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

For over 20 years, Shenandoah Valley McDonald’s Family Restaurants have partnered with local high schools to identify qualified graduating seniors to apply for the AP Boxley McDonald’s: Student & Teacher Achievement Award. Established in honor of McDonald’s founder, Ray A. Kroc, this program recognizes high school seniors who demonstrate leadership in school and community activities, as well as the teachers who inspire them.

By applying for the AP Boxley McDonald’s Award, students not only become eligible to receive awards and scholarships, but also have the opportunity to recognize and honor the high school teachers who have had the greatest influence on their personal and academic development.

To apply, students must submit the attached application form and essay, along with a letter of recommendation, in accordance with the guidelines outlined in this application. Each participating high school will select one student winner. Scholarship award details are listed in the Awards and Recognition section.

The scholarship is open to high school seniors who demonstrate:

• Leadership, by serving in leadership positions in school, church or community organizations.

• Scholarship, by applying or planning to apply to an accredited college, university, or technical school and demonstrating a strong commitment to academics.

• Extra-curricular Activities/Work Experience, by participating in school-sponsored activities such as athletics, clubs, and fine arts and/or working a part-time job and gaining workplace experience.

• Community Service, by volunteering time to help those in need and supporting local groups, businesses, and neighborhood organizations.

Applicant must be high school seniors attending one of the following schools: 

• Albemarle High School, Charlottesville                                      • Broadway High School, Broadway

• Buffalo Gap High School, Swoope                                              • Central High School, Woodstock

• Charlottesville High School, Charlottesville                               •East Rock High School, Elkton

• Eastern Mennonite High School, Harrisonburg                       • Fort Defiance High School, Fort Defiance

• Harrisonburg High School, Harrisonburg                                 • Luray High School, Luray

• Monticello High School, Charlottesville                                    • Stonewall Jackson High School, Quicksburg

• Nelson County High School, Lovingston                                   • Page County High School, Shenandoah

• Riverheads High School, Staunton                                             • Rockbridge County High School, Lexington

• Rocktown High School, Harrisonburg                                       • Spotswood High School, Penn Laird

• Staunton High School, Staunton                                                • Stuarts Draft High School, Stuarts Draft

• Turner Ashby High School, Bridgewater                                  • Waynesboro High School, Waynesboro

• Western Albemarle High School, Crozet                                  • William Monroe High School, Standardsville

• Wilson Memorial High School, Fishersville

1) A completed AP Boxley McDonald’s: Student & Teacher Achievement Awards application signed by a school official.

2) A typed essay not to exceed 250 words titled “My Most Influential Teacher.”

3) An official high school transcript.

4) A letter of recommendation from a school representative (principal, teacher, coach, counselor, etc.).

AP Boxley McDonald’s: Student & Teacher Achievement Award winners are selected in part based on an essay written by the student titled “My Most Influential Teacher.”

The following guidelines are provided to assist applicants in developing their essay:

✓ The essay must not exceed 250 typewritten words. Essays will not be returned to the applicant.

✓ The essay should focus on a specific teacher or educator, preferably one currently working at the student’s high school or technical center, who has had a significant influence on the student’s personal development, both inside and outside the classroom.

✓ The student should describe the impact that the teacher has had on their life, including how the teacher motivated or inspired the student to become a successful college student.

✓ The essay must include the teacher or educator’s first and last name.

Essays will be judged on the following criteria:

• Creative Content: Ability to communicate a unique perspective and point of view.

• Idea Development: Ability to fully develop ideas and clearly explain the rationale presented.

• Writing Style: Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and the absence of typographical errors.

AP Boxley McDonald’s: Student & Teacher Achievement Award winners may receive awards and recognition including plaques, certificates, and/or pins.

In addition, the winning student from each high school will compete for first- through  fifth-place scholarship awards. Students who do not place first through fifth will receive a $500 scholarship. All scholarship funds will be mailed directly to the college, university, or technical school of the student’s choice.

Scholarship awards (one winner per high school):

1st Place: $5,000 scholarship

2nd Place: $2,500 scholarship

3rd Place: $2,000 scholarship

4th Place: $1,500 scholarship

5th Place: $1,000 scholarship

All other winners: $500 scholarship

All application materials must be faxed or emailed by Friday, February 27, 2026.

