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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

Philanthropic Education Organization Scholarships

Physical Therapy Scholarships

  • Variety of scholarships
  • Offered to students pursuing a physical therapy degree
  • List of scholarships can be found here – Physical Therapy Scholarships

Study.com Student Scholarships

  • Variety of scholarships
  • Scholarships are developed for students who have been historically underrepresented in education
  • Application deadlines vary
  • Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application

Best Colleges Scholarships for Black and African American Students

  • Variety of scholarships
  • Application deadlines vary
  • Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application

Scholarships & Online Resources for Registered Nursing (RN) Students

  • Variety of scholarships
  • Application deadlines vary
  • Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry – Scholarship Programs

  • Variety of scholarships
  • Applicant must be an active, full member of the United Methodist Church for at least a year
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application

Employment BOOST Scholarship

  • Two quarterly scholarships of $1,000 each
  • Must be enrolled in an eligible college or university
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6
  • Essay (500-1,000 words)
  • Deadlines vary – Application

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

College Scholarships & Resources for Military Veterans

  • Various Scholarships
  • Students should reference scholarships for requirements
  • Deadlines as well as application can be found here – Application

BIPOC Student Scholarships

  • Various scholarships
  • Students should reference scholarships for requirements
  • Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application

Lee, Gober and Reyna Injury Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
  • Essay (2 page maximum)
  • Applicant must be in good academic standing 
  • Application deadline is July 1st (Fall) & December 1st (Spring) – Application

Wordtips.com Tips for Funding College

  • Various scholarships
  • Scholarships for women, LGBTQIA+, black college students, Hispanic and Latino/a students, Daca and undocumented students.
  • Deadlines as well as applications can be found here – Application

National Federation of the Blind Winchester Chapter – Amy Barnes College Scholarship

  • $2,000 scholarship
  • This scholarship is for any legally blind or low vision student attending college who’s legal residence is currently in the Shenandoah Valley area, or who graduated from a Shenandoah Valley area high school.
  • Blindness or low vision is defined by: Loss of vision that cannot be correct by eye glasses or contact lenses.
  • Application information can be found here – Application

SoFi Scholarship Sweepstakes

  • $2,500 scholarship
  • Chance to win each month
  • Applicant will need a SoFi account (Can register or sign in)
  • Application and information can be found here – Application

StudentScholarships.org Scholarship Opportunities

  • 15 different scholarship programs
  • Deadlines ranging from December 1st, 2024 – March 31st, 2025
  • Application information can be found here – Application

May Scholarships

Moving Forward Scholarship

  • $2,500 scholarship 
  • Must be at least 17 years of age and hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
  • Applicant must have a criminal history (Felony and Misdemeanor offenses, not infractions or minor traffic violations) and are trying to change their life for the better.
  • Applicant must be an undergraduate student attending an accredited college or university within the United States
  • Essay (500-800 words)
  • Application is open May 19th, 2025 – Application

Schwartz Injury Law Perseverance Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship 
  • Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and 18 years of age or older
  • Must be enrolled (or intending to enroll) at an accredited college or university within the United States for the Spring 2025 semester.
  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Essay (500-1000 words)
  • Application deadline is May 21st, 2025 – Application

The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship offered biannually
  • Essay (500-1,000 words)
  • Minimum cumulative GPA is at least 2.5
  • Must be a U.S. military Veteran, a current service member in the U.S. military, or the child of a Veteran or current service members
  • Application deadline is May 21st, 2025 – Application

Justice in Family Law Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • Essay (500-1,500 words maximum)
  • Must be citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
  • Applicants must be enrolled (or will be) in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or J.D. program for Spring 2024.
  • Application deadline is May 26th, 2025 – Application

June Scholarships

First-gen futures quarterly scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship 
  • Applicant must be a first-generation college student (meaning neither of their parents has obtained a four-year college degree)
  • Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
  • Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
  • Essay (400-600 words)
  • Application deadline is June 1st, 2025 – Application

Burress Injury Law Annual Underdog Scholarships

  • $2,500 – 5,000 in scholarships awarded
  • Applicant must be a U.S. citizen
  • Applicant must demonstrate record of community or volunteer experience
  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university for the Fall 2024 semester
  • Essay (500 word max)
  • Application deadline is June 2nd, 2025 – Application

Healthcare Professionals Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • Essay (one page, 500 words maximum)
  • Must be citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
  • Applicants must enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program through at least Fall 2024.
  • Application deadline is June 2nd, 2025 – Application

Children of Injured Workers Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
  • Applicant must have a parent that has been affected by a work-related injury
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • Essay (500-1,000 words)
  • Application deadline is June 9th, 2025 – Application

Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship 

  • $1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
  • Must be at least 17 years of age and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Applicant must have been legally adopted by one or both of their parents
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher as of the last completed academic semester
  • Essay (800 words max)
  • Application deadline is June 11th, 2025 – Application

The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6
  • Must be enrolled at an accredited university or college for the Spring 2024 semester
  • Essay (about 1,000 words)
  • Application deadline is June 18th, 2025 – Application

 

July Scholarships

Fighting the Nursing Shortage Scholarship

  • $2,000 scholarship
  • Must be enrolled in or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States
  • Must be pursuing or intend to pursue a degree in nursing
  • Video essay (1 to 2 minutes)
  • Applications are due July 15th, 2025– Application

LGBTQ+ Vitality Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship 
  • Applicant must identify as LGBTQ+
  • Open to all high school seniors, undergraduate students, or graduate students
  • Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
  • Essay (400-600 words)
  • Application deadline is July 29th, 2025 – Application

August Scholarships

The Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. Community Impact Scholarship

  • $2,500 scholarship
  • Must demonstrate active involvement in community service and exhibit strong leadership qualities
  • Applicant must have an cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Must be an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Essay (1,000 words)
  • Application deadline is August 6th, 2025 – Application

The Blossom Law “Caregiver” Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
  • Scholarship available to both undergraduate & graduate program students
  • Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0
  • Application deadline is August 11th, 2025 – Application

Fawell & Fawell Out-of-State Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
  • Must be enrolled in or accepted at a college or university that is located in a state that you did not attend high school or other than where their parents currently lived
  • Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 as of the most recently completed semester
  • Must be a citizen or a lawful permanent resident
  • Application deadline is August 11th, 2025 – Application

September Scholarships

Magaña & Van DykeDominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship
  • Scholarships available to both undergraduate or graduate program students
  • Applicant must be enrolled an accredited college or university for the Spring 2023 semester
  • Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0
  • Application deadline is September 3rd, 2025 – Application

Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney Rising Stars Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship 
  • Applicant must have been attending an undergraduate program for at least one year
  • Open to students who have improved their GPA by at least one point at any time while attending college
  • Must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and at least 17 years old
  • Essay (1,000 words maximum) 
  • Application deadline is September 10th, 2025 – Application

Striving Solo Parent Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship awarded
  • Aimed to help a single parent who is returning to school to pursue a college degree.
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college within the United States for the Fall 2024 semester.
  • Applicant achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in their most recently completed academic semester
  • Must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States.
  • Essay (1,500 words maximum) 
  • Application deadline is September 10th, 2025 – Application

October Scholarships

First Generation College Student Scholarship

  • $2,500 scholarship
  • Applicant must be a first-generation college student
  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the United States
  • Must be at least 17 years of age and a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
  • Video (3-5 minutes)
  • Application deadline is October 1st, 2025 – Application

November Scholarships

Brandon Wong & Associates Difference Makers Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship 
  • Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited university or college within the United States
  • Applicant must be in their junior or senior year of college
  • Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident
  • Essay (1,000 word maximum) or Video (5 minutes maximum)
  • Application deadline is November 10th, 2025 – Application

Kanoski Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship awarded biannually
  • Essay (1,000 words)
  • Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or be a high school senior who will be starting college or university in Fall 2024
  • Current overall GPA of at least 3.0
  • Application deadline is November 12th, 2025 – Application

December Scholarships

Mental Health Scholarship for Women

  • $1,000 scholarship 
  • Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, or graduate students.
  • Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident.
  • Essay (400-600 words)
  • Application deadline is  December 30th, 2024 – Application

Herschensohn Law Future Leaders Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship 
  • Designed to support and encourage aspiring students with a passion for justice and advocacy
  • Open to current students, or rising seniors, in an accredited U.S. college or university program
  • Candidates should have a goal of improving the lives of others through their studies.
  • Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
  • Essay (1,000 words maximum)
  • Application deadline is December 31st, 2024 – Application

Ward & Ward Legal Advocacy Scholarship

  • $1,000 scholarship 
  • This scholarship is open to any student who is currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program in the United States.
  • The scholarship applicant must demonstrate a commitment to helping others.
  • Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
  • Essay (1,000 words maximum)
  • Application deadline is December 31st, 2024 – Application

The Synchrony Tech Scholarship

  • $500 – 5,000 scholarships available
  • Supports autistic adults interested in obtaining technology-related certifications in cybersecurity, game/app development, web development, machine learning, data analytics, cloud computing, ethical hacking, and artificial intelligence. 
  • Open to all autistic adults 18 years of age or older who are eligible to work in the United States.
  • Applicant must have a documented medical or educational autism diagnosis
  • Preference will be given to applicants registered on the Hire Autism website
  • Application deadline is December 31st, 2024 – Application