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Marymount University Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

The following scholarships are for Marymount University students in the undergraduate program and the graduate program. Please read each scholarship carefully due to its various components of eligibility and deadline information. Deadlines subject to change.

Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

Claveloux/French/Shapiro Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in Education who also demonstrates financial need.
Award: Varies
Deadline: March 1st
Eligibility: Open for undergraduate students only.
Link: https://marymount.academicworks.com/opportunities/659

Freshman Academic Scholarships
Effective Fall 2024
Eligible full-time freshman applicants are automatically offered the highest scholarship they qualify for shortly after admission from the list below:
Award Name On-Campus Housing Off-Campus/Commuter
Presidential Scholarship Up to $27,000 Up to $19,000
Trustee Scholarship Up to $26,500 Up to $19,000
Chancellor Scholarship Up to $26,000 Up to $18,500
Provost Scholarship Up to $25,000 Up to $18,000
Dean Scholarship Up to $23,000 Up to $17,000
Saints Scholarship Up to $22,000 Up to $16,500
Achievement Award Up to $20,000 Up to $15,000
All academic scholarships are renewable for up to four years of study, provided the student maintains full-time enrollment (12+ credits) and a minimum cumulative GPA of (at least) 2.50. In order to receive priority consideration for these awards, your application for admission and supporting documents should be submitted no later than March 1. Please note that no student may be awarded more than one of these scholarships. These awards are all tuition-specific.
Deadline: March 1, 2024
Eligibility: Full-time freshman applicants.
Link: https://marymount.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships-1/

Janet and Bobby Killebrew Scholarship in Nursing and Education
The Janet and Bobby Killebrew scholarship is dedicated in memory of the donor’s mother and father. This scholarship will support an undergraduate student with financial need majoring in Education.
Award: Varies
Deadline: March 1st
Eligibility: Open for undergraduate students only.
Link: https://marymount.academicworks.com/opportunities/

Lt. Gen Elmer Rogers and Lt. Col. Wilma Hague (Rogers) Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate who is in the School of Education and is the offspring of a veteran or is a veteran himself/herself; Student must demonstrate financial need and maintain a 3.2+ cumulative GPA.
Award: Varies
Deadline: March 1st
Eligibility: Open for undergraduate students who is the child of a veteran or is a veteran themself.
Link: https://marymount.academicworks.com/opportunities/703

The Raja Nasr Endowed Scholarship in Education
The Raja Nasr Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007 to honor Dr. Raja Nasr’s commitment to Marymount University and its School of Education. It was endowed by appreciative students, former students, colleagues and friends of Dr. Nasr. Students must be undergraduate or graduate student/s who are currently enrolled in education courses and are on the education licensure track with financial need. Preference will be given to a student/s with an ESL concentration, but that is not necessary.
Award: Varies
Deadline: March 1st
Eligibility: Open for undergraduate and graduate students.
Link: https://marymount.academicworks.com/opportunities/769

Transfer Academic Scholarships
Eligible full-time transfer applicants are automatically offered the highest scholarship they qualify for from the list below.
  • The Academic Distinction Scholarship
  • The Academic Excellence Scholarship
  • The Saints Scholarship
  • The Opportunity Scholarship
All four academic scholarships are renewable for up to four years of study, provided you maintain full-time enrollment (12+ credits) and a minimum cumulative GPA of (at least) 2.50. In order to receive priority consideration for these awards, your application for admission and supporting documents should be submitted by the published admissions priority date. Please note that no student may be awarded more than one of these scholarships. These awards are all tuition-specific.
Link: https://marymount.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships-1/

Victoria D. de Sanchez Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to support an incoming or current student with financial need who is majoring in Education, maintains a GPA of 3.2+, and demonstrates interest in Hispanic heritage, culture, and education.
Award: Varies
Deadline: March 1st
Eligibility: Preference will be granted to DREAMers or DACA recipients.
Link: https://marymount.academicworks.com/opportunities/669

Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers
The AAPT Board of Directors offers scholarships for future high school physics teachers. These scholarships, supported by an endowment funded by Barbara Lotze, are available only to U.S. citizens attending U.S. schools. Undergraduate students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. Successful applicants receive a stipend of up to $3,000 and a complimentary AAPT Student Membership for one year. The scholarship may be granted to an individual for each of four years.
Award: Up to $3,000
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Eligibility: Applicants must declare their intent to prepare for, and engage in, a career in physics teaching at the high school level and must, at the time the scholarship funds are received by the student, be: an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university, or a high school senior accepted for such enrollment; pursuing, or planning to pursue, a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in the high schools; showing promise of success in their studies; and, a citizen of the United States of America.
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/education/barbara-lotze-scholarship-for-future-physics-teachers

Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
The National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program (Noyce) invites innovative proposals that address the critical need for recruiting, preparing, and retaining highly effective elementary and secondary mathematics and science teachers and teacher leaders in high-need school districts. To achieve this goal, Noyce supports talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) undergraduate majors and professionals to become effective K-12 STEM teachers. intending to develop a proposal in any of the program’s tracks.
Track Type Award Intended Outcome Eligible Pre-Service or Inservice Teachers Length of Required Teaching Commitment
Track 1: Scholarships and Stipends (S&S) Up to $1,200,000 with a duration of up to 5 years Develop K-12 STEM teachers in high-need school districts Noyce-eligible STEM undergraduate majors & STEM professionals 2 years/year of support
Deadline: last Tuesday in August
Eligibility: (For all submissions) One or more Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) (two- and four-year IHEs, including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the U.S.; consortia of such institutions; or U.S. nonprofit organizations (e.g., nonprofit research institutions, research museums) offering a teacher education or residency program.
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2021/nsf21578/nsf21578.htm#elig

The Leon Bradley Scholarship
The Leon Bradley Scholarship Program was established to encourage more minorities or persons of color to enter the field of teaching and school leadership. The American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) believes that it is beneficial for all students to experience diversity among the educators who serve as role models for our students. AASPA will annually award up to two scholarships to assist a minority candidate seeking his/her initial teaching certification endorsement. Each scholarship will be given in the amount of $3,500.00.
Award: $3,500
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Eligibility: Candidates will be eligible for the award if they are in their final year of completing certification/endorsement requirements, including student teaching if applicable.
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/education/the-leon-bradley-scholarship

Vicki Soto Memorial Scholarship
The Stratford-based Vicki Soto Memorial Scholarship is a four-year renewable scholarship. A scholarship committee selects four recipients every year. The first two scholarships are to our local high schools in Stratford. In addition, we have expanded The Vicki Soto Memorial Scholarship to be awarded state-wide and nationally as well. One recipient from the state of Connecticut and one recipient from around the country will receive a renewable award.
Award: Varies
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Eligibility: Applicants must be a full-time senior student at an accredited four-year high school graduating in the upcoming spring and be intending to pursue a career in the field of education at an accredited college. Besides filling out the application, applicants must also complete and submit a copy of their transcript, a recommendation letter and answers to four essay questions.
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/education/vicki-soto-memorial-scholarship

 

Scholarships for Graduate Students

AASA Education Administration Scholarship
AASA’s Educational Administration Scholarships were created to provide incentive, honor and financial assistance to outstanding graduate students in school administration who intend to make the school superintendency a career. Top graduate students in educational administration receive a scholarship from AASA, The School Superintendents Association. The applicant must be recommended by the chair of the School of Education in which the applicant is currently enrolled.
Award: $2,500
Deadline: September 30, 2024
Eligibility: The scholarship is open to graduate students earning a degree in educational administration.
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/education/aasa-education-administration-scholarship

Bishop Charles P. Greco Graduate Fellowships
The Knights of Columbus awards Bishop Charles P. Greco Graduate Fellowships annually to U.S. students enrolled in a full-time master’s degree program designed for teachers of people with intellectual disabilities.
Award: $2,000
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Eligibility: Besides completing the application, applicants must also submit: an official transcript of the applicant’s undergraduate academic record; two recommendations from professional people who have observed the applicant’s work with people with intellectual disabilities; and an autobiographical statement which gives evidence of interest in this program as shown by an account of experiences, paid or voluntary, with people with intellectual disabilities (this statement should also give reasons for the selection of the graduate school). Applicants must be a member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus, or the child or spouse of such a member or deceased member. Special consideration will be given to applicants attending a Catholic graduate school.
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/special-education/bishop-charles-p-greco-graduate-fellowships

