List of Scholarships

Established in 2008 by Charlie Spiro, an alumnus and retired LFCC faculty member, the Albert M. Dryer Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually.

Until his death in August 1982, Al Dryer was head of the Electronics Program at LFCC and was a very caring mentor to several students in the program.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The scholarship will be awarded to LFCC students who meet the following criteria:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a full-time or part-time student at LFCC
• Must have and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be enrolled in LFCC's Engineering and/or Information Systems Technology Programs

Mr. and Mrs. Yurgaitis of Warrenton were patron sponsors of the Dollars for Scholars event held in September of 1997 to raise funds for a scholarship endowment to benefit students attending LFCC’s Fauquier Campus. As a result, a scholarship fund was established by Mr. and Mrs. Yurgaitis in September 1997. This award will provide assistance with tuition, fees, and books, not to exceed $500. The award will be divided equally between fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA) must be maintained in order for the scholarship recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

To be eligible, the applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student and reside in Fauquier or Rappahannock County.

This scholarship was established in 1995 by Alfred and Dottie Whitt. This award will provide assistance with tuition, fees and books and will not exceed $1,500. This award will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA) must be maintained in order for the scholarship recipients to receive the award for the spring semester. Applicants must be enrolled at LFCC as full- or part-time students. This scholarship is restricted to residents of the Henry & William Evans Home for Children Inc.

The following criteria must be met:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a full- or part-time student at LFCC
• Must have and maintain a 2.5 grade point average at LFCC
• Must be a resident of the Henry & William Evans Home for Children Inc.

Established in 1999, this scholarship will be awarded annually to LFCC students who meet the criteria below.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.5) must be maintained for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a part-time and/or full-time LFCC student
• Must maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average
• Must demonstrate a need for financial assistance
• Must reside in the College's service region (counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester)

Established in 2007 by Col. John Riffee, the Allen Riffee Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to LFCC students who meet the criteria below.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application
• Must be a full- or part-time LFCC student
• Must have resided in Shenandoah County for at least the last three years
• Must have and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0

This scholarship was endowed in February 1993 to enhance the educational opportunities of the residents of the College's service region.

Delegate Smith devoted 20 years of distinguished service to his community and the Commonwealth of Virginia as an elected official. He was a long-time supporter of the College and was instrumental in raising private and state money to finance the College's Special Events Center and Technology Center. He passed away in March 2008. Mrs. Smith, former chairperson of the Virginia Endowment for the Arts, is a champion for the cause of arts in education and was instrumental in establishing the Artist in Residence program for community colleges.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The scholarship will be awarded to LFCC students who meet the following criteria:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be enrolled as full-time students in business or accounting degree programs at LFCC
• Must have and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5

First preference will be given to students who intend to transfer to Shenandoah University after graduating from LFCC.

American Woodmark Corporation, a leading manufacturer of kitchen cabinets and vanities for the remodeling and new home construction markets, established this scholarship, which will be awarded annually to a full- or part-time LFCC student. The scholarship award varies; may be applied toward tuition, fees and books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application.

The American Woodmark Scholarship for Kitchen and Bath Design was established in 2006 by the American Woodmark Foundation. The American Woodmark Foundation, formed in 1995, is the major vehicle by which American Woodmark Corporation makes its charitable donations.  This scholarship is a result of the generosity of the organization and its investment in the community.

The scholarship award will not exceed $1,000 and may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The scholarship will be awarded to LFCC students who meet the following criteria:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a full- and/or part-time LFCC student enrolled in the LFCC Kitchen and Bath Design Program
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
• Must demonstrate financial need

The American Woodmark Foundation, formed in 1995, is the major vehicle by which American Woodmark Corporation makes its charitable donations. This scholarship is a result of the generosity of the organization and its investment in the community.

