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

Varies
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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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Curtis C. Duke and Dr. Ruth Coles Harris

Virginia Society of Professional CPAs

$3,000 April 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Curtis C. Duke and Dr. Ruth Coles Harris is available to African American and Black students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a Virginia college or university pursuing a degree in accounting. You must be a U.S. citizen, have completed at least three hours of accounting, Be a member of the Virginia Society of CPAs (free to...

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Curtis C. Duke and Dr. Ruth Coles Harris

Virginia Society of Professional CPAs

award

$3,000

deadline

April 01, 2025
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Description

The Curtis C. Duke and Dr. Ruth Coles Harris is available to African American and Black students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a Virginia college or university pursuing a degree in accounting. You must be a U.S. citizen, have completed at least three hours of accounting, Be a member of the Virginia Society of CPAs (free to...

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VSCPA DEI Undergraduate and Graduate Accounting Scholarship

Virginia Society of Professional CPAs

$2,500 April 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The VSCPA DEI Undergraduate and Graduate Accounting Scholarship is available to diverse students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a Virginia college or university pursuing a degree in accounting. You must be a U.S. citizen, have completed at least three hours of accounting, Be a member of the Virginia Society of CPAs (free to...

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VSCPA DEI Undergraduate and Graduate Accounting Scholarship

Virginia Society of Professional CPAs

award

$2,500

deadline

April 01, 2025
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Description

The VSCPA DEI Undergraduate and Graduate Accounting Scholarship is available to diverse students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a Virginia college or university pursuing a degree in accounting. You must be a U.S. citizen, have completed at least three hours of accounting, Be a member of the Virginia Society of CPAs (free to...

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KPMG Bright Futures Diversity Scholarship

Virginia Society of Professional CPAs

$2,500 April 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The KPMG Bright Futures Diversity Scholarship Scholarship is available to diverse students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a Virginia college or university pursuing a degree in accounting. You must be a U.S. citizen, have completed at least three hours of accounting, Be a member of the Virginia Society of CPAs (free to...

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KPMG Bright Futures Diversity Scholarship

Virginia Society of Professional CPAs

award

$2,500

deadline

April 01, 2025
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Description

The KPMG Bright Futures Diversity Scholarship Scholarship is available to diverse students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a Virginia college or university pursuing a degree in accounting. You must be a U.S. citizen, have completed at least three hours of accounting, Be a member of the Virginia Society of CPAs (free to...

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H. Burton Bates Jr. Annual Scholarship

Virginia Society of Professional CPAs

$2,500 April 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The H. Burton Bates Jr. Annual Scholarship is available to full- time juniors and seniors majoring in accounting at a Virginia college or university or to a student who has earned his/ her undergraduate degree and is taking additional coursework in order to take the Uniform CPA Examination. You must be a U.S. citizen and be in good academic...

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H. Burton Bates Jr. Annual Scholarship

Virginia Society of Professional CPAs

award

$2,500

deadline

April 01, 2025
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Description

The H. Burton Bates Jr. Annual Scholarship is available to full- time juniors and seniors majoring in accounting at a Virginia college or university or to a student who has earned his/ her undergraduate degree and is taking additional coursework in order to take the Uniform CPA Examination. You must be a U.S. citizen and be in good academic...

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Leighton M. Ballew Directing Award

Southeastern Theatre Conference, Inc.

$2,500 April 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Leighton M. Ballew Directing Award is available to students pursuing graduate study in directing. You must be graduating from an institution in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia to be eligible for this award. You must provide a personal letter, resume and...

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Leighton M. Ballew Directing Award

Southeastern Theatre Conference, Inc.

award

$2,500

deadline

April 15, 2025
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Description

The Leighton M. Ballew Directing Award is available to students pursuing graduate study in directing. You must be graduating from an institution in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia to be eligible for this award. You must provide a personal letter, resume and...

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Jimmy Hill Memorial Endowment Scholarship

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc.

$2,000 March 01, 2025 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, 2025
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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, 2025 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, 2025
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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, 2025 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, 2025
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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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VSCPA Undergraduate Accounting Scholarship

Virginia Society of Professional CPAs

$2,000 April 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The VSCPA Undergraduate Accounting Scholarship is available to accounting majors enrolled in a Virginia college or university pursuing a degree in accounting. You must be a U.S. citizen, have completed at least three hours of accounting, and be currently registered for at least three more accounting credit hours, and have a minimum 2.7 GPA to...

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VSCPA Undergraduate Accounting Scholarship

Virginia Society of Professional CPAs

award

$2,000

deadline

April 01, 2025
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Description

The VSCPA Undergraduate Accounting Scholarship is available to accounting majors enrolled in a Virginia college or university pursuing a degree in accounting. You must be a U.S. citizen, have completed at least three hours of accounting, and be currently registered for at least three more accounting credit hours, and have a minimum 2.7 GPA to...

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