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Faculty and staff, please encourage students to apply for the 2026-27 Educational Foundation scholarships<\/strong> today! Students submit one easy online application that matches their answers to many different Foundation scholarships based on criteria for those scholarships.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Foundation now offers more than 130 scholarships<\/a> for part- and full-time students, new or returning, with a wide range of criteria including program of study, academic merit and financial need. Scholarship awards typically begin at $500 but go upwards of $2,000, thanks to the continued support of Foundation donors. See the FAQ for more details: Frequently Asked Questions – Scholarship Opportunities – Virginia Western Community College<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout March and April, Virginia Western staff will be available to help students through the scholarship application process and answer any questions they may have regarding funding, eligibility and availability. For more information please visit https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/foundation\/fralin-futures\/scholarship-help\/ <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026-27 scholarship application is open through May 1, 2026, at https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/scholarships\/<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many thanks to those faculty\/staff who have completed requested references from student applicants! If you have any questions, please contact CCAP and Scholarship Coordinator Annie Fentress at (540) 857-6371 or\u00a0afentress@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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