Submit the completed application to your school’s Counseling or Guidance Center for consideration. Each high school will select one winning application to submit.

Each participating school will select one winning application for submission. Please send the winning application to:

Crystal Waters

Email: APBMCD@aol.com

Fax: 1-866-611-1478

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• 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

• Please use the SJHS Alumni Application in the 2026 Scholarship

• Deadline is March 23rd 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• 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 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• A graduating high school senior of Latino heritage (with at least one parent recognized as Latino, and Spanish is the native language of the parent’s heritage)

• Recipient will be attending a two- or four-year college or trade school

Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

2026 Scholarship Contest

Over the last 30 years, DCCU has provided scholarships to local students. With the launch of the DCCU Cares Foundation, the charitable arm of the Credit Union, the Foundation will continue the legacy of providing scholarships in our service area. Together, DCCU and the Foundation, have provided more than $500,000 in scholarships to deserving students.

The DCCU Cares Foundation will offer a $1,000 scholarship to the following:

• One graduating senior at each of the twenty-nine high schools in our membership area

• One graduating senior attending a private school, is home schooled, or is a DCCU member attending school outside of our membership area

• One student attending a technical school pursuing certification/licensure training1

• One adult student (age 23 or older) pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree1

• One student pursuing a master's or doctoral degree1

Applicants are asked to write a 500-750 word essay about the following:

Pursuing higher education comes with many hidden costs - expenses beyond tuition such as textbooks, transportation, meals, and personal essentials. As someone who is preparing for this transition, how do you plan to budget for these often-overlooked costs?

AND

What strategies can help students stay financially healthy during their educational journey, and how can the DCCU Cares Foundation, with its focus on financial education and wellness, better support students in planning for and managing these challenges?

The following link can help you get started on your research:

www.mydccu.com/foundation

Deadline for the application is on March 2nd, 2026.

Sharon and Dennis Lilly Scholarship Eligibility 

The Sharon and Dennis Lilly Scholarship provides an annual award to a graduating student who has been a member of a Shenandoah County Club, Council, or Chapter of 4-H organization. Qualified applicants may attend a public or private school or be home-schooled. Applicants must intend to enroll in and attend an institution of post-high school education. 

The total amount of the 2026 scholarship is $3,000. If interested in this scholarship, please email the completed application to info@shenandoahcf.org or mail to Shenandoah Community Foundation, PO Box 350, Strasburg, VA 22657 on or before March 16, 2026. 

The Shenandoah Community Foundation manages the scholarship fund. Additional information about the scholarship can be obtained from the Foundation's website at 

www.shenandoahcf.org or by calling 540-465-1444. 

Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• Graduating high school senior who will be attending college

• Recipient must have participated in the school’s intermural* cross country or track program for at least their senior year and intend to participate in the cross country or track program at their college

• Recipient’s academic record must be in good standing

• Recipient has demonstrated good character and sportsmanship, in the judgment of the coaches or other high school officials

• Financial need is not a required, but considered, especially when other factors are near equal

• Completed application submitted to high school or mailed with a postmark no later than March 16

*Note: Intermural sports are not “club teams” and involve competitions with teams outside of one’s own institution or school

Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• A graduating high school senior who needs financial assistance to accomplish his or her educational goals

• Student is interested in entering a career in education

Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• A graduating high school senior who will be attending an accredited technical trade or vocational school

Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• A graduating high school senior (or equivalent, if home-schooled) who will be attending a two- or four-year college or accredited trade school

• Recipient must have been active in the scouting program of a Boy Scouts of America Troop for at least three years and be a member of a troop located in Shenandoah County in his graduation year

• Recipient’s academic record must be in good standing, and recipient must be a person who has demonstrated good character, in the judgment of the selection committee

• Completed application and essay about the applicant’s Boy Scout experience submitted to high school or mailed with a postmark no later than March 16, 2026.

Deadline March 16th, 2026.

The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

Gen. Stonewall Jackson Memorial Scholarship presented by the Capt. Jack Adams SCV Camp 

-Must be continuing education after high school in college or technical school.

