College Scholarships
Homeschooled students can apply for scholarships while in high school.
High School Scholarship Opportunities
Homeschooled high school students have many opportunities for college scholarships.
Check out these scholarship opportunities now.
Listed by order of upcoming deadline dates.
Due 11/12/25
Elks National Foundation Scholarship
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The Elks National Foundation awards a Most Valuable Student scholarship every year to high school seniors, ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours) in a U.S. college or university.
The application for the 2026 scholarship closes on November 12, 2025. The parent of a homeschooled student may be listed as the principal and counselor, and the school name can be listed as “homeschooled.” Applicants with questions are encouraged to contact customer support on the website.
Due 11/12/25
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
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The Cooke College Scholarship is available to high-achieving seniors with financial need. The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, books, and required fees for all four years of college in any study area. It includes personal educational advising from the foundation.
Applicants should be spring 2026 graduates intending to enroll in an accredited four-year college in fall 2026; earn a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above; submit standardized test scores from one of the following – SAT, ACT, AP, or IB; and demonstrate financial need.
Applications for the scholarship are made by completing the Common App and choosing Jack Kent Cooke Foundation as a school. Information on the scholarship and eligibility can be found at jkcf.org/. The Common App and all required documents must be submitted by November 12, 2025.
Questions can be emailed to scholarships@jkcf.org.
Due 12/7/25
Clemson University Lyceum Scholars Program
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For students headed to Clemson University, Lyceum Scholars use a great books approach to studying the moral, political, and economic foundations of a free society. Recipients are awarded $60,000 over four years to participate in the program. Students in the program will fulfill the requirements for a minor in political science. The program is available to students studying any major at Clemson.
To learn more about the Lyceum Scholars Program, Clemson invites parents and students to a virtual information session with a Lyceum professor and a current Scholar. To register for the session, click here.
Applications for the Lyceum Scholarship are due by December 7, 2025. Students interested in the scholarship must also apply to Clemson University by the deadline. Homeschooled seniors are encouraged to apply.
Please contact Sidney Thompson at lyceum@clemson.edu with any questions or problems during the application process.
Due 1/31/26
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Program
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The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Program educates and trains qualified young men and women for service as commissioned officers in the Navy. Selected applicants receive full tuition, books stipend, educational fees and other financial benefits OR Room and Board at the country’s leading colleges and universities. Upon graduation, midshipmen are commissioned as officers in the Navy or Marine Corps.
Applications for Fall 2026 college applicants are now open. The online application will close at midnight on January 31, 2026.
Due 1/31/26
Better Business Bureau Serving Western Virginia
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The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Virginia is pleased to offer the 23rd Annual BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship Awards, recognizing high school seniors in their 32-county service area. BBB’s scholarships are made possible because of area businesses that understand the importance of supporting tomorrow’s future leaders. Homeschooled seniors are welcome to apply and have won in previous years.
The deadline for the $1,500 BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship Award is January 31, 2026.
This scholarship is available to high school seniors who live in the 32-county service area of Western Virginia, as listed on the website.
Due 2/11/26
Fisher House Scholarship for Military Children
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Military dependent children who are unmarried and under the age of 23 are eligible for one of 500 scholarship grants of $2,000 for the 2026–2027 school year. There will be at least one recipient selected at every military commissary location that receives applications. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program leading to a bachelor’s degree or a community or junior college with direct transfer into a four-year program.
To be eligible, each student must be a dependent of a parent or sponsor that is active duty, reserve, guard, deceased, or retired from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force. High school applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and college applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher. Other requirements are available here. Applications for the 2026–2027 school year open on December 10, 2025 and must be submitted by February 11, 2026.
Due 2/16/26
Community Foundation Scholarship
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The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region has 54 different scholarship funds for high school seniors who live in Caroline County, Fredericksburg, King George County, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County. The application process opens December 1, 2025, through February 16, 2026. Homeschool students are encouraged to apply.
While each scholarship has different eligibility requirements, all 54 scholarships can be accessed with one common application. Any additional requirements will be added to the application for specific scholarships. An excellent instructional video on the application process is linked to their website.
Please contact Ashley McNeil at scholarships@cfrrr.org with any questions or problems during the application process. A list of the 54 scholarships is available on the website.
Due 3/1/26
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation opens January 1, 2026. Eligible students who are the children of a Marine or Navy Corpsman, Chaplain, or Religious Programs Specialist attached to a Marine unit can apply for an annual academic scholarship of $2,500 to $10,000 per year from the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation for any undergraduate or associate degree as well as a non-degree certificate in career or technical education. Each eligible student will receive an award. Homeschooled students are welcome to apply.
Applicants in 2026 must have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 and have an adjusted gross income at or below the financial eligibility threshold of $129,000 for tax year 2024. Full eligibility requirements, including documentation of service, are available at www.mcsf.org/apply/eligibility/. Homeschooled applicants are welcome to submit a parent-issued transcript and will choose “Home School Clearing House (Any City, US)” as their high school on the application.
Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year open January 1, 2026 and are due by March 1, 2026.
Due 3/8/26
Regent University NROTC Preparatory Program Scholarship
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Eligible seniors graduating in May or June of 2026 who are interested in commissioning as a Naval officer through the Naval Roserve Officer Training Corps can apply for the NROTC Preparatory Program at Regent University. Recipients will receive full tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board for a one-year NROTC preparation as a midshipman candidate. Those who successfully complete the preparatory program will receive guaranteed NROTC scholarships for up to four additional years.
Applicants for the 2026 scholarship must complete a Department of Defense medical exam and NROTC indoctrination training and pursue a science or technical major. Successful completion of the preparatory program requires a student to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater in the program, pass the Navy’s Physical Fitness Exam once a semester, maintain good standing within the ROTC unit, and reside in Regent’s on-campus housing.
To learn more about the program, contact Regent’s Military Resource Center at military@regent.edu. Full information on the scholarship and the application are available here. Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 academic year and are due by March 8, 2026.
4/1/26
Tidewater Community College STEM Scholarship
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Homeschoolers in the Tidewater area interested in a STEM career are invited to apply for Tidewater Community College’s STEM Promise Program. TCC will grant up to 20 FULL scholarships (all tuition and fees paid) for two full years of study beginning in the 2024–2025 academic year. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Students will graduate from TCC with NO student debt and be ready for a career or to transfer to a university.
Associate programs in engineering, science, computer science, and more are eligible. Applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher, be eligible for in-state tuition, and plan to enroll as full-time students. Other requirements, eligible degree programs, and application information are available at tcc.edu/stempromise. Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year open December 20, 2025 and are due by April 1, 2026.
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Tidewater Community College LEAP Scholarship
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Upcoming high school graduates (January and June 2026) in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Portsmouth with no college experience are invited to LEAP into college with Tidewater Community College. Homeschool graduates are encouraged to apply.
LEAP is a full-tuition scholarship with book stipends for available 2026 spring or summer sessions. Students can enroll in up to 12 college transfer credits. Students who enroll in 6 or more credits may be eligible for a free laptop.
Students do not need to graduate from high school before the available summer sessions, and seniors currently in dual-enrollment classes through TCC may participate in LEAP.
Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Kanika Allen, outreach advisor, at kallen@tcc.edu or 757-822-7448 with questions.
Due 1/31/25
Virginia Council on Women Annual STEAM-H Essay Contest
Act quickly! The contest ends January 31. High school senior girls interested in STEAM-H career fields are encouraged to apply for the Virginia Council on Women Essay Contest. One merit-based winner and one need-based winner will be chosen
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Act quickly! The contest ends January 31.
High school senior girls interested in STEAM-H career fields are encouraged to apply for the Virginia Council on Women Essay Contest. One merit-based winner and one need-based winner will be chosen in each of the five regions across Virginia. STEAM-H includes science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics, and healthcare. Homeschooled senior girls are encouraged to apply.
Each applicant must be a female high school senior planning to attend an institution of higher education, be a Virginia resident, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students with financial need can apply with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants will submit a 700–1,000 word essay on their motivation for pursuing a STEAM-H career and their anticipated course of study, trade, and/or profession.
Due 2/1/25
Virginia Western Community College
Virginia Western Community College offers its Community College Access Program (CCAP) for qualified students who cannot cover tuition costs through financial aid and can demonstrate financial need. This program is a public/private partnership
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Virginia Western Community College offers its Community College Access Program (CCAP) for qualified students who cannot cover tuition costs through financial aid and can demonstrate financial need. This program is a public/private partnership that pays the cost of tuition for two years at Virginia Western.
Homeschool students from the following cities or counties are eligible to apply: Botetourt County, Craig County, Franklin County, Roanoke County, or the city of Salem.
The CCAP 2025 application is open through February 1, 2025. Funds are limited and it is encouraged that you apply early.
Due 2/6/25
Granville P. Meade Scholarship
The Granville P. Meade Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who have achieved academically but who are financially unable to attend college. The Granville P. Meade fund awards scholarships to worthy and financially disadvantaged
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The Granville P. Meade Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who have achieved academically but who are financially unable to attend college. The Granville P. Meade fund awards scholarships to worthy and financially disadvantaged Virginia high school seniors to attend one of Virginia’s public or private colleges or universities. The scholarship is for $2,000 per year for four years, provided the student continues to meet the scholarship requirements.
This scholarship is open to seniors attending a public, private, or homeschool in Virginia. There is no minimum GPA requirement, but this scholarship is competitive, and a typical recipient demonstrates above-average academic performance.
Applicants should review the 2025 Granville Meade Student FAQ and the application available on the VDOE website. Completed applications should be submitted to scholarships@heav.org by the application deadline.
The application deadline is February 6, 2025. Winners will be notified on April 7.
Due 2/28/25
Bank Day Scholarship Program
High school seniors have the opportunity to win a $7,500 scholarship through the Virginia Bankers Association Bank Day Scholarship Program. Students who write an essay have the opportunity to win one of thirteen scholarships. Applicants must
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High school seniors have the opportunity to win a $7,500 scholarship through the Virginia Bankers Association Bank Day Scholarship Program. Students who write an essay have the opportunity to win one of thirteen scholarships.
