Scholarships

ESSENTIAL REMINDER: Apply for any and every scholarship that you come across and qualify for. Every single dollar counts when paying for college.


Scholarships Available Now:

  • Louisa County Ruritan Club Scholarship: applicant must live within Louisa County. Exceptions may be made. Based on financial need, merit, leadership, academic standing, and the will of recipient to help self prepare for a career as a useful and informed citizen. Application is in the binder. Due May 3, 2019.
  • Preserve the Past, Fund our Future Scholarship: Hosted by Robbie Guinn and Toby Craig. For seniors pursuing history or culinary arts in college. Applications are in the counseling office. Due May 3, 2019 to Mr. Ryan in Counseling.
  • GFWC Louisa Junior Woman's Club Scholarship: Female applicants must have a financial need to apply. Submit 1-2 teacher recommendations and an essay. Applications available in binder. Due May 3, 2018.
  • ODEC Scholarship: See LCHS Common App Scholarships, Due May 6, 2019.
  • Wayne Jones Memorial Scholarship: Any collegebound senior can apply, though those studying law enforcement are preferred. Due May 6, 2019.
  • BLUE RIDGE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION Scholarship: for students pursuing the construction industry at any school of their choice. Application is in the counseling office. Due May 30, 2019.
  • Virginia-level Future Farmers of America (FFA) Scholarships: Several scholarship opportunities ranging from $250 to $1,000 for seniors pursuing post-secondary education. Read more about it here and apply here. See Ms. Kane or Ms. Simmons for FFA-specific advice on your applications. Due May 31, 2019.


LCHS Common App Scholarships

Use the same one-page application to apply to all of the scholarships below. This list will be updated periodically. These are due Monday, April 22, 2019 (the day after Spring Break) unless otherwise listed. Turn these in to Ms. Tembe or Mr. Ryan.

  • Louisa K.S. Club Scholarship: senior that has financial need and merit. Must have applied to and plan to continue education at an IN-STATE school. See scholarship binder for applications. Due April 11, 2019.
  • Louisa Court House Chapter NSDAR Outstanding History Student Scholarship: 1 $500 scholarship for a senior nominated by the history and government teacher and then asked to apply. Due April 15, 2019.
  • A.G. Richardson Alumni Association Scholarship: 2 $500 scholarships for descendants of an A.G. Richardson High School Alumni.
  • Band Boosters: 2 $250 scholarships for 2 graduating seniors, active members of LCHS band programs, have completed a minimum of 3 yrs within any LCHS band program under an LCHS band director. A parent or legal guardian must be a current member in good standing of the LCHS Band Boosters. The student must have applied and plan to continue their education at a 2-yr, 4-yr or other continuing education institution. Student must complete the LCHS scholarship Common App and must indicate on the application any and all band program(s) student has participated in and band performance experience.
  • Day Lodge No. 58 A.F. & A.M. scholarship: 2 $500 scholarships for any senior.
  • James Noel Memorial Scholarship: 1 $500 scholarship, Holly Grove residents preferred.
  • Holly Grove Ruritan Scholarship: 1 $500 scholarship, Holly Grove residents preferred
  • Darryl Pearlman DDS Merit Scholarship: 2 scholarships at $1,000 each.
  • Louisa County Health Center Commission: Amount determined by the committee, up to $7,500, 1 or 2 scholarships. Applicants should plan to enter the medical field.
  • Dr. Jeffrey Workman, O.D. Scholarship: 1 scholarship at $250. Applicant should be seeking further education in the healthcare field.
  • LCHS Band Boosters Musical Merit Scholarship: 2 scholarships for $250 each. Applicants must be graduating seniors that are active members of the LCHS band programs and has completed three years in any LCHS band program with the LCHS band director. Student must be going to 2-year, 4-year, or other continuing education institution. Include any and all band program(s) participated in.
  • Thomas Jefferson Elementary School PTA Scholarship: 2 scholarships for $500 each. For students who attended Thomas Jefferson Elementary - did not have to to attend all 6 years. GPA 3.75+ OR community and volunteer involvement.
  • Trevilians Elementary Merit Scholarship: 2 $500 scholarships for students that attended Trevilians Elementary School who have academic success and community involvement.
  • Jouett Elementary School PTA Scholarship: Seniors must have attended Jouett Elementary School for at least one full year. An essay is to be completed detailing why the scholarship is needed and how the education and experiences you received from Jouett Elementary School influenced you, alongside the Louisa Scholarship Common App form. Must earn at least a 2.0 GPA in student's first semester of college. App available in binder or online.
  • Louisa Community Chorus Scholarship: 1 scholarship at $500-1,000 each. This scholarship is intended for a graduating LCHS student who intends to further their study in the musical, performance, or fine arts. This can include but is not limited to the study of music education, theater, music performance, art education, art history, fine arts, and creative arts.
  • Brian Huffman Agricultural Fund Scholarship: for students grades 9-12, freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who hope to pursue higher education in an agriculture-related field and who has been active in 4-H, FFA, or the Louisa County Agricultural Fair. Must be Louisa County Resident. Submit an LCHS Common App application form (WITHOUT THE ESSAY), a resume, and a 1-2 page essay on the theme of "Hog Wild for Agriculture." There will be an interview and presentation with the selection committee.
  • Louisa County Lions Club Scholarship: 1 or 2 $2,000 scholarships for students with academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and financial need.
  • Louise Proffit Spencer Scholarship: 1 $1,000 scholarship - anyone can apply.
  • Henrietta Addington Music Scholarship: 1 $1,000 scholarship for a student interested in music or a future music career
  • ODEC Scholarship: Applicants should plan to pursue career/technical education. Due May 6, 2019.









