2026 Scholarship Season

More scholarship information will continue to be added to our page as shared with SPARK, so continue to check for more opportunities. These scholarship opportunities, and many more, can be found through Naviance or by speaking to your school counseling office. Please see specific scholarships for deadline dates.

Scholarship Review Committee Guidelines:

• No scholarship committee member shall be related to any applicant. Student name and school name are redacted prior to review and selection by the committee.
• Scholarship awards shall be based on merit and qualifications and shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability
• The SPARK scholarship committee will utilize the established rubric during the selection process.
• Please note that the scholarship review committee guidelines apply only to the scholarships that are exclusively administered by SPARK.

SPARK is only a part of the selection process for the following exclusively administered scholarships:

All SPARK-administered grants can be found on the SPARK Kaleidoscope Marketplace, or by visiting each application individually (by clicking the links below).

Apple Federal Credit Union (Prince William County) Scholarship

This scholarship awards $3,000 to two graduating PWCS high school seniors who intend to pursue studies in Business and/or Finance.

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2026

Ashley Blue Scholarship

This scholarship awards $1,000 to one graduating PWCS high school senior who has experience as a student-athlete and is attending a two- or four-year accredited college or university.

Deadline: 11:59 PM on April 3, 2026

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship

This scholarship awards $1,000 to up to three students who have completed a VDOE-approved CTE sequence of courses and plan to continue education through a Professional Certification program, an Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree, an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree, or a Bachelors in a field related to their CTE course studies.

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2026

Dr. Edward L. Kelly Scholarship

This scholarship awards $1,500 to up to three graduating PWCS high school seniors who intend to pursue studies to enter the teaching profession.

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2026

Dr. Pamela Kaye Gauch Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship awards $5,000 to up to four graduating PWCS high school seniors who exemplify the well-rounded characteristics that Dr. Gauch inspired in her children and those throughout PWCS.

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2026

Dr. Robert L. Eichorn Scholarship

This scholarship awards $1,000 to up to three graduating PWCS high school seniors who have participated in a nontraditional program such as: Independence Nontraditional School, GED/ISAEP, Computer-Based Instruction (CBI), Juvenile Detention Center, or PACE West.

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2026

Freddie L. Smith Scholarship

This scholarship awards $10,000 to one graduating senior from Potomac High School who is a well-rounded individual with community service, strong academics, and school involvement, and will attend a college or university in the state of Virginia or Washington, D.C.

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2026

Jeremy K. Nottingham Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship awards $1,500 to two graduating seniors from Woodbridge High School. The Jeremy K. Nottingham Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life and legacy of Jeremy, a proud Woodbridge High School alumnus who valued education, athletics, and community.

Lake Ridge Chorale "Raise Your Voice" Scholarship

This scholarship awards $500 to two graduating PWCS high school seniors who have participated in their school's choir, show choir, or musical theatre during their high school career.

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2026

Lillian M. Orlich Scholarship

This scholarship awards $2,500 to two graduating high school seniors at Osbourn Park High School.

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2026

Lockheed Martin Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Scholarship

This scholarship awards $1,500 to two graduating PWCS high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field. The recipients will also be eligible to apply for a Lockheed Martin paid internship opportunity.

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2026

Manassas Cares Scholarship

This scholarship awards $1,500 to one graduating Unity Reed High School senior.

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2026

UVA Health, Health/Medical Sciences Scholarship

This scholarship awards $2,000 to up to two graduating PWCS high school seniors pursuing a two- or four-year degree in a clinical healthcare-related career field.

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2026

Woodbridge Chick-fil-A Scholarship

This scholarship awards $2,000 to one graduating PWCS high school senior.

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2026

Woodbridge Woman’s Club CTE Scholarship

This scholarship awards $1,500 to up to one graduating high school senior from Gar-Field High School who is currently enrolled in the Culinary programs and plans to further their education through a trade school, licensure program, or university program related to Culinary Arts.

