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Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $3,000

Awards Available: 50

Award Deadline: Register to View


The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation is proud to assist deserving students in our area in obtaining financial assistance to further their education.

We offer dozens of donor-funded scholarships that grant income annually for this purpose.

Students, please review our list of scholarship funds to see if you are eligible for any of our scholarships. Contact your guidance department to apply for a specific scholarship.

Each scholarship fund has its own selection committee that works in determining the final grantee. If you are a member of a selection committee, please click here for more information.

LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

Students: please contact your school's guidance department to apply for a specific scholarship.

Amherst County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for Amherst County High School seniors

Appomattox County Education Foundation Fund  

Provides scholarships to Appomattox County High School seniors

Alpha Action Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to area high school students

Altavista EMS Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to students from Altavista High School, Gretna High School, and Faith Christian Academy who are interested in the field of medicine or pursuing training in a trade

Barnard Family Health and Wellness Fund  

Provides scholarships for area students seeking higher education in health care-related fields that support MSK health

Bedford County Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors graduating from Bedford County high schools

Beth Johnson Boatner Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for  E. C. Glass High School seniors

Jane Barringer Bowen Educational Fund

Provides scholarships for E.C. Glass High School seniors who pursue studies in Theatre Arts or English

Kevin Boeren Memorial Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for students graduating from Lord Botetourt High School or Heritage High School.

Dorothy M. Brooks Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships to students at Randolph College who are Lynchburg residents

Beatrice and Roland Carter Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to E. C. Glass High School seniors

Daniel Christian Nursing Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships to Appomattox County High School seniors interested in nursing

Leonard and Eudora Coleman Memorial Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships to Altavista High School seniors

George and Gladys Costan Family Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships to seniors at Lynchburg City high schools

E. C. Glass Athletic Boosters Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for senior athletes from E.C. Glass High School

Donald and Virginia Farmer Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors at Nelson County High School

Watt & Jennifer Foster Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for Halifax County High School, William Campbell High School, and Rustburg High School

Jill Gardner Memorial Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors at E.C. Glass High School who have artistic talent with formal instruction in Art

Wally Gilbert Fund  

Provides scholarships for senior athletes at Heritage High School

Glass/Heritage Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Heritage and E.C. Glass High Schools

Edward Christian Glass Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from E.C. Glass High School who are pursuing a degree in Education

Mary L. Gregory Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Amherst County High School

Guill Family Educational Fund

Provides scholarships for seniors from Amherst County High School who will attend the University of Lynchburg.

Ted Hapgood Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for full-time employees at C. B. Fleet

Sallie Holland and Wesley Peters Hicks Math Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Bedford County high schools or seniors from Carolina County High school who plan to major in Math or math-related fields

Edwin Nelson James Jr. Memorial Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from E. C. Glass High School

Susan Rosser Jones Family Scholarship

Provides scholarships for seniors from Appomattox High School

Troy Kiger Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for seniors from E. C. Glass High School

Ella M. Lawless Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to members of Heritage United Methodist Church

Edith B. Lee Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships through Lynchburg Retired Teachers Association

Dr. Gordon K. Leonard Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors of Amherst County High School who are interested in a career in health care

Charles J. Lewis, Jr. / Omega Psi Phi Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for students who plan to major in STEM or Business.

Lynchburg Academy of Medicine Alliance Fund  

Provides scholarships through the Lynchburg Academy of Medicine Alliance

Lynchburg Area Ministerial Association Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Lynchburg City Schools

Lynchburg Life Saving and First Aid Crew Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for seniors of E.C. Glass High School who are interested in a career in education

Janice & Kenneth Marston Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for seniors of Appomattox County High School

Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors at Appomattox County High School

Robert J. Miller Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Rustburg High School and Heritage High School

Terrell Osteen Fund

Provides scholarships for seniors from Lynchburg, as well as Amherst, Bedford and Campbell counties.

William C. Perrow Agricultural Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to seniors at Appomattox County High School

Walker and Mary Raine Pettyjohn Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships to area high school seniors

Donald Seagroves Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to youth at Patrick Henry Family Servvices

Marguerite F. Singleton Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors at Amherst County High School

Brad Sowers Memorial Art Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for art students at Altavista High School

Louise L. Terrell Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Bedford County high schools

Trench Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from Heritage High School

University Women of Bedford Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for female graduates of a Bedford County public school

Valley View Residents Scholarship Fund  

Provides Nursing Scholarships for Lynchburg College seniors

VSU Alumni Chapter of Central Virginia Scholarship Fund  

Provides scholarships for seniors from area high schools

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Be Bold Scholarship
Deadline: Dec 01, 2024
$25,000
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Niche $50,000 Scholarship
Deadline: Dec 31, 2024
$50,000
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ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship
Deadline: Nov 29, 2024
$1,000
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College Mix Christian College Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2025
$3,500
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Sallie Mae "No Essay" Scholarship
Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
$2,000
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Future Leaders Scholarship
Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
$1,500
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The Future is Now Scholarship
Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
$1,001
The Lenny Scholarship offers $1,001 US to support young individuals aged 16 and above, enrolled in college and residing in the US or India. Automatic disqualification may occur for multiple applications.EligibilityYou must be a resident of the US or IndiaYou must be 16 years of age or olderYou must be enrolled in a college
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Scholarships360 "No Essay" Scholarship
Deadline: Jun 30, 2025
$10,000
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship.This scholarship...
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Appily Easy Money Scholarship
Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
$1,000
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Common App Scholarship
Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
$2,000
To encourage students to spend more time preparing for the Common App, Scholarship Guidance has created an annual scholarship to reward students.To be eligible for the Scholarship Guidance "Common App Scholarship" a student must:A) Be in Grade 11 or Grade 12B) Be attending college or university no later than October 1, 2026.C) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater...
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