In addition to BRCC Scholarship Opportunities, consider these scholarships offered by businesses, organizations, and other entities outside of Blue Ridge Community College.
Scholarships
AGCVA Valley District Zachary Fletchall Memorial Construction Scholarship
Regional construction-industry scholarship offered through the Associated General Contractors of Virginia Valley District.
For: Construction-career applicants; preference for residents of Augusta, Clarke, Frederick, Highland, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren counties; 2.5+ GPA and other listed criteria.
Amount: At least two awards at $1,500 each
Next Known Deadline: February 26, 2027
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Choose Aerospace Skilled Nation Scholarship
Applications are now open for the 2027 Choose Aerospace and SKILLED Nation Scholarship Program, which aims to reduce financial barriers to aviation maintenance training and support the next generation of skilled aviation technicians.Students pursuing careers in aviation maintenance are encouraged to apply for $5,000 scholarships, along with additional awards including toolboxes.
For: Eligible applicants must be currently enrolled in or planning to attend an aviation technical program. Students attending ATEC member institutions may receive priority consideration.
Amount: $5000
Next Known Deadline: January 31, 2027
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Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Highly competitive national transfer scholarship for community-college students completing a bachelor’s degree.
For: High-achieving community-college students transferring to a four-year institution; 2027 cycle includes sophomore/recent-graduate timing, 3.5+ cumulative GPA, financial need, and other published criteria.
Amount: Up to $55,000 per year for up to 3 years
Next Known Deadline: December 9, 2026
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Virginia Space Grant Consortium Community College STEM Scholarship
One-year, nonrenewable VSGC scholarship for Virginia community-college STEM students preparing for careers supporting NASA’s mission and the aerospace sector.
For: Virginia community-college students in qualifying STEM majors with interest in NASA/aerospace careers; full-time enrollment and other program criteria apply.
Amount: $2,000
Next Known Deadline: March 15, 2027
More on the VSGC Community College STEM Scholarship
Scholarship Search Resources
Explore these free online resources to find additional scholarship opportunities. Eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application deadlines vary by scholarship.
- Fastweb – A free scholarship search platform that matches students with opportunities based on their profiles, interests, and qualifications.
- Virginia Scholarships (Scholarships.com) – A searchable directory of scholarship opportunities for Virginia students.
- Scholly by Sallie – A free scholarship matching tool that helps students discover opportunities based on their individual profiles.
- DCCU Local Scholarship Search – A directory of local and regional scholarship opportunities compiled by DuPont Community Credit Union (DCCU), featuring scholarships for students in the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding communities..
- Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge Scholarships – Offers a variety of scholarships for students in Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta, Highland, and Nelson counties. Students can apply for multiple scholarships through one application. Award amounts and eligibility requirements vary.
Note: These websites are scholarship search resources, not individual scholarships. Students should review each opportunity for eligibility requirements and application deadlines.