Campus Haul Student Success Scholarship

26-27 New Scholarship

Campus Haul Moving & Storage. We recently launched the CampusHaul Student Success Scholarship to support local students who demonstrate leadership, community involvement, and academic commitment across Montgomery County, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, and the surrounding NRV communities. 

  - Award Amount: $500

  - Eligibility: NRV high school or college students

  - Deadline: Sept. 21, 2026

   - Application Link: [Link] 

Davidson College - Bryan Scholarship

26-27 School year

Lowell L. Bryan Scholarship

• The Lowell L. Bryan Scholarship recognizes scholar-athletes who are strong leaders and performers in the classroom and impact players at the NCAA Division-I level on one of our 18 eligible teams.

• Davidson awards two Bryan Scholarships, covering tuition and fees for four years, to one female and one male athlete in each incoming class.

• If interested, please let Ms. Rowland in School Counseling know by September 23rd.  Nominations are due by September 27th   

18th Annual Student Athlete Achievement Award Application

26-27 TBD

Criteria for Application:

• Students must attend a Virginia high school (public/private)

• Students must be a junior or senior during the academic year of 2022 – 2023 to apply

• Students must have a GPA of 3.0 of higher

• Students must letter in at least 1 VHSL/VISAA sanctioned sport

• At least 1 letter of recommendation must be submitted along with the student’s academic/athletic/civic credentials

• Student must submit a minimum 500-word personal essay on the following

  • Please explain your involvement among your school and greater communities.

  • Please describe your reason for pursuing this scholarship and its importance to you.

  • Please describe the role athletics has played in your overall development.

Disclaimers/Important Information:

Application must be submitted in full and cannot be edited once submitted. Please proof and review all sections of the application prior to submission. A letter of recommendation is strongly suggested to support your academic, athletic and civic achievements, which should be attached to each corresponding section. Additional accomplishments or a

accolades can be included with the nomination packet. The parent/guardians, and nominator contact information listed below will be notified of your application status during the screening process. Employees and/or children of employees of the Hall of Fame or event sponsors are not eligible, nor are previous winners of this award. Students are expected to attend reception and ceremony to be considered for this award. Please call (757) 800-1555 with questions or for more information.

Nomination materials can be submitted electronically via the form below OR mailed to the following address. Materials must be received by 10/18/2025;

Application:  https://vasportshof.com/saaa-application/

Davidson College - Belk Scholarship

26-27 TBD

John M. Belk Scholarship

• The John M. Belk Scholarship recognizes powerful students with demonstrated academic excellence, integrity, intellectual curiosity, willingness to take risks, and potential to be change agents in both their local and global communities.

• Annual Award Amount: Comprehensive cost (tuition, fees, food, and housing) plus $6,000 in special opportunity stipends

• Number Awarded: Eight in each first-year class

• Eligibility: Students who demonstrate exceptional achievement and promise in academics, character, leadership and service

• Nomination Deadline: November 1, 2024 ---- Let Mrs. Mosby know by October 25, 2024 if you are interested

UVA -Jefferson Scholars

26-27 School year

Successful candidates have demonstrated exceptional leadership talents, an understanding of the broader community around them, and uncommon academic abilities. The Jefferson Scholars Foundation seeks to identify the most highly talented students in the world, and all that is asked of these students is a willingness to participate fully in the selection process.  Nominations are completed by both school officials and students and include a scholastic report, extracurricular activities, and two essays. The Jefferson Scholars Foundation is separate from the Office of Undergraduate Admission and does not have access to the Common Application.

https://www.jeffersonscholars.org/scholarship

Please let Ms. Rowland in the School Counseling office know that you are interested by November 6th, 2026.  Materials are due to UVA by December 1, 2026

UVA - Walentas Scholars

26-27 School year

Successful candidates have demonstrated exceptional leadership talents, an understanding of the broader community around them, and uncommon academic abilities. The Jefferson Scholars Foundation seeks to identify the most highly talented students in the world, and all that is asked of these students is a willingness to participate fully in the selection process.  Nominations are completed by both school officials and students and include a scholastic report, extracurricular activities, and two essays. The Jefferson Scholars Foundation is separate from the Office of Undergraduate Admission and does not have access to the Common Application. Walentas Scholars Program candidates must also be the first or among the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree. 

https://www.jeffersonscholars.org/scholarship

- Please let Ms. Rowland in the School Counseling office know that you are interested by November 6th, 2026  Materials are due to UVA by December 1, 2026

Elks Most Valuable Student  

26-27 School Year

Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.

• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.

