Tenaska Virginia Partners, L.P., owner of Tenaska Virginia Generating Station near Scottsville, is sponsoring a $1,500 academic scholarship for a college-bound Buckingham County High School senior this year. Tenaska Virginia Partners has increased the dollar amount of the scholarships for 2018.

According to a press release, Buckingham County High School students graduating in spring 2018 who will be attending a two- or four-year post-secondary education program at an accredited institution may apply. Applications can be obtained from the high school guidance counselor and must be submitted no later than Feb. 15.

The partnership has awarded 18 scholarships totaling $13,000 to students from Buckingham County High School since 2005.

“Success evolves from hard work and education,” said Sam Graham, plant manager for Tenaska Virginia Generating Station. “We are proud to help further the education of promising students and help foster the future leaders of Buckingham County.”

A committee at Tenaska’s headquarters will select the college-bound senior to receive the scholarship. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate that they are prepared for college study, have good character and rank in the top 50 percent of their class.