Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Scholarships

Since 1988, the Community Foundation has been primarily serving the cities of Roanoke, Salem, and Martinsville and the counties of Roanoke, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Henry, Patrick and Alleghany.  This place we call home is filled with very generous people who care deeply about the region, and we are honored to partner with them!

Who May Apply?

Any graduating high school senior, current college student and/or non-traditional student planning on attending a college or university may apply. However, there are unique eligibility requirements for every scholarship. Please review the scholarship listings for specific eligibility information.

Please note:  The online scholarship system will match each applicant with appropriate scholarship fund(s) based on answers submitted.

Q: Do I only have to fill out ONE application for all the scholarship funds I’m eligible for?

A: The application is a multi-step process. The first portion of your application is the initial application which allows you to apply to over 80 scholarship opportunities.

When you submit this portion of the application, you MAY NOT be finished with the unique scholarship opportunities you are eligible for.

For some opportunities, the initial application is all that’s needed, and you will be automatically considered (you will see “submitted” next to those opportunities). For other scholarship opportunities, you may be required to answer a few supplemental questions, upload an essay, or submit a third-party request for letters of recommendation (you will see “draft” next to those opportunities). Please click on each of those opportunities to see what supplemental information is needed. Once you satisfy those requirements, you will click “submit application” on each opportunity.

Q: If I am awarded a scholarship, do I receive the check?

A: Typically, checks are sent directly to your college or university in your name on or around June 30th.