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Outside Scholarships

Outside Scholarships

Students are strongly encouraged to pursue scholarships from outside the university. Your home community and the Internet can be great potential sources for a scholarship. Also, do not stop applying for scholarships once you have been enrolled at Shenandoah University. Outside scholarship opportunities will continue to become available throughout your academic career.

If you receive scholarships from outside of Shenandoah University, please make our office aware by reporting them by selecting the “Report/View Outside Awards” tab from the menu in Hornet Hub.

Students are encouraged to apply to outside scholarships with alternative emails, unless otherwise required. Some outside scholarships will use the email that you submit for marketing purposes.

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Outside scholarship opportunities sent to Shenandoah University*:

*Shenandoah University is not the funding entity for these scholarships, nor is the University a part of the selection process. The Office of Financial Aid will add outside scholarships to a student’s award once the scholarship has been reported in Hornet Hub. Payment from an outside scholarship is processed by Hornet Central.

Virginia Department of Health – Nursing Scholarship Programs

Laura Bassi Scholarship

  • $8,000 scholarship awarded three times a year
  • Award is split between Graduate and Undergraduate students
  • Must complete application and submit a resume
  • Deadlines as well as application can be found here – Application

Hashtag Nursing Scholarship

  • $1,200 scholarship 
  • Applicants must pursue a nursing-related career
  • Applicants must show proof of enrollment to their place of study
  • Essay- 1000 word minimum
  • This scholarship is offered annually – Application deadlines are December 31st – Application

Pacific Bay Recovery Scholarship 

  • $5,000 Annual scholarship 
  • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age
  • Applicant must possess a GPA (grade point average) of 2.5 or higher
  • Essay – 1,000+ word 
  • This scholarship is offered annually – Application deadlines are December 31st – Application

Swope, Rodante P.A. Scholarship for Philanthropic Efforts

  • $2,500 biannual scholarship
  • Essay – 1,500 word maximum and Personal Statement – 2,000 word maximum
  • Must submit cover letter
  • This scholarship is offered biannually – Application deadlines are June 15th & November 15th – Application

PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship

  • $2,000 biannual scholarship
  • Be enrolled (or accepted with plans to attend) in a college or university in the United States.
  • Applicant’s field of study must be related to Engineering, Science, Math, Physics, Economics or Business Management.
  • Essay – 500 minimum 
  • This scholarship is offered biannually – Application deadlines are June 5th & December 5th – Application

OurMilitary.com Veteran Recognition Scholarship

  • $1,000 biannual scholarship
  • Essay – 500 – 1,000 words
  • Be enrolled or due to be enrolled at an accredited college or university, with a minimum GPA of 2.7
  • Be an active service member or veteran, or a dependent of an active service member or veteran
  • This scholarship is offered biannually – Application

ZipRecruiter

  • $3,000 quarterly scholarship
  • Essay – 500-800 words
  • Be a legal resident of one of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
  • Be 18 years of age or older (or at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence)
  • Be enrolled as a student at an accredited high school, college or university in the United States.
  • This scholarship is offered quarterly – Application

Dollar Genie Entrepreneur Scholarship

  • $3,000 quarterly scholarship
  • Essay – 500-1,000 words
  • Be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university
  • This scholarship is offered quarterly – Application

Employment BOOST Scholarship

  • Two quarterly scholarships of $1,000 each
  • Be enrolled in an eligible college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.6
  • Essay – 500-1,000 words
  • This scholarship is awarded twice every quarter – Application

Extreme Terrain’s Student Scholarship Program

  • $3,000 bi-annual scholarship
  • Essay – 700-1,500 words
  • Be pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth and Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems.
  • This scholarship is offered bi-annually – Application

Student Driver Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship 
  • Essay – 600 words or less
  • Applicant must be a graduating senior in high school or a current freshman, sophomore, or junior in college
  • Application deadline is February 4th , 2020 – Application

Collegedunia

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • 200 word essay
  • International students
  • Application deadline is February 20th, 2020 – Application

Bold.org College Journalism Grant

  •  $1,000 scholarship
  • Must be current college student
  • Essay – 500-1000 words 
  • Application deadline is February 28th, 2020 – Application

The Mint Formations Enterprising Entrepreneur Award

  • $1,300 scholarship
  • Up to a 1000 word business idea
  • Application deadline is February 28th, 2020 – Application

Victims’ Rights Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • 1,000 word maximum essay
  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited program in the United States with a minimum GPA of 2.0
  • Application deadline is February 28th, 2020 – Application

