All Opportunities

The Scholarship Applications for Academic Year 2026/2027 NOW OPEN


How to Apply for a 26-27 Scholarship
Complete one online application and be matched to over 100 RCC scholarships! Average time to complete is only 30 minutes.
Deadline to Apply is 11:59 pm on February 26, 2026

Eligibility: 18 years of age or older OR current high school senior

1. Click the green SIGN IN button at the top right of the screen.
2. Log in with your myRCC username and password to access, complete, and submit your scholarship application.
3. Start with a few quick yes/no questions
4. Answer short prompts about your education goals, financial need, and leadership experiences and community involvement.
5. Add contact information for one reference.
6. Hit submit no later than February 26.
7. You’re done! You’ll be notified of the award decision via your RCC student email by April 10, 2026.

Helpful Tips:
Forget your myRCC username or password? Contact RCC’s Online Help Desk rcchelp@rappahannock.edu.
Don’t have a myRCC login? Complete a free application for admission
Check your SIS record: Some scholarships are awarded based on your county of residence while others are awarded based on the degree or certificate program you are pursuing. Check your record in the Student Information System (SIS) to make sure your information is up-to-date.

List of Scholarships
By completing one online application, you will automatically be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible from the list below.
For questions about the scholarship application or process, contact: Beth Robins, 804-333-6708 or brobins@rappahannock.edu

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies 5 RWC Educational Memorial Scholarship
Open to students in Gloucester County enrolled full-time or part-time in...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Abingdon Womans Club Scholarship Endowment
Open to students from Gloucester County enrolled full-time or part-time.
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Alice Phillips and A. Marvin Self Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is open to nursing students in the Associate’s Degree...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Annual County Scholarship Fund
Open to full-time and part-time students residing in one of the 12...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Arlene Cannon Memorial Scholarship
Open to students from Mathews or Gloucester County enrolled in Business...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Atlantic Union E. Peyton Motley Memorial Scholarship
Preference will be given to full-time students (12 credit hours or more...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Atwood Barrett Tate, Sr. and Della Marie Tate Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Open to students from Essex County and the Northern Neck who enroll...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Baylands Family Credit Union Scholarship
Open to students on Glenns campus with a minimum GPA of 2.5 enrolled in...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Betty Smith Gaskins Scholarship
Open to ongoing or returning students with a minimum cumulative GPA of...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Botetourt Lodge #7 AF&AM Foundation Scholarship
Full-time student enrolled in a career or technical education program,...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies CAL Scholarship
Open to an active member of the TRIO/SSS program committed to earning a...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Callao Moose Lodge and Family Center #917 Criminal Justice Scholarship
Open to students in the Criminal Justice program.
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Callao Moose Lodge and Family Center #917 Culinary Scholarship
Open to students in the Culinary program at RCC.
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Callao Moose Lodge and Family Center #917 EMT Scholarship
Open to RCC students in the EMT program.
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Callao Moose Lodge and Family Center #917 Engineering Scholarship
Open to students in the Engineering program at RCC.
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Callao Moose Lodge and Family Center #917 HVAC Scholarship
Open to students in the HVAC program at RCC.
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Callao Moose Lodge and Family Center #917 Nursing Scholarship
Open to students in the Practical Nursing (PN) or Associate Degree in...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Callao Women of the Moose Nursing Scholarship
Open to a student enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more per...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Catamount Tactical LLC, Liberty Tree Scholarship
Open to students with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Preference is given to...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Charles and Elizabeth Ryland Memorial Scholarship
Open to full-time (12 or more credit hours per semester) continuing RCC...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Charles S. Ylonen Memorial Rotary Scholarship in Nursing
Recipient must reside in or have strong ties to Middlesex County, be...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Chesapeake Bay & River Association of Realtors
Open to students in technology or trades programs who reside in...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Christopher L. Wyatt Memorial Scholarship
Open to a student residing in King and Queen County or city of West...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Cobbs Hall Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship
Open to a student from Lancaster, Northumberland, or Middlesex County...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Colonel Michael and Gail Kenna Scholarship
Open to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and demonstrated...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies David and Carolyn Scarbrough Hand to Hand Scholarship
Open to Northumberland County students who have successfully completed...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies David Sisson Memorial Scholarship
Open for applicants residing in Essex, Lancaster, Northumberland, and...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Dr. Bruce C. and Emily M. K. Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund
Open to graduating high school seniors who reside in Lancaster,...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Dr. Charles Smith Nursing Honorarium Scholarship
Open to Practical Nursing students with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or above.
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Dr. Dorothy Cosby Cooke Scholarship Endowment
Open to residents of RCC’s service region, with preference given to...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Dr. Gertrude Kasbekar and Dr. Dinkar K. Kasbekar Scholarship Endowment
Open to students entering the second year of the Associates Degree of...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Dr. Mel Shelby Memorial Scholarship
Open to a second year student enrolled in RCC’s Associates Degree of...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Dr. Norman Howe Scholarship Fund
Open to students enrolled at RCC who exhibit good citizenship qualities,...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Ed Merrell Engineering Scholarship
Open to a full-time (12 credit hours or more per semester), beginning or...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Elizabeth Spencer Mulholland, SRN, SCM, RN Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Open to first year ADN nursing student with a minimum 2.5 GPA who...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Essex County Womans Club
Open to students who live in Essex County and have a GPA of 2.0 or above.
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Eugene and Lavinia Ruark Endowment
Open to students enrolled at RCC in a degree or certificate program who...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Flam Family Scholarship
Open to students in the RCC culinary program.
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Fred D. Durham Scholarship and Fund for Engineering Excellence
The primary consideration for awarding this scholarship is academic...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Gates - Rex Scholarship
Open to a part-time Business Management student demonstrating need....
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies George Verlander Foundation Annual Scholarship
Open to residents to Lancaster County residents. Recipients are required...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies George Verlander Foundation Scholarship Endowment
Open to residents of Lancaster County, with preference given to those...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Grady N. McGhee Award
Open to a rising sophomore at RCC who has in his or her freshman year...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies H. Marston Smith Memorial Scholarship
Open to students of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula who are...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Henderson UMC Rebecca A. Beauchamp Nursing Scholarship
Open to students in the ADN or LPN program who live in the Northern Neck...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Hilary Westfall Memorial Scholarship
Open to students who demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 2.5 or...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Inez Douglas Belden Scholarship
This program is open to residents of Richmond, Westmoreland, and any...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies James F. Moore Scholarship
Open to residents of Essex County with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies Jesse Lynn Luthy Scholarship Endowment
Open to graduates of Westmoreland High school with less than 24...
Deadline02/26/2026
Varies John H. Upton Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes academic achievement and leadership...
Deadline02/26/2026