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Virginia ECMC Scholars Program

Every year, scholars committees at public high schools across the state nominate sophomores to participate in this 2-year, enriched program for low-income, first-generation college hopefuls.

Thanks to the ECMC Scholars Program, up to 100 graduating seniors in Virginia start college with stronger academic skills and up to $6,000 for college.

There are 10 Virginia public high schools eligible to nominate ECMC Scholars.

Participating schools

Brunswick Senior High School, Lawrenceville
Buckingham County High School, Buckingham
Coeburn High School, Coeburn
Ervinton High School, Nora
Harrisonburg High School, Harrisonburg
King and Queen Central High School, King and Queen Courthouse
Sussex Central High School, Sussex
Wakefield High School, Arlington
William Fleming High School, Roanoke
Woodrow Wilson High School, Portsmouth