All Opportunities

Welcome to the Scholarship Opportunities Homepage.

*· Applications will be accepted for the 2023-24 academic year on a rolling basis starting in March of each year. The application period for the upcoming academic year is open and the majority of scholarships are awarded from April 15 through July 31. Most scholarships are an annual commitment for both the fall and spring semesters. However, the Foundation generally has some limited scholarship funding for the spring and summer semesters. Any application received after July 1 may only be considered for a Spring scholarship award depending on funding available.

Below you will find a listing of scholarships available to students with brief information about the scholarship qualifications. To apply to scholarships which require an application, you must first sign in with the same user name and password you use to access the campus login portal. You will then have the opportunity to complete a general application and, if applicable, apply for specific scholarships.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
$500.00 Dr. Rex Evans Scholarship
Deadline06/30/2024
Varies Angel & Rosa Espada Scholarship
Established in 1993, the Angel & Rosa Espada Scholarship is appropriate...
$500.00 Armand Brown Basketball Memorial Scholarship
$750.00 Biagas Endowed Scholarship
Varies Business Scholarship for Single Women
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., on behalf of Thomas Nelson Community College...
Varies Charles & Mary Hastings Memorial Scholarship
Charles and Mary Hastings were long-time residents of the Peninsula....
Varies College Board Scholar Scholarship
The Thomas Nelson Community College Board established the College Board...
Varies Commonwealth Legacy Scholar Scholarship
The Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship Program is designed to honor one...
Varies Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. Scholarship
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation established two scholarships – one in...
$750.00 Dominion Energy Grove Community Scholarship
Varies Dr. J. P. Hill Scholarship
Established in 2001 to honor Dr. John Hill, Professor Emeritus and...
Varies Elizabeth Southall James Thompson Memorial Scholarship
The Elizabeth Southall James Thompson Memorial Scholarship was...
$3,000.00 Finish What You Start Dual Enrollment Scholarship
Varies Gayle K. Blankenship Memorial Scholarship
Gayle K. Blankenship received her BS in Chemistry from Randolph-Macon...
Varies George A. Orphanidys, Sr. Scholarship
Established in 1996 by George and Edward Fiscella in memory of Mr....
Varies George S. Ames Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1991, the George S. Ames Memorial Scholarship assists...
Varies Hampton Roads Automobile Dealer's Association (HRADA) Scholarship
Established in 1995 to pay tuition, fees and books for selected students...
$500.00 Hampton Rotary Club Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually spring or fall semester.
Varies Howmet Corporation Scholarship
Established in 1991. To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must...
$500.00 International Association of Electrical Inspectors
Varies Irene Morgan Scholarship
Established in 2000 in honor of civil rights pioneer Irene Morgan. To...
Varies J. Frank Benson Memorial Scholarship
A resident of Hampton, Dr. James M. Benson was active in the community,...
Varies James Allison Memorial Scholarship
James Allison was a history professor and one of the original faculty...
Varies James and Virginia Taylor Nursing and Dental Hygiene Scholarship
Established in 2007 to assist students pursuing a career in the nursing...
Varies JBH Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2007 by Mr. and Mrs. John H. Haldeman, Jr. in memory of...
Varies John R. Lawson Scholarship
Established in 2004 in honor of John R. Lawson. Mr. Lawson served for 15...
Varies Jonathan Romero Nursing Scholarship
Mr. Jonathan Romero established this scholarship in 2011. Mr. Romero is...
Varies L. Nelson Farley Scholarship
Established in 1997 to assist certain students who are nearing...
Varies Linda Moroz Scholarship
Linda Moroz is following the “pass it on” philosophy. As a student at...
Varies Loraine & Louis Drucker Scholarship
Mrs. Loraine Drucker was active in Newport News civic and cultural...
Varies Marge Funk Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2001 in memory of Marge Funk. Ms. Funk was one of Thomas...
Varies Mark Daniel Wyatt Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2013 in memory of Mr. Wyatt, who attended Tabb High...
Varies Mary Immaculate Hospital Scholarship
Established in 1994 to assist students in the nursing program. To...
$500.00 Micron Technology Opportunity Fund
$1,300.00 Neall Family Scholarship
The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education, with generous...
$1,000.00 Newport News Shipbuilding Scholarship
Varies Noland Company Scholarship
Established in 2003. To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must be...
$500.00 Patricia Leggett Rapp Scholarship
Varies Patrick Eugene Brown and Eugene C. Steinbrenner Memorial Scholarship
The Patrick Eugene Brown and Eugene C. Steinbrenner Memorial Scholarship...
$750.00 Peninsula Women's Network Scholarship
Must be attending college after a life-changing event, i.e. divorce or...
Varies Presidential Scholar Scholarship
The Thomas Nelson Community College Board established the Presidential...
Varies Ranae Kszepka Memorial Scholarship
The Ranae Kszepka Memorial Scholarship was established in 1992 to assist...
Varies Ray Muzia Scholarship
Established in 2016 in memory of Mr. Ray Muzia, Retired Professor at...
Varies Riverside Health Systems Scholarship
Established in 1995 to assist students in the nursing program. Awarded...
Varies Robert B. Smith Scholarship
Robert B. Smith was admired and respected throughout the Peninsula...
Varies Rodgers & Elizabeth Smith Scholarship
Established in 2008, the Rodgers & Elizabeth Smith Scholarship Fund is...
$750.00 Rotary Club of James City County Scholarship
$1,000.00 Rotary Club of the Virginia Peninsula
Established in 2017.
Varies Sentara Careplex Scholarship
Established in 1994 to assist students in the nursing program. To...
Varies Student Nursing Association Scholarship
Established in 2012 to benefit current Thomas Nelson nursing students.