Student Scholarships
Harrisonburg Education Foundation awards scholarships to graduating Harrisonburg High School seniors each year. Funds come from a variety of sponsors and each has unique eligibility requirements. Scholarship applications are reviewed by a committee appointed by HEF and awarded each spring.
If you are interested in developing a new scholarship for Harrisonburg students, please contact us.
If you are interested in developing a new scholarship for Harrisonburg students, please contact us.
2024 Scholarship List
Greg Kuykendall Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 (renewable for 3 years additional years)
In memory of Greg Kuykendall, a talented athlete and scholar who graduated from Harrisonburg High School in 1985. Candidates must demonstrate financial need, be a student and athlete (who has competed for HHS) and a person of character who has consistently demonstrated the qualities of honor, integrity, sportsmanship, and team play.
Lt. Col. Robert T. Hering Memorial Scholarship - $3,000
In memory of Lt. Colonel Robert T. Hering, who was killed in World War II. Candidates must be a male student with a grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better.
NEW! Steph Wilkins Van Nortwick Scholarship - $1,000
In memory of educator Steph Wilkins Van Nortwick by her husband, Adam. Candidates must be a track and field athlete who wishes to continue their academic and athletic career in college. The student should exemplify Steph’s qualities including hard work, dedication, ongoing growth and development, and a commitment to enrich the lives of those around her.
NEW! Toni Sheets Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
In memory of educator and technology leader Toni Sheets. Candidates must be interested in pursuing a career in technology with plans to use it to better their world or community with priority to students going into the field of education.
Quota International of Harrisonburg Scholarship - $1,000
Established with Quota International, whose goal is to empower people with speech and hearing disorders in the community. Candidates will be considered who are hearing or speech impaired with plans to attend any accredited college or university, OR those who plan to attend an accredited course of study that will prepare them to work with hearing or speech impaired individuals.
Robert E. Olmstead Memorial Art Scholarship - $1,000
In memory of Robert Olmstead, who dedicated 28 years of his life to teaching. Candidates must be planning to attend an accredited college or university, demonstrate interest in pursuing graphic arts professionally (including teaching), and demonstrate good character, citizenship, and academics. Priority will be given to a student pursuing a profession in arts education, enrolling in JMU, and/or whose chosen medium is watercolor.
Glen Keller Shomo III Virginia Tech Engineering Scholarship - $1,000
In memory of Glen Keller Shomo, who was a gifted and talented electronic design and power quality engineer holding 5 US patents. He graduated from Harrisonburg High School in 1968 and received his B.S degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1972. Candidates must be planning to acquire a four-year baccalaureate degree in Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Jordan Garber Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
In memory of HHS student Jordan Garber, who demonstrated school spirit by being a cheerleader for her school. Candidates must have been involved in the HHS varsity cheerleading squad for at least two years and show school spirit and interest in her/his studies.
Bridgewater HealthCare Foundation Scholarship - $1,000
In honor of the Bridgewater HealthCare Foundation, dedicated both to providing healthcare and funding students pursuing a career in healthcare. Candidates must be a senior with an interest in the nursing field and a grade point average of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0) scale. Priority shall be given to candidates who are children of Bridgewater Retirement Community’s employees and have a serious desire to work in the healthcare profession.
Sherry Burcham Anderson Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
In memory of Sherry Burcham Anderson, beloved JMU College of Education faculty member and avid runner. Candidates must be planning on a career in the field of education.
Harrisonburg Education Foundation Scholarship - $1,000 (2 available)
Established by HEF to honor the educators in the area and help support students who plan a career in education. Candidates must be planning to pursue a career in education and have a grade point average of 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale).
Wells Fargo Scholarship - $500 (2 available, renewable for an additional year)
Established by Wells Fargo to encourage attendance in community college education. Candidates must be planning to pursue a degree program at a Virginia Community College.
Curtis R. Hershey EMU Tuition Assistance Scholarship - $300
In memory of Curtis Hershey, a former member of the community. Candidates must have been accepted to Eastern Mennonite University and enter by September following the date of application for scholarship.
