Southside Virginia Community College
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
Cybersecurity Public Service GrantState Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) |
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award $20,000 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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American Electric Power Scholarship - ASMEAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers |
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award $4,000 |
deadline February 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker ScholarshipAmerican Radio Relay League |
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award $2,000 |
deadline December 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Jimmy Hill Memorial Endowment ScholarshipColonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc. |
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award $2,000 |
deadline March 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District ScholarshipColonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc. |
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award $2,000 |
deadline March 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Farmville Masonic Lodge ScholarshipColonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc. |
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award $2,000 |
deadline March 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Albert James (Bert) Shoosmith Scholarship FundVirginia Nursery and Landscape Association |
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award Up to $1,500 |
deadline May 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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C.W. Bryant ScholarshipVirginia Nursery and Landscape Association |
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award $750 |
deadline May 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Wilfred G. Semple Scholarship Loan FundHampton Roads Community Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Virginia Commonwealth AwardState Council of Higher Education in Virginia |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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