades received.

If you are awarded the Scholarship, please keep in mind the Scholarship use requirements described above. Funds for the scholarship are provided by the Ceili Leahy Service Project.

Please complete the next two pages of the application by clicking the button below, and submit to the JM Counseling Center by the required deadline. If you have any questions, please email TheCLServiceProject@gmail.com

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The Centennial Scholars Program (CSP) is a scholarship that provides financial assistance and a multi-level academic support network for Pell Grant-eligible students applying to JMU.

Participants will be immersed in a multi-faceted support environment that includes:

• Holistic academic advising
• Faculty and peer mentoring
• CSP group meetings
• Career workshops
• Cultural enrichment activities
• Study abroad opportunities
• Community service assignments

Incoming first-year students are eligible for a four-year award that covers housing, food, and standard in-state tuition.

Applicants must:

• Complete a JMU Admissions Application
• Have an exemplary academic performance history
• Qualify for in-state tuition
• Be eligible to receive a Pell Grant
• Complete FAFSA by February 1, 2024

To apply:

1. Apply to JMU
2. Go to the JMU Scholarship Webpage and follow the instructions to login to the Madison Scholarships Hub using your JMU User ID and Password
3. Complete the General Scholarships Application in the Madison Scholarships Hub
4. Fill out the Centennial Scholars Program Application and submit by February 1, 2024
5. Complete FAFSA by February 1, 2024

Each year, the Community Foundation provides over $170,000 in scholarships through 50+ funds to graduating seniors in our region. While most of our scholarships are open to all students within Planning District 16, select scholarships are made available only to James Monroe seniors, including:

• The Crittenden R. Sullivan, Jr., Memorial Scholarship
• The DuVal and Anne Dickinson Memorial Scholarship Fund
• The George A. and Lucy Mae Scott Scholarship
• The Kenneth T. Whitescarver III Memorial Scholarship
• The George D. Taylor Scholarship
• The Martha S. Daltan Memorial Scholarship
• The Seay Family Scholarship
• The Rev. Douglas T. Pinkard Scholarship
• The Sofia Silva Scholarship
• The Hall Family Scholarship Fund (NEW)
• The Henry Warden/Patty Shannon Scholarship Endowment Fund (NEW)
• The Paris B. Swisher Memorial Scholarship Fund (NEW)

Scholarships available to all students in Planning District 16:

• The Linda & Billy Beale Scholarship (softball/baseball)
• The Baron P. Deuce Braswell II Memorial Scholarship (athletes)
• The Betty Booker Lontz Scholarship (wellness)
• The Community Fund Scholarship (financial need)
• The Como Farm Scholarship (financial need)
• The Craig “Cujo, Jr.” Bennet Scholarship (for those who have overcome adversity)
• The John C. Neal Scholarship (community service)
• The Lee Wingate Pappandreou Drama Award (for students involved in drama club or theater)
• The Mary E. Berger Scholarship (for students interested in liberal arts)
• The Mary Carter Frackelton Scholarship (for students raised by a single mother)
• The Molly Gill Scholarship (for students who excel despite physical disability)
• The Peter D. Johnson Memorial Scholarship (watersports)
• The Robert H. Bradley Jr. Memorial Scholarship (golf)
• The William and Susanna Botts Scholarship for Immigrants

Find more information here: Scholarships - The Community Foundation (cfrrr.org).

The deadline for all scholarship applications is Friday, February 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Students may apply for multiple scholarships.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s scholarship programs have awarded $250 million in scholarships to nearly 3,200 students from 8th grade through graduate school, along with comprehensive educational advising and other support services.

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Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS)

Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)

Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP)

Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation (SMART)

National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate (NDSEG)

Two students will be selected from Fredericksburg and surrounding-area high schools to be the recipients, each in the amount of $1,000. Applicants must be high school seniors (male or female) planning to play volleyball in college, any division. A high school transcript, proof of an offer to play volleyball at the collegiate level, and a 300-word essay about the impact that volleyball has made on your life are required. A letter of recommendation is optional, and only one letter will be accepted.

For more information, please click here.

Students must be on the Robotics Team for one season and have plans to go to college for a degree in science, math, engineering or technology.  For information regarding applications and deadlines, please visit the main website at  https://www.firstinspires.org/alumni/scholarships

Scholarships are available to be awarded to qualifying high school seniors currently attending public high schools in the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, King George, and the City of Fredericksburg. See the attached resources for more information.

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This scholarship program, created to support students pursuing careers in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, and other related fields at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. 

More information can be found at: Bell Scholarship

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HireAHelper is very passionate about helping students achieve higher education.

