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Barron F. Black Theological Scholarship

Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025
Closes: 4/1/2026

The Barron F. Black Theological Scholarship is available to Virginia Theological Seminary students who are candidates for the ministry. Residents of the geographic region served by the Diocese of Southern Virginia are encouraged to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of Accomack, Chesterfield, Isle of Wight, or Northampton counties, Chesapeake, Colonial heights, Hopewell, Jamestown, Norfolk, Petersburg, Portsmouth, Richmond, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, or Williamsburg, Virginia
  • Attending Virginia Theological Seminary as a candidate for the ministry
  • Graduate student
  • Seeking a graduate degree
  • Studying ministry
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    Graduate Student
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: VA
    • City: Chesapeake, Colonial heights, Hopewell, Petersburg, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Norfolk, Suffolk, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg
    • County: Accomack, Chesterfield, Isle of Wight, Northampton
    Current School
    Virginia Theological Seminary
    Intended Area of Study
    Divinity, Ministry, and Pre-Theology
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident

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