Paving The Future Scholarship
$5,000
About the scholarship
The Paving the Future Scholarship — established as the Richard J. Schreck Legacy Scholarship — honors Richard J. Schreck, VAA’s retired Executive Vice President who served for 36 years and helped create this scholarship program. The award supports dependents, spouses, and employees of VAA member companies who are pursuing education beyond high school, with an emphasis on studies related to asphalt, construction, or infrastructure. The program is administered through the NAPA Research and Education Foundation (NAPAREF) Scholarship Program, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be a dependent, spouse, or employee of a VAA member...
About the scholarship
The Paving the Future Scholarship — established as the Richard J. Schreck Legacy Scholarship — honors Richard J. Schreck, VAA’s retired Executive Vice President who served for 36 years and helped create this scholarship program. The award supports dependents, spouses, and employees of VAA member companies who are pursuing education beyond high school, with an emphasis on studies related to asphalt, construction, or infrastructure. The program is administered through the NAPA Research and Education Foundation (NAPAREF) Scholarship Program, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be a dependent, spouse, or employee of a VAA member...
WVHTAEF Scholarship
$1,000
Purpose and overview
The WVHTA Education Foundation’s scholarship endowment and career-mentoring initiative exists to help students finish the education pathway that has begun within West Virginia. Awards are available to graduating high school students from across the state who plan to pursue post-secondary study in the hospitality and tourism fields. Applicants must be residents of West Virginia, though they may intend to attend institutions located outside the state.
Who is eligible
The WVHTAEF Scholarship is intended for students who are graduating seniors at a West Virginia high school and who satisfy all of the following conditions:
- Hold at least...
Purpose and overview
The WVHTA Education Foundation’s scholarship endowment and career-mentoring initiative exists to help students finish the education pathway that has begun within West Virginia. Awards are available to graduating high school students from across the state who plan to pursue post-secondary study in the hospitality and tourism fields. Applicants must be residents of West Virginia, though they may intend to attend institutions located outside the state.
Who is eligible
The WVHTAEF Scholarship is intended for students who are graduating seniors at a West Virginia high school and who satisfy all of the following conditions:
- Hold at least...
Hereford Youth Foundation of America Scholarships
$5,000
Spring HYFA Scholarships — overview
Each year the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) awards a variety of scholarships and honors at the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE). These awards recognize leadership, dedication to the Hereford breed and the beef industry, academic achievement and exemplary participation in youth programs. Below is a summary of the spring scholarships, their value and the intent behind each award.
- The National Junior Merit Scholarship — $5,000
One of the JNHE’s most prestigious honors, this $5,000 scholarship promotes individual and team effort, leadership, enthusiasm and accomplishment. The recipient also receives a subsidized visit to...
Spring HYFA Scholarships — overview
Each year the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) awards a variety of scholarships and honors at the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE). These awards recognize leadership, dedication to the Hereford breed and the beef industry, academic achievement and exemplary participation in youth programs. Below is a summary of the spring scholarships, their value and the intent behind each award.
- The National Junior Merit Scholarship — $5,000
One of the JNHE’s most prestigious honors, this $5,000 scholarship promotes individual and team effort, leadership, enthusiasm and accomplishment. The recipient also receives a subsidized visit to...
Centerville Noon Optimist Club Scholarships
$2,500
Intro
The Centerville Noon Optimists provide a $2,500 Educational Assistance Award to help cover tuition costs at accredited institutions. The award may also be used toward advanced degree study following completion of the appropriate accredited program. Recipients may be eligible to renew the scholarship for a second year if they continue to demonstrate financial need and maintain a freshman-year GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must:
- Reside in Centerville/Washington Township.
- Demonstrate a strong history of community service involvement.
- Be a graduating high school senior planning to enroll in an accredited college or university that offers...
Intro
The Centerville Noon Optimists provide a $2,500 Educational Assistance Award to help cover tuition costs at accredited institutions. The award may also be used toward advanced degree study following completion of the appropriate accredited program. Recipients may be eligible to renew the scholarship for a second year if they continue to demonstrate financial need and maintain a freshman-year GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must:
- Reside in Centerville/Washington Township.
- Demonstrate a strong history of community service involvement.
- Be a graduating high school senior planning to enroll in an accredited college or university that offers...
Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
The Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship supports deserving Georgia high school seniors entering their first year of college and seeks to promote the value of community banking. Each year the CBA awards four (4) scholarships of $1,000 each.
Eligibility
- Open to any Georgia high school senior who intends to enroll as a full-time student in a Georgia university, college, or technical institute (program of two years or longer) for the fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
- Applicants must be sponsored by a local community bank.
Application requirements
To be considered, applicants must submit all of...
Overview
The Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship supports deserving Georgia high school seniors entering their first year of college and seeks to promote the value of community banking. Each year the CBA awards four (4) scholarships of $1,000 each.
Eligibility
- Open to any Georgia high school senior who intends to enroll as a full-time student in a Georgia university, college, or technical institute (program of two years or longer) for the fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
- Applicants must be sponsored by a local community bank.
Application requirements
To be considered, applicants must submit all of...
Community Foundation of North Central Washington Scholarships
$5,000
Overview
The Community Foundation of North Central Washington (Community Foundation of NCW) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that connects donors with charitable causes across Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties.
Scholarship programs
We administer more than 150 individual scholarships, each with unique eligibility rules and award conditions. Our web-based application will guide you through questions that determine which specific scholarships you may qualify for.
Two distinct applications and deadlines
- General scholarships — application deadline: March 1.
- Nursing, Allied Health, and Trades scholarships — application deadline: June 1.
If you are pursuing the Nursing/Allied Health/Trades application, we strongly suggest also...
Overview
The Community Foundation of North Central Washington (Community Foundation of NCW) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that connects donors with charitable causes across Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties.
Scholarship programs
We administer more than 150 individual scholarships, each with unique eligibility rules and award conditions. Our web-based application will guide you through questions that determine which specific scholarships you may qualify for.
Two distinct applications and deadlines
- General scholarships — application deadline: March 1.
- Nursing, Allied Health, and Trades scholarships — application deadline: June 1.
If you are pursuing the Nursing/Allied Health/Trades application, we strongly suggest also...
James A. McCarty Scholarship
$3,000
Introduction
The Delaware Lions Foundation awards educational scholarships to graduating public high school seniors who live in Delaware and provides matching grants to support the humanitarian projects carried out by the Lions Clubs of Delaware.
Who is eligible
- Seniors who are graduating from a public high school in Delaware and who are residents of the State of Delaware.
Applicant requirements
- Demonstrated, significant participation in community service and proven leadership abilities.
- Strong academic performance.
- Evidence of financial need.
Submission and deadline
Because of prior issues with dating mailed materials, applicants are strongly encouraged to hand-deliver their application...
Introduction
The Delaware Lions Foundation awards educational scholarships to graduating public high school seniors who live in Delaware and provides matching grants to support the humanitarian projects carried out by the Lions Clubs of Delaware.
Who is eligible
- Seniors who are graduating from a public high school in Delaware and who are residents of the State of Delaware.
Applicant requirements
- Demonstrated, significant participation in community service and proven leadership abilities.
- Strong academic performance.
- Evidence of financial need.
Submission and deadline
Because of prior issues with dating mailed materials, applicants are strongly encouraged to hand-deliver their application...
Ben Brock Memorial Scholarship
$7,600
Ben Brock devoted his life to learning, particularly in the areas of computer science and geography. He was committed to growing his own expertise and eagerly shared what he knew, serving as a mentor to peers and newcomers alike.
In Ben’s memory, this scholarship supports lifelong learners who have ties to the military—whether as current service members, veterans, or family members of those who serve or have served. The award seeks applicants who, like Ben, are continually expanding their skills and knowledge.
Eligibility
- Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students.
- Applicants must be majoring in...
Ben Brock devoted his life to learning, particularly in the areas of computer science and geography. He was committed to growing his own expertise and eagerly shared what he knew, serving as a mentor to peers and newcomers alike.
In Ben’s memory, this scholarship supports lifelong learners who have ties to the military—whether as current service members, veterans, or family members of those who serve or have served. The award seeks applicants who, like Ben, are continually expanding their skills and knowledge.
Eligibility
- Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students.
- Applicants must be majoring in...
