SVEC’s scholarship is available to any high school senior whose primary residence is served by Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative. The scholarship can be used for any secondary education, including colleges or trade schools. This year, and for the first time ever, we’ve had an increase in our scholarship amount! Starting in 2026, SVEC will award 10 $2,000 scholarships to students across our territory.

Scholarship application: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/370ae76b/fNOq0_BaYUqbaDbqxSIKIw?u=https://www.svec.coop/community/youth-programs/scholarships/

Our statewide association, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, also awards scholarships each year. If a student receives power from SVEC (or another electric cooperative), they would also be eligible for this opportunity. There are a handful of scholarships available through VMDAEC’s foundation, with varying amounts of money awarded.

Statewide scholarship application (not open for applications yet, but will be soon): https://link.edgepilot.com/s/1eddf04d/AtIUe0qn_U_THnyIVJIz5w?u=https://vmdaec.com/scholarshipfoundation/

Applications for the 2026 scholarship program are due 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. 

The Virginia Council on Women will provide one merit-based and one need-based scholarship to female high school seniors in each of the five geographic regions across the Commonwealth through a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Healthcare (STEAM-H) essay contest. This year, merit-based scholarships will be awarded based on the quality of the essay submitted, and the need-based scholarships will be awarded based on the quality of the essay and the individual's self-identified financial need. Award amounts may vary and are determined by the Council annually.

 See the flyer in Guidance if you want more information or visit: women.virginia.gov OR email: women@governor.virginia.gov 

AGCVA Valley District Zachary Fletchall Memorial Construction Scholarships

The application window for the 2025-2026 school year is now open.  

These scholarships are provided by the AGCVA Valley District in memory of Zachary Fletchall (Harman Construction), the president of the Valley District at the time of his death.

Students and/or others working towards a career change, who reside in a county within the Valley District (Augusta, Clarke, Frederick, Highland, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren counties) are encouraged to apply. The application provides the full qualifications for the ideal candidate(s).

The AGCVA Valley District Zachary Fletchall Memorial Construction Scholarships are funded by the AGCVA Valley District. Minimum of 2 scholarships will be $1,500.

Eligibility:

1.  Applicant must be a citizen of the United States.

2.  Applicant must be a full-time high school student or full- or part-time student if enrolled in a post-high school institution.

3.  It is preferred that applicants live within the counties of the AGCVA Valley District which includes; Augusta, Clarke, Frederick, Highland, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren counties.

4.  Applicant must be applying to or currently enrolled in an accredited institution including technical/training centers, community colleges, or colleges/universities.

5.  Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

6.  Previous applicants, including previous scholarship recipients, may apply each year.

7.  Completed application and all supporting documents must be postmarked or emailed by February 27, 2026.

Application Process: 

Applicant must submit the following documentation, postmarked or emailed by February 27, 2026.

1.  The application form.

2.  Official high school transcript (appropriately sealed with signature of counselor)

3.  Post-high school transcripts

4.  Reference letter completed by a member of the applicant's academic community and given to the applicant in a sealed envelope.

Selection:

Applications will be reviewed by members of the AGCVA Valley District Executive Committee. Recipients will be determined based on academic performance, extracurricular and leadership activities, community involvement, and future plans in the construction industry. If there are no eligible, qualified applicants, the Valley District Executive Committee has the discretion to withhold any award.

Download the application form.

For more information about this scholarship, contact Bobby Walker, III at bobby@agcva.org.

Phone:  (804) 364-5504 x203   |  Email:  bobby@agcva.org

The Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District (LFSWCD) will be collecting applications on behalf of the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD) for educational scholarships. The VASWCD will be awarding four $2,000 scholarships to statewide winners. The application for this scholarship is included and should be completed and submitted to LFSWCD by April 6th, 2025 via email and/or hard copy. The LFSWCD Board of Directors will choose one application to send forward to the state association. In addition to advancing one student’s application for state application review, LFSWCD will be issuing up to two local scholarships – one to the student whose application is submitted for state consideration, and to another qualified student. The attached application will also be used for the local scholarship.

Qualifications:

Individual applicants must be Virginia residents and full-time students enrolled in or who have applied to a college freshman level curriculum. Applicants shall document a class ranking in the top 20% of his or her graduating class or a 3.0 or greater Grade Point Average or appropriate equivalent of individual scholastic achievement.

A copy of the applicant’s most recent official school transcript must accompany the application. Applicants shall demonstrate active interest in conservation.

Only one applicant per district may be submitted. Applications should be made from the county the student resides or attends school. 

Eligible applicants must reside or attend school within a local Soil and Water Conservation District.

Applications for the scholarships maybe be emailed to Allyson Ponn at: allyson.ponn@lfswcd.org OR mailed to the following:

Lord Fairfax SWCD, 722-B East Queen Street, Strasburg, VA 22657

If you have any questions about the scholarship or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact the Lord Fairfax SWCD office.

Deadline is April 6th. 

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