Virginia Scholarships
Virginia (/vərˈdʒɪniə/ (listen)), officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession established in mainland North America and "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of its flora and fauna. The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond; Virginia Beach is the most populous city, and Fairfax County is the most populous political subdivision. The Commonwealth's estimated population as of 2017[update] is over 8.4 million.
The area's history begins with several indigenous groups, including the Powhatan. In 1607 the London Company established the Colony of Virginia as the first permanent New World English colony. Slave labor and the land acquired from displaced Native American tribes each played a significant role in the colony's early politics and plantation economy. Virginia was one of the 13 Colonies in the American Revolution. In the American Civil War, Virginia's Secession Convention resolved to join the Confederacy, and Virginia's First Wheeling Convention resolved to remain in the Union; that led to the creation of West Virginia. Although the Commonwealth was under one-party rule for nearly a century following Reconstruction, both major national parties are competitive in modern Virginia.
The Virginia General Assembly is the oldest continuous law-making body in the New World. The state government was ranked most effective by the Pew Center on the States in both 2005 and 2008. It is unique in how it treats cities and counties equally, manages local roads, and prohibits its governors from serving consecutive terms. Virginia's economy has many sectors: agriculture in the Shenandoah Valley; federal agencies in Northern Virginia, including the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); and military facilities in Hampton Roads, the site of the region's main seaport.
Virginia College Scholarships
Cybersecurity Public Service GrantState Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) |
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award $20,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Talegaonkar Medical Scholarship EndowmentJohn Randolph Foundation |
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award $1,500 |
deadline February 15, 2025 |
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Wilfred G. Semple Scholarship Loan FundHampton Roads Community Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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Virginia Commonwealth AwardState Council of Higher Education in Virginia |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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James 2:26 FundHampton Roads Community Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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Intel PhD Fellowship ProgramIntel Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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Virginia Guaranteed Assistance ProgramState Council of Higher Education in Virginia |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
Virginia Colleges
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Four or more years; Public; $50,518 average out-state tuition; $16,547 average in-state tuition |
Virginia Commonwealth University
Four or more years; Public; $32,742 average out-state tuition; $12,094 average in-state tuition |
George Mason University
Four or more years; Public; $32,970 average out-state tuition; $9,510 average in-state tuition |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Four or more years; Public; $30,829 average out-state tuition; $11,750 average in-state tuition |
Liberty University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $15,409 average out-state tuition; $15,409 average in-state tuition |
James Madison University
Four or more years; Public; $23,800 average out-state tuition; $7,460 average in-state tuition |
Old Dominion University
Four or more years; Public; $26,664 average out-state tuition; $7,029 average in-state tuition |
Popular Majors in Virginia
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Business, Management, and Marketing
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Political Science and Government
- Business
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Music Performance
- Computer Science
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Graphic Design
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Biology
- Pre-Law Studies
- Engineering
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse