Applications are open for scholarships from CFNRV, Floyd Chamber
The CFNRV’s scholarship application is open until Jan. 23, 2026, and Floyd Chamber applications are open until April 1, 2026.
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) is awarding more than $100,000 in scholarships for higher education in 2026, and applications are now open.
The CFNRV’s scholarship application is open to high school students planning to pursue a degree or undergraduate students currently in school at two- or four-year colleges or universities as well as trade or technical schools.
Older adults returning to school are also welcome to apply, as are ACCE students from New River Community College, CFNRV states.
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CFNRV scholarships open to Floyd County students include the following:
Auxiliary of Radford Community Hospital/CNRVMC Scholarship Fund
- For high school students or students with a GED from Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski and the City of Radford
- $1,000; Renewable
Blue Collar Scholarship Fund
- For students whose parents or immediate family members work in industries such as construction and building trades, maintenance, skilled labor, commercial trucking, automotive repair, and manufacturing; P{reference is given to students already in college
- $1,000
Citizens Scholarship Fund
- For Floyd County High School, Springhouse Community School, and home-schooled students in Floyd County
- $1,000; Essay required
Cranwell Family Foundation
- For graduates pursuing a post-secondary degree at Virginia Tech; Preference given to applicants from Tazewell County
- $2,500; Renewable for the entirety of the student’s undergraduate career; Essay required
T. Scott Eaton Scholarship Fund
- For students pursuing a post-secondary degree in theatre or fine arts
- $500
Benjamin Eiss Memorial Scholarship Fund
- For students from Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and the City of Radford
- $1,000; Renewable
Warren Lloyd Holtzman Freedom Scholarship Fund
- For students from Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and the City of Radford
- $1,018.18; Essay required
The Casey Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund
- For students pursuing a degree in physical education or a related health science; Preference given to Blacksburg High School graduating seniors
- $500; Renewable; Essay required
Lambda Horizon Scholarship Fund
- For students who have made contributions to the LGBTQ+ community through leadership, service, volunteering, and/or research.
- $1,000; Essay required
Lineweaver Family Scholarship Fund
- For students who are currently studying or intend to study Dairy Science at Virginia Tech
- $1,500; Renewable
Amber Lutz Memorial Scholarship Fund
- For female students at Floyd County High School
- $1,000
A. Phillip Meadows Leadership Fund
- For students pursuing a post‐secondary degree at Virginia Tech from the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski, and the City of Radford
- $500; Renewable
Morrow-Stevens Foundation Fund
- For students from Southwest Virginia who are pursuing a post‐secondary degree at four-year public college or university within the state
- TBD; Renewable
Mary Ann King Peters Memorial Scholarship Fund
- For Floyd County High School girls’ basketball team seniors
- $1,000
RBN Inc. Appreciation Scholarship Fund
- For students who are immigrants to the U.S. or are the children or grandchildren of immigrants; Preference given to applicants in the following order of priority: Grayson County, City of Galax; Floyd, Craig, Patrick counties; Montgomery County (Auburn High School only), Carroll County, and the City of Radford
- $3,000; Renewable
Adrienne Marie Rhudy Memorial Scholarship Fund
- For students from the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski, and the City of Radford
- $1,500; Renewable; Essay required
Evelyn Rutrough Memorial Scholarship Fund
- For the seniors of Floyd County High School
- $500; Renewable
Simon-Flora-Grohs Scholarship Fund
- For students from the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski, and the City of Radford; Preference given to Pulaski County applicants
- $1,000
Eric Sutphin Memorial Scholarship Fund
- For students who have a parent of legal guardian that work as a law enforcement officer throughout the New River Valley; Preference given to the children of Montgomery County officers
- $500
Larry Turman Memorial Scholarship Fund
- For applicants from Floyd County High School
- $900; Renewable
Woodrow and Elma Turman Scholarship Fund
- For students of Floyd County High School
- $900; Renewable
Earl Vest and Mamie Phillips Vest Scholarship Fund
- For applicants from Floyd County High School
- $3,000; Renewable
Williamsburg Consort Symphonic Band Scholarship Fund
- For students of Floyd County High School
- $1,000
Wings Fund
- For students from the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski, and the City of Radford; Older and non-traditional students are encouraged to apply
- $1,000; Renewable
For a full list of regional scholarships offered by CFNRV and additional details, such as academic eligibility, essay prompts, and more, visit www.cfnrv.org/scholarships/applicants-information. Applications are open until Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.
The Chamber offers the John McEnhill Legacy Scholarship, a non-renewable scholarship award of $1,000 available to a Floyd County graduating senior who is altruistically minded and demonstrates highly promising leadership and community involvement.
The Chamber also offers two $500 scholarships: one is intended for a trade school/community college, and one is for a four-year college/university. Eligible students include any graduating Floyd County resident senior who intends to attend a college or trade school.
Floyd County High School students, Springhouse Community School students, home-schooled students, and any other Floyd County youth that are planning to attend a qualified post-high school education program are encouraged to apply.
With questions about Chamber scholarships, email info@FloydChamber.org or call (540) 745-4407. To learn more, visit www.floydchamber.org/about-us/chamber-scholarship.