Hughes Memorial Foundation will use the following criteria in evaluating requests for scholarships:

1. Financial need
2. Demonstrated academic success (2.5 GPA minimum)
3. Accuracy and completeness of application
4. Full-time status (minimum of 12 credit hours)
5. United States Citizen

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS

IF YOU ARE AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING. IF YOU ARE PLACED ON ACADEMIC PROBATION OR SUSPENSION THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL CEASE. ADDITIONALLY, IF YOU FALL BENEATH FULL-TIME STATUS (12 CREDIT HOURS) YOUR SCHOLARSHIP MAY BE REVOKED.

EVERY SEMESTER, STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROOF FROM THE SCHOOL THAT THEY ARE IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING. FINAL GRADE REPORTS EACH SEMESTER MUST ALSO BE PROVIDED

Hughes Memorial Foundation awards scholarships for higher education or job training for traditional students living in the Virginia counties of Pittsylvania, Halifax, Mecklenburg, Charlotte, Campbell, Bedford, Franklin, Henry and Patrick; the North Carolina counties of Stokes, Rockingham, Caswell, and Person; and the cities of Virginia and North Carolina that are located within those counties. Additional consideration is given to youth who, themselves, or whose parent or grandparent lived at Hughes Memorial Home when it was an orphanage.

Applications will be accepted starting

January 15, 2025

with a deadline of

March 21, 2025

The application and ALL required supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.   

Complete the online scholarship application located on the website. Upload and attach to your application the required information listed below, or mail hardcopy of information to

Hughes Memorial Foundation, Scholarship Applications,

223 Riverview Drive, Suite I,

Danville, VA 24541

Please include the following:

1. Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Submission Summary.
2. Your and your parents’ or guardians’ federal income tax return used in the completion of the FAFSA.
3. OFFICIAL transcripts from all high schools or colleges attended (sealed) or sent electronically directly from school to foundation.
4. A letter outlining your need for a scholarship, your educational plans and goals and any other information that could affect your financial status or ability to continue your education.

Scholarship amounts are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, academic success, income, and tuition cost.

If a student receives a scholarship based on a perceived 4-year university cost, and the student opts to attend community college or trade school, the award amount may be adjusted accordingly.

Please do not hesitate to contact our office with questions or concerns.