Scholarships

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

BPG (Berryville Graphics)

Applicant must:

• Must be a recent of Clarke Co, Winchester City, or Frederick Co
• Must submit Thank You Letter to finalize approval

Frederick County EDA

Applicant must:

• Agree to tell us details about their job opportunities after the class has ended. In order to do this, they must keep all contact information up to date.
• Must be taking one of the following classes at the Middletown Campus: CDL, Electrical, Heavy Equipment Operator, HVAC, Mechatronics, Welding, or SHRM
• Must live in one of the following Zip codes:
  • 22602 (Winchester)
  • 22603 (Winchester, Hayfield)
  • 22622 (Brucetown)
  • 22624 (Clear Brook)
  • 22625 (Whitacre, Cross Junction)
  • 22637 (Gore)
  • 22638 (Hayfield, Winchester)
  • 22645 (Middletown)
  • 22654 (Star Tannery)
  • 22655 (Stephens City)
  • 22656 (Stephenson)
  • 22663 (Winchester)

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.

Hazel Family Foundation Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded to Laurel Ridge students who meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need by applying for Fantic/G3
• Plan to register for a Fastforward class
• Submit Thank You Letter to finalize approval
• Scholarship will cover up to 2/3rds of the class cost
• Priority given to students taking classes at the Warrenton location

HCCA Construction Trade Scholarship

Criteria:

• The scholarship is not need based.
• The scholarship may be used to cover the tuition for eligible programs offered by Laurel Ridge.
• Eligible programs include any of the following courses of study: Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO), Welding, Diesel Mechanic, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), and Power Line Worker.
• The scholarship is renewable for different program offerings, as long as the program falls within the above criteria.
• HCCA scholarship recipients must be willing to submit to drug testing when interviewing with potential HCCA employers.

John Crigler Memorial Welding Scholarship 

Established in July 2026 by Jay Corbalis, in partnership with John Peter, this scholarship honors the memory and legacy of their dear friend, John Crigler.  

The three men studied together at Northern Virginia Community College, where they earned an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology and continued their studies at Virginia Tech.  Jay and John Crigler earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1979.  John worked for 46 years with what is now Structural Group in Columbia, Maryland, advancing from engineer to president over the course of his distinguished career. 

An accomplished expert in structural engineering – specifically post-tensioning – John invented several devices that are now patented.  He once served as a forensics engineering expert for the U.S. Department of Transportation after a bridge collapse.  

John was a member of the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI), American Segmental Bridge Institute (ASBI), the American Concrete Institute, and the Society of Civil Engineers.  

About the Scholarship 

The John Crigler Memorial Scholarship supports Laurel Ridge Community College students pursuing an industry credential in welding, a skilled trade that plays a vital role in the construction, repair, and maintenance of the structures that engineers design. 

Enrolled in one of the following welding programs through Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions, which leads to an industry credential. 

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding 

• Flux Core Arc Welding 

• Gas Metal Arc Welding 

• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 

Laurel Ridge Mechatronics Scholarship

Scholarship to cover up to 1/3rd of the full price of the tuition.

Applicant must:

• Must be used for Mechatronic classes
• Submit Thank You Letter to finalize approval

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Power Line Worker Scholarship

The Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) Power Line Worker Scholarship supports students pursuing a career in the power line industry through Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions. REC is committed to strengthening the local workforce and helping individuals gain the technical skills needed to enter high‑demand utility careers.

The scholarship will be awarded to students who meet the following criteria:

• Must complete a Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions scholarship application
• Must be enrolled in the Power Line Worker Program
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must submit a Thank You Letter to finalize approval
• Funds may be used toward tuition, fees, textbooks, or program‑related expenses. Awards are available on a first‑come, first‑served basis until funds are depleted.

Smith Endowed Foundation Scholarship 

The Smith Endowed Scholarship will support students locally who are interested preparing for a career in Electrical, HVAC, Manufacturing Technician, Multi-Craft/Industrial Maintenance, Welding, Plumbing, or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).  

• Preference given to residents of the City of Winchester or Frederick County. 

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 Odd Fellows Workforce Training Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded to students who meet the following criteria:

• Students must complete a Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions scholarship application.
• The scholarship may be used to cover the tuition for programs offered by Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions at the Fauquier Campus.
• Eligible programs must lead to an industry credential.
• Preference will be given to Warrenton residents.
• Preference is given to students enrolled in health care and skilled trades programs.
• The scholarship is not based on financial need.                                                                

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.     

Workforce Training Fauquier Campus Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded to Laurel Ridge students who meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need by applying for Fantic/G3
• Plan to register for a Fastforward class
• Submit Thank You Letter to finalize approval
• Scholarship will cover up to 2/3rds of the class cost
• Priority given to students taking classes at the Warrenton location