Applicants must be high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be residents of Virginia. Interested applicants must register by February 28th, participate in Bank Day at their local participating bank, and submit an essay by March 28th.
For more information, details are available on the VBA website, and questions can be emailed to Monica McDearmon at mmcdearmon@vabankers.org.
Due 3/14/25
Weedon Memorial Essay Contest
The Society of Cincinnati in the state of Virginia invites homeschooled seniors to participate in the Weedon Memorial Essay Contest. The Society of Cincinnati will award scholarships of $4,000 to $6,000 to the essay winners. Applicants must be high
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The Society of Cincinnati in the state of Virginia invites homeschooled seniors to participate in the Weedon Memorial Essay Contest. The Society of Cincinnati will award scholarships of $4,000 to $6,000 to the essay winners.
Applicants must be high school seniors who have been admitted to a four-year college or university in Virginia, which they plan to attend in the fall of 2025.
The application, contest rules, and award criteria are available on their website. Entries must be postmarked by Friday, March 14, 2025. Homeschooled applicants should write “homeschooled” in the application fields for school division, high school, and principal/headmaster.
Questions can be directed to Frank Sutton at suttonk11@verizon.net.
Due 3/15/25
Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation
The Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation annually awards a $500 academic achievement scholarship to a full-time Virginia resident planning to attend college as a full-time student in the upcoming school year.
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The Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation annually awards a $500 academic achievement scholarship to a full-time Virginia resident planning to attend college as a full-time student in the upcoming school year.
For the 2025–26 award, homeschool applicants must submit an application, a transcript, a letter of recommendation from someone other than a parent, and a 250-word essay on the following topic:
“Why you would like to be considered for this scholarship, explaining your interest in history, and what you think the relevance of the First Thanksgiving at Berkeley Plantation is to Virginia history and our nation.”
Applications are due no later than March 15, 2025.
Each applicant must have a GPA of 3.5 or greater and must attend the Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation on November 2, 2025, unless attendance is impractical due to the location of their designated college.
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Pensacola Christian/Abeka Academy
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Pensacola Christian College is a homeschool-friendly college that offers many significant scholarships to their current and incoming students. Homeschool students who use Abeka Academy can qualify for a scholarship that is equal to the tuition paid to Abeka Academy for video courses taken in grades 9-12. Details, including deadlines, are available on their website.
In addition to the Abeka Academy scholarship, PCC offers scholarships in the following categories:
- Christian Service – parent serves full-time in Christian ministry
- Ministerial – Bible student who intends to become a minister
- Teacher Education – student with an education major
- Armed Services – student who served in the military or student with parent(s) who currently serves, died, or is totally disabled due to service
- Academic Honors – student scored above minimum score on ACT, SAT, or CLT
- Alumni – available to children of PCC graduates
PCC students have access to over 40 scholarships in addition to the list above. Each scholarship is of a differing amount and has different requirements.
Click here to view all PCC scholarships.
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Marine Option NROTC Scholarship
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This scholarship offers full four-year tuition coverage, fees, book stipend, and more at a participating college or university for those interested in earning a commission as an officer in the Marine Corps. Those chosen for this scholarship will be obligated to serve at least four years on active duty in the Marine Corps.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, high school graduate, meet admissions requirements of the participating college or university of their choice. They must score at least 74 on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) and 22 on the American College Test (ACT) or a combined score of 100 in Math and Evidence-Based Reading on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
More details about this scholarship, the Application Information Checklist, and the application itself are available at the link below. Incoming high school juniors and seniors in Virginia are welcome to contact Captain Alicia Page at Alicia.Page@marines.usmc.mil.
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Regent University Homeschool Scholarship
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Homeschooled students attending Regent University are eligible to receive a $4,000 scholarship—$1,000 per year for up to four years for all new, on-campus, undergraduate students who were homeschooled and graduated as a homeschool student. The program is available to students studying any major at Regent.
This scholarship is available year-round to students applying to Regent University for the first time. Applicants simply submit an application and transcript.
Please contact the admissions office at undergrad@regent.edu with any questions during the application process.
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Bryan College Homeschool Grants
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For homeschooled students headed to Bryan College, the university awards grants of $500 to incoming students who qualify in one of the following categories: homeschooled, family member is an alumni, sibling attends or has attended, family member is a Christian worker or missionary, or has attended any of the following:
TeenPact (onsite only), Bryan College Summer Institute, or Summit Conference (onsite only).
Any additional categories a student may qualify for adds $250 to the grant. These awards are renewable. You can find more information on the Bryan College website here.
Pat Wesolowski, Bryan College’s homeschool counselor, has the following resources available for homeschooled students. You are welcome to contact her at 423-775-7159 or on her cell, 850-212-1232.
If you know of any homeschool friendly scholarships, please let us know! Contact Sheri at scholarships@heav.org.
