To apply for a scholarship grant, a candidate must:
- be a resident of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia OR an employee of the City of Charlottesville or Charlottesville Public Schools
- be a graduating senior or graduate from Charlottesville High School, Jackson P. Burley, or Lane High School OR have obtained a GED OR completed an Individual Student Alternative Plan at Adult Learning Center
(NOTE: City employees are exempt from requirement 2)
- meet low and moderate income guidelines
- complete the scholarship application
- be a citizen of the United States or hold a permanent resident visa, and
- not have achieved a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
In addition, before scholarship funds can be disbursed, the candidate must provide:
- an acceptance letter from an accredited two- or four-year college or technical school.
- a financial aid award letter from the school detailing the amount of aid the applicant will receive.
Applications for the Charlottesville Community Scholarship Fund and supporting documents are accepted twice a year. High school seniors and adults may apply by March 1 for the following fall semester. Adults may also apply by October 1 for the following spring semester. Applications must be postmarked by those dates. In evaluating applications, the Selection Committee will consider past academic performance, employment history, life experiences, and any special circumstances noted in the application or reference. In determining financial eligibility and the amount of the award, the committee will consider: annual income and assets, as well as other resources available to the student and/or to the person claiming the student as a dependent; the tuition and expenses associated with attendance; and the total financial aid package offered by the applicant’s college or technical school or employer. Distribution of awards is contingent on proof of enrollment. Recipients are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress and report to the CCSP Board of Directors as requested. Students may use the scholarship to attend colleges and technical schools outside the Charlottesville area but they must continue to hold such ties to the City as to make it their permanent residence or place of employment. Send completed application to:
Charlottesville Community Scholarship Program
P. O. Box 1221
Charlottesville VA 22902
