Institutional Aid Programs
BRCC Scholarship Assistance
The BRCC Educational Foundation, Inc. assists the College in providing academic as well as need-based scholarships. The Foundation is a charitable, non-profit corporation that provides a venue for individuals, organizations, business and industry to contribute to the College. Active scholarships supported by the Foundation are listed in this publication. A student may apply for scholarship assistance by completing an Institutional Scholarship Application. Students are strongly encouraged to also complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as many scholarships are based at least in part on financial need. A FAFSA may be submitted online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For more information, call BRCC’s Scholarship Coordinator at extension 2223.
Scholarship Applications
Scholarship applications must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by March 15, 2008 in order to be considered for the 2008-2009 award year. The Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships reviews scholarship applications on the basis of a completed Institutional Scholarship Application (incomplete and faxed applications will not be considered), Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data, specific scholarship criteria, academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Additional tips for creating competitive scholarship applications can be found at http://www.brcc.edu/financial_aid/scholarships.htm.
Scholarship Programs
Adult
Harrisonburg Jaycees Endowed Scholarship One scholarship of $500 awarded to a student in any program. This scholarship was established by the Harrisonburg Jaycees to assist adult students from Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in attaining their educational goals. The student recipient must be 25 years of age or older and have resided in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County for one year prior to receiving the scholarship. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
Houff Family Endowed Scholarship
General scholarship awarded to student(s) who may otherwise have difficulty in attending college. The amount and number of awards will be determined each year. Preference may be given to working adults returning to college, single parents furthering their education, or other students with unmet financial need. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
Wal-Mart Scholarship
Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to assist students enrolled in any degree or certificate program. This scholarship was established to assist single parents, who would have great difficulty balancing the demands of family, employment, and continuing education. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
Wood/Ward “Pass It On” MBC/BRCC Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship to be given to a student enrolled in BRCC and planning to enroll in the MBC Adult Degree Program. Strong candidates for this scholarship are students who demonstrate a passion for making a contribution to the world. Students interested in teaching, human services, or other altruistic ventures preferred though all applicants will be considered. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
Automotive Analysis and Repair
Lloyd Meadows Memorial Endowed Scholarship
One award of $1,000 for a student accepted into the Automotive Analysis & Repair program. Selection is based on financial need and career potential. Applications will be made available to students admitted in the Automotive program soon after the beginning of the Fall semester. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
Business
Dr. George Lennox Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship award of $2,000 will be available for a student enrolled in a business certificate or degree program. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
John and Marguerite Simonetti Scholarship
Four scholarships of $2,500 each. Scholarships are to be used for the purpose of tuition/fees and books. Selection will be based on financial need, with the first preference given to students enrolled in the Business Management program. Minimum of 2.0 and FAFSA are required.
Planters Bank Scholarship
Two $1,000 scholarships will be available to students enrolled in the business or accounting degree or certificate programs. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
College Transfer
David Allen McKnight Memorial Scholarship
One scholarship award of $500 will be awarded to a student enrolled in the College Transfer Program. Preference will be given to those students who intend to pursue an education in the fields of Philosophy or Religion after transferring from BRCC. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
NTELOS Scholarship
Two scholarship awards up to $2,500 each for tuition, fees and books will be available. Scholarship may be renewed for a second year. Recipient must enroll full-time in a terminal degree or college transfer program. Priority goes to residents of Waynesboro, Staunton and Augusta County; second priority will be for residents of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Selection is based on rank in the high school graduating class and two reference letters are required. To be eligible to receive the scholarship for the second year, the recipient must complete 24 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Anthony and Jessie Zaccaria Memorial Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship of $500 awarded to a student planning to transfer to a four-year institution. First priority will be given to members of the Augusta Stone Presbyterian Church and second priority to residents of Staunton/North Augusta County. Selection based on academic potential, financial need, and personal references. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
High School Seniors/Entering Freshmen
Augusta Military Academy Alumni Association Scholarship
Ten $200 scholarships will be awarded to students entering BRCC as a freshman from the following Augusta County High Schools: Buffalo Gap, Fort Defiance, Riverheads, Stuarts Draft, and Wilson Memorial. Selection will be made by the appropriate high school guidance counselors or their representatives. Each high school will be asked to nominate two individuals for this award (one male and one female). Nominees must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and exhibit a need for scholarship assistance as determined by the high school. Contact your high school guidance office concerning application procedures and deadlines.
