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 at our Breakfast of Champions.
If you are interested in establishing a scholarship to support Harrisonburg students, please contact us.
If you are interested in establishing a scholarship to support Harrisonburg students, please contact us.
General Scholarship Requirements for Applicants
- Candidate must be a resident of Harrisonburg
- Candidate must be a member of the current graduating class of Harrisonburg High School
- Candidate must be planning to attend and have applied to an accredited college/university and enter by September following the date of application for scholarship
- Candidate must be in good standing (character, citizenship & academics) with Harrisonburg High School
- Candidate must submit application
- AND return the following items to their school counselor before deadline: Administrative Support Form, Letter of Recommendation, and Transcript
Scholarship List 2019
Look for an update for 2020 opportunities in mid-January
Jordan Garber Memorial Scholarship $700
This scholarship was established to honor Jordan Garber, a 2001 graduate of Harrisonburg High School, who lost her life due to a tragic car accident. The annual scholarship is awarded based on cheerleading and academics to a HHS senior cheerleader who has been accepted to college.
Greg Kuykendall Memorial Scholarship Fund $1000
This scholarship is for a graduating senior(s) who demonstrates talent as a student and athlete, financial need, and is a person of character who has consistently exemplified the qualities of honor, integrity, sportsmanship and team play.
Lt. Col. Robert T. Hering Memorial Scholarship $1,000
This annual scholarship is awarded to a male student graduating from Harrisonburg High School. It was established by the Mrs. Hamilton Hass estate in memory of her first husband, Lt. Col. Robert T. Hering, who was killed in action in 1944, during World War II.
Bridgewater Healthcare Foundation Scholarship $1,000
This scholarship is open to City of Harrisonburg School seniors who have an interest in the nursing field. One $1000 scholarship will be awarded. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Priority is given to applicants who are children of Bridgewater Retirement Community employees and have a serious desire to work in the health care profession.
Sherry Burcham Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Sherry Burcham Anderson dedicated her life to the education of children. This scholarship is to honor Sherry, a former Harrisonburg City School teacher, who lost her life in a tragic accident in 2009. This annual scholarship is awarded to a graduating HHS senior planning to pursue a career in education.
Harrisonburg Education Foundation Scholarship 2- $1000
HEF awards two scholarships to graduating Harrisonburg High School students who are planning to pursue a career in education. HEF was established in 1994 as a resource for citizens, businesses and estate representatives who wish to provide tax-deductible donations and gifts to the Harrisonburg City Public Schools. The Harrisonburg Education Foundation funds opportunities, fulfills dreams, and celebrates excellence in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools.
Curtis R. Hershey EMU Tuition Assistance Scholarship
Curtis R. Hershey was a former Thomas Harrison Middle School employee. This scholarship was established to honor his commitment of service to others and to academics. The scholarship is awarded to a HHS graduating senior planning to attend Eastern Mennonite University.
Glen Keller Shomo III Virginia Tech Engineering Scholarship
This scholarship was created in 2014 to honor Glen Keller Shomo III. The scholarship is awarded to a Harrisonburg High School graduating senior majoring in the engineering program at Virginia Tech.
This scholarship was established to honor Jordan Garber, a 2001 graduate of Harrisonburg High School, who lost her life due to a tragic car accident. The annual scholarship is awarded based on cheerleading and academics to a HHS senior cheerleader who has been accepted to college.
Greg Kuykendall Memorial Scholarship Fund $1000
This scholarship is for a graduating senior(s) who demonstrates talent as a student and athlete, financial need, and is a person of character who has consistently exemplified the qualities of honor, integrity, sportsmanship and team play.
Lt. Col. Robert T. Hering Memorial Scholarship $1,000
This annual scholarship is awarded to a male student graduating from Harrisonburg High School. It was established by the Mrs. Hamilton Hass estate in memory of her first husband, Lt. Col. Robert T. Hering, who was killed in action in 1944, during World War II.
Bridgewater Healthcare Foundation Scholarship $1,000
This scholarship is open to City of Harrisonburg School seniors who have an interest in the nursing field. One $1000 scholarship will be awarded. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Priority is given to applicants who are children of Bridgewater Retirement Community employees and have a serious desire to work in the health care profession.
Sherry Burcham Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Sherry Burcham Anderson dedicated her life to the education of children. This scholarship is to honor Sherry, a former Harrisonburg City School teacher, who lost her life in a tragic accident in 2009. This annual scholarship is awarded to a graduating HHS senior planning to pursue a career in education.
Harrisonburg Education Foundation Scholarship 2- $1000
HEF awards two scholarships to graduating Harrisonburg High School students who are planning to pursue a career in education. HEF was established in 1994 as a resource for citizens, businesses and estate representatives who wish to provide tax-deductible donations and gifts to the Harrisonburg City Public Schools. The Harrisonburg Education Foundation funds opportunities, fulfills dreams, and celebrates excellence in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools.
Curtis R. Hershey EMU Tuition Assistance Scholarship
Curtis R. Hershey was a former Thomas Harrison Middle School employee. This scholarship was established to honor his commitment of service to others and to academics. The scholarship is awarded to a HHS graduating senior planning to attend Eastern Mennonite University.
Glen Keller Shomo III Virginia Tech Engineering Scholarship
This scholarship was created in 2014 to honor Glen Keller Shomo III. The scholarship is awarded to a Harrisonburg High School graduating senior majoring in the engineering program at Virginia Tech.