The Parker Family Scholarship

Direct application

$1,000

Eligibility

Education level
High school

About this scholarship

Graduating seniors from Richmond, Virginia, and surrounding county public schools who have attended a qualifying public school for at least one year and plan full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college may apply. One-time $1,000 awards are paid directly to the institution; the number of recipients varies annually.

Finalists are selected based on academic record, extracurricular activities, and an essay.

The Parker family created this scholarship as a tribute to family members and to help Richmond-area students with financial need pursue college.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Essay explaining why the applicant is a strong candidate and how they will use the funding
  • Financial-need documentation
  • Financial need documentation
  • Finalists are selected based on academic record, extracurricular activities, and essay.
  • Award is paid directly to the institution.