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Student Scholarships

Harrisonburg Education Foundation is delighted to award scholarships to graduating Harrisonburg High School seniors for our 21st 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. 

If you are interested in developing a new scholarship for Harrisonburg students, please contact us.

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2023 Scholarship Application is now open! 
One application for 13 different scholarships exclusively for Harrisonburg High School Seniors.
Deadline: March 24, 2023


​2022 Scholarship Application

Guidelines & General Eligibility 
  • 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 (HHS) must verify a student’s acceptance to an institution of higher education before funds are awarded. 
The candidate must:
  • Be a member of the current graduating class of Harrisonburg High School (HHS).
  • 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 HHS in terms of character, citizenship, and academics.
READ FULL LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

​Application requires three parts. All are due March 24, 2023 at 11:59pm and must be submitted through google forms provided.
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1) Student Application - Google Form: https://forms.gle/sbYvZubYjYJbcaHm6
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 Recommendation - Google Form: : https://forms.gle/3uDBHUWoXbKZVUnH6
TIPS:
  • Choose an HHS teacher or staff member who knows you well. 
  • Make a formal request to the teacher or 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: https://forms.gle/3WuKzVxEVD3AXqJp8
TIP : Send  the link to the counselor, so he/she can submit to HEF

Questions? Email HEF@harrisonburg.k12.va.us

Download a helpful planning document and learn more.

2023_hef_scholarships_student_flyer.docx
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Thank you to our lead sponsors
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One Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Phone: 540-434-9916   HEF@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
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      • Student Application
    • Teacher Appreciation >
      • Thanks - A - LOTTO
    • HCPS STEM Day
    • Past Initiatives & Events >
      • Annual Gala
      • Breakfast of Champions
  • Ways to Give
    • Make a Donation
    • Flourish
    • Honor an Educator
    • Named Grants >
      • Stephanie VanNortwick Grant Fund
    • Named Scholarships >
      • Toni Sheets Memorial Scholarship Fund
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