Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who have an interest in the nursing field. One $1000 scholarship will be awarded. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Priority is given to applicants who are children of Bridgewater Retirement Community’s employees and have a serious desire to work in the healthcare profession.

Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who plan to attend Virginia Tech or Blue Ridge Community College for the Virginia Tech transfer program. Applicants must complete a 2-year sequence of a vocational technical program, preferably in one of the following fields: agriculture, business, family and consumer sciences, marketing, technology education, or trade and industrial education.

Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who plan to pursue cross country or track & field at the collegiate level. Applicants must currently be a member of a cross country or a track & field team. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the direct coaching staff. Applicants must also submit a two page double-spaced essay on how running has supported your growth as a person and how you plan for running to continue serving you in the future.

Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who have been a member of the FFA or 4-H club for at least 2 years. Four $1,500 scholarships to be awarded (2 females and 2 males). Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Priority given to applicants who plan a career in the agricultural field.

Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who plan to pursue further education in music. Applicant must have actively participated in a school music program, including band, chorus, or both, for at least four years and participated in a musical production and/or marching band. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and extracurricular/ athletic participation. Applicant must submit one letter of recommendation from a music teacher and a short 500 word essay explaining why they should be considered for this scholarship.

The Hill Scholarship for Career Readiness is a $500 scholarship that will be awarded to two students from Rockingham Academy. This is for seniors who plan to pursue a vocational, technical, or trade career. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a strong interest in acquiring the additional skills and training needed to be successful in their chosen career field. Students will be recommended based on this criteria, and will be encouraged to write a brief statement explaining how the scholarship would be used to help you achieve success in your chosen career field. (Examples for use of this scholarship may include the following: tuition, books or training materials, purchase of required equipment or tools, professional uniforms, and the cost of certification or licensing manuals)

Four $1,250 scholarships to be awarded (one per high school, may be divided) to seniors who plan to pursue a vocational, technical or trade career. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have the desire to acquire the skills necessary to excel in their chosen occupation. In addition to the required letter of recommendation from a teacher/school administrator, applicants must submit a brief statement (1-page maximum) explaining how the scholarship would be used to assist you in achieving your goals. (Examples for the use of this scholarship may include the following: tuition, books or training manuals, purchase of required tools or equipment, professional uniforms, and cost of certification or licensing exams).

Open to Rockingham County High School seniors interested in pursuing a career in education OR graduates of a Rockingham County high school who are currently student-teaching in a Rockingham County School. Two $1,500 scholarships to be awarded (may be divided). Applicant must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, citizenship, and extracurricular participation. 1-3 page essay required describing why the applicant desires to pursue a secondary degree and career in teaching.

Two scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to Rockingham County High School seniors who attend MTC and are currently working toward their certification or have received their certification in their chosen trade. Applicants must be continuing their education at a trade school.

Two scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to Rockingham County High School seniors who attend MTC and are currently working toward their certification or have received their certification in their chosen trade. Applicants can use these funds to purchase tools or equipment to work in their trade after graduation.​

Open to Rockingham County High School seniors. Two $1,000 scholarships to be awarded (one to a female and one to a male). Applicant must demonstrate success through hard work and/or overcoming a hardship, financial need, scholarship, and contribution to the school and/or larger community.

Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who are on a football and/or wrestling team, with preference given to Turner Ashby High students. Applicant must submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the direct coaching staff. Applicant must also submit a 500 words essay explaining their commitment and interest in the football/wrestling team’s overall effort, and how they have demonstrated hard work and having “heart” in that effort for the team.

Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who will be attending a four-year institution of higher education. Applicant must submit an additional 500-word essay on “The importance of the hospitality and tourism industry today and 10 years from now; and if you could change one thing to make the industry better, what would it be?"

Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who will be attending a two-year institution or trade school. Applicant must submit an additional 500-word essay on “The importance of the hospitality and tourism industry today and 10 years from now; and if you could change one thing to make the industry better, what would it be?"

Open to Rockingham County High School seniors. Two $1,000 scholarships to be awarded. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, extracurricular participation, and citizenship/volunteerism. Priority will be given to applicants planning a career in the field of science. Two letters of recommendation from school officials are required.

One scholarship in the amount of $1000 will be awarded annually to a Rockingham County High School senior. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Priority is given to either an individual with hearing or speech impairments who plans to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college or university OR an individual who plans to be a full-time student pursuing an accredited course of study leading toward a degree, which will prepare them to work with hearing or speech impaired people.

Open to Rockingham County High School seniors. Applicant must demonstrate that they have actively participated in volunteer and extracurricular activities that benefit the school and larger community.

Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who plan to pursue a career in education. Preference is given to East Rockingham and Spotswood High School students. Essay required (maximum 2 pages) articulating why the applicant desires to become a teacher. First priority based on merit and desire to become a teacher; second, based on financial need.

Open to Rockingham County High School seniors who are pursuing a career in education. Priority given to announced Foreign Language Education majors.