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Scholarships

The Mid-Valley Claims Association offers an annual scholarship for the children of active members. Review the eligibility requirements below, then download and complete the 2026 Scholarship Application Form.

2026 Scholarship Application

PDF form · Completed applications must be received by June 17, 2026.

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Eligibility Requirements

  1. Parent must be a member of the Mid-Valley Claims Association and the Virginia State Claims Association for at least two consecutive years prior to submission of application for scholarship.
  2. Member must have all dues and any fees incurred through either organization paid in full at the time of the application for scholarship.
  3. Applicant must be the son, daughter or legally adopted child of the member and the child must live in the member's home with at least joint custody.
  4. Member must have attended at least 50% of all Mid-Valley Claims Association meetings within the year prior to the date of application.
  5. Member must have participated in at least one of the outside sponsoring events of Mid-Valley Claims Association within the last twelve months (example: Claims Leadership Conference, Golf tournament, Educational Presentation, etc.).
  6. Two letters of recommendation from a faculty member of the school or college which the applicant has most recently attended. If applicant has had a 12 month break or longer from formal education, professional recommendations may be submitted in lieu of the aforementioned.
  7. A copy of the most recent school or college transcript.
  8. A personal letter from the applicant explaining why they should be considered as a recipient of a scholarship. In this letter, there should be mention and/or documentation of the school or college the applicant will attend in the fall of the next school or college year.

How to Apply

  1. Download the scholarship application form using the button above.
  2. Complete the form and gather the required supporting documents (two letters of recommendation, most recent transcript, and a personal letter from the applicant).
  3. Mail the complete application package so that it is received no later than June 17, 2026 at the address below.

Submission Address

Mid-Valley Claims Association Scholarship Committee

c/o Mary Taylor

P.O. Box 404

New Hope, VA 24469

Scholarships are awarded on or about September 1st following evaluation of the applicants. The applicant and their parent agree, without reservation, that in the event the student does not attend a school or college in the fall, they will refund the scholarship immediately to Mid-Valley Claims Association.

Questions?

Contact us at support@mid-valleyclaims.com.