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.
2020 Scholarship Opportunities Now Available
Multiple scholarships available with one application due March 20, 2020.
Download full instructions and planning document.
Questions? HEF@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
Application requires three parts. All are due March 20, 2020 at 11:59pm.
Download full instructions and planning document.
Questions? HEF@harrisonburg.k12.va.us
Application requires three parts. All are due March 20, 2020 at 11:59pm.
- Student Application - Google Form: https://forms.gle/YorTmUsC51jh3vuXA
- Teacher Recommendation - Google Form: https://forms.gle/Lra2Nej3T3fRHbPPA
- Counselor Certification & Transcript - Google Form: https://forms.gle/HMyM4EJ5ud9VmK8F6
General Requirements for Applicants
- 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 resident of the City of Harrisonburg.
- 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.
Scholarship List 2020
Stay tuned for details on how to apply in February.
Greg Kuykendall Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 (renewable for 4 years)
Candidate must exemplify these characteristics: Demonstrated financial need, talented student and athlete, person of character who has consistently demonstrated the qualities of honor, integrity, sportsmanship, and team play.
Lt. Col. Robert T. Hering Memorial Scholarship - $3,000
In memory of Mrs. Ethel S. Haas’ first husband who was killed in World War II. Candidate must be a male student and have a grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better.
Miller Coors Scholarship for the Study of Engineering and/or Environmental Science - $2500
Candidate must be planning to acquire a four-year baccalaureate degree in the fields of Engineering or Environmental Science
Glen Keller Shomo III Virginia Tech Engineering Scholarship - $1,000
Candidate must be planning to acquire a four-year baccalaureate degree in the fields of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Jordan Garber Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Provides grant for post-high school education for one student annually who was involved in the HHS varsity cheerleading squad for at least two years and shows the school spirit and interest in her studies that Jordan did.
Sherry Burcham Anderson Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Provides an annual scholarship for a student who is planning on a career in the education field.
Bridgewater HealthCare Foundation Scholarship - $1,000
Candidate must be a senior having an interest in the nursing field. Candidate must have a grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0) scale or better. Priority shall be given to candidates who are children of Bridgewater Retirement Community’s employees and have a serious desire to work in the healthcare profession.
Harrisonburg Education Foundation Scholarship - $500 (2)
Candidate must be planning to pursue a career in Education. Candidate must have a grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better.
Wells Fargo Scholarship - $500 (2)
Awarded to a high school graduate for the attendance in any degree program at a Virginia Community College. The annual scholarships (2) shall be for up to two consecutive school years, as long as the student remains in good academic standing.
Curtis R. Hershey EMU Tuition Assistance Scholarship - $300
Candidate must have been accepted to Eastern Mennonite University and enter by September following the date of application for scholarship.