Scholarship/Award Application will be open from January 23 - March 27, 2026.
The FCFA offers $9,000 in grants and scholarships to qualified CFA students each year.
The Henrico High School Scholarship Committee evaluates applications and winners will be announced at the
CFA Honors and Awards Ceremony on May 11, 2026.
2026 Award Applications
FCFA Curriculum Area Scholarships: Graduating CFA Level IV students
Two $750 awards for each of the four disciplines for graduating seniors who will continue with an arts-related major or minor in college
Two $750 awards for each of the four disciplines for graduating seniors who will continue with an arts-related major or minor in college
Lee G. Hanchey Honorary Scholarship: Graduating CFA Level IV student with 2+ consecutive years at the CFA
One $1,500 award for one graduating senior in honor of Lee Hanchey, former CFA Director. This award goes to one graduating senior possessing exemplary character, strong leadership and communication skills, and a positive attitude.
One $1,500 award for one graduating senior in honor of Lee Hanchey, former CFA Director. This award goes to one graduating senior possessing exemplary character, strong leadership and communication skills, and a positive attitude.
William Patrick Gorman Grant for Visual Arts: CFA Level II or III Visual Arts student
One $1,000 award to a rising junior or senior Visual Arts student in honor of Patrick Gorman, former student. This award is to pursue an arts-related course and/or fund materials for a community-based project.
One $1,000 award to a rising junior or senior Visual Arts student in honor of Patrick Gorman, former student. This award is to pursue an arts-related course and/or fund materials for a community-based project.
Sara Rose Fletcher Award: CFA Level II or III Dance student
One $500 award to a rising junior or senior Dance student in memory of Sara, former student. This award is to used for a CFA sponsored dance-related educational trip the following school year (e.g., National or Regional Dance Festival, Performing Arts NY trip, etc.).
One $500 award to a rising junior or senior Dance student in memory of Sara, former student. This award is to used for a CFA sponsored dance-related educational trip the following school year (e.g., National or Regional Dance Festival, Performing Arts NY trip, etc.).
Once you have prepared all requirements for consideration per the individual award's criteria,
- Find your GPA (and class rank, if you're a Hanchey applicant)
- If you're a graduating senior, gather your college / university's full mailing address of its student accounting office. (It might also be called the Bursar, Financial Aid or Financial Services)
- Submit all information and criteria via the Common Application linked below
Click on the following links to access the required rating forms for:
Fletcher and Gorman Awards Hanchey
Fletcher and Gorman Awards Hanchey
- CFA teacher rating form
- Hanchey applicants provide this email address to recommenders to submit their letter of recommendation:
[email protected]
Subject line: Hanchey Recommendation - Your Name
Applications (including outside components such as recommendations and rating forms) must be timestamped by 4:30pm EST on Friday, March 27 2026.
