April Deadlines
April Deadlines
Men's College Scholarship
An easy-to-complete college scholarship application
Applying for scholarships can be daunting and feel like a chore for seniors who are focused on finishing high school. That’s why I am excited to share that the Men’s College Scholarship has an
Since the scholarship's launch in 2022, $188,000 has been awarded to inspire young men to attend college and feel financially prepared to do so — and we're excited to continue awarding scholarships to deserving young men through 2026!
Available to any graduating high school senior male enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program commencing in fall 2026, scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 and are delivered directly to recipients — — via ACH transfer to use as desired.
The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular activities and community involvement.
Please share this easy, no-essay application today!
DEADLINE: April 1, 2026 at 11:59pm ET
Kids' Chance of Virginia (KCVA) Scholarship
KCVA provides educational opportunities for students in Virginia whose parent or guardian has been seriously injured or tragically killed in a workplace accident. We know the immense challenges families face following a life‑altering workplace injury, and our mission is to help ensure that these students still have the chance to pursue their academic and career goals.
If you work directly with students or families who may be eligible, we kindly ask for your help in spreading awareness. Public school employees play a vital role in connecting young people with the resources and support they need, and your assistance can make a meaningful difference.
To apply or learn more about our eligibility criteria, please visit:
Scholarships – Kids' Chance of Virginia
(https://www.kidschanceva.org/scholarships/)
DEADLINE: April 1, 2026
Jean B. Duerr Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually by Chapter AU, P.E.O., Blacksburg, to deserving full-time undergraduate and graduate women students. Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited academic institution for the entire 2026-2027 academic year. Qualified applicants will meet the following requirements:
High academic achievement (minimum 3.6 G.P.A.)
Community service
Extra-curricular activities
Submit transcript
Complete this form (additional information can also be found here)
DEADLINE: April 3, 2026
Global Change Scholars Program
The Global Change Scholars program is a collaboration between the Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program (MAOP) and the Global Change Center at Virginia Tech. The Global Change Scholars program provides financial assistance to undergraduate students from the U.S. who demonstrate a commitment to academics, research, and community stewardship. Undergraduate Scholars conduct research with Global Change Center faculty.
In exchange for financial support, Global Change Scholars must join other Undergraduate Scholars and MAOP participants in “family” meetings to share ideas and experiences with each other and attend personal and academic growth seminars designed to help students understand their role in the greater community, expand their appreciation for multiculturalism, and to achieve their academic goals. Students are also encouraged to consider advanced study options such as graduate school.
This program offers awards ranging from $750.00 to $1,500.00 for eligible U.S. citizens.
You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
For current Virginia Tech students, you must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Before beginning application, please have the full name and emails of 2 references - one of the two references should be the Global Change Center faculty member with whom you will be working and who has agreed to serve as your research mentor.
References will receive a separate notification once this application is submitted, and each will be asked to provide a reference letter.
You will also need your unofficial high school or college transcripts to upload.
Applications will open February 15 and can be found here.
DEADLINE: April 15, 2026
Frank E Page Scholarship
The Frank E Page Scholarship was established to give financial assistance to "deserving students who shall be graduated from the public high schools of Montgomery County, Virginia." Grants are made on a yearly basis and are renewable, dependent on the student's academic record. Criteria includes financial need and academic success. This scholarship is available for 2 or 4 year institutions and community colleges.
NOTE: Give careful consideration to Question 5 found on page four of the application. This question should be answered fully and is a very important part of the application.
Click here for a copy of the application. (Please make a copy of the google doc and save it to your drive to complete the application electronically. After you open the application, click "File" and then "Make a Copy." If you need help, just let me know!)
Click here for a flier with more information about the scholarship.
