Scholarships
Information regarding numerous scholarship opportunities is available from each high school counseling office. These scholarships are from a variety of providers who may be local businesses, individuals, clubs and organizations, and foundations that maintain an ongoing relationship with the school system.
Applicants are reminded that local school counseling office deadlines apply and that these deadlines are often different from the actual scholarship’s deadline.
Great Aspirations Scholarship Program (GRASP) is a non-profit organization specializing in helping students and their families, regardless of financial resources, to develop an educational plan for after high school. A GRASP representative works in each of our high schools one day a week from October through April. The representative meets with students and/or parents regarding the financial aid process, including completing the FAFSA. Appointments can be made by calling your local high school counseling office. http://www.grasp4va.com/
Students in Henrico County Public Schools are fortunate to have additional scholarship opportunities through the Henrico Education Foundation which are listed below:
Henrico Education Foundation Scholarships:
For information on these scholarships, contact:
Henrico Education Foundation
P.O. Box 23120, Henrico, VA 23223
804-652-3369
Baldacci Education Fund Scholarship, Honoring Rudy & Joyce Baldacci
This scholarship is available to a Henrico County student. Applicants must be planning to pursue further study or training beyond high school. Must have a financial need and be ranked in the upper half of the class.
Benjamin J. Lambert, III Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is available to a graduating senior from Henrico County Public Schools. Applicants must be planning to continue their education after high school. Applicant must be in the upper half of their senior class and have a financial need.
Capital One Access Opportunity Scholarships
This scholarship is paid out over a 2-year period for each high school recipient. One scholarship is awarded per high school. Applicants must show academic improvement during the high school senior year. Applicants must begin senior year with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75. An interview is required.
Dr. Jo Lynne DeMary Scholarship
This scholarship is available to a graduating senior from Henrico County Schools. Applicants must be a senior planning to major in mathematics, science or exceptional education and demonstrate a desire to teach in Henrico County. Must have a financial need and possess a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Governor James S. Gilmore, III Future Educator Scholarship
This scholarship is available to a graduating senior from Henrico County Public Schools. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited college or university with plans to teach in Henrico County. Must have a financial need and be ranked in the upper half of the class.
Henrico School Librarians' Learning for Life Scholarship
Created for graduates planning to pursue study or training beyond high school with evidence of a commitment to the promotion of libraries and literacy; minimum GPA of 2.5
Highland Springs High School Class of 1967 Scholarship
Created for a Highland Springs graduating senior with financial need planning to pursue a program of study leading to a professional service occupation in Henrico County such as a policeman, fireman, EMT, or teacher; minimum GPA of 3.0
Investing in Excellence Scholarship
Applicants must be either a current ESL student or have participated in the ESL program during the past 5 years with plans to pursue further study or training beyond high school. Must have financial need with a minimum 2.75 GPA.
Police Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is available to a graduating senior from Henrico County Public Schools. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited college or university with a major in the Criminal Justice field. Must have a financial need and be ranked in the upper half of the class.
TJ Berry Memorial Scholarship
Created for seniors pursuing a program of study leading to a career in criminal justice and law enforcement; pursuing college ROTC with plans for a military career; training for service professions such as nursing, forensic science, fire science and emergency service; minimum GPA of 2.75