 -An additional essay is required. 

Capt. Jack Adams Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans Essay 

Capt. Jack Adams served in Company K of the 23rd Virginia Cavalry during the Civil War. He served under Generals Inboden and Early during the Valley Campaign. He was Postmaster at Quicksburg after the war, and was a dedicated fundraiser for monuments in the Shenandoah Valley. He died in 1904. 

Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson (1824-63) was one of the South's most successful generals during the American Civil War (1861-65). After a difficult childhood, he graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, in time to fight in the Mexican War (1846-48). He then left the military to pursue a teaching career. After his home state of Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861, Jackson joined the Confederate army and quickly forged his reputation for fearlessness and tenacity during the Shenandoah Valley Campaign later that same year. He camped with his soldiers at Rude's Hill near this school. He served under General Robert E. Lee (1807-70) for much of the Civil War. Jackson was a decisive factor in many significant battles until his mortal wounding by friendly fire at the age of 39 during the Battle of Chancellorsville in May 1863. 

This SCV Camp serves southern and central Shenandoah County. The Sons of Confederate Veterans is a strictly patriotic, historical, educational, fraternal, benevolent, nonpolitical, nonracial, and nonsectarian organization. The Sons of Confederate Veterans neither embraces nor espouses acts or ideologies of racial or religious bigotry, and, further, condemns the misuse of its sacred symbols and flags in the conduct of the same. The Sons of Confederate Veterans is dedicated to the preservation of the history and memory of Southern Confederate heritage, in which we take justifiable pride, and of the commemoration of its members' ancestors who fought, and often died, in 

furtherance of a cause that they believed to be just. 

Please choose one of the following prompts on which to write an essay of at least 150 words. 

1) What impact did the Civil War have on a specific ancestor of yours who lived at that time? (ancestry.com could be helpful finding an ancestor) 

2) What best describes the conflict from 1861-1865 and why? a Civil War, a War for Southern Independence, or a War of Northern Aggression? 

3) What was the real reason for the Civil War? 

4) What meaningful inventions came about because of the Civil War? 

5) List 3 reasons why the Shenandoah Valley was so prominent during the war. 

6) What was the true purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation? 

Deadline March 18th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• A graduating high school student with an interest in nursing who will be attending a two- or four-year college

• Recipient demonstrates a responsible attitude towards academics, preferably with a B average or higher and exhibits excellence of character with leadership qualities

• Financial aid may be considered at the discretion of the selection committee

Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• 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

Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• A graduating high school senior from public or private school (or equivalent, if home-schooled) who will be attending a  4 two- or four-year college or accredited trade school

• Recipient’s interest in studying a field related to AG Pathways (agriculture, food science, or natural resources) will be a primary consideration

• Recipient demonstrates a responsible attitude towards academics, preferably with a C average or higher, and exhibits excellence of character with leadership qualities

• Financial aid may be considered at the discretion of the selection committee.

Deadline March 16th, 2026.

The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• A graduating high school senior (or comparable level) who will be attending a two- or four-year college or accredited trade school

• Completed application and essay submitted to high school or mailed with a postmark no later than March 16

• Recipient will have an ancestor or collateral relative who was a Vietnam War Veteran:

 (1) a parent, grandparent, uncle, aunt, cousin or person of more remote degree of consanguinity;

(2) if a potential recipient is adopted, then relatives include those of adoptive parent as well as those of a natural parent; 

(3) "Vietnam War Veteran” means a U.S. military veteran who served on active duty (for other than training purposes) in Vietnam between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975, or in any duty location between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975.

Deadline March 16th, 2026.

The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• 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.

Deadline March 23rd, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• Must be continuing education after high school in college/technical school.

• The committee will look at community service and school involvement and financial need.

• The committee will interview selected finalists. 

•Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• Must have played two years of two varsity sports during high school career

• Must have held a leadership position in high school.

• Must be continuing education after high school.

• Preference of a “B” average GPA

• Must interview with the selection committee. Date to be announced. 

• Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• Graduating high school senior continuing education after high school in college or technical 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 will be considered

Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• Must have a 3.0 GPA and be continuing education at a 2 or 4 year college- No online degrees will be considered.