Harry V. Boney, Jr. Student Endowed Scholarship
One $500 scholarship is available for an entering freshman student enrolled in a degree or certificate program at BRCC. Scholarship may be renewed for a second year. Preference may be given to a student demonstrating financial need. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
John W. Clore, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
A First Union National Bank of Virginia endowed scholarship awarded to a first time student at BRCC. The scholarship is awarded for two years and pays all tuition/fees. Recipients must be enrolled full-time in an Associate Degree program and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on applicant’s leadership and scholastic qualities. FAFSA required.
Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship Program
One $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to an entering freshman student each year. To be eligible for this merit-based scholarship, applicants must be full-time, associate degree-seeking students attending college for the first time, who have demonstrated academic excellence during high school as well as a commitment to develop their leadership skills. Applicants also must have plans to graduate from a Virginia community college. Scholars selected will become part of a program that will promote community college education and will become mentors to future Legacy scholars. Selection will be based upon merit, demonstrated leadership potential and a willingness to promote community college education. To apply, contact your high school guidance office.
Daily News-Record/Mims Achievement Award
One award of up to $2,000 will be available for any high school senior residing in the College service region entering any Associate Degree curriculum. Selection is based on financial need, leadership, and academic performance. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
Houff Family Endowed Scholarship for Area High Schools
Four scholarships of up to $1,500 each will be awarded to graduating seniors from Fort Defiance (two), Turner Ashby (one), and Buffalo Gap (one) high schools. Selection will be made by the appropriate high school guidance counselors or their representatives. Applications are available in the high school guidance departments and must be submitted to the appropriate high school guidance department for consideration. Contact your high school guidance office concerning application procedures and deadlines.
Massanutten Lions Club James Martin Memorial Scholarship
One scholarship of $3,000 will be made to an entering freshman from Spotswood High School. Selection is based on financial need and a 3.0 or higher GPA. This scholarship will be renewed for the second year if the student remains in good academic standing and retains a minimum 2.0 GPA. FAFSA required.
MGW Communications Scholarship
Two $1,500 scholarships awarded to full-time entering freshman from Bath, Highland or Buffalo Gap High School or home-schooled in the MGW service area. Selection will be based on financial need and two reference letters. Minimum 2.0 and FAFSA are required.
S.G.A. High School Scholarship
Up to two awards of $1,000 for high school seniors in the College service area who plan to enroll full-time at BRCC. Selection for one scholarship is based on academic performance, extracurricular, and community activities. The other scholarship will be based on financial need and academic performance. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
Nursing
Bridgewater Retirement Community Endowed Scholarship (In honor of Pearl R. Parks, R.N., Director of Nursing)
One $500 scholarship awarded to a student in the nursing program. Preference may be given to students with financial need. A 2.5 GPA will be required to retain the scholarship in the subsequent semesters. The scholarship may be renewable providing the student remains in good academic standing in the Nursing program. FAFSA required.
Elton Stearn Estep Memorial Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship award of $2,500 will be available for a student enrolled in the BRCC Nursing program. Preference will be given to students with financial need. FAFSA required.
Graves Family Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship in the amount of $2,000 awarded to a Nursing student. This scholarship was established to assist students in the Nursing program in attaining their educational goals.
Carolyn Lauritsen Jochen Nursing Scholarship
One $1,500 scholarship is available for students enrolled in or planning to enroll in the BRCC Nursing program. Selection is based on the students’ demonstrated financial need and a strong potential for a successful career in Nursing. FAFSA required.
Hallie Sayers Lee Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
One scholarship in the amount of $1,500 will be awarded to a student currently enrolled in or planning to enter the BRCC Nursing program. Selection is based on demonstrated financial need and a strong potential for a successful career in Nursing. Student must maintain a 2.5 GPA to retain the scholarship for the 2nd semester. FAFSA required.
Highlands Nursing Endowed Scholarship
One $500 scholarship to assist a student enrolled in the BRCC Nursing program. The student must reside in Highland, Bath or Pendleton County. Selection is based on academic potential with preference to be given to students with financial need. FAFSA required.
Gladys Cleek McHone Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship in the amount of $2,500 awarded to a student enrolled in the BRCC Nursing program. First priority will be given to a student who is a resident of Bath County with second priority to be given to a student who resides in Rockingham County.
Sunnyside Communities/Kramer Nursing Scholarship
One full-tuition scholarship will be awarded to a student currently enrolled in, or planning to major in, the BRCC Nursing program. Scholarship recipients will be selected based upon their strong academic potential and their demonstrated intent to work in a long-term care facility. Preference may be given a student demonstrating financial need. FAFSA required.
