Scholarships in Alexandria City

Northern Virginia Urban League Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 11

Applicant must be an African-American high school senior who is graduating from an accredited public or private high school in Alexandria, Arlington, Loudon, Prince William, or Fairfax County. Applicant must have been accepted to, or have applied to an accredited college or university in the United States and plan to enroll as a full-time student in a program leading to a bachelor's degree. Minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstration of communication skills, leadership skills, and community involvement are required.

 

Celebrate Cherie Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be an incoming graduate student pursuing a career in physical therapy. Must be a legal resident of Northern Virginia (areas of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties) and enrolled in a first professional doctor of physical therapy degree.