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Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $3,000
Awards Available: 38

The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation is proud to assist deserving students in our area in obtaining financial assistance to further their education.

We offer dozens of donor-funded scholarships that grant income annually for this purpose.

LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

Students: please contact your school's guidance department to apply for a specific scholarship.

Amherst County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for Amherst County High School seniors

Appomattox County Education Foundation Fund  

Provides scholarships to Appomattox County High School seniors

Alpha Action Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to area high school students

Altavista EMS Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to students from Altavista High School, Gretna High School, and Faith Christian Academy who are interested in the field of medicine or pursuing training in a trade

Barnard Family Health and Wellness Fund  

Provides scholarships for area students seeking higher education in health care related fields that support MSK health

Bedford County Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors graduating from Bedford County high schools

Beth Johnson Boatner Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for  E. C. Glass High School seniors

Jane Barringer Bowen Educational Fund

Provides scholarships for E.C. Glass High School seniors who pursue studies in Theatre Arts or English

Kevin Boeren Memorial Scholarship Fund K

Provides scholarships for students graduating from Lord Botetourt High School or Heritage High School.

Dorothy M. Brooks Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships to students at Randolph College who are Lynchburg residents

Beatrice and Roland Carter Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to E. C. Glass High School seniors

Daniel Christian Nursing Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships to Appomattox County High School seniors interested in nursing

Leonard and Eudora Coleman Memorial Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships to Altavista High School seniors

George and Gladys Costan Family Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships to seniors at Lynchburg City high schools

Dunbar High School Legacy Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Heritage and E.C. Glass High Schools

E. C. Glass Athletic Boosters Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for senior athletes from E.C. Glass High School

Donald and Virginia Farmer Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors at Nelson County High School

Jill Gardner Memorial Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors at E.C. Glass High School who have artistic talent with formal instruction in Art

Wally Gilbert Fund  

Provides scholarships for senior athletes at Heritage High School

Glass/Heritage Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Heritage and E.C. Glass High Schools

Edward Christian Glass Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from E.C. Glass High School who are pursuing a degree in Education

Mary L. Gregory Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Amherst County High School

Guill Family Educational Fund

Provides scholarships for seniors from Amherst County High School who will attend the University of Lynchburg. 

Ted Hapgood Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for full-time employees at C. B. Fleet

Sallie Holland and Wesley Peters Hicks Math Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Bedford County high schools or seniors from Carolina County High school who plan to major in Math or math related fields

Edwin Nelson James Jr. Memorial Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from E. C. Glass High School

Susan Rosser Jones Family Scholarship

Provides scholarships for seniors from Appomattox High School

Troy Kiger Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for seniors from E. C. Glass High School

Ella M. Lawless Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to members of Heritage United Methodist Church

Edith B. Lee Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships through Lynchburg Retired Teachers Association

Dr. Gordon K. Leonard Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors of Amherst County High School who are interested in a career in health care

Charles J. Lewis, Jr. / Omega Psi Phi Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for students who plan to major in STEM or Business. 

Mario Luongo Memorial Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors of Appomattox County High School participating in a varsity sport

Lynchburg Academy of Medicine Alliance Fund  

Provides scholarships through the Lynchburg Academy of Medicine Alliance

Lynchburg Area Ministerial Association Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Lynchburg City Schools

Janice & Kenneth Marston Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for seniors of Appomattox County High School

Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors at Appomattox County High School

Robert J. Miller Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Rustburg High School and Heritage High School

Terrell Osteen Fund

Provides scholarships for seniors from Lynchburg, as well as Amherst, Bedford and Campbell counties. 

William C. Perrow Agricultural Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to seniors at Appomattox County High School

Walker and Mary Raine Pettyjohn Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships to area high school seniors

Donald Seagroves Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to youth at Patrick Henry Family Services

C. W. Seay Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Lynchburg City high schools

Marguerite F. Singleton Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors at Amherst County High School

Brad Sowers Memorial Art Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for art students at Altavista High School

Louise L. Terrell Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Bedford County high schools

Trench Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Heritage High School

University Women of Bedford Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for female graduates of a Bedford County public school

Valley View Residents Scholarship Fund  

Provides Nursing Scholarships for Lynchburg College seniors

VSU Alumni Chapter of Central Virginia Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from area high schools

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Sallie Mae "No Essay" Scholarship
Deadline: Apr 30, 2024
$2,000
The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited...
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Be Bold Scholarship
Deadline: May 01, 2024
$25,000
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:A) EarnestB) DeterminedC) MovingThe scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.Furthermore, the...
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Niche $25,000 Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2024
$25,000
Covering the cost of college expenses for four years without writing a single essay? Sounds too good to be true.It isn't with Niche. We are giving one student $25,000 to help pay for tuition, living expenses, books, and other educational expenses.Who Can ApplyAll high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in...
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ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship
Deadline: Apr 29, 2024
$1,000
ScholarshipOwl is your source of relief from the dreaded application process. We put students on the fast-track to success by providing direct access to the scholarships they need the most. Take the hassle out of financial aid and maximize your chance at a free ride in college. No matter how much funding you need for school, we have the opportunities...
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Common App Scholarship
Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
$2,000
To encourage students to spend more time preparing for the Common App, Scholarship Guidance has created an annual scholarship to reward students.To be eligible for the Scholarship Guidance "Common App Scholarship" a student must:A) Be in Grade 11 or Grade 12B) Be attending college or university no later than October 1, 2026.C) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater...
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SP Scholarship
Deadline: Apr 30, 2024
$2,500
The SP College Scholarship program was created to help students win scholarships without the hassle of filling out paper applications and writing dozens of essays.To be eligible for the Scholarship you must be:A) At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.B) A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.Thus...
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Geoscience IDEA Scholarship
Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
$5,000
The Geoscience Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, and Accessibility (IDEA) Scholarship program encourages women from under-served or marginalized communities to pursue an education and career in the Earth Sciences/Geosciences. Many research studies show the Earth Sciences are the least diverse community in all STEM fields. This Scholarship aims to counteract this and enhance diversity within the future Geoscience workforce.NOTE: Geoscience, herein, is...
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Shawn Carter Scholarship
Deadline: Apr 30, 2024
$2,500
The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF) was founded on the belief that any motivated individual in need should have the opportunity to further his or her education. By removing some of the financial burdens associated with going to, surviving in, and graduating from college, the SCSF plays a vital role in increasing college access and success for many motivated yet...
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AISES Chevron Scholarship
Deadline: Apr 30, 2024
$5,000
Chevron will award scholarships to students majoring in Information Technology, Engineering and Earth Science. Recipient must be authorized to work in the United States and have a 3.0 GPA.Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels...
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Nurse Corps Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 02, 2024
$10,000
The Health Resources and Services Administration is accepting applications for the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program. The Health Resources and Services Administration improves the health of underserved and vulnerable populations by strengthening the health workforce and connecting skilled professionals to communities in need.The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program provides scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a minimum two-year, full-time service commitment...
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