The deadlines for the scholarships below have already passed for this 2018-2019 school year:

  • Hagan Scholarship: Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher, and a score of 23 or higher on the ACT or 1150 or higher on the SAT. Must have an EFC on the FAFSA of $6,500 or less. Apply at www.hsfmo.org, app is in the binder. Due November 1, 2018.
  • Elks National Foundation Award: seniors that are US citizens can apply to the Most Valuable Student scholarship at enf.elks.org/mvs by November 15, 2018.
  • GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship: Apply at reaganfoundation.org/scholarships by January 4, 2019.
  • Ron Brown Scholars Program: Must be African-American, senior student with good academics. Apps online and in the binder. Due Jan 9, 2019.
  • Coolidge Scholarship: Full-ride scholarship that covers tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergrad study FOR CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS - apply at coolidgescholars.org by January 23, 2019.
  • 2019 Hamilton Scholar Award: $500 scholarship and attendance of leadership conferences to high school juniors for their academic, personal, and service achievements. Due January 30, 2019.
  • Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation Scholarship Program: must be planning to attend a 4-year college. Ask Ms. Tembe for a PDF of the application. Paper app is in the binder if you want to look at it. Due February 1, 2019.
  • Virginia PTA Citizenship Essay Contest: All K-12 students in good standing are eligible to enter this essay contest. Minimum of 750 words for high school students, typed and double-spaced with 1" margins in Times New Roman 12-point font on "What do I stand for?" Adhere to the theme of citizenship, along with originality, clarity, and good thought. Due February 1, 2019.
  • https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/may-scholarships/ for dozens of online scholarships due in May
  • Scholarship for Aspiring Commercial Drone Pilots: https://www.dronepilotgroundschool.com/scholarship/
  • Virginia Moose Youth Awareness Program: for the past 30 years, the program has organized high school students into a highly effective speakers’ bureau with the goal of educating preschool and elementary school-aged children on a variety of topics, including drug and alcohol abuse, child abuse, “stranger danger”, bullying and peer pressure, and healthy habits and nutrition. Interested students should attend an information session on Sat, Oct 27 at 1 PM at 349 School Bus Rd, Louisa, VA 23093 to get more information. Students can win up to $12,000 in scholarship money. https://vmayouthawareness.org/.
  • SUMMER PROGRAM FOR JUNIORS, APPLICATION DUE AS SOON YOU CAN: Rappahanock Electric Cooperative Youth Tour: Opportunity to attend a summit in Washington, D.C. to learn about the legislative process and make change in your community. Apply online in early February, 2019.
  • Central Virginia Electric Cooperative: seniors may apply at www.vmdaec.com by February 8, 2019 if their home is serviced by the Central Virginia Electric Cooperative.
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes Scholarship: Winner selected based on academics, community involvement, FCA leadership, athletic achievement, church involvement, FCA involvement, faith walk, references, and extra-curricular activities. Must 4-year or 2-year college/university in fall of 2019. NEW DUE DATE: February 15, 2019.
  • Virginia State Golf Association Scholarship. High school senior; Virginia resident; must be in good academic standing; demonstrate an interest in golf. Skill not important, and you don't have to actually play the sport. Due Feb. 20, 2019.
  • Stage Alive! Music Arts Scholarship: Seniors who intend to study music at university, college, or conservatory with an idea of studying musical arts. Needs transcript, SAT/ACT scores, two letters of rec, and 1-2 page essay. Application in the binder, due by mail by February 22, 2019.
  • 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Scholarship (DIFFERENT FROM THE LOCAL CENTRAL VIRGINIA ONE): Students must have a 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a post-secondary institution. They should write a 500-word essay on the specified topic. Should have financial need, 50 hours of community service and leadership involvement. Applications are in the binder and online. Due February 28, 2019.
  • Virginia Council on Women STEM Essay Contest: For women-identifying students who plan to pursue STEM majors. https://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/advisory-boards/council-on-women/stem-essay-contest/ due February 22, 2019.
  • Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District Scholarship: $2,500 for seniors with a 3.0 or above who have applied to college and are interested in conservation/environment. Application available in binder. Due March 1, 2019.
  • Virginia PTA Scholarship: graduating Virginia high school students, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. Applications are in the scholarship binder. Due March 1, 2019.
