Student Scholarships - Application
Harrisonburg Education Foundation is delighted to award scholarships to graduating HCPS seniors for our 23nd consecutive 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.
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2025 Scholarship Application is now OPEN!
One application for 14 different scholarships exclusively for Harrisonburg City Public School Seniors. A majority are available to both HHS & RHS unless noted. Deadline: March 24, 2025 |
2025 Scholarship Application
Guidelines & General Eligibility
Application requires three parts. All are due March 24, 2025 at 11:59pm and must be submitted through google forms provided.
1) Student Application - Google Form
TIP: Use the flyer document below to prepare your application, then cut and paste your answers. You will not be able to save and return in the form.
2) Teacher/Coach Recommendation - Google Form
TIPS:
3) Counselor Certification & Transcript - Google Form
TIP : Send the link to the counselor, so he/she can submit to HEF
Questions? Email [email protected]
- Students must use scholarship funds for higher education (university/college/community college) expenses only.
- Harrisonburg Education Foundation (HEF)/The Community Foundation shall make all payments directly to the higher education institution.
- Harrisonburg High School or Rocktown High School must verify a student’s acceptance to an institution of higher education before funds are awarded.
- Be a member of the current graduating class of Harrisonburg High School or Rocktown High School.
- Be planning to attend and have applied to an accredited institution of higher education (university/college/community college) and enter that institution by September following the date of this scholarship application.
- Be in good standing with school in terms of character, citizenship, and academics.
Application requires three parts. All are due March 24, 2025 at 11:59pm and must be submitted through google forms provided.
1) Student Application - Google Form
TIP: Use the flyer document below to prepare your application, then cut and paste your answers. You will not be able to save and return in the form.
2) Teacher/Coach Recommendation - Google Form
TIPS:
- Choose an HHS teacher, coach or staff member who knows you well.
- Make a formal request to the staff member; in other words, ask for the recommendation in person, by a telephone conversation, or by sending a formal email.
- Ask early, to give your chosen recommender at least two weeks to respond.
3) Counselor Certification & Transcript - Google Form
TIP : Send the link to the counselor, so he/she can submit to HEF
Questions? Email [email protected]
Download a helpful planning document and learn more.
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