We have now made the process easier. Our scholarship applications (and essays) can now be submitted here online—no need to mail in your entire package. At the bottom of this portal, you can fill in the answers in the boxes and attach all supporting documents for our judges to review.

Open to any (African American) High School Senior within the four counties participating in the James Farmer Scholars Program

Open to any (African American) High School Senior in any Fairfax County, Alexandria City Public High Schools, Spotsylvania County, and Fredericksburg City Public Schools

Open to all 5th-grade students attending any Virginia Elementary Public or Private School (Includes Home Schooled Students)

Open to any (African American) High School Senior in any Prince William County Public High Schools, and Manassas City Public Schools (Includes Home Schooled Students)

Open to any High School Senior in any Public, Private, or Home Schooled High School students.
The 2026 Children's Writing Contest Application
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