• Financial need will be considered.

• Has completed SJHS common application

Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• Graduating high school seniors continuing education at 2 or 4 year  college or accredited trade school

• Has completed SJHS common application

Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

Arts Education Grants and Scholarships from the Marion Park Lewis Foundation 

In January, 2026 the Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the Arts will begin accepting applications for arts education grants. I would like for you to think about the talented students you know and encourage them to consider applying for a MPLF grant for 2026-27. 

Please share this information with your school's fine arts teachers and prepare to include it in any printed material you have (e.g. Senior Newsletter.) I have enclosed extra announcements for the following arts disciplines at your school: Visual Art, Choral Music, Band Music, Theatre, and Creative Writing. Please distribute. 

Last year, more than $142,000 was presented to local artists for tuition to colleges, summer workshops, and professional dance companies or for specialized study with noted teachers of the arts. Grants were awarded in the fields of music, creative writing, theatre, music theatre, visual art and dance. 

Applicants should demonstrate extraordinary accomplishment and potential in a recognized art form as well as a commitment to the chosen discipline. Grants may also be available to younger secondary students for summer programs or to teachers wishing to pursue additional arts education. 

Thanks for your help in disseminating this information to local students and artists who may qualify. If you have any questions you may contact Delores Gordon at info@mplf- arts.org. 

Deadline March 15th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• Must be continuing education after high school. 

Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• Must be continuing education after high school in college or technical 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

• Additional Essay: How can you do more with less? OR How did you achieve something no one thought you could?

Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• Must be continuing education after high school in college or technical school.

• Demonstrates good character

• Factors to be considered:  Grade point average, extracurricular activities, and work experience

• Financial Need will be considered.

• Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• Graduating high school senior from public or private school (or equivalent, if home-schooled) who will be attending college and is a resident of the Fort Valley area

• All else being equal, preference will be given to students who have at least one parent who grew up in the Fort Valley area

• Financial need will be considered but is not a qualifying criterion

• A written essay that answers the question, “What are my goals?”

•Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

The Racey STEM Scholarship is designed to support outstanding students pursuing careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to those who demonstrate academic excellence, a strong passion for innovation, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the STEM community.

We invite applicants who are deeply motivated to use their skills to tackle real-world challenges, and who show promise in both their academic pursuits and extracurricular involvement. By investing in these bright minds, we aim to promote the growth of STEM professionals who will lead the way in shaping a better future for society.

All High School seniors in the Page, Shenandoah, and Warren County public schools who are looking to pursue a STEM degree and career are eligible to apply. There will be one winner selected each year to be awarded the $1000 tuition assistance. To select a winner, three finalists will be selected based on their applications and the selection criteria above, then one winner will be chosen after in-person interviews have been conducted. The scholarship selection committee’s decision is final and not subject to appeal. Family members of employees at Racey Engineering are not eligible to apply. The scholarship will be paid directly to the educational institution only after the first semester has been completed and a transcript has been sent to Racey Engineering proving that a STEM major is being pursued and a minimum GPA of 3.0 has been maintained.

The scholarship may be revoked if the recipient fails to meet the eligibility requirements, provides false information or AI generated responses during the application process, or is found to be in violation of their institution’s code of conduct. Racey Engineering reserves the right to amend or cancel the scholarship at any time, without notice, at its sole discretion.

Once this application form and essay have been completed, email the documents toonations@raceyengineering.com on or before

 March 20th, 2026 with the subject line “Racey STEM Scholarship”. Late submissions will not be accepted.

The Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa is reaching out to help a future educator by offering $1,000 scholarships this year. Please encourage members of Educators Rising, Teach for Tomorrow, and seniors planning to major in education to apply for our local chapter scholarship as well as the PDK International Scholarships. We are looking forward to rewarding a promising student with financial assistance as they pursue their career in the field of education.

To apply for the PDK International scholarship, visit https://pdkintl.org/pdk-scholarship/ 

To apply for the Shenandoah Valley Chapter scholarship, you may print your PDK International application and send to the address below, or you may use the fillable local scholarship application included in this correspondence. Our local chapter requires that you send a hard copy of your application by “snail” mail to:

Dr. Michelle Crotteau

Scholarship Chairperson

2713 Sunrise Drive

Broadway, VA 22815

The deadline for the Shenandoah Valley PDK scholarship is March 20, 2026.

