Scholarship Opportunity
Scholarships of $1,000 are available to Northern Virginia Community College students enrolled in the Horticulture
programs.
Now accepting 2026 scholarship applications to support students enrolled in the Northern Virginia Community College Horticulture Technology program.
Val and Bill Tillett Scholarship Flyer
About
The Val and Bill Tillett Scholarship Fund was created by Val and Bill Tillett. Val Tillett is a graduate from the NVCC horticulture program, and the Tillett family are generational farmers in Loudoun County.
The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship cycle. All scholarship applications are due by April 1, 2026.
- Val and Bill Tillett Scholarship
Founded by Bill and Val Tillett| Scholarship: $1,000 - Criteria: Recipient must be attending Northern Virginia Community College seeking a degree within the school’s Horticulture program. Award priority includes Loudoun County residence as well as financial need; residents of Prince William, Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington will be considered. Both full-time and part-time applicants may apply. Once selected, an applicant may apply for a second consecutive year of scholarship support with re-application and at least a 2.5 GPA or C+ or higher.
- APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Completed general application form; 250-words essay sharing “Why a degree in Horticulture Technology or Landscape Design Specialization is a good fit for me,” or, “My financial challenges to attend school;”letter of recommendation from the Program Head or teacher in the NOVA Community College’s Horticulture program; FAFSA/1040, and grade transcripts required.
Each scholarship has unique requirements, criteria, and focus, which may include area of study and the graduating student’s current high school. Opportunities available include scholarships for two-and-four year post-high school education as well as vocational and career training.
To learn more about each fund’s unique requirements, and to access the Universal Application form, visit: https://communityfoundationlf.org/students/.
Questions? Contact scholarships@communityfoundationlf.org.
Download Universal Application PDF File and here:Download Universal Application Word Document File
Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
Email: scholarships@communityfoundationlf.org
Website: communityfoundatonLF.org
Location: 714 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA, USA
Phone: 703-779-3505
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/communityfoundationlf
Twitter: @loudounfauquier