Virginia Scholarships
Living or studying in Virginia qualifies you for scholarships that most students never see: statewide awards restricted to VA residents, where the applicant pool is a fraction of any national contest. These verified awards sit on top of the national scholarships and Virginia's own state aid programs, so treat them as one layer of a larger funding plan.
- Open scholarships
- 3
- Median award
- $10,000
- Largest award
- $10,000
- Next deadline
- Feb 5
African American Leadership Society STEM Scholarship
Up to $10,000Rolling deadlineAfrican American residents of Hampton Roads, Virginia with at least a 3.0 GPA who are committed to pursuing a STEM degree may apply for the African American Leadership Society STEM Scholarship administered by United Way of South Hampton Roads. Eligible applicants include high school seniors, currently enrolled college students, and qualifying veterans entering college. Scholarships are worth up to $10,000 toward tuition. The number of awards varies. Women account for at least 50% of recipients, and 25% of awards are designated for first-generation college students. Complete the online STEM application with required materials. Applicants must plan to enroll as a college student majoring in a STEM field. AALS aims to build a pipeline of Black STEM leaders and reduce racial and gender gaps in STEM fields across South Hampton Roads.
Essay written for youKids' Chance of Virginia Scholarship
Up to $7,000/yearRolling deadlineVirginia residents age 26 or younger who are U.S. citizens, demonstrate financial need, and are dependents of a worker killed, seriously injured, or debilitated in a work-related incident may apply for Kids' Chance of Virginia scholarships. Full-time and part-time students at colleges, universities, or technical schools may apply. Most awards are up to $7,000 per year for four-year undergraduate or graduate programs and up to $5,500 per year for trade or two-year programs. Scholarships are renewable annually. Submit the application with a transcript, FAFSA Student Aid Report, injury documentation, and a brief career goals statement.
Essay written for youJimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Amount variesDue Feb 5, 2027U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores under age 20 and residing in eligible states or the District of Columbia may apply. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA (high school seniors) or 2.75 GPA (college students), plus demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and financial need. Award amounts vary based on need and may renew for up to four academic years. Complete the application with details on honors, leadership, community service, financial need, and future goals. Funds must be used at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Student-athletes in intercollegiate sports and exclusively online students are ineligible. The Jimmy Rane Foundation has awarded hundreds of scholarships to help deserving students pursue college educations.
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Common questions
How many Virginia scholarships are there?
Award Scholar currently lists 3 verified scholarships for Virginia students, with amounts and deadlines checked against each sponsor's official page. The median award is around $10,000, and the largest reaches $10,000.
What Virginia financial aid exists beyond scholarships?
Virginia runs its own aid programs, including Virginia Commonwealth Award & VGAP and Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant, administered by State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. File the FAFSA (As soon as possible after the FAFSA opens. Deadlines vary by institution.) to unlock them, then stack private scholarships on top. See the full Virginia financial aid guide for deadlines and eligibility.
Can Virginia students also win national scholarships?
Yes. Statewide awards restrict the applicant pool to Virginia residents, which improves your odds, but they are one layer. Most winning students combine state-restricted awards, national scholarships that match their profile, and state aid.
When is the next deadline?
The next verified deadline in this group is February 5, 2027. Deadlines are spread across the whole year, so a miss is never fatal — new windows open every month.