Family Assistance Scholarship

While a majority of scholarships available at Patrick Henry College are merit-based, we do offer scholarships based on available family financial resources. Read below to find out how to apply and view more details about the scholarship.

A student may qualify for more than one scholarship from among Academic, Merit, Endowed, and Family Assistance. Qualification is not a guarantee that multiple scholarships will be awarded. The number and amount of awards is based on available funding each year. The College seeks to steward the resources made available each year to assist as many students as possible.

Fall 2025 Family Assistance Scholarship
(Reserved for those with minimal Academic & Merit scholarships)

Annual Award:  Amount varies

Description:  This scholarship exists for students and families with demonstrated limited financial resources and/or special circumstances. 

Requirements:  To apply for the scholarship, families must complete the confidential Family Financial Profile (FFP). All students receiving a Family Assistance Scholarship will be assigned student employment with PHC for their first two semesters on campus. Each student will be required to work a minimum of 4 hours per week for 10 weeks for a total of 40 hours a semester to their assigned department for the academic year. Once the student has fulfilled their year-long work obligation in their assigned department, the student may apply to work in a different department in years 2, 3, or 4 if the student so desires. The position will be a paid position with wages payable directly to the student. Social Security and Medicare taxes are exempt for on-campus student workers during the Fall and Spring semesters. 

Renewal Requirements:  Demonstration of continued limited financial resources through the annual submission of the FFP, and completion of work requirement for the first two semesters on campus

Click here to complete and submit your Family Financial Profile