  • Allen, Allen, Allen, and Allen Academic Scholarship: For senior students that have experienced and conquered obstacles and have achieved a high standard of performance. Go to www.allenandallen.com/scholarships. Due March 1, 2019.
  • Colonial Agricultural Education Foundation scholarship. Students applying should come from an ag or farming background or be pursuing ag in college. Also some money for folks applying to law enforcement programs. Apply at their website by March 1, 2019.
  • The Community Foundation Scholarships: Many different scholarships based on the eligibility quiz you take when you make an account. http://www.tcfrichmond.org/scholarships, Due March 7, 2019.
      • Eugenia T. Bumpass Education Scholarship: Senior at LCHS, must have financial need and strong participation in school and community service activities. Preference may be given to students planning to attend UVA, JMU, W&M, UMW, and VCU. $1,000. Apply here by March 7, 2019.
      • John E. Thomasson Scholarship. For students of African American or other ethnic or racial minority heritage/descent who have been admitted to a school so far. Preference will be given to those planning to attend Hampton University, Norfolk State University, Virginia State University, or Virginia Union University. $1,000. Apply here by March 7, 2019.
      • Captain Earl Worley Scholarship: For students who are graduating seniors and plans to pursue secondary education, who plans to study aeronautics, aerospace, aviation or related engineering. Due by March 7, 2019.
  • The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia History Essay Scholarship: High school senior; plans to attend a four-year college in Virginia in fall 2019. $3,000. Paper applications can be found in the scholarship binder in the counseling office or online; application must be postmarked by March 15th, 2019.
  • American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship: for high school seniors planning to major in STEM or business fields with a 3.0+ GPA, must be an underrepresented ethnic minority (Latinx, African-American, Pacific Islander, etc). Apply here by March 15, 2019.
  • Granville P. Meade Scholarship: for financially disadvantaged/low-income seniors attending a Virginia college/university. Scholarship applications available in binder, due March 15, 2019 to Ms. Tembe.
  • Belmont Ruritan Education Grant: All seniors who hope to attend college can apply. See binder for application. Due March 15, 2019.
  • Virginia Mayflower Society Scholarship: Must have a GPA of a B or better. See www.VirginiaMayflower.org or the binder to apply. Due March 20, 2019.
  • Network of Enterprising Women: Write an essay about being an enterprising woman to receive a $1,000 scholarship. See scholarship binder or here for application. Due March 29, 2019.
  • Virginia Smiles 2018 Katie Higgins Memorial Scholarship: available to seniors who have a diagnosis of complete or incomplete, bilateral or unilateral, cleft lip or clef palate. See binder or www.virginia-smiles.org to apply by March 29, 2019.
  • VSCA School Counselor Scholarship Award: Go to http://www.vsca.org/ to fill out the application (must write an essay about a school counselor that made an impact on you). Due March 29, 2019.
  • VaSID Rich Murray Journalism Scholarship: Student that excels in the area of sports journalism and pursuing a college degree in journalism, communication, video, media, or a related field with intentions of pursuing a sports-related career. See binder and here for application. Due March 31, 2019.
  • Charlottesville Dogwood Foundation Scholarship: Must have a 2.5 GPA, and have served 24 hours of independent community service within the past 12 months. Write a well-developed essay about your community service experience and submit a sealed and official version of your transcript - see binder or here for more details. $1,500. Due April 1, 2019.
  • Women of Blue Ridge Shores Scholarship: $500 for an applicant that plans to attend a two- or four year college or university or technical school, has participated in school and community activities, has good school behavior and a need for financial aid to pursue higher education. Due April 1, 2019 to LCHS School Counseling by 3:30 PM.
  • Louisa Education Foundation Scholarship: $5,000 available for 1 or more senior graduate planning to attend a four-year college, community college or technical school who show strength of character and who demonstrate successful academic achievement, actively participate in school and community activities and exhibit potential for college success. Due April 1, 2019 by 3:30 PM to LCHS Counseling Office.
  • Michelle Jividen Memorial Scholarship: $500 for a a worthy senior with career aspirations in the field of elementary or secondary education; submission of an application/essay sharing those aspirations and who or what inspired them to choose this path; should provide evidence of service to school, church and/or community as well as need for financial assistance to attend a two- or four-year college or university to pursue stated educational goals. Due April 1, 2019 by 3:30 PM to LCHS Counseling Office.
