Virginia Union University Offers Scholarship Grants for Up to 100 High School Seniors in Richmond

Virginia Union University, the private, historically black educational institution in Richmond, has announced its Brighter Future Initiative. Under the program, up to 100 high school seniors in the Richmond public schools will receive grants of $1,400 to offset tuition and fees at Virginia Union. The grants will be renewable throughout the four-year undergraduate program.

To qualify for the grants, students must have maintained a 2.2 grade point average in high school and are required to participate in a community service program.

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