Linda H. Woodley Scholarship Application (2026)
The Linda H. Woodley Service Scholarship is established in memory of Ms. Woodley to encourage young people who have demonstrated a lifestyle commitment to volunteerism. The scholarship endowment is funded by gifts from the Woodley family, colleagues, and organizations from around the Commonwealth. Selection criteria include significant volunteer service, strength of student-submitted essay, academics, and financial need. DO NOT encourage all of your students to submit applications. Applications will not be accepted if submitted directly from the student. Instead, it is recommended that the access group identify two or three students that best meet the scholarship criteria and then work specifically with those students to submit applications on their behalf.
Important Notes:
The application must be completed in one sitting. The application does not allow for you to save it in a draft format. The following documents will be uploaded directly to the application: (1) a student essay of 600 words or less written by the student, (2) a copy of the student’s entire FAFSA Submission Summary - if available at time of submission - or VASA Application 2026-2027 PDF with SAI included, (3) an official copy of the student’s high school transcript with the GPA included, and (4) 300 word or less community service statement written by nominating organization.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2026
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Nominating Organization Information
Nominating Organization Name
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Nominating Organization Name
Select each year your organization has attended the VirginiaCAN Conference
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Nominating Organization Contact Name
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First Name
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Nominating Organization Contact Telephone Number
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Nominating Organization Contact Email Address
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Nominating Organization Website
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Nominating Organization President/CEO Name
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Student Demographic Information
Student Full Legal Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Student Date of Birth
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Student Mailing Address
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Street Address
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Student Email Address
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High School Name
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High School City/County
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High School Zip Code
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Provide Student’s Top 3 College Choices (Names)
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Has the student been offered admission to the colleges listed above?
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Does the student demonstrate high, some, or no financial need?
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First-generation college student? The term‘ ‘first-generation college student’’ means— (A) An individual both of whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree; or (B) In the case of any individual who regularly resided with and received support from only one parent, an individual whose only such parent did not complete a baccalaureate degree.
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Single-parent household?
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Name
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First Name
Last Name
Relationship to Student
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Email Address
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Nominator: Upload Volunteer Service Statement (The nominating organization, in 300 words or less, must write a statement describing the nominee’s volunteer service, including what sets this student apart.)
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Nominator: Upload Student Essay (The student, in 600 words or less, must write an essay describing their volunteer activities, how volunteer service has affected them personally, and what their future plans for volunteering are.)
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Nominator: If available, upload FAFSA Submission Summary or VASA Application 2026-2027 PDF with SAI (Note: the student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.gov or if ineligible for FAFSA, complete the VASA Application at www.VASAapp.org). Unavailability of the FAFSA submission summary will not impact the student's eligibility or chances of being awarded a scholarship. We understand that processing times can vary, and we will ensure that all applicants are fairly considered.
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Nominator: Upload Student’s High School Transcript with current GPA
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Nominating Organization Certification Statement
I certify that the information provided on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. If this student is selected as a scholarship winner, the student has authorized VirginiaCAN to use their name, likeness, including photos, and locality of residence for purposes of announcing the scholarship winner and for scholarship promotion. If the student is under the age of 18, the parent has also authorized VirginiaCAN to use the student's name, likeness, including photos, and locality of residence for purposes of announcing the scholarship winner and for scholarship promotion.
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