  • Kyle Anderson "Lion-to-Hokie" Leadership Award, In Memory of Kyle Wesley Anderson, Class of 2014 - Two Awards of $2,500 Each. Applicant must be committed to attending Virginia Tech in the Fall of 2019; should demonstrate strong character and a balance of academic achievement, extracurricular and/or athletic participation during high school with specific emphasis upon leadership role(s) in the school, community and/or home community. Applications include an essay, references and potentially an interview with the award's selection committee. Due April 1, 2019, by 3:30 p.m. in the LCHS Counseling Office.
  • Joanne Whalen Memorial LCHS PTA Scholarship - $500. Student should be planning to attend either a two- or four-year college or university or a trade or technical school; application emphasizes school and community service and 200-word essay. DUE April 1, 2019, by 3:30 p.m. to the LCHS Counseling Office.
  • Moss-Nuckols Scholarship: Applicant must be a MNES alumni who attended all grades at MNES and who is planning to attend either a two- or four-year college or university or a trade or technical school; emphasis to be placed on providing clear, documented evidence of school and community service plus composition of a one-page essay on a topic chosen by the PTA. Due April 1, 2019 by 3:30 PM to LCHS Counseling Office.
  • Louisa Education Foundation Cross Country/Track Athlete Scholarship: Must have earned at least six (6) Varsity letters in any combination of Cross Country, Indoor Track or Outdoor Track; must be ranked in top 20% of graduating class; should be planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university and demonstrate need for financial assistance. Due April 1, 2019 by 3:30 PM to LCHS Counseling Office.
  • Louisa County Crime Solvers, Inc. Scholarship: $1,000 for a student living in Louisa County who wants to pursue an associate's, bachelor's, or advanced degree in criminal justice. See binder for application. Due April 1, 2019.
  • Common App participant: Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary Scholarship: 1 $250 scholarship for a senior pursuing a career in fire or fire-related fields, forestry, EMS, health sciences, medical, nursing, or healthcare. Due April 1, 2019 by 3:30 in School Counseling Office.
  • LOCAL Future Farmers of America Alumni Scholarship: Louisa County High School seniors that are dues-paying members for the 2018-2019 school year may apply. Turn these in to your FFA adviser. Due April 5, 2019.
  • Eta Phi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship: $500 for seniors seeking higher education in the fall of 2019. Essay and 1 letter of recommendation included. Due April 5, 2019.
  • William A. and Alma A. Cooke Foundation Scholarship: there is a 4-year Bachelor's scholarship and a 2-year Associate's scholarship available. The four-year scholarship is $20,000 over four years, and the two-year is $2,000 over two years. Applicants must be US Citizens and residents of Louisa or Orange Counties, demonstrate academic achievement, and an unmet financial need. Submit completed paper application, copy of high school transcript, copy of standardized test scores, FAFSA Student Aid Report, college financial aid letter, if applicable, student essay, and recommendation. Applications are in the binder and here. Due April 5, 2019 to Ms. Tembe or Mr. Ryan.
  • Louisa County and Vicinity Ministers' Conference: 2 scholarships at $250 each. GPA above 2.5, must have been accepted at a college or trade school. Should be a member of a church and actively involved in organized religious activities of the church and/or church convention. Applications in binder. Due April 5, 2019.
  • Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Scholarship: minority senior women with at least a 3.0 GPA and continual 2-year participation in an extracurricular activity may apply. Includes transcript, letter of recommendation, essay, and resume. $500. See scholarship binder or this link. Due April 5, 2019.
  • ESL Supervisor's Association Scholarship: For students who have been enrolled in an English as a Second Language program for at least one year in grades 6-12, has at least a 3.0 GPA, and financial need. Application here and in counseling office. Due April 6, 2019.
  • Xi Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc Scholarship: Must have a C or better grade average and a history of school/community involvement. Essay and 2 letters of rec required. Go to www.cajscholarshipfoundation.org or see the instructions here to apply. Due April 6, 2019.
  • Aviation Scholarship: Charles J. Colgan Scholarship for $2,000: for Virginia resident High School, Technical School Senior or College/University Undergraduate who is pursuing an aviation related career at an accredited institution. Need a 3.0 or above GPA senior year. Requires essay, 2 letters of recommendation, and proof of acceptance into aviation program. Scroll down here to learn more, and application cover sheet is in binder. Due April 12, 2019.
  • Louisa County Rotary Club Scholarship: Seniors who submit application, along with essay, 2 letters of recommendation, GPA 2.5 or higher, and financial need. Seniors who participate in community service or Interact club have preference. Scholarship is worth $1,500, see binder or here for applications or cover letter. Due April 12, 2019.
