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2027 VSBA Board of Directors Regional Scholarship

This year’s scholarship is open to graduating seniors from the Class of 2027. Scholarship recipients will be honored and presented with their awards at the 2027 VSBA Regional Spring Networking Forums, which will take place between March 2 and May 6, 2027, at varying locations in each VSBA region. Attendance at the respective Regional Networking Forum is required in order to receive the scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for the VSBA Board of Directors Regional Scholarship, applicants must:

- Be able to attend their respective Regional Networking Forum (a full list of regional meeting dates is included on the last page of the scholarship packet). If you are unsure of which VSBA region your school division is in, please visit https://www.vsba.org/vsba-regions/

- Be a high school senior graduating in Spring 2027.

- Reside in and attend a public high school in a school division that is a member of the VSBA and located within one of the nine VSBA regions. For a complete list of VSBA regions and member school divisions, please visit https://www.vsba.org/vsba-regions/

- Demonstrate commitment to their local community through service and leadership.

- Plan to pursue post-secondary education, which may include college, vocational school, or another accredited career training program.

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2027, at 4:00 p.m.

You can click here for this year's full guidelines, including essay theme and additional scholarship information: https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026_RegionalScholarship_Guide_FINAL.pdf

If you have any questions, please contact Bella Corbo, Senior Member Engagement and Communications Specialist, at bella@vsba.org or call 434-295-8722 ext. 2.
1.Applicant's First and Last Name(Required.)
2.Applicant's Contact Information - Please ensure that all provided contact information is accurate as this is how the VSBA will be in contact with you.(Required.)
3.Applicant's Region - If you are unsure which VSBA region you belong to, please visit: https://www.vsba.org/vsba-regions/(Required.)
4.Applicant's School Division (e.g. Division County/City Public Schools)(Required.)
5.Name of high school applicant is currently attending(Required.)
6.I understand that to qualify for this scholarship I must be graduating in the Spring of 2027.(Required.)
7.I understand that if I am chosen as the recipient for my region, I agree to attend my region's 2027 VSBA Regional Spring Networking Forum. I understand that if I am unable to, I will not be able to receive the scholarship. (A full list of tentative dates are included on the last page of the scholarship packet. Locations have yet to be determined.)(Required.)
8.If I am selected as the recipient for my region, I understand that VSBA will publicly share my first and last name, photo, school division name, and region in promotional materials (including but not limited to: social media, news releases, VSBA newsletters, and the VSBA website).(Required.)
9.I understand that I will not personally receive my scholarship and understand that my scholarship will be directly paid to my post-secondary institution (as defined in the scholarship packet) upon verification of enrollment).(Required.)
10.Attach your 750-1,000 word essay as a PDF.
This essay must be around this year's theme, "Rooted in Public Education." You can view the full scholarship packet here for more information: https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026_RegionalScholarship_Guide_FINAL.pdf(Required.)
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11.Attach your letter of recommendation from a school offical as a PDF.(Required.)
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12.Attach your letter of recommendation from a community member as a PDF.(Required.)
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13.Attach your current high school transcript that includes grades, grade point average, and class rank (if applicable) as a PDF. The transcript must be complete through junior year.(Required.)
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14.Attach your resume detailing your academic and extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and community service as a PDF.(Required.)
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