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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. 
Scholarship Overview

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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
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UPDATE: HEF has approved an application extension to April 7th.


​2025 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 or Rocktown High School 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 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.
READ FULL LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

​Application requires three parts. All are due March 24, 2025 at 11:59pm and must be submitted through google forms provided. UPDATE: HEF has approved an application extension to April 7th.
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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 a 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.

2025_hef_scholarships_student_planning_.docx
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  • Home
  • Initiatives
    • Innovative Educator Grants
    • Student Scholarships
    • Educator Appreciation
    • HEF Sip & Learn Events
    • HCPS Educators of the Year
    • HCPS STEM Day
    • Past Initiatives & Events >
      • Annual Gala
      • Backpack Coalition
      • Breakfast of Champions
  • Ways to Give
    • Make a Donation
    • Partnership Menu
    • Cap & Gown Club
    • Bus Buddy Club
    • Flourish
    • Kids' Mud Mile
    • Thanks - A - Lotto
    • HCPS Employee Giving
    • Honor an Educator
    • Named Grants >
      • Stephanie Van Nortwick Grant Fund
    • Named Scholarships >
      • Rocktown High Celebration Scholarship Fund
      • Toni Sheets Memorial Scholarship Fund
      • Steph Wilkins Van Nortwick Scholarship Fund
  • About Us
    • Board of Directors & Staff
    • Sign Up
    • Super Friends