  • Great Communicator Debate Series: Register for April 13, 2019 competition. The Ronald Reagan Great Communicator Debate Series was founded to develop engaged, informed, and conscientious citizen leaders by hosting a national series of high school debates. The debates search for students who can effectively use logic, evidence, and personality to communicate their ideas, just as Ronald Reagan did throughout his life. Professional debate experience is not required. The event is comprised of five in-person and one online qualifying competition. The two finalists from each region along with the top debaters from two national organizations will compete in the National Championship at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in July. This year's topic is: RESOLVED: Convicted felons who have completed their sentence should be allowed to vote in the United States.
  • Association for the Study of African-American Life and History Pearlie R. Askew Scholarship: African-American seniors may apply by writing an essay about the importance of black history and completing the application, which may be found in the scholarship binder or here. Due April 12, 2019.
  • UVA Community Credit Union Scholarship: Must have at least a 2.5 GPA, attend LC, and plan to attend a 2 or 4 year school in the fall of 2019. At least 1 senior from Louisa will win! See binder or here for application. DEADLINE EXTENDED: Due April 14, 2019.
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 2019 essay contest: Students are invited to consider and share their thoughts on the question: “How has the right to freedom of speech established for public school students in the Supreme Court case of Tinker v. Des Moines evolved in the 50 years since it was decided?” Essays are limited to 1,000 words. 9-12th grade students have the opportunity to win one of three cash prizes: first place, $2,000; second place, $1,500; and third place, $1,000. Winners will be announced in July, and travel will be provided to the court’s Constitution Day event in September 2019. Apply here or find more information here by April 15, 2019.
  • DREAMS4U: For students wanting to study Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Accounting, or healthcare. Apply online at dreams4u.org - is based in Spotsylvania and focused on students from Spotsy, OCHS, and LCHS. Due April 15, 2019.
  • National Association of Women in Construction: For applicants, male and female, who are pursuing a career in a construction, engineering/architecture or trade related field. Applications in the binder. Due April 15, 2019.
  • Volunteers of Louisa: Gail Martin Scholarship: Students must be attending college/university in US and between the ages of 15-23. Applicant must live in Louisa County. Complete application in scholarship binder and here by April 15, 2019.
  • Helen Hopper Scholarship: Must be planning to major in Family Life Education. Apply here. Due April 15, 2019.
  • Martha Creighton Scholarship: Student must be planning to pursue an education in Family and Consumer Sciences or in a Family and Consumer Sciences related field. Apply here. Due April 15, 2019.
  • Charlottesville Track Club Skip Kinnier Scholarship: For high school seniors with an interest in running who are part of the Charlottesville Track Club. Students are eligible regardless of high school attended. The scholarship is based on financial need, personal recommendations, academics and community or extracurricular activities, in that order; it is not based on athletic achievement. $1,000. Apply here or in the binder by April 15, 2019.​
  • Armenian Education Center Scholarship: Students in grades 9-12 should write an essay with evidence supporting that the Armenian genocide occurred. See scholarship binder for application. Due in paper copy and emailed copy by April 17, 2019.
  • BIO-CAT Brian M. Huffman Memorial Scholarship: $5,000 scholarship for an applicant plans to attend a two- or four-year college or university and has financial need; has a 2.5 or higher GPA and active in school and community activities with leadership in volunteer or other activities. Interview required with BIO-CAT's recipient selection committee. Due April 22, 2019 at 3:30 PM to LCHS Counseling.
  • L.J. "Dick" and Edith Purcell Memorial Scholarship: $1,500 for a student who is involved in their church and can write about how that involvement has positively influenced their life, based on academic excellence, athletic and other extracurricular involvement, and financial need. Includes a letter of recommendation. See scholarship binder or here for applications. Due April 22, 2019.
  • 2019 Student View Scholarship Program: $4,000, $1,000, or $500 for high school seniors who plan to attend four-year, two-year, or trade school. Apply here by April 22, 2019.
  • Louisa County High School Athletic Boosters: Up to $2,000 for 1 or more students. Applicants or their family members must be current booster member and have paid membership dues by December 1, 2018. Applications in the binder. Due April 22, 2019.