DAR Edward G. and Helen A. Borgen Elementary and Secondary Teacher Education Scholarships
The Edward G. and Helen A. Borgen Secondary Teacher Scholarship is a one-time preferred amount of up to $1,500 awarded to one student who is twenty-five (25) years of age or older. The award is based on academic merit and is not automatically renewable, however, recipients may reapply for consideration as long as they meet the eligibility requirements.
Award: Up to $1,500
Deadline: January 31, 2024
Eligibility: Applicants must be studying to teach at the secondary school level. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 GPA, be at least a college sophomore, and attend or plan on attending an accredited college or university. Must be twenty-five (25) years of age or older.
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/education/dar-edward-g-and-helen-a-borgen-elementary-and-secondary-teacher-education-scholarships

Irene Winifred Eno Grant
The Irene Winifred Eno Grant provides financial assistance to individuals or groups developing an educational program(s) or project that is dedicated to health, safety, and welfare. This grant will be evaluated on the strength of the project proposal, budget, promotion plan, and expected outcome.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: mid April
Eligibility: The grant is open to students, educators, interior design practitioners, institutions, and an interior design related group.
Link: https://www.asid.org/resources/awards/scholarships-and-grants

Order of Alhambra Scholarship
The International Order of the Alhambra, Inc. is a fraternal organization of Catholic men and women (age 18 years and older) dedicated to assisting persons that are intellectually disabled or handicapped. In recognition of increasing importance of higher education, the International Order of Alhambra is proud to provide financial scholarship awards. Scholarship awards are made on the basis that the applicant is dedicated to this special field of education. The number of scholarships and amounts will vary from year to year, based on scholarship program fund levels.
Award: Varies by year and funding
Deadline: March 1, 2024
Eligibility: Eligible applicants must either be upper-level undergraduates, master’s degree students who have accrued 50% of required graduation credits, or community college students who have accrued 50% of required graduation credits. Canadian residents are eligible.
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/special-education/order-of-alhambra-scholarship

STEM Teachers for America’s Future: Graduate Scholarships
The AFCEA Educational Foundation is offering competitive based scholarships of $2,500 each to students actively pursuing a graduate degree or credential/licensure for the purpose of teaching science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) subjects at a U.S. school in grades K-12.?The scholarships are made possible by generous contributions from ManTech International and AFCEA International.
Awkward: $2,500
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Eligibility: To be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens and living in the United States. Graduate candidates must be attending an accredited U.S. college or university (online students are eligible) and majoring in education for the purpose of teaching STEM subjects in a U.S. school in grades K-12. Graduate-level candidates must be currently taking at least two semester-equivalent classes at an accredited U.S. college or university at the time of application. Current credential and licensure students must have completed a bachelor’s of science degree or graduate degree in a STEM major. Undergraduate students are ineligible to apply.
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/education/stem-teachers-for-americas-future-graduate-scholarships

Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program
The primary purpose of the Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program (VTSLP) is to provide financial support to students who are interested in pursuing a teaching career in one of the top ten critical shortage teaching areas.  The critical shortage teaching areas are determined annually through the Supply and Demand Survey for School Personnel, based on data received by school divisions in Virginia.  Refer to  Educator Workforce Data & Reports for current critical shortage area reports.
Award: Up to $10,000 per year
Deadline: N/A
Eligibility: Candidates must have maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 and be enrolled full-time or part-time in an approved undergraduate or graduate teacher education program.
Link: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/teaching-in-virginia/financial-support/virginia-teaching-scholarship-loan-program-vtslp

 

General Scholarships 

$10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship
Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to high school students in the class of 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Award: 1 award worth $10,000
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors only.
Link: https://www.collegexpress.com/reg/signup?campaign=10k&utm_campaign=s360&utm_medium=link&utm_source=s360

$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship – Scholarships360 Exclusive
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education.
Award: 1 award worth $10,000
Deadline: June 30, 2024
Eligibility: Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students. Not available to international students.
Link: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/10000-no-essay-scholarship/

$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. To us, boldest does not mean “best”, or “most accomplished”. Being bold means being:
  • Earnest
  • Determined
  • Moving