This need-based scholarship was established in 2006. The scholarship award will not exceed $500, may be applied toward tuition, books and/or fees and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.5) must be maintained in order for the recipients to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be a full- and/or part-time LFCC students enrolled in one of the following programs:
  • Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
  • Associate Degree in Nursing Program (this includes LPN Transition students)

The American Woodmark Foundation, formed in 1995, is the major vehicle by which American Woodmark Corporation makes its charitable donations. This scholarship is a result of the generosity of the organization and its investment in the community.

Guidelines, Procedures and Application PDF File

The Art Students Scholarship will be awarded annually to full- and/or part-time LFCC students who meet the criteria below.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 3.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a full- and/or part-time LFCC student
• Must be enrolled in one of the following LFCC programs:
  • Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts: Fine Arts Specialization
  • Certificate in Fine Arts
  • Career Studies Certificate: Ceramic Arts
  • Career Studies Certificate: Fine Arts
  • Career Studies Certificate: Nature and Outdoor Photography
  • Career Studies Certificate: Photography
• Must be a resident of the College's service region (the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester)
• Must possess and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0

The Associated General Contractors of Virginia, a trade association serving Virginia’s commercial construction industry, established this scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship (divided equally between the fall and spring semesters) is designed to help a student with tuition, books and fees. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application.
• Must be a full-time or part-time student in one of the following programs:
  • Associate in Applied Science Degree in General Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Associate in Applied Science Degree in General Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology Specialization
  • Associate in Applied Science Degree in General Engineering Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting Specialization
  • Associate in Applied Science Degree in General Engineering Technology, Industrial Electricity and Controls Technology Specialization
  • Career Studies Certificate, Construction Technology
  • Career Studies Certificate, Drafting
  • Career Studies Certificate, Electrical Technician
  • Career Studies Certificate, HVAC
  • Career Studies Certificate, Industrial Design
  • Career Studies Certificate, Kitchen and Bath Design

This scholarship was established by Automotive Industries Inc. in 1993. The scholarship helps cover the cost of tuition, fees, and books up to $450. The scholarship award will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA) must be maintained in order for the scholarship recipient to receive the award for the spring semester. The applicant must be enrolled at LFCC as a full- or part-time student.

The Bank of Clarke County Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually to a current-year Clarke County High School (CCHS) graduate enrolled in a business-related program at LFCC. A current-year CCHS graduate is a person who graduated this past June or will graduate this upcoming June.

Each $1,000 scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

Established in 2007, the Barbara Greene and Doug Hardesty Scholarship will be awarded annually to full- and/or part-time LFCC students who reside in Clarke County.

The scholarship was established in honor of Barbara Greene, an LFCC employee and mentor to Doug Hardesty.  Doug Hardesty graduated from LFCC in May 2007.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application
• Must be a resident of Clarke County

Established by the BB&T Charitable Foundation in 2006, this scholarship will be awarded annually to full- and/or part-time LFCC students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting program.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application
• Must be enrolled in the LFCC Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting program
• Must be a resident of the College’s service region

Established by the Blue Bell Foundation in 2006, this scholarship will be awarded annually to full- and/or part-time LFCC students who live in Luray.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application
• Must reside in Luray

This scholarship is provided by Mr. and Mrs. Bob G. Sowder to assist students from Fauquier County in continuing their education at Lord Fairfax Community College. Mr. Sowder has been a director on the LFCC Educational Foundation since 1989. In December 1988, Mr. Sowder donated a building and 2.6 acres of land to the College which now houses the Fauquier Campus. He was instrumental in making the Fauquier Campus a reality. In addition, Mr. Sowder has devoted much hard work and time to the various projects of the Foundation. He is a true supporter of education and LFCC. This scholarship will provide assistance, not to exceed $1,550 for tuition, fees, and books.

The scholarship award will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA) must be maintained in order for the scholarship recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

To be eligible for this award, the applicant must be enrolled at LFCC as a full-time student, be a resident of Fauquier County, and maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average.

