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Welcome to Radford University’s Foundation Scholarship Application Portal!

This academic year, more than $3 million from over 500 donor funded scholarships will help Radford students pay for tuition, fees, room, board, books, and other education-related expenses. Applicants are able to apply for consideration for many donor funded scholarships, all by completing a single application. There are also apply-to scholarships that may be viewed after the general application is submitted.

The 2025-26 application opened on Friday, November 1st. The priority deadline to apply was February 5, 2025. Closing the application portal has allowed our team to focus on renewing previous recipients who re-applied on-time and continued to meet the requirements of their scholarships.

UPDATE—For incoming students and current students who missed our initial deadline of Feb. 5, we will re-open the scholarship portal on Saturday, Feb. 22. Many scholarships will still have funding available.

Newly Admitted Students
You are eligible to apply for Foundation scholarships, even if you have not yet confirmed your enrollment. Here are next steps:

First, activate your OneCampus account if you have not already. You will need your username and claim code to activate your OneCampus-you can locate both in your Highlander Portal.
Then, come back to this page and log in (click on the sign-in button) and use your OneCampus credentials. Please note, access to the application may take up to 24 hours after you create your account.

Returning Students

You should apply each year--especially if you would like to have your scholarship renewed.
If you have applied previously, a portion of your application will populate, but you will want to update your application just as you would your resume to ensure you share important updates with the scholarship committees.

Many of Radford’s foundation scholarships are need-based and require students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For maximum scholarship consideration, complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. Some foundation scholarships require the FAFSA, but financial need is only a priority – not a requirement.

Additional Information

After submitting your general application, you will be able see your application status on your dashboard. If your status is not listed as “submitted,” you have not fully completed your application. Review to locate any missing information and make sure you sign and date your application.
You may add additional information and edit your application at any time while the scholarship portal is open. Once you submit the first time, your general application will show as an icon, which you may open to edit.
After submitting the general application, you may be matched with multiple auto-match scholarships, based on whether you meet their requirements. You will not be able to see which auto-match scholarships you have been matched with.
Awarding will be on-going until all available awards can be made.
Check your Radford University email or view the portal for additional scholarship opportunities that may be added. New scholarships as well as scholarships that may need to be re-awarded may be awarded anytime throughout the year.
If you are selected to receive a scholarship, you will receive an email notification from foundscholar@radford.edu to your Radford email account.

Compatibility
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Uploading Documents
If you are asked to upload a resume, essay, or any other supporting documentation, please know that the system will not allow for punctuation (commas, apostrophes and periods) to be used in the file name (e.g. my.name.Resume.2023). Using punctuation will cause an error in trying to upload any of these supporting documents.

Letters of Recommendation
Any letters of recommendation come directly to the scholarship portal and will not be sent to you directly.

Renewals
Many of Radford’s Foundation scholarships require re-application each year to have them renewed. If you are currently receiving a foundation scholarship, be sure to re-apply by February 5 if you are returning for the following academic year. You must also continue to meet minimum requirements for the scholarship you have received.

Thanking your donor
Radford University requires students to thank their donors or scholarship contacts. Once awarded, students will be required to go into the database, accept their scholarship(s), submit post-acceptance questions and submit thank you letters.

For More Information
Contact Cherie Durbin, Scholarship Coordinator in University Advancement: cdurbin2@radford.edu.

Below you will find a listing of our foundation scholarships (scholarships created by donors). Information about these scholarships and their qualifications will be included. Please note that this list is for information purposes only. Actual award amounts vary based on students’ individual eligibility, funds available, and other factors.

