Southside Virginia Community College

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Alberta, VA

University Website:  https://www.southside.edu/
Apply Online:  https://www.apply.vccs.edu/applications/vccs/apply.html?application_id=4094

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is one of the 23 schools in the Virginia Community College System. It was founded in 1970 and has the largest geographic service area of any community college in the state, covering 10 counties and the city of Emporia.

SVCC has two main campuses, the Christanna Campus, located near Alberta in Brunswick County, and the John H. Daniel Campus, just outside of Keysville in Charlotte County. It also offers classes at a number of off-campus sites and online. Major off-campus locations include the Robert C. Wrenn Campus Without Walls, in Emporia; Southern Virginia Higher Education Center, in South Boston; Estes Community Center, in Chase City; Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center, South Hill; and the SVCC Occupational/Technical Center in Blackstone. Along with these major sites, SVCC has many smaller off-campus sites scattered throughout its service region.

Dr. John J. Cavan is the current president of SVCC. He has served as president since February 1983.

Distance Learning

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, VA, has partnered with Southside Virginia Community College to create a distance learning program that allows student to attend Old Dominion University via teletech and online classes. This provides students living in rural locations to obtain a bachelors degree from a prestigious four-year program, without the burden of relocating.

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Southside Virginia Community College College Scholarships

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Cybersecurity Public Service Grant

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)

$20,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Cybersecurity Public Service Grant is open to Virginia residents or those eligible for a military-related exception. You must be within two years of graduation, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate a commitment to working in Virginia in the cybersecurity field in order to be considered for this award.

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Cybersecurity Public Service Grant

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)

award

$20,000

deadline

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Description

The Cybersecurity Public Service Grant is open to Virginia residents or those eligible for a military-related exception. You must be within two years of graduation, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate a commitment to working in Virginia in the cybersecurity field in order to be considered for this award.

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American Electric Power Scholarship - ASME

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

$4,000 February 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The American Electric Power Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors majoring in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology. You must be an American Society of Mechanical Engineers student member, and be enrolled in an ABET accredited, or substantially equivalent baccalaureate program to be considered for this award. You...

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American Electric Power Scholarship - ASME

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

award

$4,000

deadline

February 15, 2026
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Description

The American Electric Power Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors majoring in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology. You must be an American Society of Mechanical Engineers student member, and be enrolled in an ABET accredited, or substantially equivalent baccalaureate program to be considered for this award. You...

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L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship

American Radio Relay League

$2,000 December 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students with a minimum general class amateur radio license. You must be majoring in electronics, communications, or a related field. You must also be a resident of and attend school in: North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, or West Virginia.

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L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship

American Radio Relay League

award

$2,000

deadline

December 30, 2025
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Description

The L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students with a minimum general class amateur radio license. You must be majoring in electronics, communications, or a related field. You must also be a resident of and attend school in: North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, or West Virginia.

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Jimmy Hill Memorial Endowment Scholarship

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc.

$2,000 March 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Jimmy Hill Memorial Endowment Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Lee- Davis High School. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be accepted to a four- year state supported Virginia college or university to be eligible for this award.

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Jimmy Hill Memorial Endowment Scholarship

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc.

award

$2,000

deadline

March 01, 2026
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Description

The Jimmy Hill Memorial Endowment Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Lee- Davis High School. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be accepted to a four- year state supported Virginia college or university to be eligible for this award.

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Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc.

$2,000 March 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Henricopolis Soil and Water District Scholarship is available to residents of Henrico County who are attending Virginia state - supported colleges and universities. You must be majoring in a conservation - related field, have a minimum 3.0 GPA in your major, and have at least one one strong character reference from a faculty member at your...

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Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc.

award

$2,000

deadline

March 01, 2026
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Description

The Henricopolis Soil and Water District Scholarship is available to residents of Henrico County who are attending Virginia state - supported colleges and universities. You must be majoring in a conservation - related field, have a minimum 3.0 GPA in your major, and have at least one one strong character reference from a faculty member at your...

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Farmville Masonic Lodge Scholarship

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc.

$2,000 March 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Farmville Masonic Lodge Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Fuqua School, Prince Edward County High School, or Prospect Christian Academy. You must be a resident of Prince Edward County and be attending a community college, four- year college or university in Virginia. Preference will be given to an applicant with a Masonic...

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Farmville Masonic Lodge Scholarship

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc.

award

$2,000

deadline

March 01, 2026
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Description

The Farmville Masonic Lodge Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Fuqua School, Prince Edward County High School, or Prospect Christian Academy. You must be a resident of Prince Edward County and be attending a community college, four- year college or university in Virginia. Preference will be given to an applicant with a Masonic...

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Albert James (Bert) Shoosmith Scholarship Fund

Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association

Up to $1,500 May 31, 2026 See Details

Description

The Albert James (Bert) Shoosmith Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in horticulture or related agricultural fields. You must be taking at least nine credit hours per semester and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on scholastic achievement and strength of curriculum, school...

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Albert James (Bert) Shoosmith Scholarship Fund

Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association

award

Up to $1,500

deadline

May 31, 2026
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Description

The Albert James (Bert) Shoosmith Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in horticulture or related agricultural fields. You must be taking at least nine credit hours per semester and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on scholastic achievement and strength of curriculum, school...

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C.W. Bryant Scholarship

Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association

$750 May 31, 2026 See Details

Description

The C.W. Bryant Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in horticulture or related agricultural fields. You must be taking at least nine credit hours per semester and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on scholastic achievement and strength of curriculum, school activities and volunteer...

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C.W. Bryant Scholarship

Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association

award

$750

deadline

May 31, 2026
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Description

The C.W. Bryant Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in horticulture or related agricultural fields. You must be taking at least nine credit hours per semester and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on scholastic achievement and strength of curriculum, school activities and volunteer...

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Wilfred G. Semple Scholarship Loan Fund

Hampton Roads Community Foundation

Varies Varies See Details

Description

The Wilfred G. Semple Scholarship is available to junior and senior students attending Virginia universities. You must be majoring engineering, physics, or math to be eligible for this award.

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Wilfred G. Semple Scholarship Loan Fund

Hampton Roads Community Foundation

award

Varies

deadline

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Description

The Wilfred G. Semple Scholarship is available to junior and senior students attending Virginia universities. You must be majoring engineering, physics, or math to be eligible for this award.

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Virginia Commonwealth Award

State Council of Higher Education in Virginia

Varies Varies See Details

Description

The Virginia Commonwealth Award is open to Virginia residents who are enrolled at least half-time in Virginia's public colleges and universities as undergraduate students. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen, have a Virginia domicile, and be able to demonstrate financial need. The amount and deadline of this award...

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Virginia Commonwealth Award

State Council of Higher Education in Virginia

award

Varies

deadline

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Description

The Virginia Commonwealth Award is open to Virginia residents who are enrolled at least half-time in Virginia's public colleges and universities as undergraduate students. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen, have a Virginia domicile, and be able to demonstrate financial need. The amount and deadline of this award...

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