Louisa Forward Foundation Scholarships
Advancing the future workforce of Louisa County through meaningful educational support—helping graduating seniors move toward college or trade training that strengthens Louisa’s business community.
About the Scholarships
The Louisa Forward Foundation is proud to offer two $1,000 scholarships annually to Louisa County High School graduating seniors pursuing higher education or trade certification in business-related fields.
For students attending any accredited college, university, or trade school.
For students enrolling at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) in a business or industry-related program.
- Start Early – Give yourself plenty of time before the deadline.
- Follow Instructions – Missing items like your transcript or resume may disqualify you.
- Be Honest & Clear – Your answers should reflect your real goals and experiences.
- Proofread – Ask a teacher, parent, or counselor to review your work.
- Meet the Deadline – Submit online by April 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM.
To apply, you must:
- Be a Louisa County High School senior graduating in 2025
- Have a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Submit a complete application online with:
- Application Form
- Transcript (dated no later than Dec. 31, 2024)
- Resume of school, work, and community activities
- One essay based on the required prompt (max 250 words)
Deadline: April 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM.
Write a 250-word essay answering the following:
How will your education and career path help contribute to Louisa County’s economy, workforce, or business community? Describe your future goals and how this scholarship will support your journey.
Your resume should include school, work, and community experiences. The goal is to show responsibility, initiative, and community involvement. Even if you haven’t had a formal job, you can list:
- Clubs, sports, and leadership roles
- Volunteer work at school, church, or in the community
- CTE programs or internships
- Informal work like babysitting, mowing lawns, or helping in a family business
For each activity, include:
- What you did
- Where
- When (example: Sept–Dec 2024)
- How many hours per week (estimate is okay)
Complete the scholarship application below. Be sure you have your transcript, resume, and essay ready to upload. The deadline to submit is April 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM.
Can I apply if my GPA is slightly below 3.0?
Can I turn in a printed or emailed application?
What if I don’t know where I’m going to school yet?
Who reads my application and when are winners announced?
Email lff@louisachamber.org and our team will help you confirm requirements or uploads.
Proud partner of the Louisa Education Foundation. Scholarship funds are administered through LEF.