WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN AWARD
Applicant must exhibit excellence in the classroom, in athletics and within their community and have at least a “B” average. The first 41,000 students that complete an application will win a Wendy’s Gift Card in amount ranging from $5 to $50 (gift cards will be mailed out in November).
Online application must be reviewed and confirmed online by a school representative.
DEADLINE – 10/1/08 Obtain applications – wendys@act.org
HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Applicant must have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Application to be completed online - HoratioAlger@act.org
DEADLINE – 10/30/08
SUN TRUST OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES
High school seniors can win a $1,000 scholarship – one winner will be chosen ever 2 weeks from 10/31/08 through 5/15/09
For complete details, visit offtocollege.info or suntrusteducation.com
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS
.Have earned a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.3
. Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
.Have demonstrated leadership abilities
.Meet the Fed. Pell Grant eligibility criteria
.Complete all 3 required forms (Nominee Personal Info Form, Nominator Form and Recommender
Form Online application highly recommended – www.gmsp.org
DEADLINE 1/12/09
RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM
.Applicants must be African American, excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential, make an impact on their communities through services to others and demonstrate financial need. Scholarship winners will receive $10,000 annually for 4 years. Applications available at www.ronbrown.org
Students who apply by 11/1(postmarked deadline are considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND will have their application information forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers. Students applying by the final deadline of 1/9 (postmarked) will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program ONLY.
DEADLINE 11/1/08
COCO COLA SCHOLARSHIP
TO APPLY: Please access the online application at www.coca-colasholars.org Click on: Coca-Cola Four Year Award for Seniors
DEADLINE 10/31/08
SAE’S 2009 ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS
For full details, applications &FAQs, visit www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
DEADLINE 12/1/08
AMERICAN LEGION HIGH SCHOOL ORATORICAL CONTEST
Any student in grades 9-12 may compete. Interested students may see your social studies teacher for information. The prepared and assigned topic orations are both on the U.S. Constitution. District competitions will be complete in January; State is in February or March.
FLORIDA A &M UNIVERSITY AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN COMPUTER SCIENCE SHOLARSHIP
African American female interested in attending Florida A & M Univ. are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must major in computer sciences or information technology.
DEADLINE – Not specified – applicants are to contact Dr. Jason T. Black at jblack@cis.famu.edu
LINCOLN LANE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applications may be obtained by request - The Lincoln Lane Foundation; 207 Granby Street, Suite 302, Norfolk, VA 23510
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED
.Senior with a 2.0 GPA
.A non-refundable participation fee of $100.00 and participation in the annual Debutante-Beautillion Presentation.
DEADLINE – 10/20/08
VICE ADMIRAL SAMUEL GRAVELY SCHOLARSHIP
.Senior with a 3.0 or better gpa
.Have been accepted to attend a 4-yr degree program at an accredited college or university
.Complete application with ALL required attachments, including a letter of recommendation from a school official
.Complete an essay describing how you would improve your city if you were the Mayor. The essay must be a minimum of 500 words typed, double spaced and single-sided.
DEADLINE-4/4/08
AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION
.Write a creative, interesting and convincing essay on why Residential automatic fire sprinklers should be installed in every new home. Your target audience is the Construction industry, politicians and the general public.
Applications are available in the Guidance Dept. or online at http://www.afsavirginia.com
DEADLINE 12/1/09
DOMINION RESOURCES SERVICES, INC.
.JUNIORS AND SENIORS HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN A LAPTOP COMPUTER!! Powerful words plus a well-written essay could equal a great prize when you enter the Dominion Strong Men and Women Excellence in Leadership Student Writing Contest. Write about the achievements of outstanding African Americans and you could be selected as one of four winners to receive a laptop computer. The winners will also read their essays at a special awards program in Richmond in January. Talk with your English or Social Studies teacher, guidance counselor, or visit the Web at www.dom.com, keyword:strong.
DEADLINE – 11/3/08
MURRAY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
William & Mary’s program offers extraordinary opportunities for learning and personal growth, a rare degree of independence and financial support.
All students who apply to Wm. & Mary through Early Decision (11/1 postmark deadline) or Reg. Decision (1/1) will be reviewed for the Murray Scholars Program.
HAMPTON ROADS AFRICAN AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME (HRAASHF)
.All Seniors that have excelled in academic and community service (athletics are not a primary requirement for submission.
Applications are available in the Guidance Dept.
DEADLINE 10/23/08
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF HAMPTON ROADS
.Young woman between the ages of 14 and 17 who volunteers in the community or school
.Winners are eligible to receive cash awards for themselves and the charitable organizations of their choice. Visit www.soroptimist.org for details
DEADLINE 11/25/08
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BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM
.High school senior .GPA of 2.5 or higher.
.Work part-time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
.Actively involved in community service activities
.Demonstrate financial need
.Plan to enroll in an accredited two/or four-year college or vocational/technical school.
