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Community fit87 opportunities, including returning
Hide returning/closedUp to $7,395
Eligibility is determined through FAFSA and federal Pell rules; generally for undergraduates with financial need who have not earned certain degrees
Need- and merit-based scholarship; award amount varies
Full-time high school or undergraduate students in DC, Maryland or Virginia; students elsewhere in the U.S. can qualify if parents live and file taxes in the DMV; graduate and international students excluded
Deadline: October 23, 2026
Up to $3,000
Dependent of eligible NASE member; detailed current scholarship rules apply
Up to $1,000
Business must be at least 51% women-owned, registered in the U.S., and have less than $1 million in gross revenue; focused on under-resourced women including women of color
Up to $4,000
NASE member meeting program requirements; grants support hiring, marketing, equipment, software and other business-growth needs
Scholarship amount not stated on application page reviewed
Current Loudoun County resident; application centers African-American or Afro-descendant heritage, community involvement and leadership
Deadline: May 31, 2027
Multiple scholarships with varying awards; Fall 2026 scholarship cycle announced as opening soon
Paid NSBE membership; scholarship-specific academic/residency criteria; GPA generally 2.5+
Deadline: February 26, 2027
Up to $10,000
NSBE member; U.S. citizen; specified classifications and majors; 2.0 minimum GPA
Up to $5,000
NSBE member; U.S. citizen; qualifying classification and major; 3.0 minimum GPA
Up to $1,000
NSBE Jr. member/high-school senior; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; 2.5 minimum GPA
Covers barriers such as transportation, childcare, and materials for CTE program activities
FCPS juniors and seniors enrolled in CTE programs who need support completing internships, externships, clinicals or related program requirements
Covers one year of AFP global and DC chapter membership; 22 scholarships available during 2026
Applicants demonstrate financial need and career applicability; volunteer on AFP DC committee; categories include general, young professional, emerging leaders and IDEA
Rolling after priority deadline until exhausted / verify remaining
Up to $2,000
FCPS graduating seniors who demonstrate academic potential, significant adversity, financial need, leadership/mentoring and positive attitude; priority for homelessness, foster care, or limited family support
Recurring / school-administered cycle
Up to $1,500
Graduating FCPS senior who has overcome significant personal obstacles; academic ability, attendance, leadership/mentoring, financial need, school involvement and work/life experience considered
Recurring / external application timing
Up to $1,250
Graduating Patriot or Colgan High School senior with documented IEP accepted to accredited college/university; preference for IT or related technology studies
Recurring / school-administered cycle
Legal, accounting and financial advisory assistance through approved providers
Designed for very small businesses and businesses owned/controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals applying for qualifying capital programs
Active through partner providers / verify availability
Up to $50,000
Fairfax County early-stage, high-growth startups; detailed Cohort 4 criteria and dates to be published
Cohort 4 planned for 2027
Up to $5,000
NSBE member; Region 4; U.S. citizen; sophomore, junior or senior; Mechanical Engineering; 2.8 minimum GPA
Catalog active / cycle timing through NSBE
Up to $5,000
Legal Northern Virginia resident pursuing postgraduate study/career in physical therapy; academic excellence, leadership, references, citizenship and community involvement considered
Recurring / application timing requires verification
$1,000–$2,000
Preference for nontraditional students such as part-time students, full-time workers, delayed enrollment, independent students, parents or GED holders; preference for NOVA students
Recurring / application timing requires verification
Up to $1,500
James Madison High School junior or senior in good standing and member of Swim and Dive team; dedication, attitude and mentorship considered
Recurring / school-administered cycle
Up to $1,500
Herndon High School senior athlete with varsity participation, no athletic scholarship/grant toward college, strong sportsmanship/teamwork and 2.5+ GPA
Recurring / application timing requires verification
Up to $1,000
Graduating senior of Brentsville District High School planning accredited postsecondary education; creative-writing submission is central to selection
Recurring / school-administered cycle
Up to $550
Healthcare community or healthcare-facility staff; passion for healthcare industry and VSHE mission; need and drive considered
2026 program / verify current application state
Up to $300
South Lakes High School senior enrolled in a qualifying dual-enrollment class
Rolling / verify available funding
Microloans for startups and small businesses; current loan limits and terms should be confirmed with program operator
Designed for startups and small businesses that may not qualify for traditional bank financing; particularly useful for underserved entrepreneurs
Active expansion announced / intake to verify
Annual scholarship; amount not published on page reviewed
FCPS graduating senior who is a Computer Clubhouse member; STEM degree objective; Clubhouse participation; community service; U.S. citizenship/permanent residency documentation
Recurring / school-program cycle
Endowed scholarship for technical/trade training and licensing
Individuals seeking technical or trade training and/or earning a license in those fields
Fund established / application cycle not yet public
Competitive R&D funding; amounts vary by agency/program
Small businesses meeting individual federal program requirements
