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Richard P. Leedom Memorial Scholarship
Offered independently by Shineforth
Open to any school$1,250 per semester, up to 4 semestersVirginia
About this scholarship
$1,250 per semester ($2,500 per year, up to four semesters) for current or former Shineforth clients in Virginia. Applications due May 31 each year.
Who can apply
Current or former clients of Shineforth, served for at least six months, pursuing higher education or vocational training.
Every scholarship in this directory is exclusively for current or former foster youth. Read the sponsor’s own eligibility rules before you start — they decide who qualifies.
How to submit your application
- 1. Check the deadline. Monday, May 31, 2027.
- 2. Gather your documents. Use the checklist to the side so you are not scrambling at the last minute.
- 3. Open the sponsor’s application. The button below takes you straight to Shineforth. Your application is submitted there, directly to them.
- 4. Save your confirmation. Keep the confirmation email or reference number, and follow up with the sponsor if you do not hear back.
Opens the sponsor’s own application. Thank a Teacher does not receive applications and never collects or stores any of your information.