Lee A. Murphy Jr. Legacy Scholarship

Focused on developing future innovators, this scholarship provides renewable awards to Virginia high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIP

Virginia resident
Graduating high school senior
Accepted to a four-year college or university in Virginia
Planning to pursue a STEM-related major
Minimum 3.0 cumulative high school GPA
Demonstrated financial need
Submit three letters of recommendation
Provide FAFSA Submission Summary
Submit official transcript and college acceptance letter
Complete a 300-word leadership essay
Must maintain a 3.0 college GPA for renewal
Renewable award of up to $10,000 over four years

GUIDELINES AND DEADLINE

The scholarship will be disbursed in equal payments throughout the recipient's four-year program. Semester reviews will be performed. Candidate must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline for Application - March 22, 2026

AWARD

This award offers up to $10,000, distributed as $2,500 per year for up to four years, provided the recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0 with semester reviews.

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