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Fellowships

VFCCE Fellowships are programs designed for second-year community college students in Virginia. These unique opportunities provide students with:

 

  • Inclusion in an exclusive Fellowship Cohort
  • Leadership development training sessions
  • Networking opportunities with like-minded students and community leaders
  • Mentoring and specialized support to help reach academic and career goals
  • Résumé-building community service experience
  • Paid tuition, books, and fees

Past VFCCE Fellows have successfully completed their degree programs and now excel in a variety of career fields, including healthcare, engineering, education, the humanities, and more.

 

VFCCE Fellowship programs include:

 

Potomac Health Foundation Fellowship

The Potomac Health Foundation Fellows Program provides financial assistance and a unique leadership curriculum to second-year students who demonstrate a preference to pursue a career in health care that involves direct patient care or a career that supports healthy communities. Applicants must attend Germanna or Northern Virginia Community College full-time and reside in the following zip codes: 20112, 22025, 22026, 22079, 22125, 22134, 22172, 22191, 22192, 22193, 22554, and 22556.

 

Dominion Energy Fellowship

The Dominion Energy Fellows Program supports veterans and their immediate family members during their second year of community college with tuition coverage, leadership training, and community service opportunities.

 

Davenport Early Childhood Development Fellowship

This fellows program operates in partnership with the Ben and Betty Davenport Institute for Early Childhood Development in Danville, Virginia. Second-year students pursuing careers in early childhood education at Danville, Patrick Henry, Virginia Western, or New River Community Colleges are eligible to apply. This fellowship supports students with tuition coverage, leadership training, and community service opportunities.

 

Valley Proteins Fellowship

The Valley Proteins, Inc. Fellows Program The helps promising second-year, full-time students who attend any Virginia Community College pursue their academic goals and strengthen their leadership skills. In addition to receiving full tuition, the Fellows participate in a unique curriculum of activities designed to expand their community involvement and cultivate a strong foundation for a successful future. Fellows are required to attend three overnight leadership forums hosted in Richmond and other parts of Virginia.  During these sessions, they meet and learn from leaders in state and local government, business, education, and non-profit organizations.

 

"I've been extremely lucky because of this support system that's permitted me to maximize my education dollars instead of taking on student debt which could limit my job options post-university. My Fellowship means that I can focus on finding a career best suited to me instead of merely one that can pay my student loans."

Samantha

Graduate, Valley Proteins Fellow

How to Apply

We’ve made it easy to apply for any of the VFCCE Fellowships by completing one online application. Upon successful completion of the application, you will be considered for all fellowships for which you qualify.

 

To ensure that your application is reviewed for qualifying fellowship awards, please check that all required fields are completed properly and that requested files are attached.

 

To complete a fellowship application, you’ll need:

 

  1. A copy of your academic transcripts
  2. A completed copy of your FAFSA
  3. High school or college ID number
  4. Contact information for two teachers and/or work or volunteer supervisors who can provide a reference or recommendation
  5. A copy of your resume (helpful, but not required)

Applications open in March, 2021.

 

To access the fellowship application portal, click the button below.

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