In 2008, the Bob Sowder Emergency Scholarship Fund was established by Bob Sowder.  The fund allows LFCC students who live in Fauquier County to apply for monies to be used immediately and in the event of an emergency.  Part-time and/or full-time LFCC students who live in Fauquier County may apply for these funds.

Guidelines, Procedures and Application PDF File
Giving Back in Service Form

This scholarship will be awarded annually to LFCC students who meet the criteria below. The funds will be used for LFCC courses only.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Must complete of a scholarship application
• Must be a part-time and/or full-time LFCC student
• Must be enrolled in one of the following health professions degree and/or certificate programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree LPN Transition Program
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene
  • Certificate in Medical Billing/Coding
  • Certificate in Medical Secretary/Transcription
  • Certificate in Practical Nursing
  • Certificate in Surgical Technology
  • Career Studies Certificate: Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate
  • Career Studies Certificate: Emergency Medical Technician - Enhanced
  • Career Studies Certificate: Nursing Assistant
  • Career Studies Certificate: Psychological Services Aide - Basic
• Must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average
• Must reside in the College's service region (counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester)

This scholarship was endowed in 1993 to enhance the educational opportunities of the residents of the College’s service region.

The scholarship award will provide assistance with tuition and books not to exceed $1,000. The scholarship award will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA) must be maintained in order for the scholarship recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The applicant must be enrolled at LFCC as a full-time student in a business or accounting degree program and planning to transfer to Shenandoah University.

The C. A. and Helen Powers Brill Endowed Scholarship was established in 1995 by Dr. Byron A. Brill and Mrs. Betty Lumpkin in honor and memory of their parents. Dr. Brill has been a member of the LFCC Educational Foundation Board since 1993 and has devoted many hours and much hard work to numerous Foundation projects. He served as chairman of the Foundation Board from 1999 until 2000 and has been instrumental in increasing the assets of the Foundation.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided between the fall, spring and summer semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for more than one semester.

The scholarship will be awarded to LFCC students who meet the following criteria:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a full-time and/or part-time student at LFCC
• Must have and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be enrolled in the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene Program (in conjunction with Virginia Western Community College) or be enrolled in the nursing program (if a student in the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene Program does not qualify for the scholarship)
• Must be taking courses at LFCC and/or Virginia Western Community College (if the student is in the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene Program)

Established in 2007, the Carroll S. and Velma M. Hockman Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually to full- and/or part-time LFCC students who reside in the College's service region. The College's service region includes the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application
• Must be a resident of the College's service region

Established in 2007 by an anonymous donor, the Central High School Graduate Scholarship will be awarded annually to a Central High School graduate.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 3.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application
• Must be a full- or part-time LFCC student
• Must be a resident of Shenandoah County
• Must be a graduate of Central High School in Woodstock, Va.
• Must have graduated from Central High School during the preceding spring with a minimum grade point average of 3.0
• Must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0

This scholarship will be awarded annually to full- and/or part-time LFCC students who live in the City of Winchester.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application
• Must reside in the City of Winchester

This scholarship will be awarded annually to full- and/or part-time LFCC students who live in Clarke County.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application
• Must reside in Clarke County

This scholarship was endowed by the Clarke County Educational Fund in 1995 to enhance higher education opportunities for the residents of Clarke County.

The scholarship award, not to exceed $1,000, will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA) must be maintained in order for the scholarship recipient to receive the award for the spring semester. The applicant must be enrolled at LFCC as a full-time student and be a resident of Clarke County.

The "College 4 Kids Scholarship" at Lord Fairfax Community College was funded by the late Mrs. Nancy Crosby in fall 2004 to provide a week of fun and learning for children in the second through fifth grades. The funds may be used for College 4 Kids tuition.  

Parents and/or guardians may apply for funds up to $185 only once per summer semester. Funds will not be issued to parents and/or guardians.  Instead, the funds will be issued directly to the College.

Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must:

• Be a rising second, third, fourth or fifth grader
  
• Be in a family with a household income of less than $30,000 and/or qualify for government subsidies (food stamps, for example)
  
• Live in the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren or the City of Winchester
  

Guidelines, Procedures and Application PDF File

One scholarship per high school is awarded in honor of the Local College Board. This scholarship is competitive based on academic achievement, leadership as demonstrated through extracurricular activities and citizenship. The selection of recipients is made by the Lord Fairfax Community College Scholarship Committee.

Command Technologies Inc. was a sponsor of the Dollars for Scholars event held in September of 1997 to raise funds for a scholarship endowment to benefit students attending LFCC’s Fauquier Campus. As a result, a scholarship fund was established by Don Rose, President and CEO of Command Technologies Inc.

This award will provide assistance with tuition, fees, and books not to exceed $1,000. The award will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA) must be maintained in order for the scholarship recipient to receive the award for the spring semester. To be eligible, the applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student and reside in Fauquier or Rappahannock County.

The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) and its exciting Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship Program is now recruiting first-year community college students for its scholarship recipients. The goal of this scholarship is to increase access to higher education.

Each recipient will be given up to $1,000 for tuition and fees ($500 for fall 2007 and $500 for spring 2008). This unique opportunity will be available at all 23 community colleges - one scholarship at each college -for students who start in the fall of 2007.

This scholarship program will create a continuous group of scholarship recipients who in each successive year become mentors to a new class of scholarship recipients - providing a legacy for years to come of community college graduates extending opportunity to future students.

Criteria for Award

The purpose of the Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship Program is to increase access to higher education and to develop student leadership potential. The following criteria will be used to award the scholarships:

• Commonwealth Legacy Scholars will be students attending college for the first time at a Virginia Community College.
• Selections will be based on merit.
• Scholars will demonstrate academic excellence during high school and should have a 3.5 GPA or higher.
• Scholars will demonstrate a willingness to promote community college education and the Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship Program.
• Scholars will demonstrate a willingness to mentor future scholars.
• Scholars will demonstrate a commitment to developing leadership potential.
• Students must be full-time, associate's degree seeking students with plans to graduate from a Virginia Community College.

To apply for this scholarship, please follow the LFCC scholarship application process.

Established in 2007 by an anonymous donor, the Courage to Dream Scholarship will be awarded annually to LFCC students who meet the criteria below.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application
• Must be a full- or part-time LFCC student
• Must have and maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0
• Must be a resident of Shenandoah County

Lord Fairfax Community College offers four scholarships which will consider race or national origin as a factor in an applicant’s favor. The selection of recipients is made by the Lord Fairfax Community College Scholarship Committee.

This scholarship was established in honor and memory of David M. Smith, former Foundation Board member and pastor of the Greenwood United Methodist Church. David assisted in the establishment of the Learning Tree Scholarship and was a strong supporter of education.

This $800 scholarship is divided between two semesters. To be eligible the applicant must be enrolled at LFCC as a full- or part-time student, maintain satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA), and demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Preference will be given to a first generation college student.

This scholarship was established in 2004 by Kim Burke and Mare Henry to honor the memory of their mother Delores Robinson Hudson. A resident of Warren County and a graduate of Warren County High School, she believed strongly in continuing education. She was a strong supporter of the independence that education can bring.

This award will provide $300 assistance with tuition and/or fees and books, and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Additionally, the student must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

To qualify the student must be currently enrolled in the LPN to RN transition program.

Established in 2008 in honor of Denise Broy, the Denise Broy Scholarship for Excellence will be awarded annually. The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between two semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the second semester.

