Suffolk Business Women’s Scholarship
This scholarship was started by the Suffolk Business Women, a 501(c)3 civic organization whose mission is to empower professional business women in Suffolk, Virginia to become actively involved in the enrichment of the community through volunteerism and charitable acts. The goal of the scholarship is to further the education of young women and to support promising students from Suffolk.
Award Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, an applicant must:
- Be a female, a United States citizen, and a resident of Suffolk.
- Plan to enroll full-time in a degree program in the fall at an accredited college or university.
- Be a high school senior.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Have participated in school and/or community activities, or have held a job.
- Have a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Submit an essay of 500 – 600 words on the following topic: Choose a female leader who inspires you and write an essay on why you admire her leadership qualities.
Application, Deadline, and Submission Instructions
The Suffolk Business Women’s Scholarship utilizes the Suffolk Foundation’s common scholarship application form, which opens online in February 2026. The application must be submitted online before the deadline of 11:59 pm [date to be determined]. For more information, contact the Foundation staff at office@suffolkfoundation.
Awardees
2024: Destiny Caravello, Nansemond River High School
2023: Noelle Ingram, King’s Fork High School
2022: Laurel Jones, Homeschool
2021: Kayleigh McNelis, Isle of Wight Academy
2020: Alicia Marie Ray, Isle of Wight Academy
2019: Casey Duke, Nansemond River High School
2018: Ashley Bido, King’s Fork High School
2017: Logan Harrell, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
2016: Emily VanDorn, Suffolk Christian Academy