The VWCC Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship provides a year of tuition and books to a first-year, associate-degree seeking student. Students must agree to promote community college education and the Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship Program, mentor future scholars and demonstrate a commitment to developing leadership potential. Students must have graduated high school with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Applicants must provide the names and email addresses of three persons willing to provide recommendations for them. At least one recommendation must be a Virginia Western instructor, if the applicant is enrolled at the college. If recently attending or graduated from high school, applicants may use a high school teacher(s) to provide recommendations. The deadline for applying for scholarships varies depending on the semester. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs for more information.