Scholarships

Goes to two motivated RCHS seniors who have shown the greatest level of improvement in their final months at RCHS. This award is by nomination only.

Ths award goes to an RCHS Senior going on to college or technical school who exemplifies the qualities of hard work and care and compassion for others.

This award was created in memory of the late E. Graham Hackley, beloved owner of Hackley’s Store in Amissville. It goes to seniors with financial need going to a two-year college, four-year college or trade/technical school. Preference is given to those with volunteer involvement, a strong work ethic, and an intent to major in teaching, nursing, agriculture, art, environmental law or science, mechanical trades, or business. 

Goes to outstanding graduates of RCHS who are pursuing post-secondary education and have financial need.

This award goes to an exceptional RCHS senior with a record of leadership, volunteerism, and community service that is enrolling in a 2-year college, 4-year college, or trade/technical school.

This award is given in memory of former Rappahannock resident and three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, Jeff MacNelly. It goes to a graduating high school senior at RCHS that is passionate about art in some form – drawing, cartooning, dancing, photography, writing, woodworking, welding, etc. Students must plan to attend a 2-year college, 4-year college, trade school, or training/certification program.

This scholarship goes to an African American senior at RCHS planning to attend a two- or four-year college.

This award goes to a senior at RCHS with financial need enrolling in a 2-year college or 4-year college. Preference is given to those pursuing a career in teaching/education.

This award is given in memory of the late Liz Tole, former extraordinary volunteer at RCES. It is presented to a deserving RCES staff member who exhibits the traits of kindness, generosity, honesty, and commitment. This award is by nomination only.

This award was created in memory of the late Richard Lykes and Buddy Darden. It is awarded to an RCHS senior enrolling in a 2-year college, 4-year college, or trade/technical school. Preference is given to those with greatest need, first-generation students, and those pursuing an education in journalism, photography, architecture, design, or the arts.

This award is given to an RCHS senior who demonstrates interest in pursuing a career or advanced study in the arts, including fine arts, drama, music, film, writing & literature, dance & movement.

This award provides support to one or more high school graduates in Rappahannock County and/or recent graduates who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career or advanced study related to environmental protection, natural resource conservation, environmental technology, or earth science. The potential areas of study include, but are not limited to, Environmental Science and Engineering, Biochemistry, Meteorology, Hydrology, Geology, Food Science, and Alternative Energy. Suitable candidates may be attending or planning to attend an accredited 2-year college, 4-year college, trade/technical school, or certification program.

This award goes to a senior at RCHS with financial need who is planning to attend a 2-year college or 4-year college.

This award was created in memory of a former Rappahannock County resident who struggled to afford college. This award is given to an RCHS senior enrolling in a 2-year college, 4-year college or trade/technical school. Preference is given to students with financial need who are the first in their family to attend college.

This award was created in memory of Captain Tony Sisk, a 27-year veteran of law enforcement. Tony was the School Resource Officer for Rappahannock County High School for several years and was beloved by students and staff. Recipients of this award must embody the traits that Tony embodied, namely, a heart for service, a humble nature, and demonstrating great integrity and respect for all. The ideal candidates will have financial need. The award can be used to support educational/college expenses or the recipients’ future career goals. This award is by nomination only.