Valdosta City Schools Foundation Classified Employee Scholarship
The Valdosta City Schools Foundation is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a current VCS employee pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university. Recipients must return to VCS for the 2025-26 school year. If the recipient leaves VCS within three years, the scholarship must be repaid within 30 days of resignation.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be employed by Valdosta City Schools, Valdosta Board of Education, or ESS.
Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical school (unofficial transcripts required).
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must return to VCS for the 2025-26 school year.
Extra points awarded for years of service with VCS.
Application Requirements:
Completed application (incomplete applications will not be considered).
Unofficial transcript from current college/university.
Personal essay outlining:
Reasons for pursuing an advanced degree.
College and career goals.
How they inspire students and maintain that inspiration.
Letter(s) of recommendation (at least one from a principal, assistant principal, department head, or lead teacher) addressing the applicant’s potential for success.
Selection Process:
Eligible applicants will be evaluated based on:
Scholarship criteria and application completion.
College planning and preparation.
Essay quality and content.
GPA as reported in the transcript.
Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by May 16, 2025. Applicants will receive a PDF confirmation via email and should contact the VCS Foundation, Inc. if any errors arise before the deadline.
Valdosta City Schools Foundation Teacher's Continuing Education Scholarship
The Valdosta City Schools Foundation is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a current VCS teacher pursuing a master’s or higher-level degree from an accredited college or university. Recipients must return to VCS for the 2025-26 school year. If the recipient leaves VCS within three years, the scholarship must be repaid within 30 days of resignation.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be employed by Valdosta City Schools or the Valdosta Board of Education.
Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical school (unofficial transcript required).
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must return to VCS for the 2025-26 school year.
Extra points awarded for years of service with VCS.
Application Requirements:
Completed application (incomplete applications will not be considered).
Unofficial transcript from current college/university.
Personal essay outlining:
Reasons for pursuing an advanced degree.
College and career goals.
How they inspire students and maintain that inspiration.
Letter(s) of recommendation (at least one from a principal, assistant principal, department head, or lead teacher) addressing the applicant’s potential for success.
Selection Process:
Eligible applicants will be evaluated based on:
Scholarship criteria and application completion.
College planning and preparation.
Essay quality and content.
GPA as reported on the transcript.
Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by May 16, 2025. Applicants will receive a PDF confirmation via email and should contact the VCS Foundation, Inc. if any errors arise before the deadline.