DEADLINE: April 15, 2026 - APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
Blacksburg Junior Women's Club Scholarship
The Blacksburg Junior Women’s Club (BJWC) is a nonprofit organization of women who share a common desire to serve the community while building and enjoying lasting friendships. The BJWC is part of the oldest and one of the world's largest volunteer organizations, the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) and the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs (VFWC). GFWC programs and projects focus on the major issues of our time—supporting women’s health, preserving natural resources, promoting literacy and equality, and encouraging volunteer service—and fall into the following areas of focus: arts, preserve natural resources, advance education, promote healthy lifestyles, and encourage civic involvement. The Blacksburg Junior Women’s Club seeks to identify the needs in our area and to strive to meet those needs, specifically those involving women and children.
Three college scholarships, one for $1000 and two for $500, are available for local graduating high school seniors who demonstrate strong participation in local community service activities that fall into one or more GFWC areas of interest. It is our hope that this scholarship will be a way to encourage students of great promise to continue with their involvement in community service. The scholarship can be used towards college tuition, books, and fees. The funds will be sent directly to the recipient’s college of choice. It is required that the recipient attends college the fall semester after receiving the award. If the student does not, she will be responsible for reimbursing the BJWC for the full amount of the scholarship.
DEADLINE: April 15, 2026
Montgomery County Farm Bureau Scholarship
The Montgomery County Farm Bureau will award up to four $1,000 scholarships to qualified applicants. Applicants must be graduating from MCPS, accepted to a college or university, and include a letter with information about agriculture background, career goals, and why you should be considered for this scholarship.
Guidelines and application can be found here.
Montgomery County Farm Bureau
Attention: Scholarship Committee
1095 Peppers Ferry Rd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
DEADLINE: April 24, 2026
New River Valley Izaak Walton League of America Scholarship
The Izaak Walton League helps to conserve, maintain, protect, and restore the soil, forest, water, and other natural resources of the United States and other lands; to promote means and opportunities for the education of the public with respect to such resources and their enjoyment and wholesome utilization. Part of our longstanding mission includes education. The New River Valley IWLA Conservation Scholarship program was established in 2023 to promote conservation leadership among future natural resource managers and professionals. This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors from the New River Valley who are from recognized conservation or environment-related degree programs. These degree and trade programs may include (but are not limited to) environmental science, natural resource management, forestry, wildlife, fisheries, parks and recreation, range management, and other related sciences such as ecology, biology (conservation/ field/ marine), geology, hydrology, and zoology.
Applicant Requirements:
1. Be a current graduating senior from a school in Montgomery County, Pulaski County, Giles County, Floyd County or City of Radford.
2. An applicant can only receive the scholarship once.
3. Consideration will be given to current members or children/grandchildren of current members but relation or membership is not required.
4. Applicant must complete application New River Valley Izaak Walton League of America Scholarship Application Form
5. Applicant must be accepted and enrolled as a full-time student in a post-secondary conservation or natural resources related program. Applicant can provide proof by providing an acceptance letter.
6. Applicant must provide a letter which includes:
a. Personal Statement: Write a statement directed to the scholarship committee providing information concerning your career goals, objectives, interests, how you plan to use your education/training in the future, and any other information about yourself that you would like to share with the board (500 words or less)
b. Critical Conservation Issue: Identify what you believe to be the most important conservation issues facing North America during the next 10 years, and discuss what you believe will be helpful natural resource management practices to help offset the problems created by this issue or correct the issue itself. (500 words or less)
7. Applicant must provide two letters of reference. One must come from a current or former teacher you have worked with. Neither may come from a relative. 8. Applicant must provide an official transcript from graduating high school or post secondary program proving their GPA.
Link to Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: April 5, 2024, 7pm
Blacksburg Athletic Club Scholar-Athlete Award Application
DEADLINE: April 15, 2025
The Roanoke (VA) Chapter of The Links Scholarship
DEADLINE: April 15, 2024
Mt. Tabor Ruritan Club Educational Scholarship
The Mt. Tabor Ruritan Club, located in Blacksburg, VA, is committed to the local community with service project efforts and financial support. To promote the educational advancement of students with need, the Mt. Tabor Ruritan Club is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships of $500 each for eligible* graduating seniors to attend an accredited post-secondary institution.