  • Holly Grove Rescue Squad Drew Ford Memorial Scholarship: 1 $500 scholarship for a guy and 1 $500 scholarship for a gal that volunteer with a rescue squad. Scholarship application in counseling office. Due April 22, 2019.
  • Class of 1968 Scholarship: 1 $2,000 scholarship - ALL STUDENTS ELIGIBLE - application in counseling office. Due April 22, 2019.
  • Clyde W. Morris Scholarship: for children or grandchildren of folks who work or have worked in the Virginia pupil transportation system. Apply here or in the scholarship binder. Due to Ms. Tembe by April 22, 2019.
  • Belmont Club of Women: 3 or more scholarships available FOR ALL GENDERS!!! See scholarship binder in the Counseling office for an application.
    • Judith McKee Scholarship: For students pursuing medical fields and occupations, including medicine, paramedic, and nursing positions. $1,000, FOR ALL GENDERS, deadline EXTENDED April 22, 2019.
    • Evelyn Ross Scholarship: Applicants must have a letter of recommendation by a current Belmont Club of Women member. $1,500 scholarship, FOR ALL GENDERS!, application deadline EXTENDED April 22, 2019.
    • Belmont Club of Women Scholarship, FOR ALL GENDERS!: For students of any major. $1,000, deadline EXTENDED April 22, 2019.
  • Coach Mark L. Fischer Legacy Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship in memory of Coach Mark Fischer. FOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS! Applications in the counseling office. Due April 24, 2019.
  • NAACP Scholarship: open to graduating seniors of all ethnicities with a 2.5 or higher GPA. Application available in binder, needs 2 letters of recommendation. Due April 25, 2019.
  • Lion Pride/Virginia Community Bank Scholarship: all seniors are eligible to apply. Looking for a college-bound senior who brings persistence, dedication, hard work, and endurance, the same qualities that bring Ms. Fletcher to run the Lion Pride Run each year, to their academic studies. Looking for someone who truly exemplifies Lion Pride. You can write an essay explaining how you embody these traits or you can interview with the scholarship committee sharing why you are the best candidate for this award. Essay topic: Explain how you bring persistence, dedication, hard work, and endurance to your academic studies. This does not have to be about athletics, rather, we want to see how you exhibit these traits in the classroom but in any facet of student life. Explain what Lion Pride means to you and why you should be chosen to represent Lion Pride as the recipient of this scholarship. Turn in your essay by April 25, 2019, or sign up for an interview for April 29 or April 30 after school. Time slots listed outside Ms. Tembe's office in Counseling.
  • LOUISA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "GREEN" (for '19) SCHOLARSHIP": Applicants should have a 3.0 or higher G.P.A., have already been accepted to college and plan to pursue business-related course of study in college. The scholarship will be at least $750. Applications in counseling. Due April 26, 2019 to counseling.
  • DD Watson Scholarship: For all college-bound seniors, essay is the same as the Common App scholarship essay. Due April 26, 2019 to counseling.
  • Virginia Department of Education Government Essay Contest: Write an essay and fill out an application to win a first-place prize of $500, a second-place prize of $250, and a third-place prize of $100. Apply here. Due BY 5 PM ELECTRONICALLY ON April 26, 2019.
  • Louisa Christian Church Charitable Trust Scholarship in honor of Judge Harold H. Purcell: Must demonstrate development of student's talents to help others. Applications are in the counseling center. Due April 29, 2019.
  • Russell Baker, Sr. Memorial Scholarship: $250 to be awarded to a student that has lost a parent/legal guardian, sibling, grandparent, or other close family member to death or incarceration yet has shown the great strength and determination required of a child who has suffered such a loss to continue forward successfully in their academics, extracurricular activities, and religious and community involvement despite their hardships and challenges. Download a copy of the application here (but it's due April 29, 2019). Two letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay are required. Please submit all required documents in one envelope to the LCHS counseling office. Due April 29, 2019.
  • Virginia Sheriffs' Institute Scholarship: $1,000 or $500 scholarship for seniors majoring in criminal justice at a Virginia college/university. Application requires a letter of recommendation from Sheriff Fortune. Apply here by May 1, 2019.
  • Virginia Education Association Beblon G. Parks Scholarship: Applicants should be dependents of a VEA or VEA-retired member and want to pursue education with a 3.0+ GPA. Essay on why you chose to enter the education field, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript. See www.veanea.org and scholarship binder for application. Due May 1, 2019.
  • The Links, Incorporated Virginia King Scholarship: For African American seniors who are going to college. There are two scholarships available, one $1,000 one for folks going to a four-year, another $1,000 for folks going to a two-year. Applications in the scholarship wall. Due May 1, 2019.