Furthermore, this scholarship will be similar to the many easy scholarships available on Bold.org in that it will favor students who apply earlier—who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.
Award: 1 award worth $25,000
Deadline: February 1, 2024
Eligibility: Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.
Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/the-be-bold-no-essay-scholarship/#ref=exclusive-scholarships

$40,000 BigFuture Scholarships
BigFuture rewards you for doing what you already are doing: planning for life after high school. With no essay,  minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements, BigFuture makes it easy to enter drawings (yes, plural!) each month. Simply complete unlocked steps on your dashboard, and you’ll be automatically entered to win. One step completed = one entry each month . . . the earlier and sooner you complete tasks, the bigger your chances to win. Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year receive two entries each drawing. Don’t wait, get started today!  ​
Award: Multiple awards worth up to $40,000
Deadline:
Eligibility: Open to US-Based high school students in the classes of 2024 and 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.
Link:https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships?excmpid=oc481-st-58-s360

African American Leadership Society STEM Scholarship – United Way of South Hampton Roads
Are you an African American high school senior, current college student, or veteran who will be entering college for the first time this fall? Consider applying for the African American Leadership Society STEM Scholarship! Open to African American college students pursuing undergraduate STEM degrees for the first time, the scholarship aims to reduce the racial and gender gaps that currently exist in the STEM fields. The scholarship is funded by the United Way of South Hampton Roads, and applicants must reside in the Hampton Roads region of the U.S. to apply. If you’re a current or soon-to-be African American college student from Hampton Roads pursuing a STEM degree, we encourage you to apply!
Award: Multiple awards worth up to $10,000
Deadline: March 31, 2024
Eligibility: Open to U.S. high school seniors and undergraduates who currently reside in Hampton Roads (Chesapeake, Franklin, Hampton, Isle of Wight, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg). Not available to international students. 
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c3xb3R8PwzdVlppFXLByR-0b8de4hGpM/edit

Central Scholarship

Phone: 410-415-5558 | Email: gohigher@central-scholarship.org
Central Scholarship offers over 75 scholarships, interest-free loans, emergency funding, and seminars on how to pay for college to help students focus on what’s important: classes, not tuition! We empower Maryland students to pursue undergraduate, graduate, professional, or career training studies by removing financial barriers.
Award: $1,000 to $11,000
Deadline: various
Eligibility: Graduate and undergraduate students that attend any accredited college. Must be a Maryland resident.  
Link: https://central-scholarship.org/scholarships

Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship

TheDream.US | Email: thedream.us@applyists.com
Are you an undocumented immigrant student who came to the U.S before the age of 16? If so, you may be eligible for the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship! The Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship is open to undocumented high school seniors/graduates residing in states where they effectively have no access to college due to high out-of-state tuition costs or as their state’s public universities will not admit them. The scholarship is offered by TheDream.US, the nation’s largest college access and success program for DREAMers, or immigrant youth who came to the U.S. at a very young age without documentation. TheDream.US believes that all DREAMers need is an opportunity, and providing them with financial support to complete college will give them that opportunity. Thus, each year, the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship awards up to $80,000 to students to help cover the costs of one’s bachelor’s degree program at one of their Opportunity Partner Colleges. If you’re an undocumented immigrant student residing in a locked-out state who is passionate about pursuing a postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply!
Award: Multiple awards worth up to $20,000
Deadline: January 31, 2024
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for this scholarship, you must be an undocumented high school senior/graduate residing in a state where you effectively have no access to college due to high out-of-state tuition costs or as your state’s public universities will not admit you. Such “locked-out states” are listed below. Lastly, applicants must also meet the below eligibility requirements. Keep in mind that if you are born in the U.S., you are not eligible to apply.
Link: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/dream-us-opportunity-scholarship/

Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship Program

Dominion Energy | Email: dominionenergy@scholarshipamerica.org
Are you a racial or ethnic minority planning on enrolling in full-time post-secondary study? Then you might consider applying for the Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship! Awarding between $5,000 and $10,000 to 60 lucky students each year, the only writing required to apply is a quick personal statement of your goals and aspirations. Just keep in mind that the scholarship is only open to students from Connecticut, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, North or South Carolina, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. If you’re from one of those states and want some help paying off college costs, we encourage you to apply for the Dominion Energy Education Equity Scholarship!
Award: Multiple awards worth up to $10,000
Deadline: January 25, 2024
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for this scholarship you must belong to a racial/ethnic minority group (including Black/African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and/or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander) and be a high school senior/graduate or current college graduate in one of the following states: CT, OH, WV, VA, MD, NC, SC, ID, WY, UT.
Link: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/dominion-energy-educational-equity-scholarship-program/

