Earning a scholarship doesn't just help your bank account(or your parents'). This accomplishment puts a few feathers in your cap, by displaying your leadership and motivation, both of which appeal to graduate school admissions committees and employers. You've probably heard about how competitive the job market and graduate schools admissions have become. Its not an understatement.
Here are some of the scholarship and recognition awards sponsored by VCU. Check the web sites for deadlines and if you've missed the deadline for this year, just be ready for next year.
VCU Student Leadership Awardshttp://www.usca.vcu.edu/leadership/leadership_service_awards.php
University Advancement
http://www.advancement.vcu.edu/spotlights/evahardy.html
College of Humanities and Sciences
http://www.has.vcu.edu/students/ug_edu/scholarships.html#mass
VCU Staff Senate
Virginia's Caring University Scholarships
http://www.vcu.edu/staffsen/activities.html
VCU Honors Collegehttp://blog.vcu.edu/honors/scholarships/
Even if you did not enter VCU as an honors student, you can strive to be one. Check out some of these opportunities!
Employer Sponsored Scholarship Awards
Many employers offer scholarships to college students, and one of the best places to start are with Richmond-based employers. Try searching these employer web sites and search under sections such as outreach, community service or campus relations.
Richmond’s Top 50 Employers
http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news/business/top50.html
