Hey, I am a high school junior from Virginia, looking to secure some college scholarships. Do you know of any scholarships specially tailor-made for Virginian students?
Absolutely! There are indeed a number of scholarships that are specifically designed for students from Virginia:
1. Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation Scholarship: This scholarship is given to high school juniors and seniors in Virginia who write an essay regarding either Robert E. Lee or Stonewall Jackson.
2. Granville P. Meade Scholarship: This scholarship provides financial assistance to Virginia students who have achieved academically but who are financially unable to attend college.
3. The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant program (VTAG): This is not technically a scholarship, but it's a program that provides annual grants to Virginia residents who are full-time students at an eligible private non-profit college or university within the state.
4. Norfolk State University (NSU) has the Presidential Scholarship: This scholarship provides $10,000 per year for four years. It requires meeting certain academic standards.
Please keep in mind that each scholarship may have particular eligibility criteria and also deadlines to apply by. Additionally, the last example is institution-specific - so there are also numerous opportunities that become available once you've decided on the particular school you'll attend. It's also a good idea to check on CollegeVine's blog and with your high school counselor for more Virginia-specific scholarships. Good luck with your search!
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