Scholarships
The Apprentice School Foundation partners with The Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia (PCFV) to award scholarships to individuals starting apprenticeships at The Apprentice School of Newport News Shipbuilding.
In 2023, The Apprentice School Foundation awarded eighteen $500 scholarships totaling $9,000.
Eligibility To Apply
Overview & Selection Process
Criteria
An individual may only apply if he/she has:
Applied to The Apprentice School of Newport News Shipbuilding
Received an official (written) offer for an apprenticeship
Been provided a start date for their apprenticeship
The Foundation's Education & Scholarship Committee will review each application, and scholarships will be awarded using a rubric focusing on the criteria below. Scholarship money can be used for technology (computer, notebook, tablet, etc.), school supplies, or relocation expenses.
The Education and Scholarship Committee uses the following information and criteria to determine scholarship awards:
Application
Personal Goals
Acceptance Letter from The Apprentice School of Newport News Shipbuilding
Financial information summary
Financial Need
Academic achievement
Community, church and extracurricular activities
Leadership
Personal Essay
A link to the application is provided below. Clicking on the link will take you to the PCFV scholarship page. Click on “The Apprentice School Foundation Scholarship” to create an account and begin the application process. The process to complete and submit your application should take about 20 minutes.