The $2,000 scholarship occurs four times a year and is open to high school seniors and current college students.

Our application dates are as follows:

• Spring Contest Cycle: April 17 - July 17 of each year.
• Summer Contest Cycle: July 18 - October 14 of each year.
• Fall Contest Cycle: October 15 - January 15 of the following year.
• Winter Contest Cycle: January 16 - April 16 of each year

You can find all the information related to the scholarship on HireAHelper Scholarship

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars receive grants of up to $35,000 over four years to supplement the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. In addition, Scholars receive extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, and attend JRF's annual multi-day "Mentoring and Leadership Conference" in New York City and other regional events throughout the year.

JRF Staff will be hosting a Q&A session on Tuesday, November 28, to answer any questions you have about the application process. Please use this link to join between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET.

The application closes at 5:00 p.m. ET on January 10, 2024.

More information: Apply - Jackie Robinson Foundation

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To learn more about some tips and tricks when applying for STEM scholarships, as well as a list of some of those STEM scholarships, click the button below.

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This $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a female student entering a full-time course of study at an accredited college, university, or career & tech school for the year of the scholarship award. Only graduating seniors from Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline counties or the City of Fredericksburg are eligible. Applications are due March 4, 2024.

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Tell Prestige Photography what your senior photos mean to you for a chance to receive one of three $1,000 scholarships toward your academic or career goals. Submit your application and a one-page essay by January 31, 2024 to qualify.

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is pleased to announce its annual International High School Essay Contest. Click the button below for more information. 

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Match Scholarship Recipients are granted admission to one of QuestBridge's college partners with a full four-year scholarship worth over $200,000 each. Our college partners use a combination of their own funds as well as state and federal aid to fund the scholarship. Please view each college partner's Financial Aid section for further details and see a glossary of financial aid terms.

The Match Scholarship is offered as part of a generous financial aid package provided by the QuestBridge college partner that covers the cost of attendance, including:

• Tuition and fees
• Housing and food
• Books and supplies
• Travel expenses

All Match Scholarship packages:

• Have NO parental contribution
• Have NO student loans
• May contain a student contribution in the form of work-study, summer work, or student savings

To learn more, click the button below.

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The Ron Brown Scholarship is a national award given to low-income African American high school seniors of outstanding promise who excel academically, show exceptional leadership skills, and make an impact on their communities through service to others. Ron Brown Scholars receive a $40,000 academic scholarship to be used toward educational expenses at an accredited four-year college or university, and are provided mentoring and guidance, leadership experiences, and service opportunities. The Ron Brown Scholarship accepts applications only from current high school seniors. We begin accepting applications on August 1st and have an early application deadline of November 1st. The final deadline is January 9th. Applications may be found at www.ronbrown.org. Ron Brown scholarship winners are notified no later than April 1st each year.

For more information on programs offered by the Ron Brown Scholar Program, click here. 

For more information regarding the scholarship, including the application and a FAQ's section, click here. 

The scholarships, all open to students nationwide, are available to those in historically underrepresented groups, including those who are pursuing healthcare careers, such as nursing, health administration, or allied health careers.

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There are many scholarships available for minority students online.  If you are interested, please visit Black Scholarships.org

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You are eligible to apply if you:

• are a high school senior
• sing or play an instrument
• live in Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania or surrounding areas
• are planning to attend college in the fall of 2024
• intent to continue to sing or play while you attend college (you don't need to be a music major to qualify)

The application deadline is January 10, 2024. Auditions will take place January 13, 2024.

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Visit www.studentscholarships.org to find numerous scholarships for which you may be eligible.  Scholarships for Virginia Students include: 

• The Gilbraitti Scholarship
• Youth Volunteer Scholarship
• Healthy Choices Scholarship
• Scholarship by Design Award
• Caretenders Scholarship
• LM Scholarship
• Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship
• Sedary & Associates Scholarship
• Lift Parts Express Scholarship

The Virginia Junior Chamber International Senate (VA JCI Senate), an affiliate organization of the Virginia Jaycees, is proud to continue to offer the future leaders of America an opportunity to earn scholarship money for the pursuit of higher education. The deadline to submit applications is 12:00 midnight EST, January 19, 2024.

More information can be found at:  https://usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program.

The 5 PearlZ Scholarship offers financial assistance with college-related expenses, to a graduating, African American female senior meeting the eligibility requirements. They must be enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited post-secondary institution (college, university, trade school, etc.) in Fall 2024. They will be awarding five $1,000 scholarships.

The application can be completed via the following link: https://forms.gle/qG1YwXLGXJmCZWGf6

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