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This scholarship opportunity awards generous monies to high school seniors, college students, and professionals...

Virginia Museum of Visual Arts Fellowships - College Funding Group Available for college-bound high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professional artists.  Fellowship applicants’ works will be reviewed anonymously by distinguished jurors.  Applicants may submit only one application for one of the disciplines listed on the VMFA li...

Scholarship news from UVA...

$10M contribution to fund scholarships at UVa School of Data Science It is only the latest contribution from Scott Stephenson, an alumnus of the university's School of Engineering and Applied Science, and his wife Beth.

Check out this poster contest for those in kindergarten through 12th grade...

Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD) Annual Conservation Poster Contest - College Funding Group The annual Conservation Poster Contest provides kindergarten through twelfth grade students an opportunity to convey their thoughts about soil, water and related natural resource issues through art. It also highlights the educational outreach efforts of conservation districts and their state conserv...

News from Richard Bland College of William & Mary

Richard Bland College formally opens $17M Academic Innovation Center on campus Richard Bland College sees its new hybrid of education, extracurricular activity and workforce development as the latest cog in an innovation wheel

The deadline for this scholarship opportunity is coming up October 17th. Don't miss out!

Heisman High School Scholarship - College Funding Group Eligibility begins with maintaining a weighted GPA of 3.0 (B average) or better. Applicants also need to be proven leaders and role models within their school and community. Applicants must participate or have participated in grades 9, 10, or 11 in at least one eligible sport. Winners will be chosen...

News from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine...

Roanoke medical school plans to double enrollment, move into new building The proposed site for the new Virginia Tech-Carilion School of Medicine building is within walking distance of the current campus.

This program for high school juniors and seniors will award two $10,000 scholarships. Deadline date coming up September 30th...

United States Senate Youth Program Scholarships - College Funding Group Qualified high school junior or seniors must show demonstrated leadership by serving in elected or appointed positions in which they are actively representing or previously represented a constituency in organizations related to student government, education, public affairs and community service. The...

News from VCU...

VCU opening Pharmacy Technician Training Program this month to address pharmacy staffing shortages With a nationwide need for skilled workers, the VCU School of Pharmacy’s new part-time program will let learners join the workforce in less than a year, which could reduce wait times at pharmacies and hospitals.

This new scholarship opportunity has been added to the CFG ScholarBank at www.thecollegecompanion.com - A free database of local, state, and regional scholarships...

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Scholarship - College Funding Group The DAR Good Citizens program and scholarship contest are intended to encourage and reward the qualities of goodcitizenship. The program is open to all senior class students enrolled in accredited public or private secondaryschools in good standing with their state boards of education or a recognize...

News from Virginia Military Institute...

Peay Endowment Expands Impact on Post - VMI Alumni Agencies Among the many scholars in the ranks of VMI’s faculty this academic year are Donald Martin ’13 and Philip Crane ’16. What makes them stand out from their colleagues is that they are on post under the auspices of the General J.H. Binford Peay III 1962 Endowment for Academic Excellence. Crane an...

Check out this essay contest for middle and high school students...

Virginia War Memorial Veterans Day Essay Contest - College Funding Group Write about a Virginian who Served in the United States Military whose Story Inspires You The Virginia War Memorial (VWM) in Richmond is calling on students for entries to the Virginia War Memorial’s 2024 Veterans Day Essay Contest. This annual competition is open to all Virginia middle and high s...

News from the University of Richmond...

University of Richmond Receives More Than $700K NEH Grant to Launch Center for Liberal Arts and AI CLAAI will bring together researchers, students, and educators from 15 colleges across the Associated Colleges of the South to explore pressing social, cultural, and legal questions and dimensions of artificial intelligence.

A scholarship for those interested in athletic training...

Virginia Athletic Trainers' Association (VATA)-College/University Scholarship Award - College Funding Group A one-time scholarship to a deserving college/university student who will be entering their final year of an Accredited Athletic Training Education Program in the State of Virginia.  The program seeks to recognize a student for their scholarship ability, leadership ability, citizenship/community se...

Grants given to JMU and four other Virginia universities...

JMU, four additional Virginia universities, receive grant to boost mental health services on campus James Madison is one of five Virginia universities receiving a $100,000 annual grant for two years to boost mental health services and providers on campus.

Several opportunities are available from the Virginia Horse Show Association for high school seniors and college students. Deadline date: October 1st...

Virginia Horse Show Association Scholarships - College Funding Group VHSA will award several scholarships on the basis of need, desire, and participation in the VHSA.

News from Randolph-Macon College...

Class of 2028 and Transfers Bolster Record Enrollment for 2024-2025 The College’s largest incoming class of first-year students and transfer students ever has pushed RMC’s total enrollment above 1,600 for the first time.

A scholarship for paralegal students...

Richmond Paralegal Association - Jean Proffitt and Susan Brewer, Esq. Scholarship Fund - College Funding Group Open to students who are attending a paralegal program at an approved school in the Richmond metro area, on a part-time or full-time basis, and have completed the equivalent of 9 semester hours in the program. Applicants who have completed at least 12 semester hours will be given higher consideratio...

News from Marymount University...

Largest expected class in Marymount history arrives for Fall 2024 Marymount has welcomed its largest incoming class in the institution’s history, breaking records for inquiries, visits and applications.

Two $10,000 scholarships are available for high school juniors and seniors. Don't miss the September 30th deadline date...

United States Senate Youth Program Scholarships - College Funding Group Qualified high school junior or seniors must show demonstrated leadership by serving in elected or appointed positions in which they are actively representing or previously represented a constituency in organizations related to student government, education, public affairs and community service. The...

Tuition news from the University of Richmond...

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There is still time to apply for this nursing scholarship, but hurry, the deadline is August 31st...

Virginia Association of School Nurses (VASN) Scholarship - College Funding Group To be eligible for this award, candidates must: Be a current VA High School senior studying in a specialty center or technical center pathway with a health-related focus  -OR- Be a current member in good standing (as of January 2024) of a VA state level high school organization geared toward health...

News from George Mason University...

George Mason University welcomes the largest new undergraduate class in its history George Mason University leadership, faculty, and staff officially welcomed the largest and most diverse incoming freshman class in the university’s history. The incoming undergraduate class—combined freshmen and transfers—also reached an all-time high for George Mason.

Just a few more days until the September 2nd deadline for this scholarship opportunity...

National Ice Cream Retailers Association - Bryce Thompson Scholarship - College Funding Group The National Ice Cream Retailers Association (NICRA) annually sponsors the Bryce Thomson Scholarship Award for full-time or part-time employees of Active members. The Board of Directors of NICRA established the award in 1995, honoring Bryce Thomson, a man whose 55-plus years of commitment to the ice...

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Scholarship news from Hollins University...

Hollins University Launches Nationwide HOPE Program Hollins University has launched a nationwide scholarship program to fully cover attendance for talented young women.