Dr. Emma Lerew Scholarship For A Bright Future
The Dr. Emma Lerew Scholarship For A Bright Future Scholarship supports underrepresented and underprivileged, and exceptional students focused on careers in education are eligible to apply for the Dr. Emma Lerew Scholarship. For A Bright Future provides annual scholarships to underserved students with outstanding achievement and the drive to pursue higher education in select fields. Students have the opportunity to receive one scholarship per year. They are granted upon assessment of need and university selection. The average award amount is $2,500. The maximum amount is $10,000.
Award: $10,000
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority high school or college students who reside and study in the United States, are underprivileged, and have graduated from high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/education/dr-emma-lerew-scholarship-for-a-bright-future#

EmPOWERED To Serve Scholars Program
The EmPOWERED Scholars program awards scholarships to enrolled undergraduate students who volunteer in their communities to use toward their education expenses. Scholars give their time to community-based organizations, student-led organizations and other groups that address food insecurity, safe housing, job opportunities, access to health care and other conditions that can result in health disparities.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: August 16, 2024
Eligibility: The program is a college scholarship opportunity for undergraduate college students who are working to improve the social determinants of health in their communities through volunteer work, student-led organizations and more.
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/education/empowered-to-serve-scholars-program

Esperanza Fund Scholarship – Esperanza Education Fund
Are you an immigrant or the child of immigrants living in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) Metro Area who is a high school senior? If so, you might consider applying for the Esperanza Fund Scholarship! This scholarship is funded by Esperanza Education Fund, an organization that strives to help immigrant students achieve their dreams through higher education. Each year, 10 lucky students are awarded the Esperanza Fund Scholarship to help pay for their higher education. If you are a high-achieving student who was born outside of the U.S. or has two parents who were born outside of the U.S, we encourage you to apply!
Award: Multiple awards worth up to $20,000
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors only.
Link: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/esperanza-fund-scholarship/

Federal Pell Grants
A Pell Grant is money the government provides for students who need to pay for college. Grants, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid.
Award: Up to $7,395
Deadline: June 30, 2024 (apply through FAFSA)
Eligibility: Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree.
Link: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.
Award: Between $100 and $4,000
Deadline: June 30, 2024 (apply through FAFSA)
Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate student with exceptional financial need.
Link: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/fseog

For A Bright Future Scholarship Programs
For A Bright Future provides annual scholarships to underserved students with outstanding achievement and the drive to pursue higher education in select fields. Students have the opportunity to receive one scholarship per year. They are granted upon assessment of need and university selection. The average award amount is $2,500. The maximum amount is $10,000.
Award: Up to $10,000
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority high school or college students who reside and study in the United States, are underprivileged, and have graduated from high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/education/for-a-bright-future-scholarship-programs

Harriet Irsay Scholarship
The Harriet Irsay Scholarship Fund awards a scholarship to American students, preferably of Polish Heritage, who wish to continue their education after high school and through college. With an eye toward the future and the distribution of information regarding Polish culture, history and people, the grants are given to students from a variety of majors and academic disciplines. Since the launch of the program, more than $275,000 has been awarded to students from all over the Country.
Award: $1,500
Deadline: August 1, 2024
Eligibility: Scholarships are awarded on a merit basis to full time undergraduates or graduates who are American citizens or permanent residents, preferably of Polish heritage.
Not available to international students.
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/education/harriet-irsay-scholarship

