Patrick County High School

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Institutional Scholarships:

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Other Resources:

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Scholarship Name

Expected Due Date

Amount

Eligibility

Details

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APIASF General Scholarship

15-Jan-2026

Varies

Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity, US citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States. 27. minimum GPA

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Ashby C. and John T. Pinkard Scholarship Fund

14-Jan-2026

$1,000

Fund provides higher education scholarships to deserving young men and women.

Be a resident of Henry County, Virginia.

Be enrolled or plan to enroll on a full time or part time basis at an accredited two- or four- year college or university or vocational or technical/trade school.

Have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Have current and /or prior work experience.

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Benny Summerlin Scholarship Fund

14-Jan-2026

$1,000

Fund provides scholarships to deserving men and women who are pursuing a career in public safety and/or public service. Applicants can be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate program. Be a graduating high school senior, a high school graduate, or a current college student from a high school in the City of Martinsville, Henry County, or be a current resident in the City of Martinsville or Henry County. Be enrolled or plan to enroll at an accredited two- or four- year college or university. Pursue a degree/certificate in the area of public safety and/or public service. Public Safety will include careers in Fire, Police, EMS and closely related occupations. Public Service will include careers in Government or Nonprofit Administration. Demonstrate financial need as evidenced through completion of a FAFSA form. Demonstrate academic ability to successfully complete a college level curriculum. ESSAY TOPIC: Give your reasons for wanting to pursue a career in public safety and/or public service and why you are applying for the scholarship.

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Beverly W. & Mabel Tudor Grogan Scholarship Fund

14-Jan-2026

$1000 - $2000

The fund provides educational scholarships to Patrick County, Virginia students.

Be a graduate or graduating senior of Patrick County High School

Preference to be given to students entering the medical field

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Clarence Lee Lester Educational Fund

14-Jan-2026

TBD

Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to deserving young men and women.

Be a graduating senior who will be attending some form of higher education.

Be a member or have a family relative that is a member of First Baptist Church in Martinsville, Virginia. (This will be certified by the minister of First Baptist Church.)

Have a minimum 2.5 GPA

Enroll full-time or part-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, vocational, or technical/trade school.

Demonstrate the ability to satisfactorily complete college-level studies.

NOTE: In the absence of a qualified applicant based on the criteria above, graduating seniors from a high school in Martinsville or Henry County will be considered for a scholarship award.

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Dianne E. H. Wilcox Scholarship Fund

14-Jan-2026

$1,000

Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree.

Be a Virginia resident.

Enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university.

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Hooker Educational Fund Corporate Scholarships

14-Jan-2026

$6000 per year for 4 years

Fund provides scholarships to deserving high school seniors and undergraduate students in Henry County or the City of Martinsville, Virginia and to students who are children or spouses of Hooker Furniture Corporation (HFC) employees.

Eligibility Requirements for students who are children or spouses of HFC employees:

Be the child or spouse of an HFC employee, who, at the time of an initial scholarship grant, is a “full-time” employee and has been continuously employed for two or more years by HFC.

Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Demonstrate capacity to satisfactorily complete college-level studies as evidenced by high school and/or college transcripts or similar documentation.

Demonstrate financial need as evidenced through completion of a FAFSA form or similar evaluation document.

NOTE: This scholarship is renewable for a period of up to five years and a maximum award of $24,000. Family members of HFC’s Board of Directors and its Officers are not eligible.

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Hugh A. White, Jr. And Nannie Ruth S. White Scholarship Fund

14-Jan-2026

TBD

Fund provides higher education scholarships to deserving and financial needy men and women from Patrick County, Virginia.

Be a graduating senior from Patrick County High School.

Demonstrate a capacity to satisfactorily complete college level courses as evidenced by a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Demonstrate financial need as evidenced through completion of a FAFSA form or similar evaluation document.

Enroll on a full-time basis at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university.

NOTE: Family members of the Donor(s) are not eligible to apply.

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Jim Barker Scholarship Fund

14-Jan-2026

$3,500

Fund provides higher educational scholarship assistance to deserving students.

Be a graduating senior from a high school within the Boys and Girls Clubs of SWVA service area.*

Enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or career/technical/trade school.

Have been a member of the Club for at least two years.

*If there is no qualified applicant in a given year, applications from students already enrolled in a post-high school curriculum may be considered by the selection committee.