Until she retired in December 2008 as the supervisor of the Printing Services Office of the Office of College Advancement, Denise had been employed at Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) for more than 30 years. Denise began her career with LFCC in 1977, when she was hired for a clerk-typist A position within the Personnel Office via the federally-funded Comprehensive Employment and Training Program. In 1979, Denise was hired as a full-time employee and assigned to the Word Processing Office (now known as Printing Services). Over the years, Denise has had various job titles (Offset Duplication Machine Operator, Printing Press Operator, Printing Technician and Printing Services Supervisor), but one thing has remained constant.  Denise has always provided excellent customer service to those with binding, copying and printing needs. During her tenure at LFCC, Denise led the efforts to obtain new, state-of-the-art copying and printing equipment, which provided many cutting-edge services to College employees. In addition, Denise has established a formal request process, a job tracking system, an inventory method and other procedures that have helped make Printing Services one of the most efficiently run copy and print shops within the Virginia Community College System.

The scholarship will be awarded to LFCC students who meet the following criteria:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a full-time and/or part-time student at LFCC
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must have and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0
• Must reside in Shenandoah County
• Must be a single parent

Established in 1997, the Dollars for Scholars Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually. On September 13, 1997, more than 400 supporters of LFCC gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hazel to raise funds for an endowment to benefit LFCC students. The fund raiser was a success, and as a result, a permanent endowment of more than $250,000 was initiated.

A minimum of 10 scholarships of $1,000 will be available annually. The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The scholarship will be awarded to LFCC students who meet the following criteria:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a full-time and/or part-time student at LFCC
• Must have and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must reside in Fauquier County or Rappahannock County

Established in 2007, the Dolores Lewin Stryker Health Professions Scholarship will be awarded annually.  The scholarship was established by Diane Lewin, an LFCC alumnus, in memory of her sister.  It will be awarded to LFCC students who meet the criteria below.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a full-time and/or part-time student at LFCC
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must possess and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.8
• Must be enrolled in one of the following health professions programs at LFCC
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing
  • Certificate in Practical Nursing
• May be enrolled in one of the following health professions programs if no qualified applicant from the aforementioned programs is identified
  • Career Studies Certificate: Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate
  • Career Studies Certificate: Emergency Medical Technician – Enhanced
  • Career Studies Certificate: Psychological Services Aide – Basic

This scholarship was established by George Sekel in memory of his wife, Dolores Sekel.  The scholarship will be awarded annually to LFCC students who meet the criteria below.

Dolores Sekel, a native of Germany, was a resident of Strasburg, Virginia, and was a member of the Shenandoah County Arts Council until her death in 2002. When she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, Sekel began taking art classes at Lord Fairfax Community College, which she thought would be therapeutic for her condition. It was there that Sekel realized that she had a talent, and her hobby turned into a career. Sekel created realistic renderings in a variety of mediums, including oil, watercolor, charcoal and pastel.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Complete a scholarship application
• Must be a part-time and/or full-time LFCC student
• Must be enrolled in one of the following degree and/or certificate programs:
  • Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts: Fine Arts Specialization
  • Certificate in Fine Arts
  • Career Studies Certificate: Ceramic Arts
  • Career Studies Certificate: Fine Arts
• Must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average
• Must reside in the College's service region (counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester)

 

This scholarship was established in 1999 by Carolyn Majors, an employee of LFCC, to honor the memory of her mother, Dorothy C. Moseley, a Warren County resident, graduate of Warren County High School Class of 1930 and supporter of higher education.

The scholarship award of $300 may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The scholarship will be awarded to LFCC students who meet the following criteria:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a graduating senior from Warren County High School
• Must be a full-time and/or part-time student at LFCC
• Must have and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5
• Must be enrolled in one of the following LFCC programs:
  • Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Education
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree in LPN Transition Program
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene (VWCC)
  • Certificate in Medical Billing/Coding
  • Certificate in Medical Secretary/Transcription
  • Certificate in Practical Nursing
  • Certificate in Surgical Technology (PVCC)
  • Career Studies Certificate: Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate
  • Career Studies Certificate: Emergency Medical Technician - Enhanced
  • Career Studies Certificate: Nursing Assistant
  • Career Studies Certificate: Psychological Services Aide-Basic

Established in 2007, the Dr. Philip and Gena Phenix Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually to a current-year Page County High School graduate enrolled at LFCC. A current-year graduate is a person who graduated this past June or will graduate this upcoming June.

