Applicants for the following scholarships may be required to submit further documentation or fill out an application for Financial Assistance to prove financial need. Furthermore, filling out this application does not guarantee you funding, funds are available on a first-come-first-served basis. At the end of this application, you will be required to submit a Thank You note that will be supplied to the scholarship donor if you are selected to receive the funds.
Alice and William Johnson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Alice and William Johnson Memorial Endowed Scholarship was started in 2015. The Scholarship was established by the Alice and William Johnson Foundation, on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, who were residents of Bealeton, located in Fauquier County, Va.
The Johnsons believed strongly in the value of education. In particular, Alice’s passion was for needy children. In keeping with their wishes, the Alice and William Johnson Foundation has created an endowed scholarship so that fund will be available to an individual who attended high school in Fauquier County – Fauquier, Kettle Run, Liberty, or Southeastern.
The scholarship will be awarded to students who meet the following criteria:
- Must complete a scholarship application
- Must reside in Fauquier County
- Must be a student at the Fauquier Campus
- Must be a graduate of a Fauquier County High School (Liberty, Fauquier, Kettle Run, or Southeastern)
- Must demonstrate financial need
Blauch Brothers Inc. Skilled Trades Scholarship
Matt Blauch, one of the new co-owners of Blauch Brothers, Inc – a mechanical contractor out of Harrisonburg has just signed an agreement for a new Blauch Brothers Inc. Skilled Trades Scholarship. The scholarship is to be awarded annually to one (or two) workforce students needing support in HVAC, welding, or plumbing. The funds, $1425 per year, can go towards tuition, fees, textbooks, or any educational or program related expenses. It is only available to those enrolled in Middletown. The scholarship will provide last dollar funding not covered by Fast Forward, G3 or other grants.
The scholarship will be awarded to students who meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled at the Middletown Campus
- Must be awarded to students studying HVAC, welding, or plumbing through Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions
- The scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, textbooks, or any educational or program related expenses
- The scholarship will provide last dollar funding not covered by FastForward, G3, or other state grants.
Dental Assistant Scholarship
The Dental Assistant Scholarship is for students enrolling in Dental Assisting at the Fauquier Campus. This scholarship will cover up to $1,500 of the cost of tuition per student. This scholarship is available until funds are depleted.
Front Royal Elks Scholarship
The Front Royal Elks Lodge 2382 scholarship has been established for students enrolled in skilled trades courses who demonstrate financial need. The candidate will reside in Warren County and must supply a photo/headshot for the donor.
HCCA Heavy Equipment Operator Scholarship
The HCCA Heavy Equipment Scholarship is funded by the Heavy Construction Contractors Association in Northern Virginia. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance for students pursuing a Heavy Construction Equipment profession only. The funding is provided by private HCCA companies and covers 75% of the class tuition. Students are responsible for 25% which must be paid at time of registration. This is not a need-based scholarship. The application outlines the requirements for applicants, one of which is they must complete a drug test to receive the funds. The drug test cost $37 and will be paid by the applicant. Additionally, if they fail the class, they must pay back the scholarship. The Scholarship Application will include directions for obtaining lab orders and information about the drug testing sites as well as a Promissory Note. Prior to submitting the application, the student should complete the drug test and allow 2 business days from the test date for results to clear. Funding is limited and will be subject to first come, first serve. Funding is not locked in until (A) the fully completed application is submitted, (B) the student has passed the drug test, and (C) the student registers for the class and pays their 25% share. NOTE: Name Disclaimer means they completed a later version of the application allowing us to share their name with HCCA.
Shenandoah County Community Foundation Scholarship
Shenandoah County Community Foundation continues to provide scholarships for Shenandoah County residents pursuing career/technical and trades education at Laurel Ridge. The funds are going through the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation.
The scholarship will be awarded to students who meet the following criteria:
- Applicant must be resident of Shenandoah County
- Applicant must submit a Thank You Letter to finalize approval
Town of Luray Scholarship
Luray residents can save up to 75% off tuition for any Workforce Solutions courses at any of our three locations: Luray Page Center, Middletown, or Fauquier. With over 1,000 courses offered each year, credential programs that take weeks or months (not years) to complete, you can quickly gain the skills you need to change course.
Town of Warrenton Scholarship
The Town of Warrenton Scholarship is to encourage Warrenton residents to take a trades class at the Fauquier campus through the Workforce Solutions Program. It is available until funds are depleted. The candidate must be a Warrenton town resident (Zip Code 20186). Scholarship may cover partial or full cost of program depending on cost, need, and/or fund balance.
Warrenton Rotary Scholarship
The Warrenton Rotary Scholarship is to encourage Warrenton residents to take a credential class at Fauquier Campus through the Workforce Solutions Program. It is available until funds are depleted. Scholarship may cover partial or full cost of program depending on cost, need, and/or fund balance.