CFG ScholarBank

Created for a Highland Springs graduating senior with financial need planning to pursue a program of study leading to a professional service occupation in Henrico County such as policeman, fireman, EMT, or teacher.  Minimum GPA of 3.0.  See high school counselor for additional information.

Created for graduates planning to pursue study or training beyond high school with evidence of a commitment to the promotion of libraries and literacy.  Minimum GPA of 2.5.  See high school counselor for more details

Must pursue a program of study leading to a career in criminal justice and law enforcement; pursuing college ROTC with plans for a military career; training for service professions such as nursing, forensic science, fire science and emergency service.  Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75.  See high school counselor for more information.

Applicants must either be a current ESL student or participated in the ESL program during the past 5 years with plans to pursue further study or training beyond high school.  Must have financial need and a 2.75 minimum GPA.  See high school counselor for more details.

Available to VTCA and ACPA Mid-Atlantic Chapter company dependents, employees and spouses.  Provides financial assistance to qualified and deserving students attending institutions of higher learning.  Must have a 2.0 GPA or better.

GRASP scholarship recipients are selected based on both applications and GRASP advisor knowledge of student and family need. At least one student from each high school with a GRASP advisor will be awarded a $500 scholarship. Additional scholarships may range from $250 to $2,000. Last Dollar Scholarships are dependent upon generous donor support.

STUDENTS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

o Met with the high school GRASP advisor during his or her senior year

o Possess at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average

o Will graduate from high school spring of 2011

o Demonstrate unmet financial need (A college financial aid award letter will be requested before the scholarship is granted.)

o Have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

This year for the first time, an electronic scholarship application is available. To submit your scholarship application electronically, go to www.grasp4virginia.com. Download the application from the homepage. This will allow you to complete the application as a fillable PDF form. Save the form, then either print it out and mail it via the post office with the rest of your packet OR email it to scholarships@grasp4virginia.com. If you choose to email your scholarship application, you will still need to mail part of it; all deadlines still apply and all parts must be received by the due date.

You may also print the application from the website, complete it by hand and mail it to the GRASP office. All parts must be received by the due date for your application to be considered.

One or more scholarships up to $1,000 awarded to graduating senior from Powhatan or Goochland Counties pursuing a career related to agriculture, forestry, soil science, natural resources or environmental ecology.

Four $1,000 scholarships to be awarded statewide to full-time students who have applied to a college freshman level curriculum who demonstrate an active interest in conservation.  Applicants shall document a class ranking in top 20% of his/her graduating class or a 3.0 or greater GPA.

Student must have financial need.  Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have been in the ESL program for at least 1 year in high school.

Available to male or female senior who intends to become a Certified Athletic Trainer.  Must possess scholarship and leadership ability and evidence of interest through experience as a high school athletic trainer and/or attendance of an athletic training seminar or workshop.