The scholarship was established by Dr. Morgan Phenix, a College Board member and principal of Page County High School, in memory of his parents and their love of education.

Dr. Phenix was the Arthur I. Gates Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Education at Teachers College at Columbia University. His fields of study were mathematics, physics, theology, philosophy and education. He passed away in Stanley, Va. in July 2002 at the age of 87.

Mrs. Gena Tenney Phenix was a faculty member at Barnard Columbia from 1935-1943. She was a musician, scholar and spiritual counselor. One of her favorite quotes was “Rejoice in the life and work of others.” She passed away in May 2007 at the age of 95.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application
• Must be a current-year Page County High School graduate enrolled at LFCC

Established in 2008, the Edward T. Bromfield Jr. Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually. Mr. Bromfield, an early advocate of Lord Fairfax Community College while editor of the Warren Sentinel, served on the College’s site selection committee before the institution was actually established. (In the photograph, Mr. Bromfield is pictured to the right. Dr. William H. McCoy, LFCC’s first president, is pictured to the left). He later served on the College Board from 1975 until 1983 as a member and chairman. A resident of Front Royal, Mr. Bromfield died in 1998.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The scholarship will be awarded to LFCC students who meet the following criteria:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a full-time and/or part-time student at LFCC
• Must have and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0
• Must be a Warren County resident, seeking further education to enhance practical and intellectual pursuits
• Must demonstrate financial need

Established in 2007, the Elsie B. Tracy Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually. The scholarship was established by the estate of Elsie B. Tracy. Mrs. Tracy was born in 1918 in Shoreham, Vt., and had a career as a federal government employee.  She was married to William R. Tracy from 1953 until Mr. Tracy passed away in 1975. Mrs. Tracy lived at Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury in Frederick County, Va. from 1989 until her passing in 2006 and thought very highly of Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury employees.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The scholarship will be awarded to LFCC students who meet the following criteria:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a full-time and/or part-time student at LFCC
• Must enroll in and maintain at least six credit hours at LFCC
• Must have and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0
• Must be employed at Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury in Frederick County, Va.
• Must have successfully completed the 90-day introductory period at Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury in Frederick County, Va.
• Must work at least 15 hours per week at Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury in Frederick County, Va.

In 2008, the Emergency Fund for Health Professions Students was established by generous donors. The fund allows health professions students to apply for monies to be used immediately and in the event of an emergency. Part-time and/or full-time LFCC health professions students may apply for these funds. 

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Established in 2007, the Emerson and Helen Williams Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually.  The scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Williams, residents of Rappahannock County, Va.

In 1983, Mr. Williams retired as the head of the pension fund at the United States Steel Corporation - which is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa. - after 33 years of service. Mrs. Williams, a retired educator and school superintendent, served school systems in Fairfax County and Rappahannock County for a total of 22 years. She currently serves on the College Board. The couple has four children and 12 grandchildren. When asked why they made such a generous contribution to the College, Mr. and Mrs. Williams said, "We have the teaching bug. We are able to benefit those who need assistance and help them to get taught. Also, as retirees, we no longer actively impart knowledge. However, through this scholarship, we can still help with and facilitate learning." The couple also noted their fondness for the current College president as a reason they chose to invest in the students at LFCC.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The scholarship will be awarded to LFCC students who meet the following criteria:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a full-time and/or part-time student at LFCC
• Must have and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0
• Must demonstrate financial need

Preference will be given to residents of Rappahannock County.

Established by Dr. Emerson E. Smith Jr. in 2006, this scholarship will be awarded annually to full- and/or part-time LFCC students who live in the Mt. Olive and Atoka Road areas of Rectortown, Va. Dr. Smith has served on the College Board since July 2005. This scholarship is believed to be the first one established at LFCC by an African American.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application
• Must reside in the Mt. Olive and Atoka Road areas of Rectortown, Va.

