State programVirginia
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Offered by Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
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- Who can apply
- Graduating seniors at specific Virginia high schools and adult learners in Charlottesville or Albemarle County.
- Covers
- School and training
- How much
- $1,000 – $40,000Varies by scholarship: e.g., Celebration of Teachers $1,000; South James River $1,000; Golden Garden $2,500/yr; Charlottesville 12 $5,000; Barton $6,000; Kelly Hansen Watt $7,500; Allen up to $10,000/yr; Charlottesville Promise up to $13,000; Bragg up to $40,000 over four years.
- By when
- Due Jan 5Deadlines vary by scholarship: Allen Opportunity closes January 5, 2027; Charlottesville 12, Golden Garden, and South James River due March 15, 2027; Bragg applications open February 2027; Saraswati Joni Boon nominations due November 30, 2025; Preston Coiner next awarded 2028.
Checked Oct 20, 2026
About this grant
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation administers a portfolio of named scholarship programs for graduating high school seniors and adult learners in the Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Nelson, Buckingham, Louisa, and Monticello areas of Virginia. Awards range from $1,000 one-time scholarships to multi-year awards of up to $40,000, supporting two- and four-year college, community college, and vocational/technical training. Individual scholarships have distinct deadlines, eligibility rules, and application pathways.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Primarily graduating high school seniors at specific schools (Charlottesville High School, Albemarle High School, Fluvanna County High School, Nelson County High School, Buckingham High School, Louisa High School, Monticello High School) and adult learners residing in Charlottesville City or Albemarle County. Some scholarships target first-generation students, students of color, women leaders, student athletes, or individuals with mental health needs. Each named scholarship has its own criteria.
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