 Our chapter committee will review all applications and notify the scholarship recipient in early April. 

The scholarship will be awarded on April 23, 2026.

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr. Crotteau at michelle.crotteau@gmail.com. 

• Must be continuing education after high school in college or technical school.

• A graduating high school senior

• Academic record in good standing, responsible attitude towards academics with preferable a B average or higher

• Excellence of character with qualities of leadership. 

• Financial Need will be considered.

• Deadline March 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

• Graduating high school senior continuing education after high school in college or technical 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 16th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

VFW Post 2447 will award $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors from each of the following: Central  High School, Stonewall Jackson High School and Strasburg High School, Triplett Tech and Private Schools/Homeschool. Based on the number of applicants, additional awards may be made for second and third place. Triplett students will be considered for both that category and their home school.

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating High School Senior and reside in Shenandoah County. The applicant must submit a one-page essay based on an interview by the student of a veteran of the US Armed Forces who served in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters. Students may contact the VFW if they need help arranging for a veteran to interview.

The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

Submit completed application by March 27, 2026

Softcopies are preferred and should be emailed to: citadelbill@gmail.com

Hardcopies may be mailed to VFW Post 2447 c/o Bill Ettinger, 100 Veterans Way, Edinburg, VA 22824

For the 35th year, Allen & Allen is pleased to offer graduating seniors the opportunity to apply for a $2,000 scholarship.

Through this scholarship, we honor our founder, George E. Allen, Sr. Mr. Allen was faced with the tragic loss of his mother as a young child and put himself through college and law school under difficult circumstances. He went on to build one of the premier personal injury law firms in the country. In celebration of his achievements, this scholarship recognizes students who, despite obstacles or special challenges, have achieved high standards of performance. 

The Allen Law Firm will award fifteen $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors throughout Virginia. Please share this information with students that you feel meet the criteria. 

Application Timeline:

• December 5, 2025: Scholarship Opens

• March 6, 2026: Deadline to Submit Applications

• April 10, 2026: Scholarship Recipients Notified

How to Apply:

• Online application

• Email application scholarship@allenandallen.com

• Submit an application to any of Allen & Allen's seven office locations

• Mail application postmarked before March 6 to:

Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen

Attn: George E. Allen Scholarship

PO Box 6855

Richmond, VA 23230

Additional information can be accessed through the button below. Should you have any questions, please contact the Allen & Allen Scholarship Committee by email (Scholarship@AllenandAllen.com) or by phone (804-257-7573).

We look forward to reading this year's applications!

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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In great honor and memory of Anderson, “Andy” King, the purpose of this scholarship is to support graduating high school seniors planning to pursue a Bachelor’s degree with a college major in the field of agriculture. Andy and his wife, Amy, both enjoyed careers in the Agricultural field, although neither grew up on a family farm. It is Amy’s hope that this scholarship will support students who also found their way into the agricultural field.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Strong academic standing

2. Demonstrated financial need

3. Active extracurricular involvement

4. Eligible candidates will be graduating seniors from public schools in the following counties in Virginia:   Albemarle, Augusta, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Frederick, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren

Deadline is April 5th, 2026.

Application can be found:

https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfhrscholar

This scholarship was established to support current graduating seniors from public high schools in the city of Harrisonburg, and the counties of Rockingham, Page and Shenandoah, who plan to attend a four-year Virginia public college or university to further their education.

This scholarship will be awarded to students planning to work toward a bachelor’s degree with a science/pre-med, business or education major. An eligible candidate must be graduating from one of the following school systems: Harrisonburg City, Rockingham County, Page County, or Shenandoah County.

Eligible candidates must be accepted and plan to attend a Virginia public college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree, with demonstrated financial need, first generation status, strong academic performance, character and drive to succeed with leadership qualities.

Applications can be found at:

https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfhrscholar

Deadline is April 5th, 2026.

