In August of 2023, the Kenneth Leary Taylor Teacher Grant at the Peninsula Community Foundation was established in hopes of helping other teachers from elementary through high school that share Mr. Taylors passion of teaching science in their classrooms, by providing grants of up to $500 toward a current project, program or equipment that will enhance the classroom curriculum.Eligibility Requirements:Must be teaching science (excluding Computer Science) to students elementary-high school, on the Virginia Peninsula.Must have a specific project or program otherwise not funded by the schools. General classroom supplies are excluded.>
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The family of Patricia Barresi has established a grant program in her memory to assist educators at B.C. Charles, Hilton, Katherine G. Johnson and Stoney Run Elementary Schools in Newport News, VA. Mrs. Barresi served as the Principal at Hilton and B.C. Charles Elementary Schools, finishing her career as an Elementary School Consultant and Coach. In her final years, Patricia fought a valiant fight against ALS. Now, her family wishes to honor her passion for elementary educators and the children that will benefit from their tireless work.
Teachers at the aforementioned schools are encouraged to apply to receive a $500 grant to help support their classroom projects and initiatives. Deadline to apply for the 1st quarter grant is March 21, 2025.
Beginning July 1, 2025, if the 2025/26 school year will be their first year as a full time teacher they may apply to help fund their purchase of classroom supplies. Educators must teach in the above mentioned elementary schools in Newport News, VA.
If selected to receive a grant, the teacher’s employment and grant project must be verified by the principal, superintendent or other school official. The grant money will be sent to the school. The deadline to apply for the new teacher grant for the 2025/26 academic school year is August 20, 2025.
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“Ferguson” refers to Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. To apply an applicant must have a “qualifying” Ferguson parent who is employed full-time (a minimum of 30 hours per week) with at least two full years of consecutive service as of the application deadline date (03/31/2026). Special Note: Children of Ferguson officers, directors, headquarters department heads, and general managers are NOT eligible. Carefully read and follow the application instructions.
- The application process does not need to be completed all at once. To save an incomplete application, click Save before exiting. To return to work on your application another time, enter your login ID (email address) and password, then click Continue with Application and select the application you want to work on.
- Print and review your online application before submitting it to make sure all the information you have provided is complete and accurate. Submit your application by clicking on the Final Review and Submit button at the top of the dashboard.
Submit your application by using the Submit button on the online application's Submit screen. Your online application must be submitted by11:59 PM EST, Tuesday, March 31,2026.
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
12/15/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
3/31/2026 11:59 PM
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“Ferguson” refers to Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. To apply an applicant must have a “qualifying” Ferguson parent who is employed full-time (a minimum of 30 hours per week) with at least two full years of consecutive service as of the application deadline date (03/31/2026). Special Note: Children of Ferguson officers, directors, headquarters department heads, and general managers are NOT eligible. Carefully read and follow the application instructions.
- The application process does not need to be completed all at once. To save an incomplete application, click Save before exiting. To return to work on your application another time, enter your login ID (email address) and password, then click Continue with Application and select the application you want to work on.
- Print and review your online application before submitting it to make sure all the information you have provided is complete and accurate. Submit your application by clicking on the Final Review and Submit button at the top of the dashboard.
Submit your application by using the Submit button on the online application's submit screen. Your online application must be submitted by11:59 PM EST, Tuesday, March 31,2026.
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
12/15/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
3/31/2026 11:59 PM
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The James M. Stevens Memorial Scholarship was established by his parents to honor their son, who died in May 2018. James, autistic from birth, was an exceptional student, graduating from Bethel High School and graduating with honors from Thomas Nelson Community College. This scholarship recognizes deserving students in Hampton, Poquoson or York County schools, who have persevered to overcome challenges and have impressed their teachers with their ability to succeed. As a way of recognizing the tireless efforts in helping their students succeed, teachers both nominate candidates and select the awardees. The scholarship will pay up to $2,000 and a student has two years after graduation to use the award. The deadline for teachers to nominate a student is April 17, 2026.
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
12/15/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
4/17/2026 11:59 PM
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The Jean M. Yokum Scholarship is sponsored by Langley Federal Credit Union. The scholarship is named after Langley’s former president and CEO and is awarded annually to graduating high school seniors who showcase academic excellence and community involvement. Each year in May, six deserving college-bound members are awarded a $5,000 scholarship. Scholarships are awarded based on need, academic performance, community involvement and a personal essay.- The student must graduate from a high school in Hampton Roads, in June 2026 and will be attending an accredited community college or university.