Recurring / verify cycle
Direct loans, microloans, child-care financing, loan support and other programs
Eligibility varies by financing program
Active program family
Up to $2,500
Northern Virginia graduating seniors; financial need; applying to accredited nonprofit 2- or 4-year degree/certification program; STEM preference
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $5,000
Applicant self-defines as a woman; Northern Virginia resident; pursuing STEM; accepted to nonprofit/public postsecondary program; financial need
Closed / expected annual return
$5,000–$20,000
Northern Virginia graduating senior with financial need planning a career in medicine; considers academics, service and dedication to medicine
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $5,000
Preference for Unity Reed High School graduating senior; attending 2- or 4-year college; healthcare intent; financial need
Closed / expected annual return
$5,000–$20,000
Northern Virginia graduating senior with financial need planning a career in education; full-time undergraduate enrollment
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $5,000
First responder, active volunteer first responder, or dependent of a first responder; resident of specified Northern Virginia counties/cities; high-school applicants need 3.5 GPA; financial need and character considered
Closed / expected annual return
Five scholarships covering Bridge Conference registration
AFP DC member in good standing; financial need; conference applicability; one-year committee service commitment
Closed / check spring 2027
$2,000–$4,000
Loudoun resident graduating from Loudoun high school, Riverside emphasis; 3.4+ GPA; community involvement/sports and financial need considered
Closed / expected annual return
$5,000–$20,000
Recent Loudoun County High School graduate; financial need, scholastic ability, and school/community participation considered
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $250
LCPS 8th grader with B average in target subject and C overall seeking enrichment/training in art, music, math or science; financial need may be considered
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $1,000
African-American high-school senior in specified DC/MD/VA counties/cities pursuing engineering, computer science, mathematics, technology or applied science
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $4,000
Graduating senior of Unity Reed High School; enrolling in accredited community college or four-year college; financial need; curiosity and love of learning
Closed / expected annual return
$4,000–$20,000
South Lakes High School graduating senior; attend Northern Virginia Community College or George Mason University; 2.5+ GPA; demonstrate financial need
Closed / expected annual return
$500–$2,500
Loudoun resident and high-school graduate/GED within past four years pursuing vocational trade or apprenticeship; financial need may be considered
Closed / expected annual return
$5,000–$20,000
Lewis High School senior demonstrating resilience, financial need and commitment to serving others
Closed / Apply in 2027
Up to $5,000
African-American or Latino/a senior from eligible Arlington schools, Alexandria City HS, Justice HS or Meridian HS; accepted to accredited postsecondary institution; financial need; first-generation preference
Closed / check back Fall 2026
Up to $2,750
Student attending accredited college/university who self-identifies as child of a disabled Booz Allen employee or as a disabled child of an employee; STEM and disability-community impact preferred
Inactive for 2026 / monitor future cycles
Up to $2,000
FCPS senior pursuing community college, trade school or university; focuses on students facing additional barriers such as first-generation, multilingual, economically disadvantaged or disabled students
Closed / Apply in 2027
Award amount varies by number of recipients
Graduating FCPS senior demonstrating leadership, academic achievement and community impact; program especially supports students of African descent
Closed / Apply in 2027
Award supports tuition/books/supplies/program fees; amount not stated on page reviewed
Graduating FCPS senior planning healthcare career through Northern Virginia Community College; financial need and community-service commitment considered
Closed / Apply in 2027
Need-based scholarship; award amount not currently published
Northern Virginia public-school senior attending a Virginia public university or public community college; financial need; preference for students facing significant barriers
Not currently accepting applications
Annual county human-services grant funding; amount varies
Eligible Loudoun-serving nonprofits under county human-services grant rules
Closed / FY2027 awards underway
Up to $5,000
Graduating senior of Arlington Public Schools; community service, activities, need and academic achievement considered
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $4,000
Legally dependent children of specified Fairfax/Loudoun law-enforcement officers; priority to children of officers killed in line of duty
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $2,000
Prince William County graduating senior; plans undergraduate degree in education; preference for Haymarket/Gainesville and early-childhood education
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $2,000
Northern Virginia resident pursuing a career in law enforcement or private security; full- or part-time attendance permitted
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $1,000
Carter G. Woodson High School senior participating in drama as actor or technical discipline; plans higher education; passion, leadership and mentorship considered
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $3,000
Current high-school senior attending accredited college/university in 2026-27; DECU member or immediate family/household member of a DECU member; minimum 2.5 GPA
