Unclaimed Virginia Scholarships (VA Scholarships)


Approved Scholarships and Grants, and Educational Courses

Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a U.S. state located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. Virginia is nicknamed the “Old Dominion” and the “Mother of Presidents” after the eight U.S. presidents born there. 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; and Virginia Beach is the most populous city. Fairfax County is the most populous political subdivision. The wealthiest is Loudoun County. The Commonwealth’s population is over eight million.
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  1. Virginia Scholarship Applicant must be a high-school senior and attend one of the high-schools located in the state of Virginia;
  2. Virginia Scholarship Applicant must have a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 at the time of completing the Virginia scholarship application;
  3. Virginia Scholarship Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, and Virginia resident at the time of completing the Virginia scholarship application;
  4. Virginia Scholarship Applicant must register his/her name and email address, and scholarship preference with National Academy of American Scholars;
  5. Virginia Scholarship Applicant must write an essay in 500 words or less why he/she believes that as an Virginia resident, how winning the Virginia scholarship will benefit the state of Virginia.