School Specific Scholarships (VA)

Click links to view additional information.

Virginia Tech General Scholarship Application

  • Deadline: January 15th, 2019
  • Eligibility: Apply to Virginia Tech and set up VT Guest Account in order to log into the scholarship application

JMU Centennial Scholars Program

  • Online application opens in mid-January
  • Deadline: mid-March
  • Eligibility: Accepted to JMU; Virginia resident; Pell Grant eligible (as determined by the FAFSA)
  • Award: Tuition and room and board for 4 years at JMU


Christopher Newport University

President's Leadership Program: December 15

Honors Program: December 1

Ferguson Enterprises Performing Arts Scholarship

Bonner Service Scholars Program: application becomes available in March


Longwood University

LIFE STEM Program application: January 10, 2019

Honors Program: Students will be invited to apply by Longwood's admissions department


College of William and Mary

William and Mary Scholars: November 1 or January 1

Monroe Scholars: November 1 or January 1

1693 Scholars Program


Emory and Henry College

Civic Leader Scholarship


Hollins University

Secular Society Scholars: December 1


James Madison University

Second Century Scholars: February 2

Centennial Scholarship Program: application opens January 1


Marymount University

Clare Booth Luce Scholarship: February 1


University of Mary Washington

Washington Scholars Program: November 15


University of Richmond

Richmond Scholars Program: December 1


University of Virginia

Oliver Lindwood Perry Scholarship: contact Outreach Office for information

UVA Alumni Scholarships: various requirements and deadlines


Virginia Military Institute

Institute Scholarship Program: February 1


Virginia State University

Presidential Scholarship

Provost Scholarship


Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech Scholarship Central: December 1

Pamplin Leadership Scholarship: see counseling for nomination information

New Horizons Scholarship: December 71


Washington and Lee University

Johnson Scholarship: December 1


Scholarship Search Engines

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