About the Program
The Charlottesville Community Scholarship Program is a unique public-private partnership established by the Charlottesville City Council in 2001. The Program provides assistance to low- and middle-income City residents and employees who wish to continue their education after high school.
The Program is open to candidates young and old. Scholarships follow students through their undergraduate education, and amounts can be adjusted each year -- an important fact given that many colleges front-load first-year financial aid to students.
Apply for scholarships for the 2007-2008 academic year. Deadline: March 1, 2007 >>
Background
The Charlottesville Community Scholarship Program was established through a one-time grant from the Charlottesville City Council in 2001. The program's board of directors raises additional funds to support the program, whose fund has a current value of nearly $460,000.
Today, the Program operates as a partnership uniting:
• the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
• the University of Virginia
• Piedmont Virginia Community College
• the Charlottesville City Schools
• the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
• the Charlottesville PTO Council
The board of directors awards scholarships to low- and moderate-income candidates who have attended Charlottesville public schools OR are currently employed by the City and who are in need of financial assistance to pay for expenses at an accredited two- or four-year college or technical school.
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