Along with scholarships through the ESCC Foundation and other local organizations, other community organizations offer scholarships that can be used to attend ESCC or for other educational opportunities. Click on the links below for more information.
Betty Ross Academy for Lifetime Learning Scholarships
The Academy for Lifetime Learning (ALL) is offering $1,000 scholarships to help graduating students on the Eastern Shore of Virginia continue their education at a community college or university. One scholarship requires that the student’s academic goal be in the discipline of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or Medicine (STEMM). A second scholarship is also open to graduates pursuing a two- or four-year RN Nursing Program either at the Eastern Shore Community College or at a 4-year college. In addition, a third scholarship this year will be awarded to a graduate who wishes to pursue a 4-year degree program in Theatre Arts. All these scholarships are to be used to defray college expenses. Online applications are available here.
Critical Language Scholarship
An intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students
Delmarva Partnership Scholarship
Provides a $5,000 scholarship to Salisbury University for Eastern Shore and Delaware students.
Dixiebelle Paint Scholarships
“Creativity Leads to Success” Issuing 2 awards with 3 winners. One (1) grand prize winner will receive a Scholarship Prize in the amount of one thousand five hundred and fifty dollars and zero cents ($1,250). Two additional winners will be chosen; each will receive seven hundred and fifty dollars and zero cents ($750).
Application must include name and contact information, background details, academic details, and a short original, previously unpublished written response to the following topic, “How has creativity helped you in problem solving?” (500 words or less).
DigitalPR Scholarship
The DigitalPR Scholarship will award one high school senior, current college, or graduate student with a $1,000 scholarship. DigitalPR founded this annual scholarship with the understanding that many students do not have the financial means to further their education. Many of our team members have been lifelong supporters for higher education and have helped many young people achieve their academic and professional goals through our internship program.
ESTACI Scholarship Information and Application
Open to graduating seniors attending high schools in Accomack and Northampton Counties. Scholarship awards may be used for any post-secondary education program including college, university, trade school, or other educational endeavor. Informational Flyer
Hampton Roads Community Foundation Scholarships
The Hampton Roads Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for 2023-2024. Students may visit our website at http://www.hamptonroadscf.org/scholarships/ to view the list of undergraduate scholarships and follow the steps for applying through our online application. Applications are due on March 1, 2023.
Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship
Applicants must be under the age of 30 with a high school diploma (or GED) and enrolled in a certificate program that will lead to employment in two years or less. Students must have financial need and be Pell eligible. Deadline is July 15, 2021 or until all scholarships are awarded. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to remain eligible.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Kiwanis Club of Accomack President’s Scholarship
The scholarship award will be given to one graduating high school student and to one returning college student pursuing an undergraduate degree or certification. Each award is for a $500 scholarship.
Lawyers of Distinction Scholarship
The Lawyers of Distinction Scholarship was created to help college students have a chance to reach their dreams without having to worry about the financial burden of whether or not they will be able to afford school. Applicants must complete an essay and meet eligibility criteria.
Mary Blackwell Barnes Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is named in honor of Mary Blackwell Barnes, a dedicated servant of public finance. Mary passed away in 2009 at the too-young age of 44, but her memory lives on through the contributions she made to public finance in Virginia. The minimum qualifications to apply are restricted to female students who are returning to a Virginia or District of Columbia college or university in the fall. Applicants may be undergraduate or graduate level students.
Max Gorin Scholarship
Founded in 2021, the Max Gorin Scholarship was designed to award one lucky applicant $1,000 for their educational expenses. The Max Gorin Scholarship aims to combat the rising cost of education often presented to students who may not have the financial means to reach their educational goals.
NASA National Community College Aerospace Scholars
Select group of students invited to visit NASA to participate in an on-site team project.
NPCA Scholarship
The National Precast Concrete Association Foundation (NPCAF) Scholarship program provides undergraduate and graduate scholarships to students pursuing degrees in fields related to construction.
Project Pathfinders
In partnership with the Virginia Community College System, VECF will administer a scholarship program – Project Pathfinders – designed to increase the skills of early childhood professionals in preschool and child care settings by accessing community college coursework and credentials
Pungoteague Ruritan Club Scholarship
Provides a $2,000 scholarship to students planning to attend or currently attending ESCC.
RentHop: College & University Scholarship Program
There are two deadlines for each scholarship: 4/30 and 8/31 (These two deadlines reoccur each year) The value of each scholarship is $1000 per chosen student. Only one award is available per deadline for each scholarship. Applicants must be current students in an eligible undergraduate program or graduating high school seniors working towards a bachelor’s or associate’s degree. Applicants must submit an essay through our website; the prompt is also on our scholarship pages.
RentHop: https://www.renthop.com/resources/college-scholarship
RealtyHop: https://www.realtyhop.com/resources/scholarship
STEM Takes Flight
The Consortium’s new program, STEM Takes Flight at Virginia’s Community Colleges, provides $5,000 mentored scholarships, paid industry internships, NASA research experiences, and new courses to foster STEM career awareness and workplace skills.
Virginia Space Grant Consortium Scholarship Program for Community College Students
The VSGC desires to increase the number of talented community college students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The VSGC is especially seeking applications from underrepresented minorities, females, and persons with disabilities. The Community College STEM Scholarship Program provides $2,000 scholarships to students enrolled at any campus at a Virginia Community College and pursuing a degree in STEM.
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is offering a secondary or higher education scholarship to all juniors and graduating high school seniors, and current first, second or third year students of a two or four year institution. Building Code Safety Month Essay Contest Rules
Virginia Department of Social Services Child Care Provider Scholarship
The purpose of this tuition assistance program is to offer child care providers foundational knowledge and skills in the care and development of children.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Visual Arts Fellowship
Supports professional artists as well as art students who demonstrate exceptional creative ability in their chosen discipline.
Walmart Associate Scholarships
Scholarships for Walmart employees.
Virginia Foundation for Community College Education Scholarships
Varying amounts and criteria for Virginia community college students
Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute Scholarship Program
For students pursuing an educational curriculum in law enforcement or criminal justice. Access application information checklist.
Young Professionals Scholarship
Applicants must be a senior graduating from an Eastern Shore of Virginia high school or home school with plans to further their education at a college/university/trade school beginning in the Fall.