Chris Ford Scholarship
$2,500
Introduction Rising college costs are keeping many talented young people from pursuing degrees and long-term goals. Current averages for tuition and fees are $9,400 per year at public four-year colleges and $37,600 per year at private nonprofit four-year colleges. When living expenses are added, these financial burdens can deter students from following their ambitions. Purpose This scholarship is intended to help students who demonstrate strong academic ability but lack the financial resources to afford higher education. Eligibility - Black high school seniors - General interest in business - Minimum GPA: 3.0 - Preference given to applicants from Ohio or Indiana...
Introduction Rising college costs are keeping many talented young people from pursuing degrees and long-term goals. Current averages for tuition and fees are $9,400 per year at public four-year colleges and $37,600 per year at private nonprofit four-year colleges. When living expenses are added, these financial burdens can deter students from following their ambitions. Purpose This scholarship is intended to help students who demonstrate strong academic ability but lack the financial resources to afford higher education. Eligibility - Black high school seniors - General interest in business - Minimum GPA: 3.0 - Preference given to applicants from Ohio or Indiana...
Bertha Pitts Campbell Scholarship
$2,000
Bertha Pitts Campbell — one of the 22 Howard University collegiates who founded Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in January 1913 — made her home in Seattle from 1923 until her death in 1990. A committed political and social-justice activist, Campbell influenced change locally in Seattle and across Washington State, as well as nationally and internationally. The sorority she helped establish now includes more than 1,000 chapters and roughly 250,000 members worldwide, all carrying out initiatives within Delta Sigma Theta’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust.
In her honor, the Bertha Pitts Campbell Scholarship is awarded each year to young women who will...
Bertha Pitts Campbell — one of the 22 Howard University collegiates who founded Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in January 1913 — made her home in Seattle from 1923 until her death in 1990. A committed political and social-justice activist, Campbell influenced change locally in Seattle and across Washington State, as well as nationally and internationally. The sorority she helped establish now includes more than 1,000 chapters and roughly 250,000 members worldwide, all carrying out initiatives within Delta Sigma Theta’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust.
In her honor, the Bertha Pitts Campbell Scholarship is awarded each year to young women who will...
Federal Water Quality Association Scholaerships
$2,000
Federal Water Quality Association — National Capital Environmental Scholarship Program
Overview
The Federal Water Quality Association (FWQA) has a long history of supporting students who intend to pursue careers in wastewater, water quality, and related environmental fields. Historically, FWQA has awarded at least three annual scholarships of $2,000 each (dependent on sponsor contributions). For 2026, FWQA plans to award four scholarships of $2,000 apiece to encourage study leading to a bachelor’s degree in relevant sciences or engineering (funding subject to sponsor contributions).
Who may apply
- Graduating high school seniors from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and surrounding counties.
-...
Federal Water Quality Association — National Capital Environmental Scholarship Program
Overview
The Federal Water Quality Association (FWQA) has a long history of supporting students who intend to pursue careers in wastewater, water quality, and related environmental fields. Historically, FWQA has awarded at least three annual scholarships of $2,000 each (dependent on sponsor contributions). For 2026, FWQA plans to award four scholarships of $2,000 apiece to encourage study leading to a bachelor’s degree in relevant sciences or engineering (funding subject to sponsor contributions).
Who may apply
- Graduating high school seniors from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and surrounding counties.
-...
Maude MacKenzie Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
The Maude MacKenzie Scholarship provides a $1,000.00 award each year to a graduating student from an accredited Maine high school. The fund is overseen and distributed by the Educational Loan Fund Committee. Recipients must be residents of the State of Maine and have been admitted to a college or university.
Eligibility
- Graduation from an accredited high school in Maine.
- Current residency in the State of Maine.
- Acceptance by a college or university.
Selection factors
Candidates will be evaluated on scholastic record (academic average), leadership, and contributions to school and community service. Financial need will also be...
Overview
The Maude MacKenzie Scholarship provides a $1,000.00 award each year to a graduating student from an accredited Maine high school. The fund is overseen and distributed by the Educational Loan Fund Committee. Recipients must be residents of the State of Maine and have been admitted to a college or university.
Eligibility
- Graduation from an accredited high school in Maine.
- Current residency in the State of Maine.
- Acceptance by a college or university.
Selection factors
Candidates will be evaluated on scholastic record (academic average), leadership, and contributions to school and community service. Financial need will also be...
