VSBA Board of Directors Regional Scholarship Survey

This year’s scholarship is open to graduating seniors from the Class of 2026. The 2026 spring scholarship recipients will be honored and presented with their awards at the 2026 VSBA Regional Spring Networking Forums, which will take place between March 3 and May 12, 2026, at varying locations in each VSBA region. Attendance to the respective Regional Networking Forum is required in order to receive the scholarship.

This scholarship will be awarded annually during the VSBA Spring Regional Networking Forums, ensuring a continued commitment to supporting Virginia’s students at the regional level.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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

- 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 2026.

- 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 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Bella Corbo, Member Engagement Specialist, at bella@vsba.org or call 434-295-8722 ext. 2.

VSBA Board of Directors Regional Scholarship

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* 1. Applicant's First and Last Name

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* 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.

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* 3. Applicant's Region - If you are unsure which VSBA region you belong to, please visit: https://www.vsba.org/vsba-regions/

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* 4. Applicant's School Division

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* 5. Name of high school applicant is currently attending

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* 6. I understand that to qualify for this scholarship I must be graduating in the Spring of 2026.

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* 8. If I am selected as the recipient for my region, I understand that the 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).

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* 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 verfication of enrollment)

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* 10. Attach your 750-1,000 word essay as a PDF.

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* 11. Attach your letter of recommendation from a school offical as a PDF.

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* 12. Attach your letter of recommendation from a community member as a PDF.

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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.

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* 14. Attach your resume detailing your academic and extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and community service as a PDF.