Deadline: 11:59 PM on April 3, 2026

YES (Yorkshire Elementary School) Scholarship

This scholarship awards $5,000 to one graduating high school senior who attended Yorkshire Elementary School for at least one year.

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2026

Scholarship Opportunities offered by our Business and Community Partners

SPARK is not the fiscal agent, nor a part of the selection process, for the following scholarships.

1890 National Scholarship

The 1890 National Scholars Program provides a chance for high school seniors and current college students to receive a full ride (four-year scholarship) to one of the 19 designated 1890 land-grant universities. Students interested in pursuing degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines will also gain valuable work experience with USDA through a summer internship. For more information, see the link above.

Deadline: March 8, 2026

Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship

BeautySchoolsDirectory.com is offering $2,500 scholarships to students, including DACA recipients, who are pursuing a career in the beauty industry. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with annual deadlines of both September 1 and March 1. See the link above for more information.

Buffalo Soldiers 9th & 10th Horse Cavalry Association Scholarship

The Ladies Auxiliary of the 9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association will award a $1,000 academic scholarship to a college-bound high school senior. See the link above for more information.

Deadline: April 15, 2026

Gospel Worship Experience Essay Scholarship

All High School Seniors graduating in the application year are eligible to apply for a Gospel Worship Experience Scholarship Program Scholarship. Applicants must submit their essay to apply. Essay requirements and more information can be found online by clicking he link above. All scholarships will be awarded on October 3, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church (18410 Chapel Drive, Triangle, VA 22172), and winners must be present to win.

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on August 21, 2026

Hampton University Alumni Scholarship - NOVA Chapter

The Northern Virginia (NOVA) Chapter of the National Hampton Alumni Association is offering scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year to eligible incoming Hampton University freshmen from the Northern Virginia region. These scholarships are awarded directly to Hampton University on the student’s behalf and applied toward their cost of attendance. Our chapter is deeply committed to supporting students from our community, not only through financial assistance but also through ongoing mentorship and engagement throughout their Hampton University journey.

To be considered, students must:

• Be residents of Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, Stafford, or Fauquier counties; or the cities of Alexandria, Upper, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas, Manassas Park, or Fredericksburg)
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
• Submit an official high school transcript
• Submit one personal recommendation letter on official letterhead (from a teacher, counselor, employer, minister, or other non-relative)
• Complete a short essay (maximum 500 words; prompts provided in the application)

To learn more, or to apply, click the link above.

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026

Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation Scholarships

These annual scholarships are awarded to students living and attending high school in Northern Virginia based on academic achievement and extracurricular activities, including organization participation and community service. To learn more, visit the link above.

Deadline: April 10, 2026

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Scholarships

The Prince William Chamber Foundation will award $2,500 scholarships in five categories this year. Four of the scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors, and one will be directed to alternative schooling/adult education. This year, the Chamber Foundation will award 5 scholarships in the following categories: Workforce Development & Certification, Higher Education, Military & Public Service, Entrepreneurship, and Adult Education. See the link above for eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Deadline: 5 p.m. on February 6, 2026

Top Ladies of Distinction Inc., Dale City Prince William County Chapter 2026 Blue and Silver Community Service Trunk Scholarship

This scholarship is in the form of a trunk filled with dorm items (totaling $320) for graduating high school seniors residing in the Dale City and Prince William County Community. Visit the link above for more information or to apply.

Deadline: April 12, 2026.

Virginia Association of Women Judges (WAWJ) Scholarship (Flyer Download)

VAWJ is awarding three scholarships to Virginia high school seniors in the amounts of $1,000, $750, and $500. Winners will be announced by 4/15/26. To apply, please submit your 3-page or less essay on the following topic: Homelessness and its impact on our criminal justice system. No AI or ChatGPT submissions! Your submission must be sent to [email protected] and include the following information:

• Student Name
• High School (including City)
• Email Address
• Student Telephone Number
• Graduation Date
• Guidance Counselor Name and Email Address

Deadline: March 1, 2026