UMHEF Dollars for Scholars

  • Must be an active, full member of The United Methodist Church for one year
  • Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time degree program
  • Application deadline is March 1st, 2020 – Application

Michael A. Ziegler – Financial Planning Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • 1,000 word maximum essay
  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited program in the United States with a minimum GPA of 2.0
  • Application deadline is March 15th, 2020 – Application

Nicholas A. Pennipede Memorial Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • 500-800 word essay
  • Must have been accepted to an accredited college or university and are going to be enrolled full-time within the next six (6) months
  • Application deadline is March 15th, 2020 – Application

Jim and Margie Fegley Orchestral String Scholarship Fund

  • $1,100 scholarship 
  • County specific 
  • Essay – 250- 500 words 
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Application deadline is March 15th, 2020 – Application

Welding Near You Support Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • 1,200 word minimum essay
  • Must be currently attending college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Application deadline is March 31st, 2020 – Application

Lux Rehabs Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • 1,000 word minimum essay
  • Must be currently enrolled or due to be enrolled in a college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Application deadline is March 31st, 2020 – Application

Sleepopolis Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • Create a video under five-minutes
  • Must be currently enrolled or due to be enrolled in a college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Application deadline is March 31st, 2020 – Application

Virginia Legal Support Professionals Scholarship

  • $5,000 scholarship
  • Autobiographical narrative statement 
  • Must obtain and submit two letters of recommendation from unrelated parties
  • Application deadline is April 1st, 2020 – Application

Ladies Board Nursing Scholarship

  • $2,850 maximum scholarship
  • Must reside or work in Loudoun county
  • Enrollment in an accredited school of Nursing, or an acceptance letter from an accredited school
  • Completion of one semester of nursing school or 30 undergraduate college credits
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Application deadline is April 14th, 2020 – Application

BOSTER SCHOLARSHIP

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • Essay 500+ words 
  • Must obtain and submit a letter of recommendation – either from a teacher/ tutor/ or lecturer
  •  Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.40
  •  Applicants must provide proof that they have been accepted into a research position in biology or medical-related lab
  • Application deadline is May 31st, 2020 – Application

Arash Law Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • 500 word maximum essay
  • Be currently enrolled in a college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Application deadline is June 1st, 2020 – Application

Cerebral Palsy Scholarship

  • $2,500 scholarship
  • You must be a college student who has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy
  • Short essay required
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Application deadline is June 15th, 2020 – Application

Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon Distracted Driver Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • 500 word maximum essay
  •  graduating high school seniors 
  • students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, or university as of the start of the fall 2020 semester.
  • Application deadline is July 15th, 2020 – Application

Sure Oak Be Awesome Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • Essay – 600 – 1,000 words
  • Be currently or soon-to-be enrolled in a college or university
  • Application deadline is July 15th, 2020 – Application

DiligentChef.com Digital Marketing Grant

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • Essay – 1,000 – 1,500 words
  • Be an undergraduate or graduate student attending college or university in the U.S.
  • Application deadline is July 15th, 2020 – Application

Digital Signages Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • Short essay required
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Must be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university for the current financial year.
  • Application deadline is July 30th , 2020 – Application

Eooke Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • Short Essay required
  • Accepted by or currently attending an accredited college for a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in the United States.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or the equivalent).
  • Application deadline is July 30th , 2020 – Application

Gotoandlearn Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • Essay – 1,200 words
  • Applicant must be currently enrolled in university/college
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA score
  • Application deadline is July 30th, 2020 – Application

Drunk Driving Awareness Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • 200-300 word essay
  • Be currently or soon-to-be enrolled in a college or university
  • Application deadline is August 1st, 2020 – Application

Rise Marketing Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • Be enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student 
  • Application deadline is August 1st, 2020 – Application

Digital Signages Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • Must be accepted in to or currently attending an accredit college or university
  • Short Essay Required
  • Application deadline is August 15th, 2020 – Application

American Acne Foundation: Teen Essay Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or the equivalent).
  • Short essay required
  • Application deadline is August 30th, 2020 – Application

Cash For Cars Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • Essay – 1,000 word minimum 
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Application deadline is September 15th, 2020 – Application

Stout Law Firm Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • Short essay required 
  • Must be high school senior or currently attending an accredit college or university
  • Application deadline is December 1st, 2020 – Application

 SunTec Auto Glass Yearly Scholarship Award 

  • $1,500 scholarship
  • 2.5 GPA or higher
  • 1,000 word minimum
  • Application deadline is December 15th, 2020 – Application