HAMBURG RURITAN CLUB JAMES MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED APRIL 11, 2026

Scholarship Information

The Hamburg Ruritan Club (HRC) is pleased to announce the 2026 James Miller Memorial Scholarship for $1000.

James Miller was a farmer in Shenandoah County, an employee of Valley Fertilizer for 44 years and a long-time active member of the Hamburg

Ruritan Club. HRC established this scholarship fund in 2021 to honor Mr. Miller’s dedication and service to HRC and the agricultural industry. HRC

awarded the first scholarship in June 2021. The application procedure for 2026 is outlined below. This program is open to seniors attending public or

private high schools in Shenandoah County, as well as home schooled students who will receive their high school diploma by June of 2026.

Application Procedures

 Submit an essay of not more than 500 words to Hamburg Ruritan Club stating your educational and career goals. Include a copy of your

current school transcript. This may be done via email to: swelchkessler@gmail.comor mailed to: HRC c/o Sharon Kessler 2633

Rittenour Road, Edinburg_VA 22824, and must be postmarked no later than April 11, 2026

 The essay shall be divided in five discussion sections, weighted as follows and totaling 100 points maximum, it should include the applicant’s

information on:

1. How your educational and career goals relate to the agricultural industry and align with the Ruritan goals of helping others and

community service. - 10 points

2. Service projects supported and hours of service given per year while in high school (grades 9-12) in support of Hamburg Ruritan Club

functions, such as fund raising events, community support events,etc. – 10 points

3. Participation in Future Farmers of America, 4H Club, and/or other similar clubs focused on building a future workforce supporting the

agricultural industry. - 10

4. Scholastic accomplishments, honors, and grades, including current grade point average and school transcript– 35 maximum points

5. Financial need – 35 maximum points

 At least one winner will be selected by HRC committee. All applicants who respond by the required April 11, 2026 postmark date will be

notified of the committee decision by letter. Scholarship letters will be presented during the recipient’s high school award ceremony in May

and celebrated at the July 2026 meeting of the HRC. HRC will provide a check written to the winner’s institution of choice

 The application must also provide a copy of the candidate’s contact information including name, address, and a telephone number where

we can contact you in case of further questions.

Deadline is April 11th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

This scholarship supports students attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Eligible candidates must have been accepted to an HBCU or be currently attending an HBCU as either an undergraduate student, graduate student, or doctoral candidate, and have graduated from public high schools in Harrisonburg City and Rockingham, Page or Shenandoah County. 

Applications can be found at:

https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfhrscholar

Deadline is April 5th, 2026.

HAMBURG RURITAN CLUB FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED APRIL 11, 2026

Scholarship Information

The Hamburg Ruritan Club (HRC) participates with the Ruritan Foundation in the Friends of the Foundation program and Build Your Dollars program to

award a scholarship to a first-year college student from Shenandoah County. HRC must make a selection and return the selected application to the

 Ruritan Foundation. The Ruritan Foundation deadline for submission of documentation is June 30, 2026 for this award year. HRC plans to award a

scholarship of at least $1000. HRC may award an additional amount and/or additional scholarships to other deserving applicants. The application

procedure is outlined below. This scholarship opportunity is open to seniors attending Shenandoah County public high schools – including Stonewall

Jackson High School, Central High School, and Strasburg High School; private high schools – including Valley Baptist High School, and; home

schooled students residing in Shenandoah County who will be awarded a high school diploma by June of 2026.

Application Procedures

 Submit an essay of not more than 500 words to Hamburg Ruritan Club stating your educational and career goals. This may be done via email

to: swelchkessler@gmail.com or mailed to: HRC Scholarships c/o Sharon Kessler 2633 Rittenour Road, Edinburg, VA 22824 and must be

postmarked no later than April 11, 2026.

