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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Jimmy Hill Memorial Endowment ScholarshipColonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc. |
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award $2,000 |
deadline March 01, 2025 |
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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, 2025 |
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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, 2025 |
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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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Talegaonkar Medical Scholarship EndowmentJohn Randolph Foundation |
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award $1,500 |
deadline February 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Talegaonkar Medical Scholarship Endowment is available to students who are interested in pursuing careers as registered nurses or physicians at institution of higher learning in Virginia. You must be a resident of the City of Hopewell, Prince George County, or the Enon District of Chesterfield County, have a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate... 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 April 15, 2025 |
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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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Wilfred G. Semple Scholarship Loan FundHampton Roads Community Foundation |
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award 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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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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James 2:26 FundHampton Roads Community Foundation |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe James 2:26 Fund Scholarship is available to students from the South Hampton Roads area. You must be pursuing a bachelors degree at a public college or university in Virginia to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students living in public or subsidized housing. View Scholarship Details |
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Intel PhD Fellowship ProgramIntel Foundation |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel. View Scholarship Details |
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