Ellis W. Rowe Memorial Scholarship Grant

The Ellis W. Rowe Memorial Scholarship, managed by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, supports students from South Hampton Roads pursuing higher education. Established to aid those in financial need, this scholarship has awarded over $20 million since 1950. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, demonstrate financial need, and enroll full-time in a four-year accredited college. Award amounts range from $400 to $6,000, depending on available funds and individual circumstances.

Our generous donors love helping students achieve their full potential.  That’s why they entrust us to administer permanent scholarship funds in their names using criteria they have selected. Since 1950 we have awarded more than $20 million in college scholarships making us southeastern Virginia’s largest scholarship provider.
Our scholarships for graduate study are provided by generous donors with an interest in education and helping people have a positive future. We select scholarship recipients based on financial need and the specific criteria established by donors, such as field of study or college attended.
Award amounts are based on a variety of factors: how much money is available, how many winners are selected, and an individual's financial need. A typical scholarship ranges between $400-$6,000.

Eligibility

Unless otherwise noted, you should demonstrate financial need, be a long-time resident of South Hampton Roads (Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Isle of Wight County), and plan to enroll (or be enrolled) full-time in an accredited, four-year nonprofit college or university in the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years of study unless otherwise noted.