DEADLINE: April 15, 2025
Scholarship Application- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
The Roanoke Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. has announced that their scholarship application is now available on the chapter's website (https://www.roanokealumnaedst.org/2023-scholarship) , with a April 15th due date. Applicants must be African-American and a graduating senior, who plans to enter a 2-4 year accredited institution of higher learning, and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
More info to come
DEADLINE: April 2024
Volunteer Montgomery
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding high school senior who plans to pursue studies In a human services/human medical field. Please submit any Information concerning your scholastic and personal achievements. The recipient will receive a $1000 scholarship for tuition assistance, which will be forwarded to the university.
Link to more info and application
DEADLINE: April 19, 2024
Foundation for Fraternal Excellence Men's College Scholarship
The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities, and community involvement. The scholarship is available to any male, senior graduating high school who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in the fall. The scholarship is awarded through the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence, a registered 501(c)3 organization. Current or future membership in a fraternity is not required.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be a graduating high school senior in the United States
Must identify as male
EXTENDED DEADLINE: April 2024
George Marshall Holmes Scholarship
George Marshall Holmes was a resident of Blacksburg, Virginia. At his request, a scholarship has been established in his name for a deserving student or students at Blacksburg High School through the National Bank of Blacksburg. In order to qualify for this scholarship, the student(s) should be highly qualified academically, demonstrate financial need, and must attend Virginia Tech as a full time student in the fall of 2023.
More info to come
DEADLINE: April 2024
New River Community Action Scholarship
In memory of the Reverend George L. Ducker, member of the New River Community Action Board of Directors 1986-1992, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Radford, Radford City School Board, and United Way Board member, community leader and advocate of quality education for all. One scholarship award will be given in the amount of $1,000 to a low-income graduating senior who will be entering college or technical school. General family income: 200% federal poverty guidelines. https://aspe.hhs.gov/system/files/aspe-files/107166/2021-percentage-poverty-tool.xlsx.
Schools may nominate more than one student. If you are interested in being nominated, or want to check your eligibility email Ms. Dwoyer at emilydwoyer@mcps.org.
More info to come
DEADLINE: April 2024
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Montgomery County and Radford Scholarship
Each year the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Montgomery County and Radford (RSVP) awards two $1,000 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors attending Montgomery County and Radford schools who plan to pursue studies in a human services/medical field. Applications are due in the RSVP office before the close of business on Friday, April 13, 2023. The time and date are a timestamp, and any application received after 5 pm will not be accepted.
More info to come
DEADLINE: April 2024
Roanoke Valley Horsemen’s Association Scholarship
The Roanoke Valley Horsemen’s Association (RVHA) is offering a scholarship that will be awarded to a student who is planning to pursue an education that will lead to a two-year or higher degree in a course of study associated with the Agricultural Industry (i.e. Agricultural Business, Animal Science, Dairy, Pre-Veterinarian, Poultry Science) or a similar field. Graduating seniors from MCPS and other local school districts are eligible for this scholarship. One $500 scholarship will be awarded.
RVHA 2024 Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: April 11, 2025
Bridging the Dream Scholarship
Do you know a high school senior planning to attend a two- or four-year college, or a continuing education program in the fall? They may be eligible for a $10,000 Bridging the Dream Scholarship from The Sallie Mae Fund and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
High school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and plan to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution or a continuing education program during the 2025-2026 academic year are eligible. Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills and strong moral character and submit a short video sharing a unique perspective, passion, or curiosity that drives their academic interests.
Encourage eligible students to apply today.
The application window is open now through April 25, at 11:59 p.m. ET. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Ends April 25, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET. See Official Rules.
For more information, visit: www.salliemae.com/BTD_HS
DEADLINE: April 25, 2025