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)

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$20,000

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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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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.

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$2,500

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April 15, 2025
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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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Robert Porterfield Award

Southeastern Theatre Conference, Inc.

$2,000 April 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Robert Porterfield Award is available to students entering or attending a graduate theatre program. You must be graduating from or currently attending an academic institution in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia to be eligible for this award.

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Robert Porterfield Award

Southeastern Theatre Conference, Inc.

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$2,000

deadline

April 15, 2025
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The Robert Porterfield Award is available to students entering or attending a graduate theatre program. You must be graduating from or currently attending an academic institution in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia to be eligible for this award.

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Marian A. Smith Scholarship Award

Southeastern Theatre Conference, Inc.

$1,500 April 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Marian A. Smith Scholarship Award is available to graduate costume design or costume technology students. You must have graduated from an undergraduate 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...

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Marian A. Smith Scholarship Award

Southeastern Theatre Conference, Inc.

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$1,500

deadline

April 15, 2025
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The Marian A. Smith Scholarship Award is available to graduate costume design or costume technology students. You must have graduated from an undergraduate 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...

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Albert James (Bert) Shoosmith Scholarship Fund

Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association

Up to $1,500 April 15, 2025 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

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Up to $1,500

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April 15, 2025
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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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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

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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

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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

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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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James 2:26 Fund

Hampton Roads Community Foundation

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The 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.

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James 2:26 Fund

Hampton Roads Community Foundation

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The 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.

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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The 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.

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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The 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.

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Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program

State Council of Higher Education in Virginia

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Description

The Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program is open to Virginia undergraduates who are admitted or enrolled in Virginia's public and private non-profit colleges and universities at least half time. To be considered for this award, you must be able to demonstrate extreme financial need, be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, have a Virginia...

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Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program

State Council of Higher Education in Virginia

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The Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program is open to Virginia undergraduates who are admitted or enrolled in Virginia's public and private non-profit colleges and universities at least half time. To be considered for this award, you must be able to demonstrate extreme financial need, be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, have a Virginia...

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