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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.

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2021 Scholarship Application is OPEN! 
One application for several different scholarships for
​Harrisonburg High School Seniors.

Due March 19th, 2021


​2021 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 19, 2021 at 11:59pm and must be submitted through google forms provided.
1) Student Application - Google Form: https://forms.gle/ofFp2cddmTLdF95KA
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/1e3w2EW9FeuRo6H97
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 craft and edit his/her statement. 
3) Counselor Certification & Transcript  Google Form: https://forms.gle/PSDaqxaxxhkMqdMD8
TIP : Send  the link to the counselor, so he/she can submit to HEF

Questions? Email HEF@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
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  • Initiatives
    • Breakfast of Champions
    • Innovative Educator Grants
    • Student Scholarships
    • Teacher Appreciation
    • HCPS STEM Day
  • Ways to Give
    • Annual Gala
    • Honor an Educator
    • Make a Donation
  • About
  • HEF News
  • Sign Up