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Joel C. and Elizabeth L. Hall Educational Fund

14-Jan-2026

$2000 - $10000

Fund provides scholarships to qualified and needy young men and women who will enroll in, or are enrolled in, an accredited four-year college or university that is associated with the United Methodist Church.

Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Enroll at least part-time in an educational program at an accredited four-year college or university that is associated with the United Methodist Church.

Financial need will be considered using an annual household income limit.

NOTE: While applicants may pursue any course of study, preference will be given to students studying to become a Methodist minister. Further, preference will be given to students from the City of Martinsville, and the counties of Henry, Patrick, Franklin and Pittsylvania.

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Kenneth D. Twitchell Memorial Scholarship Fund

14-Jan-2026

$2,000

Fund provides educational scholarships and charitable financial aid.

Be a child of an employee of Branch & Associates, Inc.

The parent of the applicant must have worked full-time for the company for at least one year as of the date of the application for a scholarship.

Demonstrate financial need.

NOTE: Family members of Kenneth Twitchell or of the company founders or executives are not eligible.

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LaPrade Educational Fund

14-Jan-2026

$1,000

Fund provides scholarships to further the education of young men and women who appear to be able, deserving, and in real need of financial assistance in their post high school education in the fields of either technical, vocational, academic, or professional education.

Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

Demonstrate capacity to satisfactorily complete college level studies as evidenced by high school and/or college transcripts or similar documentation.

Demonstrate financial need as evidenced through completion of a FAFSA form or similar evaluation document.

Preference given to students from the City of Martinsville and the counties of Henry, Franklin and Pittsylvania.

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Lester Educational Fund

14-Jan-2026

$1,000

Fund provides scholarships to help students obtain an education in a profession or vocation.

Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Demonstrate the capacity to satisfactorily complete college-level studies as evidenced by high school and/or college transcripts.

Financial need is not a requirement but will be considered.

Preference will be given to students from the City of Martinsville and the counties of Henry and Franklin.

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Margaret Jones Irvin Scholarship Fund

14-Jan-2026

$1,000

Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree.

Be a Virginia resident.

Enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university.

Must submit your Student Aid Report (SAR) to be eligible.

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Member One Federal Credit Union – Henry Lee Memorial Scholarship

14-Jan-2026

$1,500

Fund provides college scholarships to graduating seniors who are members at Member One Federal Credit Union and plan to attend a college or university in Virginia.

Be a high school senior.

Be a current Member One member in good standing

Have an exceptional history of academic achievement and participation in scholastic activities.

Plan to enroll in a Virginia college or university as a four-year student.

ESSAY TOPIC (Answer both): Explain why you feel you are the best candidate for this scholarship. Member One is a strong community supporter. How does this impact you as a member? (Must be between 250-500 words, double-spaced).

NOTE: Member One employees or children or relatives of Member One employees are not eligible to apply.

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Member One Federal Credit Union – Richard L. “Dick” Williams Memorial Scholarship

14-Jan-2026

$5,000

Fund provides college scholarships to graduating seniors who are members at Member One Federal Credit Union and plan to attend a college or university in Virginia.

Be a high school senior.

Be a current Member One member in good standing (will need to ask for account number).

Have an exceptional history of academic achievement and participation in scholastic activities.

Have participated in an athletic varsity sport (as recognized by the Virginia High School League) for at least two semesters in high school.

Plan to enroll in a Virginia college or university as a four-year student.

ESSAY TOPIC (Answer both): Explain why you feel you are the best candidate for this scholarship. How will your participation in athletics during high school help you in your future academic and professional career? (Must be between 250-500 words, double-spaced).

NOTE: Member One employees or children or relatives of Member One employees are not eligible to apply.

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MFP Scholarship Fund

14-Jan-2026

$1,000

Fund provides scholarship assistance to deserving men and women pursuing an undergraduate degree in the field of health, business, or religion. Must pursue a degree/certificate in the area of health, business, or religion.

Be enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis at an accredited two- or four-year college or university or a vocational or technical school in the State of Virginia.

Demonstrate the capacity to satisfactorily complete college-level studies as evidenced by high school and/or college transcripts.

NOTE: This scholarship is renewable for a period of up to four years. Returning recipients must submit proper documentation to the Foundation, maintain a GPA of 2.5 and may not receive a failing grade in a class.

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Michael Dean Guilliams Memorial Scholarship Fund

14-Jan-2026

$1,200

Fund provides scholarship assistance to deserving students who are pursuing further educational studies in a career and technical field.

Be a graduating senior.