Hyman P. Moldover Scholarship for Communal Service – Jewish Social Service Agency
Are you a current or incoming Jewish graduate student living in the metropolitan Washington area? If so, consider applying for the Hyman P. Moldover Scholarship for Communal Service! The scholarship is open to Jewish students who have been accepted to full-time graduate programs in Jewish communal service. Applicants must also reside in the Washington metropolitan area and intend to professionally serve the Jewish community after graduation. The scholarship is offered by the Jewish Social Service Agency, a health and social wellness agency that provides services for the local Jewish community. Each year, they award $5,000 to help one lucky recipient fund their graduate education. If you are a Jewish graduate student who would like some help with your tuition, we encourage you to apply!
Award: 1 award worth $5,000
Deadline: May 2, 2024
Eligibility: Graduate students
Not available to international students.
Link: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/hyman-p-moldover-scholarship-for-communal-service/

Richard B. Watkins Scholarship

Collins + Co. | Email: scholarship@collins-company.com
Are you a Black or African American college student in the Washington metropolitan area? If so, you may be eligible for the Richard B. Watkins Scholarship! The scholarship is open to Black students studying public relations, marketing, graphic design, etc., who are attending university in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. Collins + Co, a public relations and marketing agency, offers the scholarship to honor Richard B. Watkins’ legacy of supporting others. Thus, the scholarship aims to continue that support for others, by selecting four recipients to win $5,000 to use towards their studies, every scholarship cycle. Recipients are also offered an immersive two-week apprenticeship with the company in their field of study. If you’re a Black or African American college student looking for help funding your marketing, graphic design, or public relations degree, we encourage you to apply!
Award: 4 awards worth $5,000
Deadline: September 15, 2024
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to Black or African American students obtaining their degrees in public relations, marketing, graphic design, social media, or related fields. They must also attend an institution in Maryland, Virginia or Washington, DC.
Link: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/richard-b-watkins-scholarship/

SAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship

SAE International | Email: customerservice@sae.org
The SAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship is funded by SAE International, an organization that advances mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. Each year, their SAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship awards $5,000 to one (1) current or recent FORD NGL Network/Steam Academy participant entering college to pursue an engineering or related science degree. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.
Award: 1 award worth $5,000
Deadline: Applications open February 1, 2024 for 2024/2025 school year
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors only.
Link: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/sae-ford-partnership-for-advanced-studies-scholarship/

Stantec Equity & Diversity Scholarship
The Stantec Equity & Diversity Scholarship will contribute to the creation of a critical mass of talented students that will fully represent our industry—it will provide an environment in which all can thrive academically and professionally. Through this scholarship, Stantec will award $200,000 annually. We believe everyone has a right to education, and we are committed to providing people in historically underrepresented and Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) groups with financial aid.
Award: Between $1,500 and $10,000
Deadline: submissions for 2025 open soon (as of January 2024)
Eligibility: Students who have been historically underrepresented and Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) individuals.
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/education/stantec-equity-and-diversity-scholarship

Stein Family Scholarship

Tidewater Jewish Foundation | Email: aswindell@ujft.org
The Stein Family Scholarship is funded by the Tidewater Jewish Foundation, an organization that creates permanent resources to meet the challenges and needs of the Jewish community. Each year, their Stein Family Scholarship awards up to $20,000 to multiple college-bound, Jewish high school seniors residing in Hamptons Roads who demonstrate academic ability and a passion for community service. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.
Award: Multiple awards worth up to $20,000
Deadline: March 1, 2024
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors only.
Link: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/stein-family-scholarship/

Cobb Imprint Memorial Scholarship in Honor of Marvin Williams
Two $3,000 scholarships awarded to students from Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, or the City of Richmond who have lost one or both parents.
Award: $3,000
Deadline:
Eligibility: Students must reside in Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, or the City of Richmond and have lost one or both parents.
Link: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51507da0e4b073456013d354/t/640a15ae841b411d5affb4d2/1678382510384/
Cobb+Imprint+Scholarship+Application+2023.pdf

Esperanza Education Fund

Email: apply@esperanzafund.org 
The Esperanza Education Fund provides scholarships to students from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC who are immigrants or the children of immigrants. The Esperanza Education Fund awards a total of $50K – $100K in scholarships annually, depending on available funding. Esperanza selects approximately ten (10) scholarship recipients from a pool of 300+ applications each academic year.
Award: $5000 to $20,000, depending on financial need
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Eligibility: Applicants must be born outside the U.S. or have two parents born outside the U.S. Applicants must be either a graduating senior at a high school in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia or a recent GED grad residing in DC, Maryland or Virginia.
Link: https://www.esperanzafund.org/scholarship-program

