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Every gift to the Richard Bland College Foundation helps open doors for students, expanding access to scholarships and supporting their continued success. Through the generosity of our donors, RBC students are empowered to stay focused on their goals and move forward with confidence.
Scholarship Endowment
Student Scholarships
awarded in 2025-26
in scholarship funding
granted in 2025-26
Available 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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
The William H. Talley, III 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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
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.
Established through donor support.
Donor Impact
Discover what inspires our donors to create scholarships that open doors for RBC students. Their stories reflect a shared commitment to expanding opportunity, supporting student success, and investing in the future of the Richard Bland College community.
“Peter Clements lived the mission of Richard Bland College through his 23 years of leadership with the Foundation. In partnership with the Bank of Southside Virginia, our family established the Clements Family Scholarship to honor his exceptional legacy and keep that tradition of local opportunity thriving.”
Will Clements
Clements Family Scholarship
“Harry and I believe deeply in the power of education to transform lives. Richard Bland College has always been about opportunity and excellence. This scholarship and campaign ensure that future RBC students will have the support they need to succeed."
Debbie L. Sydow, Ph.D.
Debbie & Harry Sydow Legacy Scholarship
Application Process
Scholarship applications are managed directly through the Richard Bland College Financial Aid Office. Students should complete the appropriate financial aid and scholarship forms through the official College channels.
Financial Aid Office
11301 Johnson Road
South Prince George, VA 23805
Phone
(804) 862—6100
(804) 862-6260
financialaid@rbc.edu
Office Hours
8 AM - 5 PM,
Monday – Friday
Need Assistance?
Our Financial Aid team is available to assist you with scholarship opportunities, answer your questions, and provide guidance throughout the financial aid and application process.
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