Demonstrate good academic achievement in his or her career and technical studies. Examples of career/technical studies include, but not limited to, Architecture, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Construction, Electronics, Engineering, Graphic Design, Megatronics, Robotics. Liberal Arts and/or Healthcare fields are not included.

Be pursuing a career within this profession.

Be hardworking and dedicated to his or her profession.

ESSAY TOPIC: Give your reasons for wanting to enter the career/technical field, the area you plan to pursue, and why you are applying for the scholarship.

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Rangeley Educational Fund

14-Jan-2026

$1,000

Fund provides scholarships to further the education of young men and women pursuing study in technical, vocational, academic, or professional fields.

Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Demonstrate the capacity to satisfactorily complete college-level studies as evidenced by high school and/or college transcripts.

Financial need is not a requirement but will be considered.

Preference will be given to students from the City of Martinsville and Henry County.

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Roxie Stultz Dillard and Marion A. Dillard Scholarship Fund

14-Jan-2026

$1,500

Fund provides educational scholarships for worthy young African American women and men going to a reputable college or university or graduate school.

Be a graduating senior from within the Foundation’s service area; or

Be a resident from within the Foundation’s service area currently enrolled full-time in a four-year accredited college, university or accredited graduate school to which they have matriculated; and

Demonstrate the capacity to be successful in higher education studies as evidenced by prior academic performance

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Victor A. and Louise R. Lester Educational Award

14-Jan-2026

$3000 - $4000

Fund provides scholarships to help students obtain an education in a profession or vocation.

Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Demonstrate the capacity to satisfactorily complete college-level studies as evidenced by high school and/or college transcripts.

Enroll in an accredited two-year, four-year, or post-graduate college, or university, vocational, technical, or trade school located in Virginia with a preference to those planning to attend a Baptist or other church related school or college in Virginia.

Financial need is not a requirement but will be considered.

Preference is given to applicants from the Martinsville Henry County area.

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Walter M. Otey, III Scholarship Fund

14-Jan-2026

$2,000

Fund provides scholarships to talented and needy young men and women to obtain a college education. The Fund perpetuates Mr. Otey’s interest in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Roanoke College’s Programs and Virginia Western Community College’s Nursing Program.

Be a Virginia Resident.

Be a graduating high school senior.

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Enroll on a full-time basis at one of the following accredited colleges/universities: Roanoke College, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech), or the Nursing Program at Virginia Western Community College.

Demonstrate financial need.

ESSAY TOPIC: (CHOOSE ONE) What are your reasons for seeking a college education and why are scholarship funds important? Why is it important for young people to volunteer their time helping others in the community? What are the two most serious challenges facing young people today and how would you address these challenges? (Maximum of three typed pages.

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U. S. JCI Senate President Hal Williams

16-Jan-2026

$1,500

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BBB Student of Integrity

31-Jan-2026

$1,500

3.0 + GPA, High School Senior

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Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarships

31-Jan-2026

Varies

Varied, see specific individual scholarships

notified mid may

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DIVORCE STIGMA SCHOLARSHIP

28-Feb-2026

$1,000

Applicants must be currently enrolled or about to attend an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program within the United States

Applicants must have a minimum current GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

The applicant must write a 750-word essay explaining how a divorce experience produced a positive outcome for those involved.

A Resume

A current academic transcript (with clearly visible Cumulative GPA)

A 750-word essay describing a divorce that had a positive outcome for those involved as opposed to the negative experience that is usually associated with divorce. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must submit their complete application (resume, transcript, and essay) on or before the February 28, 2026 deadline. All applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] with the subject line “[Applicant’s name] – 2026 Divorce Stigma Scholarship.”

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Dominion Energy Credit Union Scholarship

1-Mar-2026

$2,000

Applicants must be current high school seniors who will attend an accredited college or university during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Applicants must be DECU members or immediate family member/household* member of a Dominion Energy Credit Union member.

Graduating high school seniors must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Application, transcript

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Annual DNA Day Essay Contest

4-Mar-2026

$1,000 1st Place, $600 2nd Place, $400 3rd Place, $100 Honorable Mentions

This contest is open to students in grades 9-12 worldwide and asks students to examine, question, and reflect on important concepts in genetics. Essays are expected to be well-reasoned arguments that indicate a deep understanding of scientific concepts related to the essay question. They are evaluated by ASHG members through three rounds of scoring.