Richmond Flying Squirrels All-Star Legacy Scholarship
One $5,000 and two $1,000 renewable scholarships awarded to high school seniors in the Richmond region who participated in an athletic sport.
Award: $5,000 or renewable $1,000
Deadline: April 15th
Eligibility: Available to high school seniors who participated in an athletic sport. Must reside in the Richmond region.
Link: https://grasp4va.org/scholarships

Two-Year College Transfer Grant
Established in 2007, the Two-Year College Transfer Grant Program (CTG) provides an incentive for students to first complete an associate degree at a Virginia public two-year college before transferring to a participating Virginia four-year college or university as a means to reduce the overall cost towards completing a bachelor’s degree.
Award: Varies
Deadline: N/A
Eligibility: Must be a freshman undergraduate attending a public or private Virginia University and have an associate degree. Does not apply to religious training programs and theological education.
Link: https://www.schev.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid/federal-state-financial-aid/two-year-college-transfer-grant

VFRW Kendall Rhodes Scholarship
The Virginia Federation of Republican Women (VFRW) is an organization devoted to empowering women of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds in the political process. To honor and memorialize beloved Past President Kendall Rhodes (2004 – 2006), the Kendall Westbrook Rhodes Memorial Scholarship was established in 2016. It pays tribute to her highly esteemed career as an educator.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: April 14, 2024
Eligibility: Applicants must be a female with US citizenship and a resident of Virginia for the last 2 years; Be registered to vote in the Commonwealth of Virginia; Either be currently attending or committed to attend (in the Fall of the year you apply for this scholarship) a college or university in the Commonwealth of Virginia; Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/education/vfrw-kendall-rhodes-scholarship

Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia | Phone: 804-225-2600
Established in 1972, the Tuition Assistance Grant Program (VTAG) is designed to assist Virginia residents who attend accredited private, nonprofit colleges and universities in Virginia for other than religious training or theological education.
Award: Based on the number of eligible students and the amount of funds appropriated by the General Assembly and restrictions found in the annual Act of Appropriation
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Eligibility: Must be a full-time undergraduate, graduate, or professional student attending a private Virginia University.
Link: https://www.schev.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid/federal-state-financial-aid/virginia-tuition-assistance-grant-program

 

Resources for Students in Virginia

Donor Funded Scholarships at Marymount
A listing of scholarships available to students with brief information about the scholarship qualifications.
Link: https://marymount.edu/admissions/donorscholarships

Application Link: https://marymount.academicworks.com/

Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF)

Rachel Dixon, EAF Endowment Program Coordinator

Phone: (800) 653-6528 | Email: rdixon@akaeaf.net
The Educational Advancement Foundation was founded in 1980 by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., an organization with a rich and distinguished history of service that spans nearly a century. Creating the Educational Advancement Foundation was the method by which Alpha Kappa Alpha. Inc. sought to ensure that there would always be support for education, its oldest program of service. Today, the Foundation, a financially strong and viable organization, is a powerful tool for good, pooling the resources of others who share this vision of providing a perpetual source of support for education. Scholarships are the primary means by which EAF carries out its mission. The Foundation awards Merit, Financial Need and Youth Partners Accessing Capital (Y.P.A.C.) scholarships.
Link: https://akaeaf.org/scholarships

Application link: https://donate.akaeaf.org/scholarship-login

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, our more than 1,400 employees help make college education possible for more than 10 million students each year. Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grant, work-study, and loan funds to students attending college or career school.
Link: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/scholarships

GRASP
GRASP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable, college-access organization that assists students and families in obtaining funding for post-secondary education. This includes helping them set attainable goals, assisting with financial aid/scholarships applications, and supporting them through their post secondary journey. According to their website, “GRASP’s goal is to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity for continuing education after high school, regardless of financial or social circumstances.”
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c3xb3R8PwzdVlppFXLByR-0b8de4hGpM/edit

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
Tells you everything you need to know about education in Virginia.
Link: https://www.schev.edu/

Virginia Education Wizard
Access to all sorts of amazing resources, including scholarships, financial aid and FAFSA, community college application, and job training. Who needs Oz?
Link: https://www.vawizard.org/wizard/home