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 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 2/20/26 EXTENDED!
Granville P. Meade Scholarship
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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.
Homeschool applicants should review the 2026 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 window will open January 5, 2026, and the original deadline to submit was February 2, 2026, but now extended to February 20! Winners will be notified on April 3, 2026.
Due 2/28/26
Disabled American Veterans Scholarship (DAV)
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The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) offers college scholarships to volunteers who have completed at least 100 volunteer hours through DAV or the DAV Auxiliary. The scholarship amounts vary from $2,500 to $30,000.
Applicants will include an essay on what volunteering for veterans means to them. The application deadline is February 28, 2026.
Due 3/1/26
The Hampton Roads Community Foundation
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The Hampton Roads Community Foundation administers over 90 college scholarships for students in South Hampton Roads (Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Isle of Wight County). Many of these are open to homeschooled students. The scholarships range from $400 to $6,000.
There is one application for all scholarships on the list that will be due on March 1st, 2026. Under “High School Attended,” choose “Homeschooled,” and be sure you meet all the requirements as stated on their 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.
Due 3/16/26
Old Rag Master Naturalist Scholarship Program
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The Virginia Master Naturalist Program’s Old Rag Master Naturalist (ORMN) chapter sponsors a college scholarship of $2,000 for students who have applied to college for admission in 2025 to pursue a degree in wildlife science, natural resources, conservation or environmental studies.
Applicants must be residents of the ORMN service area, which includes the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock. Scholarships will be awarded to two applicants who demonstrate leadership ability and past or present participation in activities related to environmental stewardship.
The application form is now available on the website, and submissions will be accepted between January 1 and March 16, 2026.
Questions regarding the scholarship can be directed to Tom Dreier at scholarship@oldragmasternaturalists.org.
Due 4/1/26
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
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The Richmond section of the Society of Women Engineers welcomes homeschoolers to apply for their 2026 scholarship. This scholarship is a one-time $1,000 award open to females entering the fields of engineering or computer science. Applicants must be entering their freshman year of college at an ABET-accredited institution and live in the following locations:
- Richmond
- Colonial Heights
- Hopewell
- Petersburg
- Charles City County
- Chesterfield County
- Dinwiddie County
- Goochland County
- Hanover County
- Henrico County
- New Kent County
- Powhatan County
- Prince George County
The application form must be completed and submitted as a PDF no later than April 1, 2026. Questions can be directed to swe.richmond@gmail.com.
4/1/26
Twin County Community Foundation Scholarship
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The Twin County Community Foundation offers two annual scholarships of $1,000 each to homeschooled students residing in Carroll County, Grayson County, or Galax. Applications are accepted through April 1, 2026, for high school seniors who plan to attend college or a trade school.
The application and scholarship details can be accessed online HERE. For more information, contact tccfexecutivedirector@gmail.com.
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.
7/1/26
The Gary Foss Scholarship
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The Gary Foss Scholarship at Cornerstone College and Seminary in Spotsylvania covers full tuition for twelve student winners to earn two degrees in Biblical Studies in two years, concurrently at Cornerstone and Lancaster Bible College. The scholarship covers 100% of tuition at Cornerstone and 64% at Lancaster.
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are due July 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 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.
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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.