This endowed scholarship was established by the Exchange Club of Winchester Inc. in 1995 for residents of the City of Winchester and Frederick County. The Exchange Club of Winchester has continually promoted higher education in the community for many years. This award will provide assistance with tuition and fees and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA) must be maintained in order for the scholarship recipient to receive the award for the next semester. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be enrolled at LFCC as a full- and/or part-time student and be a resident of the City of Winchester or Frederick County. The applicant must show academic potential and be in need of financial assistance.

Established in 2007, the Farmers & Merchants Bank Scholarship will be awarded annually.  The scholarship was established by Farmers & Merchants Bank, which is proud to be an independent community bank providing a full range of personal and business financial services. The bank was chartered on April 15, 1908, in Timberville, Va., and is the oldest banking business native to Rockingham County, Va. The bank currently has branches in Shenandoah, Page and Rockingham counties and the city of Harrisonburg.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The scholarship will be awarded to LFCC students who meet the following criteria:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must be a full-time and/or part-time student at LFCC
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must possess and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0
• Must reside in Shenandoah County
• Must be enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting Program at LFCC

Fauquier Business and Professional Women, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting personal and professional leadership among women, established this scholarship. The scholarship ($500 maximum per year) is designed to help a student with tuition, books and fees.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application.
• Must be a full-time or part-time student.
• Must demonstrate financial need.
• Must be a single parent, returning to school for training to re-enter the workforce or to upgrade business or technical skills for professional advancement.

Preference is given to residents of Fauquier County.

This scholarship will be awarded annually to full- and/or part-time LFCC students who live in Fauquier County. The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application.
• Must be a resident of Fauquier County.

This scholarship was established by First Bank to enhance the educational opportunities of the residents of the College’s service region.

This award will provide assistance with tuition, fees, and books, not to exceed $400. The award will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA) must be maintained in order for the scholarship recipient to receive the award for the spring semester. To be eligible the applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student.

This endowed scholarship was established in 1994 by Fisher Diagnostics and the Fisher Diagnostics Foundation. Through the Fisher Diagnostics Foundation, the company works with community leaders to enhance the quality of life for their employees and neighbors. Their main emphasis is on education, especially in the science field and workplace-related areas.

This award will provide assistance with tuition and fees. This award will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA) must be maintained in order for the scholarship recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be enrolled at LFCC as a full- or part-time student. First preference will be given to dependents of Fisher Diagnostics employees.

Established in 2007 by Charles and Christina Williams, the FourSeasons Bend Scholarship will be awarded annually to LFCC students who meet the criteria below.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 3.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application
• Must be a full-time student
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0
• Must be a resident of Shenandoah County
• Must be a single parent

Established by Diane Beidler in 2006 in memory of her husband, this scholarship will be awarded annually to full- and/or part-time LFCC students who meet the criteria below.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must reside in Shenandoah County
• Must be a current-year high school student or recent high school graduate enrolled at LFCC (a current-year high school student is a person who will graduate this upcoming June, and a  recent high school graduate is a person who graduated this past June)
• Most possess and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0

Fred B. Beidler was born in Woodstock, Va. on July 18, 1914, to Dr. C.C. Beidler, a local veterinary surgeon, and Clara Baker Beidler.

Fred Beidler graduated from Woodstock High School in 1932 and attended Massanutten Military Academy.  After completing his schooling, Beidler worked at various businesses, including Wenders Department Store in Woodstock for 12 years.  In 1945, with the help of his family, Beidler started Beidlers Furniture Store, a major appliance and furniture store, which he operated successfully for 28 years.

Beidler was a lifetime member of the Woodstock Christian Church Disciples of Christ, where he served as a deacon, elder, trustee and co-chairman of the Parsonage Building Committee. He married Diane Peer Beidler on June 15, 1963, and enjoyed 42 years of life together. In 1973, Beidler retired and sold his business to the Cline family, which still operates the store under the same name.

Beidler enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean. He died on April 14, 2005, in Sebring, Fla., where he and his wife had lived during the winter months since 1974.