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
Varies	RU Nursing Alumni Scholarship in Memory of Alice Maloney Scholarship Information In 2007 Lewis Williams `97 and his wife...	Ended
Varies	RUC-Marie Akers Wade Scholarship	Ended
Varies	RUC-Theresa A. Thomas Memorial Scholarship In 1999, The Theresa A. Thomas Memorial Foundation awarded the Jefferson...	Ended
Varies	Rudolf Serkin Memorial Scholarship in Piano Scholarship Information Dr. Johann Norstedt, a retired Virginia Tech...	Ended
Varies	Sampson/Falkinham Scholarship Scholarship Information This scholarship was created in 1989 through...	Ended
Varies	Sandi McPherson Memorial Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Information Friends and family established the Sandi...	Ended
Varies	Sandra C. Davis and William C. Davis Endowed Scholarship Fund-CVPA Scholarship Information Sandra Davis and William Davis have committed...	Ended
Varies	Scholarship for the College of Visual & Performing Arts - Art Scholarship Information These scholarships were established in order to...	Ended
Varies	Scholarship for the College of Visual & Performing Arts - Dance Scholarship Information These scholarships were established in order to...	Ended
Varies	SGA Emerging Leader Scholarship Scholarship Information The Emerging Leader Scholarship was established...	Ended
Varies	Sigma Kappa Sorority Scholarship at Radford University Scholarship Information This scholarship was established for a member...	Ended
Varies	Sigma Sigma Sigma Scholarship Scholarship Information The Alpha Theta Chapter members and alumnae...	Ended
Varies	Stosser Family Nursing Scholarship Scholarship Information The Stosser family endowed this scholarship to...	Ended
Varies	Student Involvement Leadership Organization Scholarship Scholarship Information The student activities department created this...	Ended
Varies	Terri & Chris Meighan Scholarship in Loving Memory of Brandi Bragg Scholarship Information Terri and Chris Meighan established this...	Ended
Varies	The Cassidy Achievement Resources & Equality Fund (C.A.R.E.) Scholarship Information Marquett and Rhonda Smith created this...	Ended
Varies	The Golf Society of Radford College Scholarship in Honor of Jennie T. Allman Scholarship Information Friends and classmates of Radford alumna,...	Ended
Varies	The H. Douglas & Beatrice M. Covington Endowed Scholarship in the Performing Arts Scholarship Information This scholarship was created by Dr. Douglas...	Ended
Varies	The John Preston McConnell Memorial Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Information In 1911 Dr. John Preston McConnell was invited...	Ended
Varies	The Kathryn Applegate Scholarship in Visual and Performing Arts Eligibility Requirements: 1. Majoring in Design 2. Preference for...	Ended
Varies	The Mah/Stone Scholarship in Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship Information Drs. Valiant and Vivian Mah and Mr. and Mrs....	Ended
Varies	The Pegeen H. and David L. Albig Dance Scholarship Scholarship Information Dr. Pegeen Albig, Professor Emerita of Dance,...	Ended
Varies	Theatre Endowed Scholarship in the College of Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship Information This scholarship was created by donations from...	Ended
Varies	Thomas E. Hamlett Jr. Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information Through combined efforts of the Minority...	Ended
Varies	Veleatta Antionette Adams Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information This scholarship was established in memory of...	Ended
Varies	Verlander Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Information This scholarship was established in 2007 by the...	Ended
Varies	Vickie Cundiff Felts Nursing Scholarship Scholarship Information Vickie Felts is a 1976 Radford graduate who...	Ended
Varies	Virginia Arnold Scholarship for the Department of Exercise, Sport, & Health Education Scholarship Information This scholarship was established to recognize...	Ended
Varies	Virginia Council on Social Welfare Scholarship Scholarship Information In 2009 the Virginia Council on Social Welfare...	Ended
Varies	Willie G. Nelson, RN Endowed Nursing Scholarship Scholarship Information Mrs. Nelson was a retired nurse with no ties to...	Ended
Varies	New River Valley Health Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Fund Scholarship Information The New River Valley Health Foundation, Inc....	Ended
Varies	Staff Senate Scholarship Scholarship Information In September 1998, the Radford University Staff...	Ended
Varies	Candice Crizer McDearmon Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information Gerald McDearmon established the Candice Crizer...	Ended
Varies	James E. Nicely Scholarship for Graduate Studies in Communication Sciences and Disorders Scholarship Scholarship Information Dr. James Nicely is Professor Emeritus of...	Ended
Varies	Kelsey Patton Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information The Kelsey Patton Memorial Scholarship honors...	Ended
Varies	Kim Fiola Alpha Psi Omega Scholarship Scholarship Information This scholarship was named in memory of Kim...	Ended
Varies	Mendiola-Cole Leadership Scholarship Scholarship Information This scholarship was created by George Mendiola...	Ended
Varies	Radford Lions Club Scholarship Scholarship Information TBA. Scholarship Criteria Must be admitted...	Ended
Varies	Ida and Dewitte Tyson Sutphin Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information Mrs. Delores “Dee” Fray, a 1949 Radford College...	Ended
Varies	Laura Elizabeth Higginbotham Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Information Ms. Higginbotham “Liz” was a 1944 Radford...	Ended
Varies	Stewart Miller Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information The Stewart Miller Memorial Scholarship was...	Ended
Varies	Winston & Elma Stanley Dowdy Scholarship Scholarship Information This award was established in memory of Mrs....	Ended
Varies	Dr. Fernande Aimee Juliette Gard Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information Dr. Fernande Gard was a retired Radford...	Ended
Varies	George Everett Dewese and Matsue Yamazaki Dewese CRU Scottish Rite Scholarship Scholarship Information Mr. and Mrs. George Dewese were from...	Ended
Varies	The Don and Laura Davis Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information Mr. James Beamer and Mrs. Elizabeth Beamer...	Ended
Varies	Hattie M. Strong Foundation Strong Scholars Scholarship Scholarship Information The Hattie M. Strong Foundation is a charitable...	Ended
Varies	Arthur & Linda Pape Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Donald Dedmon Scholarship Information Art and Linda Pape established this scholarship...	Ended
Varies	George Everett & Matsue Yamazaki Dewese Scottish Rite Graduate Fellowship Scholarship Information Mr. and Mrs. George Dewese from Shawsville...	Ended
Varies	Arthur R. & Pinkie Giesen Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information This scholarship was established by Arthur and...	Ended
Varies	Yeatts-Stanley Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Information The Yeatts-Stanley Scholarship was established...	Ended

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