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Allen/Files Scholarship

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 9/1/2024
Closes: 2/1/2025

Allen/Files Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of designated communities in Virginia who plan to attend college in the state.

Win up to
$700
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • This program is open to residents of Staunton City, Waynesboro City, or Augusta County in Virginia who are 1) graduating high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; 2) enrolled in college with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; 3) enrolled at a technical school or returning to school after an absence for retraining of job skills or obtaining a degree; or 4) engaged in the online study through an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
  • Applicants may be attending or planning to attend a school in Virginia and major in any field.
  • They must submit a personal essay on their career plans, reasons they are applying for the scholarship, why they should be chosen, and their leadership and service accomplishments.
  • Selection is based on service and leadership (20 points), financial need (35 points), and scholastic ability (35 points).
  • A $5 processing fee is required. Completed applications must be submitted to the ESA state counselor who then verifies the information before forwarding them to the scholarship director.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
    Minimum Age
    25
    Maximum Age
    25
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: VA
    • City: Staunton, Waynesboro
    • County: Augusta
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Situation
    Nontraditional / Returning Student

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