• College Plan: Must enroll full-time (minimum 12 semester hours) in a four-year undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university. 

• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.

• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

Deadline is November 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm.

The Community Foundation of the New River Valley

26-27 TBD

At the Community Foundation of the New River Valley, we believe that a thriving community depends on supporting the educational aspirations of students so they can reach their full potential, contribute to creating a talented and skilled workforce, and become future community leaders. We currently manage over 35 different scholarship funds. The Community Foundation of the New River Valley awards scholarships to deserving high school seniors and college students annually. Each scholarship fund has different application requirements, eligibility criteria, and available funding levels.

Visit the "Information for Applicants" page to learn more about applying for a scholarship, or the "Starting a Scholarship Fund" page if you are interested in becoming a scholarship donor.

Some of these scholarships are specific to RHS, Majors, Interests....

Please take a look at them, and you can apply for as many as you are eligible for!

The deadline is JANUARY 23, 2026 by 5:00pm  - - Community Foundation Scholarships Link 

Blacksburg Community Band Founder's Scholarship: In Honor of Ed Schwartz

26-27 TBD

The Blacksburg Community Band Founder's Scholarship was created to foster the desire in high school students to become lifelong musicians regardless of the profession they choose to pursue. It is open to students currently in grades 9-12 who reside in Montgomery, Pulaski, Floyd, and Giles Counties and the City of Radford who play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument in a music program. The Founder's Scholarship is now permanently endowed and allows the band to award 2-$500 scholarships that can be used for private lessons, instrument repair or replacement, fees for music workshops, and college tuition.

Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office

Applications must be postmarked by January 31, 2026.

BBB Serving Western VA's Student of Integrity Scholarship

26-27 TBD

Better Business Bureau Serving Western VA (BBB) promotes integrity and ethics in the marketplace through voluntary business self-regulation. The 23rd Annual Student of Integrity Scholarship Awards honor high school seniors from our 32-county service area who personify ethics through leadership, community service, and actions. 

Granville P. Meade Scholarship -.26-27 TBD

The Granville P. Meade Scholarship offers financial aid to students who have demonstrated academic achievement but face financial constraints that prevent them from attending college. The Granville P. Meade fund provides scholarship awards to worthy and financially disadvantaged Virginia high school seniors to attend one of Virginia's public or private colleges or universities.  

Committee selected :  This is a big scholarship and opportunity

Elks Legacy Award       26-27 TBD

1. For the 2026 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2026. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.

2. The applicant must be a high school senior.

3. The applicant must apply online only. 

4. If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.

5. We have waived the standardized test requirement. You do not need to submit ACT and/or SAT scores.

6. Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship; however, they are eligible to win only one. In cases where the student wins more than one, we will award the scholarship with the greater value. Students can accept local and state scholarships, which are separate from the awards at the national level.

7. Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Guam, Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)

8. If you are selected as a 2026 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform service once a year with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship. Click here for more information about serving with the Elks.

The 2025-2026 Legacy Awards application deadline is February 2, 2026  https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/Legacy.cfm

Radford University Foundation Scholarships

 If you plan to attend RU, please take this opportunity to apply for scholarships!  Check your Radford University portal or their website for more info.

Suzanne Garst Glass Memorial Scholarship - 26-27 TBD

Criteria include Women in their senior year of RHS, Minimum GPA of 3.25, plan to attend an accredited 4-year college or university and start in the fall of 2026.  Please see the online application for additional criteria and instructions on completing the application. 

Applications are available online at the link below.

This is a $1,000 Scholarship

 See Ms. Rowland in the counseling office for more information. 

Dorothy Collins Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded to young women who aspire to higher education and require financial support to pursue their studies.  GPA - 2.5 minimum

See Ms. Rowland in the counseling office for more information. 

26-27 TBD

The AMAC Foundation works alongside AMAC and is dedicated to advancing minorities and women pursuing careers in the aviation industry by developing educational programs and providing scholarships to students who are emerging aviation professionals.

To support our efforts to further minorities and women as aviation professionals, make a tax-deductible donation or consider a corporate sponsorship.

2026 AMAC Foundation Scholarship Program

Opening 2026

Applicant Eligibility

• Be a U.S. Citizen

• Be a High School Student Accepted to an Accredited College or University With a Minimum 2.5 GPA or a Trade or Vocational School With an Aviation-Related Program

• Join AMAC as a Student Member. More information on the AMAC student membership is available at amac-org.com/membership

• Participate in Community Activities and Extracurricular Activities

• Complete the Online Application, Including Submitting All Required Documentation

AMAC Scholarships 

Shelor Toyota Scholarship - 26-27 TBD

$1500 scholarship to graduating seniors who wish to further their education after high school. This scholarship is open to all students, regardless of their career ambitions.  Scholarships will be awarded to seniors who have met the qualifications and have the highest ratings as compared to other applicants. Eligible seniors may attend any of the four Montgomery County High Schools, Craig County High School, Giles County High School, Floyd  County High School, Pulaski County High School, Radford High School, or Wythe County High School. 

