Scholarships

The George H. Moody Scholarship

The Henrico County Council PTA George H. Moody Scholarship is presented in honor of George H. Moody, former superintendent of Henrico County Public Schools. The scholarship is based on financial need, academic achievement, recommendations, and school/community/PTSA activities. Scholarship applicants must be a member of their home school PTSA.

We are pleased to offer this scholarship to graduating seniors from Henrico County Public Schools who are planning to pursue further study or training beyond high school. Each year the number of scholarships and the amount of each scholarship depend on the donations made to the Moody Scholarship Fund by our local PTA/PTSA units. In order for selected students to receive their scholarships, they must be a member of an active PTA/PTSA in Henrico County on or before March 1, 2025 (see the Application Process section for more information).

$5,000 awarded in 2025.

$4,000 awarded in 2024 & 2020.

$3,000 awarded in 2022 & 2023.

$1,000 awarded in 2021.

The funds for the Moody Scholarship come directly from donations by local PTA/PTSAs.

Application Process

Important Dates

February 1, 2026: Application Available

March 31, 2026: Application Deadline

April 30, 2026: Awards Ceremony

Application Information

2026 Scholarship Application (available in February)

Applicant Checklist (see application for more detailed information):

All information filled out completely
Letter of recommendation included
Personal statement included
Official school transcript included
Copy of PTA/PTSA membership card included from any eligible Henrico County school
Parent/Guardian Information form included

If you have questions about this requirement, please contact scholarship@hccpta.com.

Scholarship Recipients

2024-25

$1000 winners

Connor Lett - Code RVA & Glen Allen High School

Erin Harden - Henrico Virtual Academy & ACE Highland Springs

Leah Jones - Varina High School

Krista Boyle- Douglas Freeman High School

Kennedy Smith- Highland Springs High School

A huge thanks to the Henrico PTAs and PTSAs who gave donations totaling $2,423 to support the Moody scholarship fund during the 2024-25 school year. We (and Henrico's graduating seniors) appreciate your kindness and generosity!

2023-24

$1000 winners

Daniel Lim - Douglas S. Freeman High School

Ethan Harden - Henrico Virtual Academy

Reese Wasserman - Glen Allen High School

$500 winners

Cameron Cook - Glen Allen High School PTSA

Carly Terry - Glen Allen High School PTSA

A huge thanks to the Henrico PTAs and PTSAs who gave donations totaling $2,710 to support the Moody scholarship fund during the 2023-24 school year. We (and Henrico's graduating seniors) appreciate your kindness and generosity!

2022-23

Nathaniel Strong
Glen Allen HS
Nathaniel plans to attend Virginia Commonwealth University.

KeShawn Robertson
Highland Springs HS
KeShawn will attend either Virginia Commonwealth University or Virginia Tech.

Saige-Lynn Stewart
Varina HS
Saige-Lynn plans to attend Virginia Commonwealth University.

A huge thanks to the Henrico PTAs and PTSAs who gave donations totaling $2,268.40 to support the Moody scholarship fund during the 2022-23 school year. We (and Henrico's graduating seniors) appreciate your kindness and generosity!

Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School PTA

Colonial Trail Elementary School PTA

Dumbarton Elementary School PTA

Echo Lake Elementary School PTA

Elko Middle School PTSA

Fair Oaks Elementary School PTA

Douglas S. Freeman High School PTSA

Greenwood Elementary School PTA

Elizabeth Holladay Elementary School PTA

Kaechele Elementary School PTA

Maybeury Elementary School PTA

Nuckols Farm Elementary School PTA

Short Pump Middle School PTSA

Tuckahoe Elementary School PTA

2021-22

"Providing me with $1,000 to pay for college does so much. I can't thank you all enough." —Mickelya Crawley

Aidan Gibson
Freeman High School

Aidan will attend Yale University this fall to study mathematics and political science. He wishes to pursue a career as a mathematics professor.

Mickelya Crawley
Varina High School

Mickelya will attend Norfolk State University this fall to study psychology, with the goal of a career in social work.

Michelle RaeNeisha Crawley
Varina High School

Michelle will attend Norfolk State University this fall. She plans to study business and hopes to work in real estate.

A huge thanks to the Henrico PTAs and PTSAs who gave donations totaling $2,500 to support the Moody scholarship fund during the 2021-22 school year. We (and Henrico's graduating seniors) appreciate your kindness and generosity!

2020-21

Destiny Rae Jones
Highland Springs High School

Destiny will attend the University of Virginia this fall.

2019-20

"I'm glad there are scholarships, like yours, for students in dire need of assistance so they can continue their education." —Branton Jones

Graham Boyle
Freeman High School

Graham will attend George Mason University this fall to study government and international politics. He wishes to pursue a career with the U.S. government.

Deveney Burke
Henrico High School

Deveney, a varsity soccer player, will attend Norfolk State this fall to study psychology.

Jordan Goode
Glen Allen High School

Jordan will attend the University of Virginia this fall to study computer science as he purses a career in software engineering.

Branton Jones
Varina High School

Branton will attend Old Dominion this fall to study mechanical/aerospace engineering. He is working towards becoming an engineer at NASA.

About George H. Moody

For nearly four decades, Dr. George H. Moody served the citizens of Henrico County as an educator—first as a teacher, then as a principal, and finally as a superintendent. In 1951, he became the first principal of a newly opened Hermitage High School. In 1956, he was appointed to the position of superintendent, which he held for 13 years. On August 31, 1978, Dr. Moody was honored with a great educational accolade: Hermitage Middle School, previously Hermitage High School, changed its name to George H. Moody Middle School in his honor. Dr. Moody was a humble man from humble beginnings, but he left an indelible mark on Henrico County as an educator, leader, and humanitarian.