Ft Defiance High

Over 70 scholarship opportunities availableScholarships are offered to students living in the Richmond region and other Virginia locations.Each scholarship was established by a generous individual, family, or organization with a desire to assist high school students, recent high school graduates, and adult learners to continue their education.We award more than $500,000 in scholarships annually to local students pursuing higher education...

The Akerson Family Foundation Scholarship is a four-year renewable scholarship worth up to a maximum of $50,000. The scholarship is awarded annually to a select group of first-generation, college-bound seniors from Alexandria City (VA) Public Schools, Arlington (VA) Public Schools, District of Columbia Public Schools, Fairfax County (VA) Public Schools, or Falls Church City (VA) Public Schools who demonstrate strong...

The Applicant shall:Be a student in a senior class of an accredited Virginia high school or home school program.Plan to continue his or her education at an accredited Virginia school of nursing.Be eligible to apply if he/she is an applicant to a Virginia community college transition program leading to a four-year degree in nursing.The applicant must submit the following in...

Established in 2007 by Edith Updyke Harmon in memory of her husband, Jack, to provide scholarship assistance to students from a variety of high schools in the Bristol (TN and VA), Blountville (TN) and Bland (VA) communities.Scholarship Amount$15,000 per year for four yearsEligibilityThe Jack F. and Edith Updyke Harmon Scholarship is for students with financial need, who have achieved a...

The Elizabeth Koury Scholarship was established to recognize outstanding Northern Virginia high school seniors who plan to enter the field of medicine. The scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate strength of character and dedication to improving the lives of others through medicine. The scholarship will make a significant contribution to the education of a student who might...

The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum (SAWF) supports the advancement of women in automotive careers by encouraging young women to pursue STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and math. SAWF strives to inspire confidence, skills, and ambition among students, helping them explore opportunities in the automotive industry, from technicians to executives.To address the gender gap in STEM, SAWF provides guidance, mentoring, and scholarships...