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Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
Varies	Carole M. Weinstein Scholarship for MFA and Creative Writing Programs The Carole M. Weinstein Scholarship Fund for MFA and Creative Writing Programs will be awarded in support of fellowships for MFA Creative Writing... The Carole M. Weinstein Scholarship Fund for MFA and Creative Writing... Deadline: Award: Varies
Varies	Dabney and Joseph Cortina Scholarship The Dabney and Joseph Cortina Scholarship will be awarded to rising undergraduate juniors or seniors pursuing a degree within the VCU Robertson... The Dabney and Joseph Cortina Scholarship will be awarded to rising... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences Doctoral Scholarship The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences Doctoral Scholarship provides a limited number of tuition awards to deserving Ph.D. students.... The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences Doctoral Scholarship... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	John Patrick Dooley Open Minds Scholarship The John Patrick Dooley Open Minds Scholarship is awarded to former residents of the Richmond City Justice Center who are successfully admitted to... The John Patrick Dooley Open Minds Scholarship is awarded to former... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	The Arthur J. Seidenberg Scholarship Available to seniors or post-baccalaureates. The recipient must matriculate into any U.S. Medical/Osteopathic school during the fall semester in... Available to seniors or post-baccalaureates. The recipient must... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Dr. Paul B. Ferrara Scholarship in Forensic Science Dr. Paul Benjamin Ferrara (1942-2011) served as the director of the Virginia Department of Forensic Science and dedicated 33 years to improving... Dr. Paul Benjamin Ferrara (1942-2011) served as the director of the... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Baldacci Student Experiential Learning Endowed Fund The Baldacci Student Experiential Learning Endowed Fund grants academically promising, and hardworking students of diverse areas of study and... The Baldacci Student Experiential Learning Endowed Fund grants... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Baldacci Political Science Endowed Scholarship The Baldacci Political Science Scholarship will provide financial support to an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Political Science. To... The Baldacci Political Science Scholarship will provide financial... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Bijan Rao Scholarship in Physics The College and the Department of Physics established the Bijan Rao Scholarship in Physics in honor of Bijan K. Rao, Ph.D., a beloved physics... The College and the Department of Physics established the Bijan Rao... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Charles and Leann Blem Scholarship in Biology The Charles and Leann Blem Scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior who is majoring in biology with specific interest in vertebrates,... The Charles and Leann Blem Scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	David R. Brenner Scholarship The family of David R. Brenner established the David R. Brenner Fund and Scholarship in memory of their son. This scholarship shall be awarded... The family of David R. Brenner established the David R. Brenner Fund and... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Dean's Award for Academic Excellence The Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence is awarded to a rising junior or senior majoring in an area of study in the College of Humanities and... The Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence is awarded to a rising junior... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Dennis-Weathers Award The Dennis-Weathers Award was created in honor of Dr. Rutledge M. Dennis’s parents, David and Ora Porcher-Dennis, and his godparents, Joseph and... The Dennis-Weathers Award was created in honor of Dr. Rutledge M.... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Dr. L. Terry Oggel Scholarship The Dr. L. Terry Oggel Scholarship shall provide scholarship funds to students in good standing pursuing a Master of Arts in English in the VCU... The Dr. L. Terry Oggel Scholarship shall provide scholarship funds to... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Dr. Teri Stockham Scholarship in Forensic Toxicology The Dr. Teri Stockham Scholarship in Forensic Toxicology provides financial support to a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Forensic... The Dr. Teri Stockham Scholarship in Forensic Toxicology provides... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Emily R. Murphy Scholarship in Forensic Science The scholarship was established in memory of Ms. Emily Murphy, who lost her life in an automobile accident on Nov. 2, 2002. Ms. Murphy, a smart,... The scholarship was established in memory of Ms. Emily Murphy, who lost... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Goldie S. Zimberg Scholarship The Goldie S. Zimberg Scholarship will provide tuition assistance to a student who is starting or returning to school later in life. It will be... The Goldie S. Zimberg Scholarship will provide tuition assistance to a... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Harkirat and Vijaylaxmi Singh Scholarship The Harkirat and Vijaylaxmi Singh Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate science major. The Harkirat and Vijaylaxmi Singh Scholarship will be awarded to an... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Harrell-Benson Scholarship The Harrell-Benson Scholarship will provide scholarship funding for students pursuing an undergraduate major, minor or concentration in the... The Harrell-Benson Scholarship will provide scholarship funding for... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Initiatives of the Bersoff Scholarship Funds in the College of Humanities and Sciences Funded with gifts from Edward Bersoff, Ph.D., a former member of the VCU Board of Visitors, this scholarship is awarded to any student within the... Funded with gifts from Edward Bersoff, Ph.D., a former member of the VCU... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Julia Halley Latane Scholarship In memory of their aunt Julia Latane, Susan R. Daves and Kate R. Forbes established this scholarship in 1986 for degree-seeking working adults. The... In memory of their aunt Julia Latane, Susan R. Daves and Kate R. Forbes... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Keller-Emerson Interdisciplinary Research Fund The Keller-Emerson Interdisciplinary Research Fund shall be awarded to an undergraduate, full-time student in good academic standing in the College... The Keller-Emerson Interdisciplinary Research Fund shall be awarded to... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Kelly Marie York Scholarship The Kelly Marie York Scholarship was created by family and friends in memory of Kelly Marie York, who was a Biology major at VCU. This scholarship... The Kelly Marie York Scholarship was created by family and friends in... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Kinesiology and Health Sciences Scholarship Endowed in the spring of 1994, the Kinesiology and Health Sciences Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student majoring in Kinesiology and... Endowed in the spring of 1994, the Kinesiology and Health Sciences... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Lewis C. Goldstein Award of Excellence The endowment honors professor emeritus Dr. Lewis C. Goldstein. Dr. Goldstein joined the faculty of Richmond Professional Institute in 1955 and... The endowment honors professor emeritus Dr. Lewis C. Goldstein. Dr.... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Miles F. Johnson Award of Excellence The award was established in 2008 through a gift from Dr. Miles F. Johnson, Professor Emeritus and Former Chair of the Department of Biology. The... The award was established in 2008 through a gift from Dr. Miles F.... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Nguyen-Ninh Partial Scholarship Awarded to a rising junior or senior who is majoring in biology, this scholarship was established by Duc T. and Hang N. Nguyen to honor the faculty... Awarded to a rising junior or senior who is majoring in biology, this... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Rozanne Garrett Epps Undergraduate Scholarship Established by friends and Epps family members, this scholarship is named for Rozanne Garrett Epps, former director of evening and off-campus... Established by friends and Epps family members, this scholarship is... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Short Pump Ruritan/Civic Foundation Scholarship The Short Pump Ruritan/Civic Foundation Scholarship will provide an annual scholarship to a student of the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences... The Short Pump Ruritan/Civic Foundation Scholarship will provide an... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	U. and M. Smedley Family Merit Scholarship Established in 2001 by Audrey Y. Smedley, Ph.D., in honor of her parents, the purpose of this scholarship is to encourage serious study and... Established in 2001 by Audrey Y. Smedley, Ph.D., in honor of her... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Victor Humberto Narro Scholarship The Victor Humberto Narro Scholarship will provide scholarship support to College of Humanities and Sciences students with majors in the Department... The Victor Humberto Narro Scholarship will provide scholarship support... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Yvonne Engleson Rodriguez Benner Scholarship Established by family and friends in honor of Yvonne Engleson Rodriguez Benner, an active and admired member of VCU’s Board of Visitors and an... Established by family and friends in honor of Yvonne Engleson Rodriguez... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	21st Century Communications Scholarship The 21st Century Communications Scholarship was created by the members of the School of Mass Communications (now the Robertson School of Media and... The 21st Century Communications Scholarship was created by the members... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Albert T. Sneden III Scholarship in Chemistry The Albert T. Sneden III Scholarship in chemistry was established by alumni, friends and associates of Sneden upon his retirement to honor his... The Albert T. Sneden III Scholarship in chemistry was established by... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Alden Aaroe Memorial Scholarship Frances Aaroe established this fund in 1994 in memory of her husband Alden Aaroe, a broadcast journalist and one of Richmond’s most popular radio... Frances Aaroe established this fund in 1994 in memory of her husband... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Altria Graduate Assistantships in Chemistry Altria Graduate Assistantships in Chemistry are awarded to Chemistry graduate students who have completed their cumulative exams and thesis proposal. Altria Graduate Assistantships in Chemistry are awarded to Chemistry... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Anthropology Scholarship Fund The Anthropology Merit Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship awarded to a rising sophomore, junior or senior with a declared major in... The Anthropology Merit Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship awarded... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Balent-Young Publishing Scholarship The Balent-Young Publishing Scholarship shall provide financial support to a rising junior studying in the VCU Department of English. Preference... The Balent-Young Publishing Scholarship shall provide financial support... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Barbara J. Payton Scholarship The Barbara J. Payton Scholarship will provide an annual award to a deserving undergraduate student who is from the South Hampton Roads, Virginia... The Barbara J. Payton Scholarship will provide an annual award to a... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Dan C. Smith Scholarship The Dan C. Smith Scholarship will be awarded annually to support a rising sophomore, junior or senior studying world spiritual traditions with a... The Dan C. Smith Scholarship will be awarded annually to support a... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Daniel P. Jordan Scholarship In History The Daniel P. Jordan Scholarship was established by William H. Mattox to honor the teaching, mentoring, scholarship and inspiration of Daniel... The Daniel P. Jordan Scholarship was established by William H. Mattox to... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	David F. Ingraham Scholarship The Richmond Chromatography Discussion Group established the David F. Ingraham Scholarship with gifts in 1995. The fund honors the memory of David... The Richmond Chromatography Discussion Group established the David F.... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Deborah Braffman Schroeder Research Scholarship Established in memoriam in 1990 by the family of Deborah Braffman Schroeder, a former Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Psychology, this... Established in memoriam in 1990 by the family of Deborah Braffman... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Distinguished Chemist Fund The Distinguished Chemist Fund recognizes and funds undergraduate and graduate scholarships for students who demonstrate distinguished performance... The Distinguished Chemist Fund recognizes and funds undergraduate and... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Donald J. Kiesler Memorial Research Fellowship The Donald J. Kiesler Memorial Research Fellowship will be awarded to a graduate student in the Department of Psychology for purposes of tuition,... The Donald J. Kiesler Memorial Research Fellowship will be awarded to a... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Dr. Christina Turner Award Endowment The Dr. Christina Turner Writing Award was established in 2008 and commemorates the lifelong achievements of Turner in teaching. Turner was a... The Dr. Christina Turner Writing Award was established in 2008 and... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Dr. Peter Zucker Scholarship The Dr. Peter Zucker Scholarship shall provide one scholarship per year for one Department of Psychology graduate student who plans to or has... The Dr. Peter Zucker Scholarship shall provide one scholarship per year... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Drs. Billy L. Stump and Raphael M. Ottenbrite Fellowship in Chemistry This scholarship was established to honor the teaching, scholarship and mentoring of Billy Stump, Ph.D., (posthumous) and Raphael Ottenbrite,... This scholarship was established to honor the teaching, scholarship and... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	E. Allan Brown Scholarship To honor E. Allan Brown, department chair from 1951-70, friends established this scholarship bearing his name. The scholarship is awarded to a... To honor E. Allan Brown, department chair from 1951-70, friends... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	Ed and Jo Pritchett Scholarship The Ed and Jo Pritchett Scholarship will annually award a full-time student with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher majoring in print,... The Ed and Jo Pritchett Scholarship will annually award a full-time... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended

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