Brenda F. Wilkinson Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
One scholarship of up to $1,500 awarded to a nursing student. Selection will be based on academic potential with preference given to applicants with financial need. FAFSA required.
Open Scholarships
Sandra Bonin Anderson Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship of $500 awarded to a student enrolled for six or more credit hours. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
James A. and Odella M. Armstrong Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship of $1,000 awarded to a student enrolled in any program. Criteria will be based on scholarship, character, and need. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
BRCC Educational Foundation Scholarships
Several scholarships are available. The amount of the scholarships will vary each year. Selection is based on academic potential, GPA of at least 3.0, two letters of reference, and financial need. Full-time enrollment is required. FAFSA required.
Warren Lloyd Braun, Jr. Endowed Scholarships
Two scholarships of up to $2,000 each to be awarded to a full-time student enrolled in any degree program. Award will be based on academic achievement and potential, as well as financial need. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
Central Shenandoah-Regional Literacy Coordinating Committee-IV GED Annual Scholarship
One scholarship, in the amount of $250, will be awarded to a student who has obtained their GED credential in Virginia. Preference will be given to a student who has participated in an Adult Education program in Virginia.
George M. and Lee Stuart Cochran Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship award of $1,250 will be available to a student enrolled in any certificate or degree program. Selection may be based on financial need. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
Henry C. Clark and Mary Ann B. Clark Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship of up to $2,500 to be awarded to a full-time student enrolled in any program. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
Daniel Family Scholarship
One $500 scholarship will be awarded with preference given to students who reside in Craigsville or western Augusta County. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
Harry F. and Margaret M. Flippo Foundation Scholarship
Two $2,000 scholarships are available for students enrolled in a degree or certificate program who reside in the Harrisonburg or Rockingham County area. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
F.H. Harrison, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
A $1,250 scholarship award will be available to a student enrolled in any certificate or degree program, on a full or part-time basis. Preference will be given to a graduate of Broadway High School. Selection may be based on financial need. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
Ola M. Hoover Scholarship
One scholarship of $1,200 will be available for a full-time degree-seeking student who resides in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County and who demonstrates financial need. Minimum 2.0 and FAFSA are required.
Harry L. and Reba S. Rawley Endowed Scholarship
A $2,000 scholarship is available to assist a deserving student at BRCC in attaining their educational goals. Preference will be given to a student who is currently working or plans to work in the field of agriculture and has financial need. FAFSA required.
Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro Memorial Endowed Scholarship
A $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in any degree or certificate program. First preference will be given to students who are graduates of Waynesboro High School, Fishburne Military School, or Stuarts Draft High School. Second preference will be given to students who are graduates of the other Augusta County high schools. Selection will also be based upon financial need and GPA of 2.5 or higher. FAFSA required.
Lawrence Transportation Systems/Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge Scholarship
One scholarship of $500 awarded to a student in any program. This scholarship was established to honor the employees and customers of Lawrence Transportation Systems and to assist a student who resides in the City of Staunton or Waynesboro or the County of Augusta. Selection is based on good academic standing and financial need. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
Charles Pascale Memorial Endowed Scholarship
One award of $1,000 will be available for a student enrolled in any certificate or degree program. Selection is based on determination, academic performance, and financial need. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
Harry L. and Reba S. Rawley Endowed Scholarship
A $2,000 scholarship is available to assist a deserving student at BRCC in attaining their educational goals. Preference will be given to a student who is currently working or plans to work in the field of agriculture and has financial need. FAFSA required.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Root Endowed Scholarship
Two scholarships of $875 will be awarded to students enrolled in any degree or certificate program. Selection will be based on financial need. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
S.G.A. Open Scholarships
Up to two awards of $1,000 for full-time students. One scholarship will be based on academic performance. The other scholarship will be based on financial need and academic performance. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
Thelma Showker Endowed Scholarship
One award of $500 will be available for a student enrolled in any certificate or degree program who has demonstrated financial need. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
Zane D. Showker Endowed Scholarship
Two scholarships of up to $2,000 will be awarded to full-time students enrolled in any degree program. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
Catherine O. and Lyall O. Steger, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled in any degree or certificate program at BRCC. Preference will be given to students with financial need. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
SunTrust Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship of $750 awarded to a student in any program. Past academic history is a factor in the selection process. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
Waynesboro Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship
One or more scholarships will be awarded to students from Waynesboro, Wilson Memorial or Stuarts Draft High Schools. Recipients must be enrolled full-time in a degree or certificate program. Criteria for selection will be based on grades, extracurricular activities, and the required student essay. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
Returning Sophomore Students
BRCC Support Staff Association Scholarship
One $750 scholarship will be available. This scholarship will be awarded to a returning student who has completed 30 or more credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. Two reference letters are required.