 The essay shall be divided in four discussion sections, weighted as follows and totaling 100 points maximum, it should include the

applicant’s information on:

1. How your educational and career goals align with Ruritan goals of helping others and community service.- 10 points

2. Hamburg Ruritan Club Service projects supported and hours of service given per year while in high school (grades 9-12). Hours

should include time spent helping Hamburg Ruritan Club at fund raising events, community support events, etc. – 10 points

3. Scholastic accomplishments, honors, and grades including current grade point average and a current transcript– 40 maximum points

4. Financial need – 40 maximum points

 At least one winner will be selected by HRC committee. All applicants who respond by the required April 11, 2026 postmark date will be

notified of the committee decision by letter. Scholarship letters will be presented during the recipient’s high school award ceremony in May

and celebrated at the July 2026 meeting of the HRC. HRC will provide a check written to the winner’s institution of choice

 The application must also provide a copy of the candidate’s school transcript and contact information including name, address, and a

telephone number where we can contact you in case of further questions.

Deadline is April 11th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

Phil Taylor Memorial Virginia Tech Scholarship

*Application must be typed or printed NEATLY in black or blue ink. If written in pencil,

it will be eliminated. Please consider filling this application out online and printing the

finished product to return to Guidance.

*Application must be legible. If not, it will be eliminated.

*This is a Scholarship for Virginia Tech Students only.

*Attached sheets with activities and/or essays are allowed.

*All required signatures are a MUST.

*All parts of the application must be complete when returned to the guidance office

except for Part 5. Do not fill out anything in Part 5. This section will be completed in the guidance office.

If you have any questions about the application, please see your Guidance Department.

DEADLINE TO RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION: April 1, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

CONTEST DESCRIPTION

SPONSOR: Shenandoah Area Secular Humanists (SASH)—an affiliate of Washington Area Secular Humanists (WASH)

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS: Shenandoah County High Schools (3)

PURPOSE:

To encourage graduating high school seniors to think about how they live their values. 

NUMBER OF AWARDS: The number of the awards will be determined by the quality of the submissions and the number of submissions we receive. The amount of the awards will be two each of First ($2500), Second ($1500) and Third ($1000) place awards.The award will be a check made payable to each winner to be used any way the recipient wishes. SASH will not monitor the use of the award. If no applicants submit a quality essay, SASH will not issue any awards. Students submitting essays must have met all the graduation requirements to be eligible for an award.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

LENGTH:

500 to 1000 words to be submitted by email to sash@wash.org by April 3, 2026. The student's name and high school must be included on the essay for it to be judged. SASH will provide the winners names to each counseling office by April 15.

JUDGING:

Essays will be judged by a SASH judging committee, on the basis of command of language, quality of approach to the topic, and demonstrated critical thinking.

ELIGIBILITY:

Each applicant must be a graduating senior at a public high school in Warren County or Shenandoah County, Virginia. Although we want to encourage intellectual development of the winners of this essay contest, matriculation at an institution of higher learning is not required. This is not a needs-based award. The essay is the only required submission. SASH does not need nor want the family’s financial information or information on the student’s extracurricular activities or accomplishments.

 ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNER(S)

SASH will consult with each counseling office to make sure the winner(s) are still scheduled to graduate in 2026 and to make arrangements to have a SASH representative present the award(s) at the 2026 awards ceremonies.

PERMISSION TO PUBLISH:

Although not required, SASH reserves the right to request permission from the winner and the winner’s parent(s) or guardian(s) to forward the winning essay for possible inclusion in appropriate outlets.

TOPIC

A PERSONAL DECISION

How I Made A Choice Between Right and Wrong

As you write your essay, applying the following critical thinking skills will help you organize and clarify the explanation of the choice you made, between right and wrong.

• Describe the facts leading to your choice.

• Describe all the considerations that led to your solution, including your perspective and that of others involved.

• Summarize your chosen course of action to include whether or not you would go at it the same way next time? If so....why? If not....why not?

Deadline is April 3rd, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

The W.P. and T.M. Phillips Memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs. Thelma M. Phillips in memory of her late husband, William “Bill” Phillips, to honor his love of farming. Thelma and Bill spent a lifetime together enjoying farm life and working in agribusiness.

The purpose of this scholarship is to support students who are pursuing a college degree in the field of agriculture. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who graduate from any public high school in Rockingham County, Shenandoah County, or Harrisonburg City.

Consideration will be given to the student’s academic record, chosen college major, leadership qualities, and involvement in activities related to agriculture.