This scholarship will be awarded annually to full- and/or part-time LFCC students who live in Frederick County. The scholarship award varies; may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application.
• Must be a resident of Frederick County.

This scholarship has been established by the Front Royal Business and Professional Women. This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a Warren County single parent.

Established in 2007 by Kenny and Mikki Garman, the Garman Family of Woodstock, Virginia Scholarship will be awarded annually to LFCC students who meet the criteria below.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application
• Must be a full- or part-time LFCC student
• Must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0
• Must be a resident of Shenandoah County

This scholarship was endowed by Gerald F. Smith in 1995. Mr. Smith was an avid supporter of LFCC and believed it made good business sense to invest in Lord Fairfax. Mr. Smith served on the Board of Directors of the Educational Foundation and devoted many hours and much hard work on behalf of the various projects of the Foundation.

This award will provide assistance with tuition, fees, and books, up to $1,500. The award will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA) must be maintained in order for the scholarship recipient to receive the award for the spring semester. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be enrolled as a full or part-time student at LFCC. Two scholarships will be awarded.

In 2005, the Helping Hand Emergency Scholarship Fund was established by the LFCC Educational Foundation Board. The fund allows students to apply for monies to be used immediately and in the event of an emergency. Part-time and/or full-time LFCC students may apply for these funds.

Guidelines, Procedures and Application PDF File
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This scholarship was established by the LFCC Horticulture Club to provide financial assistance to full-time and part-time students enrolled in LFCC’s Horticulture degree and certificate programs.

This award varies and will provide assistance with tuition and fees. The award will be given for the fall semester only. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.

Friends, family and business associates of James G. Brumfield established this scholarship in his memory and honor. Mr. Brumfield served on the Board of Supervisors of Fauquier County and was a faithful supporter of the growth and development of the Fauquier Campus.

This award will provide assistance with tuition, fees, and books not to exceed $250. The award will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA) must be maintained in order for the scholarship recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

This scholarship was endowed by Mrs. Beverley Shoemaker and her daughter, Rachel, in memory of their father and grandfather, respectively, Mr. James L. Bowman. The scholarship will provide assistance with tuition, fees and books for students pursuing a degree in business administration.

The award will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (3.5 GPA) must be maintained in order for the scholarship recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

To be eligible for this award, the applicant must be a full-time student at LFCC, be enrolled in the business administration program, maintain a 3.5 grade point average and demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

This award will provide assistance with tuition, fees, and books, not to exceed $1,000. The award will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA) must be maintained in order for the scholarship recipient to receive the award for the spring semester. To be eligible the applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student and be a resident of Fauquier County.

This $1,700 scholarship will be awarded to a full- and/or part-time first-semester LFCC student from each of the following localities: Clarke County, Frederick County and the City of Winchester. The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress (minimum grade point average of 2.0) must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The following criteria must be met:

• Completion of a scholarship application.
• Must be a resident of Clarke County, Frederick County or the City of Winchester.

This scholarship was established by John E. Owens Jr., who graduated from LFCC in 2005, in memory of his father, John E. Owens Sr. The senior Mr. Owens was a lifelong resident of Fauquier County who left school to work on his family’s farm. As a single parent, Owens raised two sons and wanted to see his children succeed in life.

This award will provide assistance with tuition, books and fees not to exceed $500. The scholarship award will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student, demonstrate financial need and be a GED recipient. Preference will be given to applicants who are residents of Fauquier County.

Established in May 2004 by LFCC employees in honor of LFCC's third president, John J. "Ski" Sygielski, this scholarship will be awarded annually to LFCC students who meet the criteria below.

The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order for the recipient to receive the award for the spring semester.

The scholarship will be awarded to LFCC students who meet the following criteria:

• Completion of a scholarship application
• Must be a full-time LFCC student
• Must reside in the College's service area
• Must have earned a GED (general educational development diploma)
• Must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0