College Financial Aid from Virginia
Scholarships:
The Lee-Jackson Foundation
Scholarships are given for outstanding essays from high school students that demonstrate an appreciation for the exemplary character and soldierly virtues of Generals Robert E Lee and Thomas J "Stonewall" Jackson. Essays are judged with emphasis on historical accuracy, quality of research and clarity of written expression.
One $10,000, eight $2,000 and eighteen $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Virginia high school juniors and seniors submitting outstanding essays on the career, character or some other aspect of the life of either Lee or Jackson or both.
Any junior or senior in a public or private high school or home school may apply. Financial need is not a consideration. Students may obtain an application form and a complete set of guidelines from their school principal.
Granville P. Meade Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to worthy and needy Virginia high school seniors to attend one of Virginia's public or private colleges or universities. Since the recipients of the Granville P Meade Scholarship are based on both need and merit, applicants will need to demonstrate academic achievement, extracurricular activities, good character - as evidenced by letters of recommendation, and financial need.
Interested applicants may obtain an application from their high school principal or guidance counselor. For more information, contact Dr. Willie Stroble, School Counseling Specialist, Office of Middle and High School Instruction at (804) 789-9377 or willie.stroble@doe.virginia.gov.
Grants:
VTAG (Tuition Assistance Grant)
This grant provides annual tuition assistance to full-time Virginia residents attending a private college or university in Virginia. It is not need based and applicants don't have to file a financial statement in order to be eligible for the TAG. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for this grant. The amount varies each year however an average undergraduate award could be as much as $11,000 over the course of 4 years. The amount for a graduate student is somewhat smaller however that amount varies also.
Emphasis for the TAG is placed on the applicant being a bona fide resident of Virginia and not living there solely for the purpose of attending college. To obtain an application for the TAG, contact the financial aid office of the eligible private college or university you are attending or planning to attend. All members of the council of independent colleges in Virginia are eligible colleges.
You may also locate which colleges are eligible colleges, read more about the TAG grant and download an application from this website.
Virginia Commonwealth Award Program
This program provides need based grants to undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduate students must be attending a Virginia college or university while graduate students may attend an in or out-of-state institution.
Undergraduates with a financial need will benefit from this grant proportionate to their need so the students with the greatest need will receive the largest grants. To be eligible for this award, an undergraduate student must be a resident of Virginia, attend a public two or four year college or university at least half-time working toward a degree or certificate, have a financial need and be a US citizen or eligible non citizen.
Applicants can obtain applications from the financial aid office of the public college or university you plan to attend.