Applications can be found at:

https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfhrscholar

Deadline is April 5th, 2026.

HAMBURG RURITAN CLUB SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED APRIL 11, 2026

Scholarship Information

The Hamburg Ruritan Club (HRC) is pleased to announce the 2026 Service Scholarship for high school seniors who have provided outstanding service to

the Hamburg Ruritan Club.

This scholarship is based on the volunteer hours that a student has given each year during their high school years (grades 9 – 12) supporting the HRC

 with annual fund raising events, community events and club projects. Examples include hours staffing the food booth at the Edinburg Old Time Festival,

hours helping club members with group litter pickups, hours driving golf carts at the Shenandoah County Fair transporting attendees from and to the

parking lots and entrance gates, hours assisting club members with the Empty Christmas Stocking project, and hours helping with other club organized

events such as yard sales, distributing dictionaries to schools, etc.

HRC awarded the first service scholarships in May 2022 and plans to award a scholarship of at least $1000 in 2026. HRC may award an additional amount

and/or additional scholarships to other deserving applicants. The application procedure for 2026 is outlined below. This program is open to all seniors in

Shenandoah County, including those attending public and private high schools, as well as those participating in home school programs who will be

receiving their high school diploma by June 2026.

Application Procedures

 Submit an essay of not more than 500 words to Hamburg Ruritan Club stating your educational and career goals. This may be done via email

to: swelchkessler@gmail.com or mailed to: HRC Scholarships c/o Sharon Kessler 2633 Rittenour Road Edinburg, VA 22824 and must be

postmarked no later than April 11, 2026. The essay shall be divided in four discussion sections, weighted as follows and totaling 100 points maximum, it

 should include the applicant’s information on:

1. How your educational and career goals align with the Ruritan goals of helping others and community service. - 15 maximum points

2. Ruritan Club service projects that you have supported and hours of service given per year while in high school (grades 9-12) – 25

maximum points

3. Hamburg Ruritan service projects that you have supported and hours of service given per year while in high school (grades 9-12) – 20 points.

4. Scholastic accomplishments, honors, and grades including current grade point average and a current school transcript– 20 maximum

points

5. Financial need – 20 maximum points  At least one winner will be selected by HRC committee.

 All applicants who respond by the required April 11, 2026 postmark date will be notified of the committee decision by letter. Scholarship letters will be

presented during the recipient’s high school award ceremony in May and celebrated at the July 2026 meeting of the HRC. HRC will provide a check

 written to the winner’s institution of choice.  The application must also provide a copy of the candidate’s contact information including name, address,

 email and a telephone number where we can contact you in case of further questions.

Deadline is April 11th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

Addie B. Sanders was a kind, caring and giving woman all of her life.  She lived to serve her Lord and do good in every way possible.

She never knew luxuries or monetary wealth in her life, but she was rich with love, kindness, compassion and grace and she believed that every living being in our world was worthy of these things.

Addie grew her own food.  She made use of all her land by raising beef, fruit and vegetables. She made sure that the pollinators had plenty of flowers. especially Zinnas to eat from.  She knew the importance of their work.  She always planted extra vegetables in her garden and never picked her fruit trees bare because the wildlife “needed to eat too.”   If there was soil, she was going to plant something in it.  She took great pride in what she grew and preserved. 

Addie not only looked after wildlife, she made sure that her family, friends and neighbors were taken care of.  She fed anyone that was hungry and shared everything that she had.  She always gave, through her heart and by her hands.  It was her belief that  if we want a better world, it starts with us.

Deadline is April 7th, 2026.

• The application can be found in the Scholarship 2026 folder Mrs. Cody emailed you.

This scholarship was established to support graduating seniors from public high schools in the cities of Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, and the counties of Rockingham, Augusta, Shenandoah, Page, and Rockbridge who plan to attend a four-year Virginia public college or university.

Eligible candidates must be Federal Pell Grant eligible, and must be planning to work toward a bachelor’s degree with a science, engineering, or business major. Some part-time work experience during high school is required. First-generation students are encouraged to apply.

Applications can be found at:

https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfhrscholar

Deadline for scholarship is April 5th, 2026.