Undergraduate Scholarship Programs
Virginia College offers the following scholarship program for professional career training. This scholarship is based on a student's prior academic achievement, entrance scores, and financial need.
| Virginia College Career Training Scholarship for Working Parents | |
|---|---|
| AMOUNT: | $500 Diploma Programs and $1,000 Degree Programs |
| REQUIREMENTS: | 1. One or more dependent children under the age of 19 2. A minimum of two years of employment. Exceptions may be made for outstanding single parents who are presently unemployed. 3. One letter of recommendation from an employer, plus one letter from a high school principal, counselor, teacher, or family minister 4. Three hundred word essay describing long-term career goals 5. Graduated from an accredited high school more than 24 months prior to date of application |
| PAYABLE: | Credited one-third each of the first three terms of enrollment |
| CONDITIONS: | Satisfactory attendance and 3.0 GPA maintained |
Application Submission
At least 30 days prior to the beginning of a quarter, each applicant must submit the following to the Scholarship
Committee: official high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, proof of need verified through Student Finance Office, essay, and application forms.
Committee
Scholarship Committee membership shall include two appropriate College officials. All decisions of the Scholarship
Committee are final and based on
- prior academic success;
- need for assistance;
- letters of recommendation;
- student essay; and, optionally,
- personal interview with candidate.
If you are eligible and intend to apply for a scholarship, PLEASE do so soon! All materials should be submitted to your admissions associate who will then pass it along to the scholarship committee.
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