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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 2026-27 application will open on Saturday, November 15. The priority deadline to apply will be February 5, 2026. At that time, we will close the application to allow our team to focus on renewing previous recipients who re-apply and continue to meet the requirements of their scholarships. We will also focus on awarding new applicants who apply by the priority deadline. If you miss the priority deadline, we will re-open the application for additional students to be considered at a later date.

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	The Cassidy Achievement Resources & Equality Fund (C.A.R.E.) Scholarship Information Marquett and Rhonda Smith created this...
Varies	The Cooper-Goodwin Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Scholarship Information Margaret JoAnn Cooper left her entire estate to...
Varies	The Don and Laura Davis Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information Mr. James Beamer and Mrs. Elizabeth Beamer...
Varies	The Dr. John W. and Dorothy R. Overbey Endowed Scholarship Fund Scholarship Information The Dr. John W. and Dorothy R. Overbey Endowed...
Varies	The Frank and Mary Vickers Endowed Music Scholarship Scholarship Information Fran `79, and Greg Rooker established this...
Varies	The Golf Society of Radford College Scholarship in Honor of Jennie T. Allman Scholarship Information Friends and classmates of Radford alumna,...
Varies	The H. Douglas & Beatrice M. Covington Endowed Scholarship in the Performing Arts Scholarship Information This scholarship was created by Dr. Douglas...
Varies	The Honorable James C. Turk & Barbara D. Turk Criminal Justice Scholarship Scholarship Information 1997 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients...
Varies	The Honorable James C. Turk & Barbara D. Turk Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship Scholarship Information The Honorable James C. and Barbara D. Turk...
Varies	The Horth Scholarship for Summer Dance Study Scholarship Information An anonymous donor established the Horth...
Varies	The Jo Ann and John C. Bingham Scholarship Scholarship Information Scholarship Criteria Full-time undergraduate...
Varies	The John Preston McConnell Memorial Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Information In 1911 Dr. John Preston McConnell was invited...
Varies	The Kathryn Applegate Scholarship in Visual and Performing Arts Eligibility Requirements: 1. Majoring in Design 2. Preference for...
Varies	The Lois Smith Manahan Endowed Scholarship For The Davis College Of Business & Economics Scholarship Information The Richard and Lois Manahan family has close...
Varies	The Lumsden Houck Scholarship for Elementary Education Scholarship Information The Lumsden Houck Scholarship for Elementary...
Varies	The Mae Jennings Endowed Scholarship Fund Scholarship Information Before her death, Mae Jennings made known her...
Varies	The Mah/Stone Scholarship in Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship Information Drs. Valiant and Vivian Mah and Mr. and Mrs....
Varies	The Marty Campanello Journalism Scholarship Scholarship Information Marty Campanello was a 1979 Radford University...
Varies	The Morris N. & Marie M. Baldwin Endowed Presidential Scholarship Scholarship Information Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin created this endowment...
Varies	The Myrna H. Rockwell Scholarship in Music Scholarship Information Myrna Rockwell is a 1960 Radford University...
Varies	The NRV Health Foundation Scholarship in Honor of Virginia A. Ousley, RN Scholarship Information The New River Valley Health Foundation created...
Varies	The Pegeen H. and David L. Albig Dance Scholarship Scholarship Information Dr. Pegeen Albig, Professor Emerita of Dance,...
Varies	The Ramon D. and Carole K. Ardizzone Scholarship Scholarship Information Ray and Carole Ardizzone, residents of North...
Varies	The Rice Family Foundation Scholarship for Education and Nursing Single Parents Scholarship Information TBA Scholarship Criteria All recipients are...
Varies	The Simmons Family Fund Scholarship Information Jeanne Simmons Armentrout established the...
Varies	The Vera M. Reece Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information Michelle O’Connor is a 1991 graduate of Radford...
Varies	The Virginia Louise Carter Hills Endowed Scholarship in Literacy Education Scholarship Information * Mrs. Hills, a founding member of the Radford...
Varies	Theatre Endowed Scholarship in the College of Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship Information This scholarship was created by donations from...
Varies	Thomas D. Irvin & Frances Umberger Irvin Scholarship Scholarship Information Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Irvin established this...
Varies	Thomas E. Hamlett Jr. Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information Through combined efforts of the Minority...
Varies	Thomas Warren Poole Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information Thomas Warren Poole passed away in July 1999. ...
Varies	Trooper Ricky Marshall McCoy Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information Friends and family of Ricky McCoy established...
Varies	Truist Scholarship Scholarship Information Triuist (formerly BB&T) has been in partnership...
Varies	Veleatta Antionette Adams Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information This scholarship was established in memory of...
Varies	Verlander Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Information This scholarship was established in 2007 by the...
Varies	Vickie Cundiff Felts Nursing Scholarship Scholarship Information Vickie Felts is a 1976 Radford graduate who...
Varies	Virginia Arnold Scholarship for the Department of Exercise, Sport, & Health Education Scholarship Information This scholarship was established to recognize...
Varies	Virginia Bocock Scott Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information Maryanne Stump established this scholarship in...
Varies	Virginia Carter Hills Scholarship Scholarship Information Mrs. Hills, worked over 40 years to promote the...
Varies	Virginia Council on Social Welfare Scholarship Scholarship Information In 2009 the Virginia Council on Social Welfare...
Varies	Virginia Louise Carter Hills Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Information Mrs. Hills, worked over 40 years to promote the...
Varies	Virginia McKnight Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarship Information Fannie Virginia McKnight was a 1935 RU graduate...
Varies	Virginia Porter Tyler Memorial Scholarship for Teacher Education Scholarship Information Colonel Willoughby B. Tyler has established a...
Varies	Virginia Strader Nunn Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Information Virginia “Ditty” Strader Nunn was a 1944...
Varies	Walter C. & Irene A. Goodykoontz Scholarship Endowment in Music Scholarship Information Mrs. Goodykoontz was a 1933 graduate of Radford...
Varies	Warren and Judy Self Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Information Friends and colleagues of Dr. Warren Self...
Varies	Warren G. and Orene Harris Scholarship Scholarship Information RU graduates Benjamin Harris `90 and his sister...
Varies	Warren W. Hobbie Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Information In 1985 the Hobbie Foundation granted to...
Varies	Washington D.C. Area Alumni Chapter Scholarship Scholarship Information In June of 1986, the Washington D.C. Alumni...
Varies	Wilderness Institute Scholarship Scholarship Information TBA. Scholarship Criteria TBA.

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