BRCC Faculty Senate Endowed Scholarship
One $1,000 will be awarded to a student who has completed a minimum of 24 credits and has achieved a grade point average of at least 3.0. Preference may be given to students with financial need. FAFSA required.
Technology Scholarships
Aviation
Dynamic Aviation Scholarship T
hree $1,000 scholarship awards will be available to students enrolled in the Aviation Maintenance Technology program. Selection will be based on financial need and a strong potential for a successful career in Aviation Maintenance Technology. Applications will be made available after the start of the Fall semester. FAFSA required.
Electronics Technology
Benjamin Cooper Memorial Endowed Scholarship
One $2,000 scholarship will be available for a student studying in the fields of Computer and Electronics Technology, Information Systems Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology. Preference may be given to a student who resides in the Waynesboro area. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
ComSonics, Inc. Electronics Scholarship
Three full-tuition scholarships will be available for students entering the electronics program. Recipients must be full-time and, if funded, the scholarship will be renewed for a second year with an additional allowance for required textbooks. Selection is based on academic performance. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
Manufacturing
Community-Based Job Training Grant
Manufacturing Scholarships Scholarships are available for manufacturing-related courses, career studies certificates, and AAS degree programs. Contact a member of the Community-Based Job Training Grant Office at extension 2325 for more information.
Mechanical Design/Engineering Technology
Alcoa Foundation/Kawneer Company Mechanical Design Technology Scholarship Five $1,000 scholarships to be awarded for the Fall semester only. Scholarships will be awarded to full-time students enrolled in the Mechanical Design program. Selection is based on career potential and references. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
F. R. Drake Company Scholarship
One scholarship of $1,500 in memory of Dr. Ivan E. “Gene” Wilkinson will be available for students enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program. Eligible applicants must have graduated from a high school in the BRCC service area, must have completed 30 credit hours at Blue Ridge Community College, and must be enrolled full-time at the time the scholarship is issued. Preference will be given to those students demonstrating talent in the field of engineering. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
Joseph Nielsen Endowed Scholarship
Up to three scholarships of $500 each awarded to students enrolled in the Mechanical Design or Drafting programs on at least a half-time basis. Selection will be based on financial need, academic potential, and leadership ability as provided on the scholarship application and academic records. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship of up to $1,500 awarded to a student enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program. Preference may be given to the student who demonstrates financial need and enrolls full-time. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
Victor VanDessel and Irving Franklin Clark Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship of $500 to be used for tuition and awarded to a student in a technical field. Selection will be based on academic achievement and potential as well as financial need. Minimum 2.0 GPA and FAFSA are required.
Veterinary Technology
Blue Ridge Equine Clinic Equine and Large Animal Scholarship
One scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded to a student in the Veterinary Technology Program. Selection will be based on a demonstrated financial need and a strong potential for a successful career in Veterinary Technology. First preference will be given to a student who plans to enter the field of equine medicine. Second preference will be given to a student who plans to work in the field of large animal medicine. Applications will be available after the beginning of the Fall semester. Contact the Veterinary Technology department for more information.
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney L. Martin Veterinary Technology Endowment
One scholarship of $500 awarded to a full-time second-year Veterinary Technology student. Selection is based on grade point average and student essay. Minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
William Walter Reams Scholarship
Five $1,500 scholarships will be available each year. Selection of the recipients will be based, in part, on an essay in which the applicants highlight why they wish to be veterinary technicians and what their plans are for the future. Further emphasis in the selection process will include enthusiasm for this type of work and practical skills, such as animal care, lab work, externship, etc. Applications will be available after the beginning of the Fall semester. Contact the Veterinary Technology Department for more information.
Veterinary Technology Equine and Large Animal Scholarship
One $500 scholarship to be awarded to a second-year Veterinary Technology student. First preference will be given to a student who plans to enter the field of equine medicine. Second preference will be given to a student who plans to work in the field of large animal medicine. Applications will be available after the beginning of the Fall semester. Contact the Veterinary Technology Department for more information.
Related information: BRCC Student Financial Aid Services Website