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.