Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarships available to Academy of Loudoun (ACL) students generally fall into three categories: exclusive to our school, open to students across the county, and national scholarships. We have an in-house selection committee for scholarships directly affiliated with ACL that carefully reviews applications. This committee follows a structured process using a rubric based on the scholarship’s selection criteria to determine recipients. For scholarships promoted through outside organizations, the sponsoring organization manages the selection process and recipient decisions. The organization determines the selection for these scholarships and does not involve and/or consult with ACL in the selection process.

Academies of Loudoun - Specific Scholarships

Loudoun Crime Commission Scholarship: 2 @ $750

  • Graduating Senior in the MATA Administration of Justice Pathway

  • Plans to further education in the Criminal Justice Field

  • Attached Essay: Describe your future goals and interest in the criminal justice field (minimum 250 words)

  • Attached unofficial transcript

  • Completed applications will be submitted to Mrs. Trudel in the Student Services office or email Michelle Trudel

  • Due:  April 9, 2025

  • Download Application

Academies of Loudoun Principal’s Award:

  • Senior at the Academies of Loudoun

  • Awards per division (AET, AOS, MATA)

  • Application must be turned into the Student Services office at the Academies of Loudoun or email Michelle Trudel

  • Deadline: April 9, 2025

  • Download Application

The Woman’s Club of Loudoun Scholarship: 1 @ $2,000

  • Graduating Senior from the Academies of Loudoun

  • Plans to continue with education at college/ university, or trade school, or apprenticeship

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

  • Application package must either be emailed to Mrs. Arlene Lewis at Arlene.Lewis@lcps.org, mailed to: Arlene Lewis, c/o Loudoun County High School, 415 Dry Mill Rd, SW Leesburg, VA 20175, or given to the main office at Loudoun County High School

  • Deadline: April 3, 2025

  • Download Application

Perry Winston Scholarship Fund MATA Pathway Scholarships ($10,000 in scholarships for up to 4 students)

  • Graduating Senior from the Academies of Loudoun, enrolled in any MATA Pathway

    • Demonstrate a financial need.

    • Applications must be turned into the student services office at the Academies of Loudoun or emailed to Michelle Trudel

    • Include a recommendation letter from your MATA Pathway Teacher

    • Due: April 11, 2025 

    • Download Application

SAIC Tools for Success Scholarship: 3 Awards (1 $500, 1 $200, & 1 $100)

  • Graduating Senior from a MATA Trade Pathway

Graphic Communications Scholarship Application

  • Senior in the Graphic Communications Pathway

  • Have plans to pursue post-secondary education in Graphic Communication, Graphic Design, Print, Packaging, or a related field

  • Due: April 2, 2025

  • Download Application

AET Entrepreneurship Scholarship: 2 @ $1,000

  • A senior who has completed the Entrepreneurship Pathway and then continued their education in the Engineering or IT Pathway

Carrier HVAC Student Award Application: 3 Awards (1 $1,500, 1 $1,000 & 1 $500)

  • A senior enrolled in the Academies HVAC Pathway

    • Maintain a satisfactory academic record

    • Intent: express a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the HVAC Industry

    • Due: April 1, 2025

    • Download Application

ACL Yearbook Scholarship

  • Be an active member of the Academies of Loudoun Yearbook Staff.

  • Have good attendance at yearbook meetings and events.

  • Submit an essay (250 words)

  • Provide a detailed list of contributions made to the yearbook, including specific projects, leadership roles, and creative input.

  • Due: April 2, 2025

  • Download Application

Daryl Collette Memorial Automotive Scholarship (2 awards @ $3,750)

  • Have completed or are currently enrolled in the Auto Service or Auto Collision Pathway

  • Entering workforce and in need of tools or attending a trade school in an automotive related field

  • Due: April 3, 2025

  • Download Application

Community Foundation Breeze Makenzie Auto Grant: 2 Awards (2 Awards @ $1,500)

  • A senior enrolled in either the Auto Collision or Auto Service Pathway

    • Plans to enter the workforce directly or plans to continue education in the automotive industry.

    • Due: April 2, 2025

    • Download Application


LCPS District-Wide Scholarships

Loudoun County has several scholarship opportunities for Loudoun County students. You can access the applications on SchooLinks through LCPSGO: 

  • From the Dashboard, click the Finances icon on the lefthand navigation bar and select Scholarship Matching from the side menu. 

  • Creating a Scholarship Match Profile allows SchooLinks to match or recommend scholarships that match your eligibility or interests. 

  • SchooLinks Scholarship Matching Guide

Other Scholarship Resources

Scholarships for DACA students and non-US Citizens