Scholarships Open
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia manages 35 scholarship funds that support Northern Virginia students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Each year, the Community Foundation awards over $500,000 in scholarship funds to nearly 150 students.Volunteer committees review and make scholarship award recommendations for the scholarships managed by the Community Foundation.
Donate
Many of the Scholarship Funds held at the Community Foundation accept donations. Scroll through the list below for more information on each and to make a donation.Donate
Open a Scholarship Fund
Interested in supporting students' education? The Community Foundation has prepared a Scholarship Fund Handbook as a resource for current and prospective fund advisors, designed to provide helpful and transparent information for you and your family. See below, and learn more about how to open a fund at the Community Foundation.Scholarship Fund Handbook
Volunteer
Volunteer to review scholarship applications.Volunteer
Apply
To learn more about each scholarship opportunity and to apply, search through the list below.Apply
| Fairfax Alex Thomas Effort Award FundSupport a Junior or Senior at James Madison High School and member of the Swim and Dive team. The Selection Committee seeks candidates that demonstrate dedication and a positive attitude and who is also a good mentor to younger students.
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| Prince William Amin Family Scholarship FundProvides scholarships to graduating students from Unity Reed High School intending to pursue a degree in healthcare. |
| Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William AMS Opportunity Scholarship FundProvides scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Northern Virginia for students interested in continuing their education in the STEM fields. |
| Other The Anna M. Davison Scholarship FundSupports graduating seniors of New Franklin High School in New Franklin, MO, who plan to pursue a degree in nursing. |
| Prince William Barbara Cornwell Memorial Scholarship FundSupports graduating seniors from Unity Reed High School in Manassas, VA seeking an education beyond high school. |
Booz Allen Hamilton Vision Scholarship FundSupports five scholarships per year for four years for legal dependents of Booz Allen Hamilton employees from anywhere around the world. Awards are based on demonstrated superior academic achievement, character, and citizenship activities. |
Booz Allen Celebrate Abilities Scholarship FundSupports students who self-identify as a child of a disabled Booz Allen Hamilton employee, or as a disabled child of a Booz Allen Hamilton employee. Preference will be given to applicants interested in pursuing an education in the STEM fields, and who have a vision to improve the lives of those in the disability community. |
| Arlington Cameron and Virginia Dye Scholarship FundSupports graduating seniors from Arlington County Public Schools. Awards are based on community or school activities/service, academic achievement and financial need. |
| Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William Celebrate Cherie Scholarship FundSupports a Northern Virginia resident pursuing a postgraduate degree in physical therapy. |
| Fairfax, Loudoun Charles Homer Barton Scholarship FundSupports children of police officers in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. Five scholarships are awarded each year. |
Denise Dowse Drama Scholarship FundThe Denise Dowse Drama Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Denise “Denny” Yvonne Dowse (W.T. Woodson HS ’76), a talented Hollywood actor, director, teacher, and mentor. This scholarship benefits the drama and drama technology seniors of Carter G. Woodson High School (formerly W.T. Woodson High School). |
| Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Other Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship Foundation FundBenefits nontraditional students enrolled in a college or university. |
| Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William Elizabeth Koury Scholarship FundSupports a graduating high school senior who lives in Northern Virginia, demonstrates academic excellence, financial need and plans to pursue a career in medicine. |
| Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun The Jackie Fassinger Rossell ScholarshipSupports high school seniors that Jackie Fassinger Rossell supported during her career - ELs, or English Language Learners. This fund will is not yet accepting applications. |
| Fairfax Jackson Robert Greene Memorial Athletic Scholarship FundSupports one female and one male varsity athlete from Herndon High School who could be "counted on" both on and off the field. |
| Fairfax John Borden Memorial Scholarship FundSupports Computer Clubhouse members who are graduating seniors from Fairfax County Public Schools with a STEM-related degree objective and a record of giving back to the Community. |
| Fairfax John Franklin Hiller Memorial FundSupports seniors at West Springfield High School who have demonstrated interest, skill and promise in the writing of poetry. |
| Other The Kathryn Louise Davison Scholarship FundSupports a graduating senior from Mansfield High School in Mansfield, MA, who plans to major in English/communications or teaching. |
| Fairfax, Loudoun Kelly Elizabeth Baker Memorial Scholarship FundSupports a graduating senior who is a member of St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church/Knights of Columbus, Council 8600. Winner is selected based on artistic, scholastic and spiritual development during the student's senior year. |
| Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Other Leslie Richardson Memorial Swan & Sparrow Scholarship FundProvides scholarships to benefit students studying musical performance, jazz studies or choral conducting at a historically or predominantly black college or university (HBCU). |
| Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William Leslie V. Forte Scholarship FundSupports minority students attending the Northern Virginia Community College. Awards will be made with consideration for academic achievement and demonstrated loyalty to NVCC through involvement in extra-curricular activities. |
| Prince William Louise Lightner Jamison Teacher Scholarship FundSupports high school seniors residing in Prince William County who plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in the field of education. |
| Fairfax Michell Merhige Scholarship FundSupports graduating seniors attending a Fairfax County public school who have overcome many personal obstacles and plan to pursue a college degree. |
| Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Other Northern Virginia First Responders Scholarship FundSupports first responders and dependents of active first responders in the Northern Virginia Area by helping to finance their higher education. |
| Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William NVTC Foundation Kilberg Scholarship FundSupports women pursuing careers in STEM related fields. |
| Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Other Plein Environmental Scholarship FundProvides scholarships to benefit graduating high school seniors and current NVCC students in need of financial assistance pursuing an associate degree at Northern Virginia Community College and intending to receive admission to a four-year university to pursue a degree in an environmental-related field. |
| Fairfax Reston Scholarship FundSupports graduating seniors from South Lakes High School in Reston with demonstrated financial need who will be attending accredited two- or four-year degree programs. |
| Prince William Robert Spencer Smith Memorial Scholarship FundSupports students at Patriot/ Colgan High School who have Special Needs (as documented in an IEP), and preferably those who are pursuing higher education and a career in technology. |
| Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William Rose Koury Scholarship FundSupports a graduating high school senior who lives in Northern Virginia, demonstrates academic excellence, financial need and plans to pursue a career in education. |
| Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William Vance International, Inc. Scholarship FundSupports residents of Northern Virginia pursuing careers in law enforcement or security including the administration of justice. |
| Fairfax William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship FundSupports graduating seniors of Fairfax County Public Schools who have overcome significant adversity with priority given to those who have experienced homelessness, were in foster care and/or lacked substantial family support during their high school careers. |
| Prince William Woody Marshall Memorial Scholarship FundSupports graduating seniors at Brentsville District High School to continue their education and honor, through poetry, someone who deeply impacted their lives. |
| Fairfax Yuthud Oberdick Scholarship FundSupports a graduating senior at Chantilly High School who demonstrates enthusiasm for learning, resiliency, integrity and love of social studies. |
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