Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans | Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Poff Federal Bldg.
270 Franklin Rd., SW, Room 503
Roanoke, VA 24011-2215
Ph: (540)857-7101
Fax: (540)858-7573
URL: http://www.vdva.vipnet.org/educationbenefits.htm

Virginia War Orphans Education Program

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships for postsecondary students between ages 16 and 25 to attend Virginia state supported institutions. Must be child or surviving child of veteran who has either: 1. been permanently or totally disabled due to war or other armed conflict; 2. died as a result of war or other armed conflict; or 3. been listed as a POW or MIA. Parent must also meet Virginia residency requirements. Contact for application procedures and deadline. Qualif.: Applicant must be: 16-25 years old, full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 100 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Doris Sullivan, Administrative Assistant, 540-857-7101.