Closed / expected annual return
Multiple STEM scholarships; award amounts vary by named fund
U.S. citizen/permanent resident; MWCOG resident; graduating senior; no full-tuition scholarship; enroll full-time in eligible STEM degree
Closed / expected annual return
$3,000–$12,000
Legal dependent children age 16-25 of full- or part-time Booz Allen Hamilton employees; enrolled/accepted in U.S. undergraduate degree program; academic and citizenship criteria
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $2,500
APWA Mid-Atlantic member or member dependent enrolled/intending full-time undergraduate or graduate study and primarily residing in Mid-Atlantic chapter area
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $1,000
APWA chapter member working in Mid-Atlantic region and enrolled/intending part- or full-time accredited study; public-works-related coursework preferred
Closed / expected annual return
Annual scholarship for tourism and hospitality study; current award amount not stated in source reviewed
Graduating Loudoun County resident, including public/private/homeschool students; accepted into accredited institution; studies directly related to tourism/hospitality
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $1,000
Current staff or volunteer of a Loudoun County healthcare nonprofit pursuing continuing education, certification, or a healthcare degree; 3.0 GPA expected for degree students
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $1,000
NOVA student in Horticulture program; Loudoun priority but Prince William, Fairfax, Alexandria and Arlington residents also considered; full- or part-time allowed
Closed / expected annual return
$1,000–$2,500
Recent Loudoun high-school graduate with 3.0+ GPA intending music performance or music education career; choral emphasis preferred
Closed / expected annual return
$1,500–$5,000
Loudoun graduate or recent graduate with 3.0+ GPA pursuing allied health; preference for graduate study related to pediatric oncology
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $25,000
Participants in the BizLaunch Transformational Challenge are eligible to compete for the prize
Closed / expected annual return
$500–$2,000
Graduating senior at Park View, Dominion or Potomac Falls High School; community impact, financial information, service and academics considered
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $2,000
High-school senior and member of St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church; civic/religious activity, academics and development considered
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $5,000
Full-time 2026-27 student at accredited U.S. college; 3.0 GPA; U.S. citizen; MD/DC/PA/VA resident or Tower FCU member/immediate family
Closed / expected annual return
Covers full tuition for eligible Discovery Enrichment Programs
Scholarships available for students receiving free/reduced-price meals and students at Community Eligibility Provision schools
Closed / expected annual return
$500–$1,000
USPS FCU member age 17-23; high-school senior or college student
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $1,000
USPS FCU adult learner/member meeting current program eligibility; designed for members returning to school later in life
Closed / expected annual return
Annual scholarship for incoming/current college and graduate students of Eritrean descent
Of Eritrean descent; attend a U.S.-based institution; incoming/current college or graduate student; previous EDN scholarship recipients excluded for this cycle
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $1,000
Eligibility determined by FCPS ACE scholarship rules; listed by FCPS for 2026
Closed / expected annual return
Up to $50,000
Projects must enhance City-owned parks, trails, gardens or recreational spaces and meet PARKnership rules
Closed / next grant round expected 2027
Up to $2,500
Spring 2026 seniors at Annandale, Falls Church, Herndon, Justice, Lewis or Mount Vernon HS; accepted to university, college or trade school; integrity, determination and passion considered
Closed / Apply in 2027
$1,000–$2,000
DMV-region students pursuing fields connected to transportation and related disciplines; next-cycle requirements to be confirmed
2026 completed / monitor 2027
Up to $2,000
Graduating FCPS senior pursuing full-time STEM degree at two-year community college or four-year university in Virginia
Closed / Apply in 2027
Up to $2,000
Edison High School graduating senior currently or previously enrolled in a CTE course; resilience, leadership and service emphasized
Closed / Apply in 2027
Up to $2,000
FCPS senior nominated by FCPS staff; kindness, empathy, inclusivity and strong character; student essay required
Closed / Apply in 2027
Up to $2,000
Chantilly High School graduating senior demonstrating enthusiasm for learning, resiliency, integrity and love of social studies
Inactive for 2026 / monitor future cycles
Up to $500
Lewis High School graduating senior who participated in the Lewis Leadership Program and demonstrated growth and community impact; nontraditional paths encouraged
Closed / Apply in 2027
Annual scholarship; current award amount not stated in source reviewed
Annual FCPS student award recognizing excellence in academics, leadership, service and character
Closed / expected annual return
Annual scholarship for eligible NOVA students; 2026 applications explicitly not accepted
Full-time Northern Virginia Community College student; 2.5+ GPA; community/extracurricular involvement; minority-student eligibility per fund criteria
Inactive for 2026 / monitor future cycles
Award goes to eligible investors, not directly to the small business
Eligible investors making qualifying investments in eligible Virginia small businesses
Closed
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