VHJA Annual Higher Education Scholarship

Congratulations to our 2023 recipient, Sophia Channell!

DUE DATE 2024:   MAY 15th

2024 VHJA Higher Education Scholarship Application

The VHJA Board of Directors, as part of its mission to support education, established this scholarship in 2005.  It has been established as an annual scholarship award to recognize  members who have supported our organization, shown dedication to our sport, become well-rounded individuals, and wish to further their education.

Juniors and Amateurs who were or will be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college, university, or trade school for the fall semester 2023 and the spring semester 2024, are invited to apply for the $1,000 scholarship.  Requirements for the application include: proof of membership in VHJA; an essay on the applicant’s VHJA experience; a detailed application form; and two letters of recommendation, one of which is required to be from the applicant’s trainer.  The applications will be judged by an outside, independent review panel.

Requirements for the application include: 

Proof of current membership in VHJA

An essay on the applicant’s VHJA experience 

A detailed application form 

Two letters of recommendation, one of which is required to be from the applicant’s trainer.

2005    Simonne Rocheleau

2006    Clara Hall

2007    Simonne Rocheleau

2008    Emily Fisher

2009    Stephanie Hackett

2010    Bridget Bishop

2011     Devon Brownlee

2012    Jamie Tempesta

2013     Larissa Russin

2014     Devyn Blood

2015    Lexi Hall

2016   Katelynn Briere

2017   Lucy Anderson

2018   Blair Stone

2019 Ada Rohan

2020 Allison McNamara

2021 Olivia Rooney

2022 Stella Frame

2023 Sophia Channell