The Shenandoah Community Foundation provides scholarships for a number of educational opportunities. Narrow the list of scholarships below by entering keywords in the search bar or selecting the filter options on the left.
This fund supports students who have participated in the Shenandoah County 4-H or FFA program.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
4-H or FFA members in Shenandoah County
Scholarship Award
Amount varies
Application
Forms are available in the Shenandoah County Extension Office. The application includes instructions and deadlines.
Established by family and friends in memory of Adam Goodier, a 2015 graduate of SJHS. Adam composed music, played multiple instruments, and incorporated music into all of the relationships in his life.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $1,100
Application
April 4, 2025
Established in memory of Bonnie Gochenour, a beloved English teacher at Central High School.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $350 - $500
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by family and friends in memory of Brandon Kelly Dawson.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $3,900
Application
April 4, 2025
Formerly known as the Highsmith Scholarship, this scholarship was established in 1974 by Al Highsmith, a prominent realtor and developer in the area, to provide four-year scholarships.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
$2,500 per year ($10,000 total)
Application
Established with a donation from Mary Gessner, the scholarship honors the memory of her husband Bernard “Bud” Griswold, a fisheries scientist, researcher, teacher, and former board member of Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Established by family and friends in memory of Christopher Saville.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $600 - $750
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by alumni of Central High School to support the educational aspirations of graduating seniors.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $400 - $1,000
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by alumni and friends of the Central High School (CHS) Class of ’78, in memory of departed classmates.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $500
Application
April 4, 2025
Established in memory of Colton Lindamood to provide scholarships to students with an interest in agribusiness or auto mechanics.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $1,500
Application
Established by family and friends in memory of Curtis Willey.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $200 - $2,000
Application
April 4, 2025
Established in memory of Donald and Mary Womble to a student with an interest in majoring in Education.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $500
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by Rev. Gene Knicely in memory of his wife Doris, a Central High School teacher.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $250
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by the family of Ernie R. Baber for a graduating Triplett Tech student.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $900 - $1,000
Application
March 16, 2025
Established by Maxine Pence in memory of her sister, Ethel Wisman, a teacher at Central High School for over 30 years.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $1,500
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by Elizabeth Peer Fraim in honor of her sister Ginny Peer to provide scholarships for students interested in pursuing a career in nursing.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Established by family and friends in memory of Harry Combs to provide a scholarship to a graduating senior who will be attending the University of Virginia.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $15,200
Application
Established in memory of Helene Albright to provide scholarships to graduating seniors of Latino heritage.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Established by Melissa and Richard Sarver to honor Melissa’s father Perry Sarver, a retired judge of the 26th Circuit Court in Virginia.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $500; recipients will be eligible to receive the award for multiple years while attending law school, provided sufficient academic progress is being made and there has been no serious honor code violation or crime
Application
March 16, 2025
Established by Larry Allamong in memory of his brother Jim, a 1967 alumnus of Strasburg High School.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $500
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by family and friends in memory of Jason Long to provide scholarships for students with an interest in running.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
*Intermural sports involve competitions with teams outside of one’s own institution or school and are not “club teams.
Established by family and friends in memory of Jeremy M. Cook.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $2,200
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by family and friends in memory of Jesse A. Bolstridge.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $455
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by family and friends in memory of Jessica Pumphrey for students exhibiting balance and breadth of accomplishment in academics, the arts, and sports.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $400
Application
Established by family and friends and local philanthropist Karen Fansler-Ryan in memory of Mount Jackson Mayor Joe Williams.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $800
Application
April 4, 2025
Established in memory of John Copp to provide a scholarship to a Stonewall Jackson High School student exhibiting exemplary character and academic achievement.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $3,500
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by family and friends of John Wilburn to provide scholarships to individuals who wish to participate in the educational programs of IRS-qualified organizations such as the National Outdoor Leadership School and Outward Bound, or in a university-affiliated outdoor program or research project.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Created in memory of Joseph Robert Lewis to benefit students furthering their education in the field of visual arts.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $500 - $1,000
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by the Henrys’ daughters, Pat McClanahan, Becky Walker, and Hope Brim, to honor the memory of their parents.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $1,500
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by Christopher and Leslie Heird in memory of their son Luke to provide scholarships to students who have exhibited excellence of character and demonstrate leadership qualities.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $1,200
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by family and friends in memory of educator Marge Moyers to provide four-year scholarships to Shenandoah County students intending on pursuing a career in the field of Education.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
$2,000 a year for 4 years ($8,000 total); available for two students
Application
March 16, 2025
Scholarship for students who will be attending an accredited technical trade or vocational school.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Established by Robert and Linda Fadely in memory of their son Michael, a Central High School and University of Virginia graduate and co-founder of a technology firm.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $2,000
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by Stanley and Patsy Morehead and family and friends in memory of Michael Morehead.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $8,000 (scholarship may be divided among two students)
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by Donald M. Pence in memory of his parents to support the educational aspirations of graduating students.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $16,500
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by members of Lions Club of Mt. Jackson.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $1,100 - $2000
Application
April 4, 2025
Established in memory of Oliver “Butch” Orndorff, Jr. to provide a scholarship for students who have participated in a Shenandoah County Scouting America troop.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Established in memory of Punky Riley, a beloved supporter of county youth athletics, to provide scholarships to children to participate in summer camps provided by the Shenandoah County Department of Parks and Recreation.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
Application
Established in honor of Dick Krol who coached the Stonewall Jackson High School (SJHS) “Generals” from 1987 to 2014.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $1,300
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by Russ Adams to provide educational scholarships for students in Fort Valley, Virginia.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $9,500 (scholarship may be divided among multiple students)
Application
March 16, 2025
Established by the Lillys for graduating students who have been active members of a Shenandoah County club, council, or chapter of 4-H.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Established by the Shenandoah County Farm Bureau to support the future of agriculture by providing scholarships to graduating students who reside in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
You can contribute to this fund by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
To be determined
Application
Available in 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $1,000 (multiple scholarships per school)
Application
Available in each high school guidance office
Established by alumni of Stonewall Jackson High School to provide a scholarship for a graduating senior.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $4,600
Application
April 4, 2025
Established by Tom Fansler and Jim Miller, graduates of Stonewall Jackson High School Class of 1963.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $2,100 - $2,500
Application
Established by James and Vicki Zerkel and graduates of the Stonewall Jackson High School Class of 1964.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $1,000
Application
April 4, 2025
Charles Streett, owner of Streett Trucking LLC, chose to honor his high school alma mater by creating this scholarship fund for graduating seniors of Stonewall Jackson High School (SJHS).
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – $350 - $500
Application
April 4, 2025
Established in 2010 by family and friends in memory of Susan Massie to provide for a Peter Muhlenberg Middle School student to attend a theatre or drama camp at Shrine Mont in Orkney Springs or another theatre camp in Virginia.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Award
2025 – cost of one week of camp, approximately $800
Application
May 5, 2025—applications available from the drama teacher at PMMS or here
Established by the men and women who are members of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 936.
You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.
Eligibility Requirements