I'm trying to figure out what scholarships are available specifically for Virginia college students. It's never too early to plan, right? If anyone has recommendations or personal experiences, that would be super helpful!
Sure thing, planning for scholarships is a smart move! Here are some Virginia-specific scholarships that you may be interested in:
1. The Commonwealth Award: It's a need-based program specifically for undergraduate Virginians attending public colleges in the state. It covers full tuition, fees, and books.
2. Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program (VTAG): It caters to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending eligible private colleges in Virginia. It's not based on financial need, and the award amounts vary each year.
3. The Granville P. Meade Scholarship: It provides financial assistance to students who have achieved academically, but are financially unable to attend college.
4. The Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation Scholarship Program: This scholarship is for high school juniors and seniors writing an essay about General Robert E. Lee and/or General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson.
5. The Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program: This is for Virginia residents studying cybersecurity, who must commit to public service in Virginia following graduation.
6. The Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP): It's a need- and merit-based scholarship for high school graduates with at least a 2.5 GPA who are enrolling in an associate or bachelor's degree program at a Virginia public college.
Remember that you should also check with your college's financial aid office for school-specific scholarships!
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