Stonewall Jackson High School 2026-2027 Scholarships
Email Ms. Cody (mkcody@shenandoah.k12.va.us) if you have any questions regarding scholarships.
Scholarships.com mentions some scholarship application strategies, some tips on a successful approach, and tips for a winning scholarship application.
Complete the full application and follow all directions or requirements.
Gather application materials early
If you are writing on the application, use blue or black ink. Take your time make sure your writing is legible.
Make sure someone proof reads and edits the scholarship application before submitting.
Meet all application deadlines. Use a calendar or planner, make a schedule, and stick to it. Send materials in before the deadline date.
Request letters of recommendation early. Letters of recommendation should be fresh versions, not copies.
Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get a scholarship. Keep applying!
Scholarship - **Must be a member of SVEC (have a primary residence served by SVEC for power).
Ten $2,000 scholarships are available and can be used toward any secondary education, whether college/university or vocational.
Applications due Jan. 29.
https://www.svec.coop/community/youth-programs/scholarships/
Youth Tour – a week-long, all expenses paid trip to Washington DC to gain leadership skills, talk to congressional representatives, explore national monuments, and network with thousands of students from across the country. Applications due Jan. 29.
https://www.svec.coop/community/youth-programs/youth-tour/
The foundation annually awards scholarships to an exceptional group of rural students for their first year of college or vocational school. All applicants require partnership with an NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association member company to be eligible.
FRS has awarded over $1 million in scholarships since its inception; empowering rural students throughout the country to advance their communities with invaluable skill sets and experiences.
Scholarship deadline is February 15, 2027.
Here is the direct application link: https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships
A graduating high school senior who will be attending college or trade school, or a former graduate attending college or pursuing post-graduate studies
Applicants will complete an application, prepare a speech, and interview with a selection panel.
Scholarship will be filled out online.
DUE: March 15th, 20027.
Awarded to one or more SJHS graduates to assist with collegiate, postgraduate, or other advanced education
Ranks in the top 5% of the graduating class
Exhibits honesty, achievement, intelligence. leadership, and academic scholarship
all else being equal, recipient is receiving a lower dollar amount of scholarship award then other candidates being considered.
Scholarship will be filled out online.
DUE: March 15th, 20027.
A graduating high school senior who will be attending a two- or four- year college.
Has been active for two or more years in at least two varsity sports programs and demonstrates sportsmanship on and off the field
Has shown a responsible attitude towards academics (preferably with a B average or higher)
Has exhibited excellence of character with qualities of leadership
Financial need may be considered
Deadline March 15th, 2027.
A graduating high school senior or former graduate, who will be attending a two- or four-year college or accredited trade school
Has shown a responsible attitude towards academics (preferably with a B average or higher)
Has demonstrated a sustained interest in music
Has completed the Goodier Scholarship application
If there are no qualified applicants, the scholarship may be skipped in any given year.
Deadline March 15th, 2027.
A graduating high school senior who will be attending a two- or four- year college or accredited trade school
2.5 GPA or higher
Actively participated in SJHS’s athletic program
Demonstrates the following qualities: self-starter, good character, service-oriented, and ability to lead by example
Submit an additional essay explaining: How you can do more with less?
Deadline March 15th, 2027.
• A graduating high school senior who will be attending a two- or four-year college or an accredited trade school.
• Recipient’s intent in studying visual arts, to include computer graphics and design, will be a primary consideration
• A grade average of B or above
• If no qualified candidate applies, the scholarship can be awarded to a previous recipient.
Deadline March 15th, 2027.
Graduating high school seniors continuing education at 2 or 4 year college or accredited trade school
Has completed SJHS common application
Submits an essay that addresses the following: Describe your plans to prepare for the occupation or profession you intend to pursue, including reasons why you chose the occupation. Also include your important goals in life and what led you to choose thes goals.
Deadline March 15th, 2027.
A graduating high school senior who has attended SJHS for at least six semesters
Applicant writes an essay answering the question, “What are my goals?”
Submits three references (two from teachers and one from a community member)
Submits a high school transcript
Deadline is March 15th, 2027.
Graduating high school seniors continuing education at 2 or 4 year college or accredited trade school
Acadenic record in good standing
Demonstrates good character
Has completed an application form prescribed by SJHS
Factors to be considered: Grade point average, extracurricular activities, and work experience
Financial need and receipt of other financial aid will be considered at the discretion of the selection committee
Deadline March 15th, 2027.
Graduating high school seniors continuing education at 2 or 4 year college or accredited trade school
Academic record in good standing, responsible attitude towards academics with preferable a B average or higher
Demonstrates excellence of character with qualities of leadership.
Has competed an application form prescribed by SJHS
Financial need and receipt of other financial aid will be considered at the discretion of the selection committee
Deadline March 15th, 2027.
Graduating high school seniors continuing education at 2 or 4 year college or accredited trade school
Responsible attitude towards academics, preferable with a B average or higher
Active for 2 or more years in at least 2 high school varsity sports programs at the high school
Deadline March 15th, 2027.
Graduating high school seniors continuing education at 2 or 4 year college or accredited trade school
Completed at least 2 semesters of Family & Consumer Sciences
Academic record in good standing
Demonstrates good character
Factors considered: grade point average, extracurricular activities, athletic participation and work experience
Financial need and receipt of other financial aid will be considered at the discretion of the selection committee
Athletic participation is not requires, but will be considered
Deadline March 15th, 2027.
This scholarship was established by the family in memory of Timothy Joseph Ambrose who graduated from SJHS in 2012 with a passion for music.
This scholarship is intended for students graduating from Stonewall Jackson High School who have demonstrated a sustained interest in Music.
Graduating high school seniors continuing education at 2 or 4 year college or accredited trade school
Deadline March 15th, 2027.