- The student must be graduating with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- The student must be enrolled taking a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
- In addition to the academics, student’s extra-curricular activities, community service, work experience and financial need will factor into the review process.
- Langley staff and immediate family of Langley staff are not eligible to apply
- Deadline to apply is April 1, 2026 11:59 PM
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
12/15/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
4/01/2026 11:59 PM
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Joyce Gaines-Dandridge, known for many years as Mrs. Gaines, was a respected and well-liked teacher at Poquoson High School for a total of 34 years until she retired in 2007. Even after retirement she stayed active in supporting students at Poquoson as well as Tabb High, where her son and grandson attended and graduated school.
This $750. scholarship will be awarded to a student from Poquoson and Tabb High Schools that are in need of financial aid and have a minimum 3.0 GPA who wishes to attend post-secondary education at a two or four-year college, university, community college or technical/trade school.
The deadline to apply is April 22, 2026.
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
12/15/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
4/22/2026 11:59 PM
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The Kellam, Weaver-Fagan & Hastee Educational Scholarship, formed pursuant to order of the Circuit Court for the City of Hampton, Chancery No. 31689, has been providing financial assistance to Hampton public school students who attend a Virginia four-year college, university, or nearby community college since 1993. This trust is intended to provide educational assistance to students who have demonstrated their willingness and ability to maintain a high level of academic achievement, while giving of themselves to better their school, neighborhood, place of worship, family, and/or the City of Hampton. It is hoped that upon graduation from a college, university, or nearby community college that they will return and make an even greater contribution to our community.
- The Applicant must be a senior at Bethel, Hampton, Kecoughtan, or Phoebus High School in the City of Hampton, Virginia.
- Must be a prospective June graduate.
- Must matriculate to an accredited Virginia four-year college, university or community college.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Must be able to demonstrate that they have made a strong commitment to community service and helping others.
- Must be in financial need to attend college.
- The total amount of the award is $8,000 payable in equal semester installments of $1,000. This amount may vary from year to year and the scholarship may or may not be renewable for subsequent years.*
- Deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
12/15/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
5/01/2026 11:59 PM
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Kenneth Taylor, born and raised in Newport News, is a graduate of Newport News High and Virginia Tech. His parents, Virginia Leary and Winston Taylor worked very hard to send Kenneth to school and were very proud of his accomplishments at becoming a college graduate. Following graduation, he was hired by Hampton City Schools as a 9th grade physical science teacher at Spratley Jr. High. After 36 years as an educator, his career concluded as an 8th grade physical science teacher at Davis Middle School. Mr. Taylor found physical science to be an exciting course to teach, devoting one semester to chemistry and another semester to physics. He was able to perform many classroom demonstrations and also provide many hands on activities to enhance the experience for his students. He wanted his students to enjoy coming to science class.
In March of 2022, he established the Kenneth Leary Taylor Scholarship at the Peninsula Community Foundation in hopes of helping a student who enjoys science and has considered teaching science to middle or high school students.
CRITERIA:
- Must be a high school graduate from the Virginia Peninsula.
- Must be a high school senior or college student that is pursuing a teaching degree and is considering teaching science in middle or high school.
- Must have achieved a cumulative GPA minimum of 2.5 or higher.
- Student must be in need of financial assistance for college.
- Two students will each receive this one-time award of $2,500, divided equally between the first and second semester of college. *Should funding allow, an opportunity to renew the scholarship for an additional year may be possible.
- The deadline to apply is May 8, 2026.
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
12/15/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
5/08/2026 11:59 PM
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Teachers at the aforementioned schools are encouraged to apply to receive a $500 grant to help support their classroom projects and initiatives.
Educators must teach in the above mentioned elementary schools in Newport News, VA.
If selected to receive a grant, the teacher’s employment and grant project must be verified by the principal, superintendent or other school official. The grant money will be sent to the school.
Deadline to apply is 3/20/2026
Beginning July 1, 2026 teachers are invited to apply to help fund their purchase of classroom supplies if the 2025/26 school year will be their first as a full-time teacher." The deadline to apply for the new teacher grant for the 2026/27 academic school year is August 20, 2026
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
12/15/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
3/20/2026 5:00 PM
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The Peninsula Scholarship Fund was established with the Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia in 2012. The fund is a gift from Carolyn Pendeleton Lackey, a lifelong resident of the peninsula. Carolyn Pendeleton Lackey established the scholarship fund through her will so that young people in our community would have the opportunity to succeed. The fund provides annual scholarships to Virginia Peninsula students of high academic achievement (having maintained a minimum of a “B” average).
