SCHOLARSHIPS

 The Alice Page Farmer Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be an incoming freshman, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. Preference is given to a resident of Petersburg. Art Major. The scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. 

 The Anabel Green Pilcher Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.0 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. 

 The Anne Dobie Peebles Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia 

resident, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. 

The Bank of Southside Virginia Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Southside Virginia resident, have at least a 2.5 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. 

The BB&T Scholarship is to be awarded to minority students from the Greater Richmond MSA. In the event there are no qualifying recipients, this area may be expanded to the State of Virginia. 

The Beazley-Nussey Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have a financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be a Tri-Cities Area (Virginia) resident to include: Cities of Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights and the Counties of Dinwiddie and Prince George; and have a minimum 2.5 grade point average.

The Carson Ruritan Club provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have a financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident and have a minimum 2.0 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Christ and Grace Episcopal Church scholarship provides annual scholarship funds.
Applicants must have financial need as determined by the financial aid office, be enrolled full time, be a Petersburg, Virginia or Tri-Cities area resident, have at least a 2.5 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria and funds are available. 

The Clarence Maze, Jr. Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. 

The Clarence L. Richardson Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.0 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. 

The Claude and Judy Cliborne Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have a financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident and have a minimum 2.0 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Colonel James M. & Elizabeth Carson Memorial Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. 

The Donald J. Herrmann Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. 

The Dr. L. Bruce Weekley, Jr. Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. Preference will be given to a student in the science field. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. 

The Dr. Renaldo Menendez Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. The scholarship may be awarded on the basis of merit or need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Applicants must be enrolled full-time, be a resident from the counties of Dinwiddie, Greensville, Prince George, or Sussex pursuing a career in the allied health professions, and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. 

The E.K. and Marjorie Z. Solenberger Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.0 grade point average. Preference may be given to United States military veterans who are returning to school after rendering service to their country. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. 

The Edith G. Crump Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. 

The Elizabeth & Oliver Pollard Scholarship is to be awarded to a student who has need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Student must be full-time and a Virginia resident. 

The Elizabeth W. Lanier Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. 

The Emiliani Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.0 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Federated Woman’s Club of Petersburg Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident from the tri-cities area, and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Gail VanBenthuysen Pigeon Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, maintain a grade point average of 3.0, and be a Virginia resident. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Garland and Agnes Taylor Gray Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, have at least a 2.5 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The General Endowment Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled at least half-time, be a Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.0 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Guyon W. Cumby Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident from the tri-cities area, and have at least a 3.5 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Herbert B. Miller Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.0 grade point average. Preference may be given to students majoring in health and physical education. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Hilda Manieri Traina and Paul J. Caruso Italian-American Association of VA Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. The scholarship may be awarded on the basis of merit or need. Applicants must be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, have at least a 3.0 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The James B. McNeer Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The J. Scott McNeer Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.0 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Jennifer Davis Langston Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must a financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be a Tri-Cities Area (Virginia) resident and have a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Preference will be given to students pursing a career in nursing or other medical fields. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The John and Ada L. Herrmann Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Junior Federated Women’s Club of Petersburg Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a resident of Southside Virginia, and have at least a 2.0 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Kirby Endowment provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.0 grade point average.

The Larry C. and Elizabeth W. Tucker Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office and must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Applicant must be a Virginia resident who is enrolled full-time. Preference is given to students from the Tri-City area. The scholarship can be renewed for a second year if the student continues to meet the criteria.

The Local Government Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds, which are used to fund awards for the Honors Program.

The Lucille Barney Memorial Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be an incoming freshman, be enrolled full-time, be a Southside Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.5 grade point average.

The Margery and Alexander Blair Memorial Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Mark D. Bryan Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, be a Health Sciences major, and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient
continues to meet the criteria.

The Mary B Rainey Family Scholarship supports students with a preference for participants of the Pathways-VA, Inc. Program. The scholarship may be renewed if the recipient has successfully completed the first year. Evidence of successful completion of the first year would include a minimum GPA of 2.5. First or second year students are eligible initially. Preference will be given to residents of Petersburg and adjacent cities and counties.

Other Preferences: Primary preference to be given to students who are successfully participating in ,or have participated in a Pathways-VA program or programs, as demonstrated by a written positive recommendation by a Pathways-VA, Inc. staff member. Secondary preference to students intending to complete prerequisites of nursing programs. Financial need will be considered as secondary to Pathways participation.

The M&T Bank Scholarship is need based and supports low to moderate income 2nd year students residing in the cities of Richmond, Colonial Heights, Hopewell or Petersburg or the Counties of Henrico, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, or Goochland with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must be full time and Virginia residents.

The Nicholas Pappas Memorial Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Petersburg Eagles Aerie #882 Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and pursuing a career in the allied health professions. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Petersburg Rotary Club Breakfast Scholarship Endowment Fund provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Petersburg resident, and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. The applicant shall have the potential to exemplify the qualities of Rotary: service to others, integrity, high ethical standards, and leadership. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Post C Traveler’s Protective Association Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The President’s Endowment Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Richard Bland College Board of Visitors Endowment Fund provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Robert G. Churn Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Ronald W. and Thelma Helmick Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicant must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, and also be a resident of Colonial Heights, VA. The scholarship provides funds to assist Art/ROTC students.

The Ruhnke Family Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have at least a 2.0 grade point average and must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Applicant must be a Virginia resident who is enrolled full-time. The scholarship may be renewed a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Sarah Hearney Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. The scholarship may be awarded on the basis of merit or need. Applicants must be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, have at least a 2.5 grade point average, and pursuing a career in journalism. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Sidney Robert Davis Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.0 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The scholarship criteria are flexible per the donor. The scholarship is renewable and the recipient must be a Virginia resident. Scholarship money to be used for Tuition and Books.

The Southern Knights Cruisers, Inc. provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have a financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be a Tri-Cities Area (Virginia) resident and have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Preference will be given to students with an immediate family member that is a member of or affiliated with the Southern Knights Cruisers, Inc. (SKC). SKC will submit candidates by April/May each year for the following fall semester.

The Stephanie Michelle Erwin Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. The applicant must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be a Virginia resident, be pursuing a degree in Nursing, and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Susana Hernandez-Kurtulus Scholarship is a restricted endowed fund, generating interest revenue for annual scholarship awards. Applicants must have a financial need as determined by Admissions (If Non-Citizen) and Financial Aid (if citizen), be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. The scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet established criteria.

The Thomas Hunt and Virginia Neaves Rose Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must be enrolled full-time, be a resident of Sussex, Dinwiddie, or Prince George counties, with preference given to a student from Sussex County, and have at least a 2.0 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Titmus Foundation Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Tricia Whitaker White Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, and have at least a 3.0 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Virginia B. Nelson Memorial Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.0 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Virginia K. Patton Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. The scholarship may be awarded based on merit or need. Applicants must be enrolled full-time, be a Southside Virginia resident, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The W. Francis and Helen C. Wright Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and be involved in extracurricular activities. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The William Aaron Canada Jr. & Mary Spencer Canada Scholarship is awarded to an applicant who has financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. The applicant must have a 2.5 grade point average, be enrolled full-time and be a resident of Dinwiddie County.

The William H. Talley, III Family Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Southside Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.8 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The William H. Talley, IV Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have a financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Southside Virginia resident, and have at least a 2.8 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The William Walker Cato Scholarship provides annual scholarship funds. Applicants must have a financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, be enrolled full-time, be a Virginia resident and have a minimum 2.0 grade point average. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.