To Apply, applicants must complete the entire application process and return to the counseling office 

Chapter AB P.E.O Scholarship - 26-27 TBD

$1,000 Merit Based scholarship for female students.  Paper applications only - Paper Applications are available in the Counseling Office. See Ms. Rowland for an application.

26-27 TBD

WSLS Scholarship - If you are a senior at a local high school in the WSLS 10 viewing area, are college-bound, and have demonstrated success in both Academics and Sports/Activity Competitions/Marching Bands. You are

eligible to apply forthe WSLS 10 Scholarship. Two student applicants will be selected to receive a $2,000

scholarship, each. Scholarship recipients will receive scholarship funds after providing proof of their

college enrollment.

Paper applications are in the counseling office near Ms. Rowland's room. 

LINKS TO FREE SCHOLARSHIPS

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php

 www.scholarships.com

www.fastweb.com

Jean B. Duerr Memorial Scholarship

26-27 TBD

This scholarship is for female students who plan to attend or are already enrolled in, an accredited college or university for the entire 2025-2026 academic year. Awards of approximately $2000 will be given to those applicants who best demonstrate academic achievement and community service. The applicant must be a full-time student and should have a minimum grade point average of 3.6

Applications will be accepted via email or by USPS mail. Applications must be postmarked or e-dated by Date Coming SOON. Paper applications are in the counseling office near Mrs. Mosby's room. If sending by email, use the following e-address JBDScholar@gmail.com

New River Valley Izaak Walton League of America Scholarship

26-27 TBD 

This scholarship is for someone who plans to study in an area of conservation such as Natural Resources, Wildlife Science, Environmental Science, etc.  This is not limited to 4-year universities.  We will consider students going into trade programs or other shorter programs related to conservation.  This award is in the amount of $2,000 per recipient.  The due date is coming SOON  Paper applications are in the counseling Office.  Return the completed application to Ms. Rowland.

Men's College Scholarship - Foundation for Fraternal Excellence

26-27 TBD 

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, graduating senior from an accredited 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. 

2026 Scholarship Timeline

• December 1, 2025: Scholarship application open, apply here

• April 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET (8:59 pm PT): Scholarship application closes

• April 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET (8:59 pm PT): Letter of Recommendation deadline

  • Are you a recommender who needs to submit a LOR on behalf of an applicant? View the form and options to send here.

• April–June 2026: Scholarship Review Committee identifies recipients

• June 2026: Scholarship recipients notified

• June–August 2026: Scholarship funds distributed

Deadline: April 1, 2026-  https://foundationfe.org/highschoolscholarship/

Helen Frances Davis Female Student-Athlete Scholarship 

26-27 TBD 

Open to female Radford High School graduating seniors: (See Ms. Rowland for printed requirements)

Requirements: Maintain an overall 3.0 GPA throughout high school, Maintain a perfect disciplinary record, Provide a recommendation from at least one high school coach for a sport in which she actively participated and always demonstrated good sportsmanship, Demonstrate financial need in order to attend a post-secondary school, Demonstrate good character in school and in the community, Demonstrate active participation in a Christian organization in the school or in the community, Demonstrate involvement in other school activities and/or organization, Document involvement in community activities and/or organization, Provide evidence of plan to enroll or acceptance in a post-secondary program, college or university

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B'Nai B'rith Athletic Achievement Award

26-27 TBD 

Paper Application only which can be found in the Counseling Office

Open to graduating HS seniors - (the school nominates one male and one female).  Criteria:  1.  Athletics - 50% (Participation, Recognition, Awards  2. 20% (Service to the community and Extra Curricular Activities)  3.  Scholarship 30% (Scholastic grades, Standing in Class, Scholastic Awards, Results in national testing, Honors Societies)

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2026 Stan Parker Memorial Scholarship - Roanoke Valley Wrestling Association

26-27 TBD 

25-26  Application must be received by the Roanoke Valley Wrestling Associtation by Date coming SOON

Wrestling scholarship in the amount of $1,000.  

Must be a current/active wrestler - please see Coach Martin or Ms. Mosby for an application and further requirements.

(Ms. Rowland and Mr. Martin have applications)