To apply for the Peninsula Scholarship, eligible students must excel in academics and have a need for financial aid. The applications are then submitted to a Selection Committee for evaluation.
CRITERIA:- Must be a high school senior in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, York County, Williamsburg, or James City County schools.
- Must have a minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale.
- Must have a need for financial assistance to attend college.
- Must show a commitment to community service and school activities.
- The total amount of the award is $4,000 payable in semester installments of $500. The Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia, Inc.
- Deadline to apply is April 7, 2026.
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
12/15/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
4/07/2026 11:59 PM
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This application is for students who have already received a renewable scholarship and are attempting to request their funding for an additional semester.
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
12/01/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
2/01/2026 11:59 PM
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The purpose of the Fund is to provide college or technical school scholarships to single parents (with children under the age of 18 living in their household) or a couple (with children under the age of 18 living in their household) who are considered lower income, who wish to pursue a Bachelors or Associates degree from an accredited college, university or at a technical school.
To include:- Accounting/finance
- Business
- Computer Science/Information technology
- Engineering
- Health /Nursing
- College Transfer Program
- Trades School
- Apprentice School
- CRITERIA:
- Must have graduated from High School with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university or technical program as a full time or part time student.
- Must complete 12 credit hours in a 12 month period or obtain certification within program guidelines.
- The scholarship is valued at $2,000 payable in increments of $1,000 per semester or adapted to trade school payment guidelines
- Deadline to apply is March 25, 2026.
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
12/15/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
3/25/2026 11:59 PM
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The Yorktown FC Soccer Scholarship is an endowment from the Yorktown FC Soccer Club, a travel soccer club that was founded in 2007. Its purpose is to honor Yorktown FC’s philosophy of combining volunteering in the community with a passion for soccer. High School seniors from York County and the City of Newport News are eligible to apply. Each year in spring, two deserving athletes, one male and one female, will be awarded a $500 non-renewable scholarship for continuing their education after high school. They believed volunteerism and giving back locally was a priority, therefore they modeled that commitment and passed it along to their players as they matured, providing opportunities for service in action. Students who win this award should exemplify these ideals. The dedicated volunteer coaches, aside from their primary careers, gave countless hours of their time simply for the love of the game and to inspire the Yorktown FC philosophy in the players. This vision, enthusiasm, unselfish outlook, and dedication to volunteering formed the pillars upon which the club stood until its dissolution and merger with another local travel club in 2021. Students must be of good moral character, volunteer in the community and demonstrate a passion for soccer. Students are not required to play soccer on the college level to be eligible for this scholarship.
Deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
12/15/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
5/01/2026 11:59 PM
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An individual can only apply if he/she has applied to The Apprentice School of Newport News Shipbuilding, has been made an offer and has a start date for an apprenticeship.
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Objective: To support aspiring metrologists, technicians, engineers, and skilled trades professionals in advancing their education and career development within the field of coordinate metrology.
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The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore Employee Hardship Fund (the "Fund") was created to assist employees following a natural disaster or series of sudden or unexpected events or circumstances beyond an employee's reasonable control. The Fund's primary focus is responding to emergency needs in order for employees to meet short-term, basic living necessities. The Fund seeks to provide financial assistance to address uninsured needs not covered by other Foodbank or community programs otherwise available to the employee.
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Our Mission- Engage. Empower. Inspire
Impact 100 Greater Peninsula is a collaborative effort that champions the power of women working and giving together to improve our community. Our Mission is to provide transformative giving in the Greater Peninsula region through an annual collective financial investment. We welcome all women to participate and have their voice heard to make our community a better place to live.
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
5/01/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
6/14/2025 11:59 PM
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The Canon Virginia Emergency Fund will provide monetary support to assist members following a natural disaster or series of sudden or unexpected events or circumstances beyond the member's reasonable control.
The Fund's primary focus is responding to emergency needs in order for the Company's members to meet basic living necessities. The Fund seeks to provide financial assistance to address uninsured needs not covered by other Company or community programs.
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Since 2020, the Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia has been home to the Children's Holiday Fund. Building on a program launched 100 years ago, the Children's Holiday Fund supports greater Peninsula nonprofits that provide holiday-specific programs that meet essential needs and bring joy to children and young people and their families during the winter holiday season, Thanksgiving through the end of December.
This program specifically seeks to support children and families at the most basic level of our community by directing resources to organizations that directly serve those most in need—particularly families who might otherwise go without assistance from other sources.
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