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Scholarships for High School Seniors

Eligibility: Students graduating from WJCC High Schools - Jamestown, Lafayette, Warhill; Walsingham Academy students are eligible for some scholarships.

Qualifications: Scholarships are awarded without discrimination, in consideration of these factors: curriculum difficulty, academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, application essay, and financial need. Please review the list of scholarships available.

Award Amounts: $1,500 - $5,000 (one-time award)

Award Use: Scholarships may be used for any accredited two or four-year college programs, including career/technical education

How to Apply: Students submit just one application and will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible. One essay is required. The essay question choices are the same as those used in the Common App. No references are required. Your school will supply your transcript after you apply. The online application opens January 1, 2025.

Application Deadline: March 9, 2025 at 11:30pm

Questions? Call the WCF office at 757-259-1660 or email [email protected]

Federal Financial Aid – FAFSA

Scholarships are just one part of paying for college! You may qualify for federal loans or grants to help you pay for your education. You should submit your FAFSA every year to see what you qualify for. Colleges will also use your FAFSA information to determine financial aid offered  from the school. Learn more and apply at StudentAid.gov.

State Financial Aid – VASA

The Virginia Alternative State Aid Application or VASA is the  alternative state application available for Virginia students who are ineligible to file the FAFSA. These students include Virginians who have certain nonimmigrant visa statuses, are undocumented, have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status or are otherwise ineligible to file the FAFSA and would like to be considered for state financial aid.

Need help with Financial Aid & Scholarships?

Get FREE financial aid counseling through GRASP. Your GRASP financial aid counselor can help you find scholarships, fill out your FAFSA, and understand your financial aid offers. Learn more at https://grasp4va.org/ 

Contact your GRASP counselor:

Jamestown: [email protected]
Lafayette: [email protected]
Warhill: [email protected]

Privacy Statement:

Once submitted, scholarship applications will be kept on file at the Williamsburg Community Foundation for three years. The foundation will not share applicants' personal information or use their information for other purposes. Please contact us with any questions or concerns: Williamsburg Community Foundation, 1323 Jamestown Road, Suite 103, Williamsburg, VA 23185, or email [email protected].