2026 Virginia Beach Republican Women's Club Scholarship

Virginia Beach Republican Women's Club
2955 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Suite 105

Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Contact: Paula Craw
vbrwc757scholarship@gmail.com
vbrwc.org
TORCH OF FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION DEADLINE - APRIL 5, 2026
Read the following information and instructions carefully prior to submitting your application.

The Virginia Beach Republican Women’s Club (VBRWC), established in 1959, has long fostered political leadership and community engagement. Since 1972, the club has awarded scholarships to graduating seniors who exemplify leadership, scholarship, courage, integrity, and a commitment to the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

For 2026, VBRWC will award two $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors residing in the City of Virginia Beach.

Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a resident of Virginia Beach
- Must be a graduating high school senior (Class of 2026)
- Application Deadline: April 5, 2026
Selection & Recognition:
- Scholarship winners will be notified on or before May 15, 2026.
- Winners and their guests will be honored at the VBRWC Club Picnic on May 19, 2026, where they will receive certificates, be recognized, and have the opportunity to present their winning essays.
Application Instructions:

Please complete all required fields and submit an essay (maximum 500 words) responding to the following prompt:

Discuss "What the Flag of the United States of America Means to Me." The judges will consider content, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Winners will be required to provide proof of enrollment, including a copy of the student’s tuition statement or other proof of enrollment from the institution. Documentation should also include school name, student name, current phone number and email address, student ID #, and a specific physical address to mail the scholarship payment check. Checks are made payable to the institution.
I. Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Applicant's Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Applicant Phone #*
Winners may be notified using this number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Guardian Phone #*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email *
A submission confirmation will be sent to this email and winners may be notified using this contact information.
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
II. High School Information
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High School Attended*
Most recent cumulative GPA*
List your most notable High School activities and volunteer work. (Maximum 150 words) *

Bullet points preferred.0/150
Optional: List High School honors received and leadership roles held. (Maximum 150 words)

Bullet points preferred.0/150
III. Essay

500 words or less.
Discuss “What the Flag of the United States of America Means to Me." (Maximum 500 words)

The judges will consider content, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
What the Flag of the United States of America Means to Me.*

0/500
IV. Applicant's E-Signature
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TORCH OF FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP

I. Personal Data

II. High School Information

III. Essay

IV. Applicant's E-Signature