DEADLINE 1/30/09 Obtain application www.bk.com/scholars
.U.S.SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATION
.Must be an American citizen and legal citizen of VA’s Fourth District
.17 years old
.Not married or pregnant
.Personal letter to Congressman Forbes
.3 letter of recommendation
.One page essay – why candidate desires to attend a U.S. Service Academy
.Resume of social or athletic activities
DEADLINE 11/27/08 Obtain application www.forbes.house.gov
THE PAMPLIN SCHOLARSHIPS
.The Pamplin Leader Award is a one-year merit based $1,000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship is presented annually to one senior from each public high school in Virginia who has been accepted to, and chooses to attend, Va. Tech. Each school is allowed to nominate 3 students to apply.
.Recipients of the Pamplin Leader Award are able to apply for the Pamplin Scholar for the sophomore through senior years at VA. Tech.
See http://www.univhonors.vt.edu/html/scholarships_pamplin.html
The DOZORETZ NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MATHEMATICS AND APPLIED SCIENCES (DNIMAS)
.A full four-year academic scholarship, which includes tuition and fees, room, board, textbook allowance, specialized curricula, internships, research experience and career counseling and seminars.
.Bright, talented, well-motivated students who have demonstrated an interest in science and wish to attend Norfolk State Univ.
Applications available in The Guidance Dept. or online at http://www.nsu.edu/admissions
DEADLINE - 1/31/09
The HARRY F. BYRD, JR $10,000 LEADERSHIP AWARD
.Senior who demonstrates a combination of academic accomplishment, excellence of character, qualities of leadership, and devotion to duty.
DEADLINE – 11/7/08
AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
To qualify you must demonstrate: Ambition and drive
.Determination to set and reach goals
.Respect for self, family and community
.Ability to succeed in college
Go to www.axa-achievement.com to learn more about all of their scholarship programs.
DEADLINE – 12/15/08
McKELVEY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
.High school senior who has demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own business while in high school.
Apply online at mckelveyfoundation.org and click on the Entrepreneurial Scholarship section
DEADLINE – 1/25/09
TOYOTA COMMUNITY SCHOLARS
.Outstanding academic record
.Effective leader with a well-documented record of service both within and outside the school setting.
DEADLINE 12/1/08
KFC COLONEL’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM
.Senior
.Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
DEADLINE 2/10/09 Application online www.kfcscholars.org
NATIONAL MULTIPE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
.Senior who has MS or who have a parent with MS
You may request an application from Scholarship America at 800-537-4180, x471
DEADLINE – 1/15/09
VIRGINIA GOLF FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
.Criteria based on academic achievement, an interest in golf (skill level not important), character and financial need.
Applications available in the guidance department
DEADLINE – 2/20/09 See www.vsga.org for more info
2008-09 GEORGE S. “Big City” GREEN ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
.Meet requirements for admission to NC A&T State Univ. Must include your acceptance letter
.3.0 GPA or higher and 1000 or higher on SAT or composite score of 22 or higher on ACT
.3 Recommendation/Evaluation letters
.Financial need will not be a consideration when making this selection.
>Payment will be made directly to the Student
DEADLINE 2/23/09
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER URBAN LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP
.Applicant must be nominated by the Urban League of Hampton /Roads
.Must apply to Rochester University by 1/1/09
.Interested students should contact the Urban League of Hampton Roads at 627-0864 to begin the nomination process.
DEADLINE 1/10/09
THE GLORIA WILLE BELL AND CARLOS R. BELL CHARITABLE TRUST
.Recipients must be enrolled at the Univ. Of Michigan and pursuing an undergraduate degree program in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or another related scientific field.
http://www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/New_Students.html
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LEE-JACKSON SCHOLARSHIP
.Junior or Senior must submit an essay on the career, character, or some other aspect of the life of either General Lee or General Jackson, or both
DEADLINE: 1/14/09
.AAA TIDEWATER
Parent/guardian must be member of AAA Tidewater Virginia
.GPA must be 3.0
.Two letters of recommendation
.Essay on driving issues affecting teens.
.Financial need must be demonstrated
DEADLINE: 4/3/09 Applications available in Guidance Department
THE 2008 TOP TEN LIST SCHOLARSHIPS
.Must be 13 years of age or older
Must apply online and respond to this prompt (in 250 words or less):
“Submit a ‘Top Ten List’ of the things you want to accomplish in your lifetime.”
DEADLINE: 12/31/08 Application is online at: http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
COLLEGEZAPPS $5,000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS & SENIORS
.Must apply on-line and answer the question (in250 words or less): “In the college admission process, there are many different requirements: the application, the letters of recommendation, the test scores, etc.CollegeZapps knows that many students worry most about the “essay” component. Students have told us they don’t know what to write about, or the essay prompts are too hard or tricky to answer. So now we’re giving you the chance to tell us what you think the very best college admission essay question would be. For a chance to win the CollegeZapps $5,000 Scholarship for High School Juniors and Seniors, make up the perfect college admission essay question, and then answer it.”
DEADLINE: 12/30/08 http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/showApp.htx?appId=10460 Page 10
HAMPTON ROADS FOREIGN COMMERCE CLUB
500-word essay – “THE IMPACT OF 9/11 ON GLOBAL COMMERCE IN THE HAMPTON ROADS REGION”
DEADLINE – 1/15/09 applications available in Guidance Dept.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MILITARY COMPTROLLERS
.Plan to pursue a degree in a financial/resource management-related field (business administration, economics, public administration, accounting, finance)
DEADLINE – 1/15/09 applications available in Guidance Dept.