Many human diseases have a genetic component. Some diseases result from a change in a single gene or even multiple genes. Yet, many diseases are complex and stem from an interaction between genes and the environment. Environmental factors may include chemicals in the air or water, nutrition, microbes, ultraviolet radiation from the sun and social context. Provide an example of how the interplay of genetics and environment can shape human health.

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Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest

4-Mar-2026

Varies

Contest based on designing a greeting card.

May submit more than one

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Virginia Western Community College Academic Scholarship

1-Mar-2026

$500 - $2,000

Must attend VWCC. Merit based

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Welding

14-Mar-2026

Varies

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LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PCHS

15-Feb-2026

Multiple awards, Multiple Scholarships

Multiple Scholarships open to Patrick County High School Students

Find more details on Local and Rotary tabs

VA Council on Women STEM

30-Jan-2026

Varies

Be a Virginia resident; Be enrolled in a Virginia-based high school or high school equivalent (to include homeschool); Be a female high school senior; Be planning to attend an institution of higher education to include but not limited to a community college, four-year college or university, trade or technical school, or certificate program; Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 Scale)

Write a 700-1,000-word essay responding to the following:

Your motivation for pursuing a STEAM-H career

Your anticipated course of STEAM-H study, trade, and/or profession

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The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia 

15-Mar-2026

Up to $6,000

Essay contest for any Virginia high school senior who plans to attend a college or university in the State of Virginia in the fall. Each year the essay is about a historical document that played an important role in the establishment of our nation. Entries should be limited to 1,500 words and be an original essay following the award criteria and written for this competition. Two copies of each entry must be mailed with a competed application form. Contact high school counselor for more information.

Essay contest for any Virginia high school senior who plans to attend a college or university in the State of Virginia in the fall. Each year the essay is about a historical document that played an important role in the establishment of our nation. Entries should be limited to 1,500 words and be an original essay following the award criteria and written for this competition. Two copies of each entry must be mailed with a competed application form. Contact high school counselor for more information.

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JT Minni Maude Scholarships

1-Mar-2026

Varies

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Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship

31-Mar-2026

$3,500

Any senior who is a childhood cancer survivor

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Virginia Bankers Association Bank Day Scholarship Program

26-Mar-2026

$1,000 Each for six honorable mention scholarships

$2,500 Each for six regional winners

$5,000 Statewide winner

Currently enrolled as a high school senior in a Virginia high school

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Resident of Virginia

Teacher/guidance counselor contact information provided by the student

Seniors interested in a banking career. Students must register to attend the Bank Day.

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BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship

1-Apr-2026

U.S. resident.

Must be an Incoming Freshman

Minimum unweighted 3.75 grade point average

Pursue an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program with an interest in with an interest in mobility and advanced or emerging technologies such as (but not limited to) Automated and Unmanned, Connectivity, Cybersecurity, Shared or Micro Mobility and/or Electrification, Quantum Computing or Blockchain.

Provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation - one (1) that focuses on academics and one (1) that speaks to your involvement in extra-curricular activities or employment

Participation in a STEM-related extra-curricular activity /club or employment/shadowing that relates to your intended engineering major

This scholarship is provided by BMW AG in recognition of its commitment to excellence in engineering. BMW is world famous for designing and building luxury, high-performance passenger cars and motorcycles. The company is also a leader in developing and manufacturing high technology, high performance internal combustion engines. Applicants must demonstrate active participation in extracurricular science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities that take place outside the classroom (such as in clubs or in association with other organizations).

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LM Scholarship

1-May-2026

$1,000

A) Be currently enrolled or expect to be enrolled in a degree program by Fall 2026.

B) Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.

same link as above

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Tuition Assistance Grants

31-Jul-2026

Varies

Must attend one of the Virginia private colleges full-time and be a Virginia resident.

Will be available in the Summer

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LA Tutors 123

20th Monthly

$500

Must currently be enrolled as a high school, college/university, or graduate student. Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent). Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold an active F1 I-20 or active J1 DS -2019 in the United States or Canada on the date of scholarship selection (25th of each month). Must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (This could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.)

Must submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation. There is no minimum or maximum word/page count. The essay, idea, or creation must be the applicant’s original work. All submissions must be uploaded no later than 11:59 pm PST on the 20th of each month. The submission window closes starting the 21st and will reopen on the 1st at 8:00 a.m. Students are welcome to reapply each month. Previous winners are not eligible to reapply. Scholarship winners will be contacted via email and must respond within five(5) days of the date of the email to accept the award. If no response is received within this time, another recipient will be selected. Students who have not been chosen will not be contacted.

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