Awards will be made to cover tuition, fees and book charges not already covered by another financial aid program. An eligible student must be a resident of Virginia and must reside within the SVCC service area. The K. George Verghese Memorial Academic Merit Award was established upon recommendation by the College's Arts and Sciences faculty to commemorate the instrumental role Dr. Verghese played in the establishment of the two nursing programs at the college. The Verizon Mathematics and Science Scholarships are a commitment of Verizon to promote the development of science and mathematics education within the communities it serves. In accordance with its commitment to education and to promote development within the communities which it serves, Wachovia Bank has established a scholarship program at Southside Virginia Community College.
Preference is given to first generation college students.
The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the student maintains a GPA of 2.5 or better. To be eligible a student must be a Virginia resident, have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, be a rising sophomore at Southside Virginia Community College and a full-time student in the University Parallel Curriculum. Preference will be given to residents of Halifax County . The Robert C. Wrenn Scholarship Fund Established by the estate of Maylia G. Rightmire to assist eligible students to attend SVCC, the Robert C. Wrenn Scholarship Fund is named in honor of SVCC Foundation President Robert C. Wrenn. Preference is given to full-time students with demonstrated financial need in either the Practical Nursing Program or the Associate Degree Nursing Program or in a minimum of six credits in any of the other certificate, diploma, or degree programs, which the college offers.