PDK PROSPECTIVE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP
.Students interested in a career in teaching.
.500 word essay
DEADLINE-1/15/09 Applications available in Guidance Dept.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
.Seniors who are eligible to attend a two-or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school with a complete course of study.
DEADLINE-2/1/09 Paper applications available or online www.rmhc.org
BIG SUN ATHLETICS
,Short essay!!!!
DEADLINE – 6/25/09 Paper applications available or online athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com
THE NORFOLK FOUNDATION’S 2009 SCHOLARSHIP
.Must be a resident of South Hampton Roads (Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, VA Beach, SUFFOLK, Isle of Wight Co.)
DEADLI NE-3/2/2009 Applications available in Guidance Department
2009 DOROTHY J. HALL SCHOLARSHIP
.Must be a primary member of VA Credit Union (not just any credit union in VA) and must have joined VACU by 9/30/08. Student must be the primary owner of a VACU account, not just a joint owner.
.Must be graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 cum. GPA
DEADLINE - 3/31/09 Applications available in Guidance Dept.
THE SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI
.Essay – The VA Statute for Religious Freedom - Limited to 1,500 words.
DEADLINE – 2/27/09 Applications available in Guidance Dept.
JANICE M. SCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
.GPA of 2.5 or higher
.Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in comm. services, extra curricular or other activities
DEADLINE – 3/15/09 Applications available in Guidance Dept.
VIRGINIA STATE BAR
.Scholarship available for students in grades 9-12
.Essay (no more than 1,000 words) Essay judged on presentation—including grammar and spelling—and how well students apply their own understanding and reasoning to the topic.
Please see http://www.vsb.org/site/public/law-in-society-award-competition
DEADLINE-2/28/09
LYNELL OLIVER BAKER SCHOLARSHIP
.Female senior athlete
.Selection is based upon scholarship, athletic participation, school and community activities and financial need.
DEADLINE 4/1/09 Applications available in Guidance Department
SPOUSES’ CLUB OF FORT EUSTIS
.Applicant must be a dependent child or dependent spouse of –
1.Active duty/reserve military personnel stationed at Fort Eustis or Fort Story
2.Active duty/reserve Army personnel whose family/dependents reside in the Fort Eustis/Fort Story community*
3.POW/MIA or deceased Army personnel whose family resides in the Fort/Eustis/Fort Story community*
4.Retired Army personnel residing in the Fort Eustis/Fort Story Community *
5.Valid DOD ID card holder working at Fort Eustis/Fort Story.
6.Current member of Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis (Membership is not required in order to apply)
*The Fort Eustis/Fort Story community includes the Peninsula, Gloucester, and Southside.
DEADLINE 3/1/09 Applications available in Guidance Department
LANGLEY OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB
.Applicant must be a high school senior
.Shall be the dependent child of –
1.Active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed at Langley AFB
2. Active duty reservist of the U.S.Armed Forces stationed at Langley AFB for at least 9 months
3. Retired or deceased Air Force member residing in the local area
4. Active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces on a remote assignment from Langley AFB
5. Active duty Air Force member stationed at the US Joint Forces Command
.Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA
DEADLINE – 3/1/09 Applications available in Guidance Dept.
ANNASE WILKS HILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,500
.Applicant must be African-American female who plans to major in engineering, mathematics or science
.Applicant must have a minimum grade point of 3.5
.Each school can nominate 1 student
DEADLINE-3/31/09 Applications are available in Guidance Dept.
SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY INCORPORATED
.African American female or male
.Applicant must exhibit financial need
DEADLINE - 2/20/09 Applications are available in Guidance Dept.
COLONIAL AGRICULTURAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Opened to all seniors
DEADLINE – 2/23/09 Paper applications are available in Guidance Dept. or
On line at www.colonialfarmcredit.com
FLORIDA A & M UNIV.
Florida A & M is providing an outstanding opportunity for African- American women entering college in the fall of 2009. It is designed to address their absence in the field of computer technology. The school has recently received a grant which provides scholarships from $4000 to $10,000 per year for female African-American students.
USDA/1890 NATIONAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM IN THE AGRICULTURAL, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES
.The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program will provide full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, use of a laptop, printer and software while on scholarship and room and board each year for 4 years to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the following universities.
Alabama A&M Univ. Alcorn State Univ. Delaware State Univ.
Florida A & M Univ. Fort Valley State Univ. Kentucky State Univ
Langston Univ. Lincoln Univ. N.C. A& T State Univ.
Prairie View A&M Univ. S.C.State Univ. Southern Univ.
Tennessee State Univ. Tuskegee Univ. Univ. of Arkansas
Univ. of Maryland –Eastern Shore VA. State Univ. W. VA Stae Univ.
Students are required to study in Agricultural related disciplines.
See www.ascr.usda.gov/1890programs.html for more information
BRONCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
.Must be member of Bronco Federal Credit Union in good standing.
DEADLINE – 3/15/2009 Applications available in Guidance Dept.
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