rvatech/ Foundation Scholarship Application

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Thank you for your interest in applying for an rvatech/ Foundation Schoolarship

Please complete the following application to be considered by the scholarship board.
Applications are due by March 1, 2026.
If you have questions please contact the rvatech/ team, info@rvatech.com

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Applicant Information
Name(Required)
First Last
Phone(Required)
Email(Required)

Address(Required)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

To which scholarship are you applying for?(Required)

Please provide proof of enrollment and academic standing (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

List tech-related jobs, clubs, experiences, and projects.

Provide LinkedIn profile information (required; newly created profiles are acceptable).

Personal statement – written or video (see below for prompt and instructions).

Reference form completed by someone who can support your qualifications and candidacy for scholarship consideration.

Personal Statement

Personal statement describing passion for technology and career goals in the tech field. Please choose ONE of the following options for submission:

Written Personal Statement (approximately 300 words)

Preference will be given to statements that reflect the applicant’s individual voice and perspective. Essays written solely by AI typically lack voice and authenticity. Be specific in providing examples, anecdotes, thoughts, reflections, and sources of motivation and inspiration that will give the selection committee insight into who you are and why pursuing a career in technology/tech skills is important to you.

OR

Video Personal Statement (approximately 2–3 minutes)

In lieu of a written personal statement, candidates may submit a self-recorded video responding to the prompt above. Applicants are encouraged to film their video in a “one take” format. We hope to hear each applicant’s perspective and get to know you, not just your editing skills. Upload your video to YouTube (or other cloud platform), set it to private, and share the video link in the space provided on the application. Do not submit your video in a format that requires reviewers to download. Inaccessible videos may disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Application Section
Enrollment/Residence Eligibility (High School)(Required)
Students must be currently enrolled in a public or private high school located within the Greater Richmond (RVA) area. This includes the City of Richmond and surrounding counties within the Virginia Department of Education’s Superintendent’s Region 1.
Enrollment/Residence Eligibility (4-Year University)(Required)
Students must be currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university, public or private, located within the Greater Richmond (RVA) area typically recognized by regional partners at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) and PlanRVA: Greater Richmond (RVA) area typically recognized by regional partners at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) and PlanRVA.
Enrollment/Residence Eligibility (Community College)(Required)
Students must be currently enrolled Be currently enrolled in a Community College or Trade School located within the Greater Richmond (RVA) area typically recognized by regional partners at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) and PlanRVA.
Enrollment/Residence Eligibility U.S. Military & Veterans)(Required)
Resident of the Greater Richmond (RVA) area. This includes the City of Richmond and surrounding counties typically recognized as part of Greater RVA.
Please provide proof of enrollment and academic standing (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)(Required)
Max. file size: 50 MB.

Proof of enrollment in degree-granting or professional certification program in a tech field.(Required)
Max. file size: 50 MB.

Please provide Documentation/proof of service in U.S. military(Required)
Max. file size: 50 MB.

Active, retired, and/or honorable discharge.
List tech-related jobs, clubs, experiences, projects(Required)
Provide LinkedIn profile information (Optional - newly created profiles are acceptable/encouraged)

Personal statement describing passion for technology and career goals in the tech field. Please choose ONE of the following options for submission:

Written Personal Statement (approximately 300 words)

Preference will be given to statements that reflect the applicant’s individual voice and perspective. Essays written solely by AI typically lack voice and authenticity. Be specific in providing examples, anecdotes, thoughts, reflections, and sources of motivation and inspiration that will give the selection committee insight into who you are and why pursuing a career in technology/tech skills is important to you.

OR

Video Personal Statement (approximately 2–3 minutes)

In lieu of a written personal statement, candidates may submit a self-recorded video responding to the prompt above. Applicants are encouraged to film their video in a “one take” format. We hope to hear each applicant’s perspective and get to know you, not just your editing skills. Upload your video to YouTube (or other cloud platform), set it to private, and share the video link in the space provided on the application. Do not submit your video in a format that requires reviewers to download. Inaccessible videos may disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Personal Statement (Option 1) Video - approximately 2-3 minutes
Video Link - In lieu of a written personal statement, candidates may submit a self-recorded video responding to the prompt above. Applicants are encouraged to film their video in a “one take” format. We hope to hear each applicant’s perspective and get to know you, not just your editing skills. Upload your video to YouTube (or other Cloud platform), set it to private, and share the video link in the space provided on the application. Do not submit your video in a format that requires reviewers to download. Inaccessible videos may disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Personal Statement (Option 2) - Written statement approximately 300 words
Preference will be given to statements that reflect the applicant’s individual voice and perspective. Essays written solely by AI typically lack voice and authenticity. Be specific in providing examples, anecdotes, thoughts, reflections, sources of motivation and inspiration that will give the selection committee insight into who you are and why pursuing a career in technology/tech skills is important to you.
Your application is not complete until we receive a submitted reference form. Please send this link https://rvatech.com/rvatech-foundation-scholarship-reference/ to a person who can support your candidacy for scholarship consideration.

Consider asking someone who can address your technology-related skills and professional goals, such as:

Former or current teacher, professor, or advisor

Former or current employer

Internship supervisor

Volunteer, club supervisor, or sponsor

Project or team leader

Research mentor