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NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High School Scholarship Bulletin –March 2019
Listed below are brief details of scholarships and procedures for applying. Additional information, procedures, and
applications may be found in the School Counseling Office – College Career Center
For additional assistance contact your high school’s College & Career Specialist
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE TO REQUEST TRANSCRIPT: FIVE WORKING DAYS MUST BE
ALLOWED FOR PROCESSING OF TRANSCRIPTS.
Scholarship Title Due Date Scholarship Amount Eligibility
1st Advantage Federal
credit Union “Director’s
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
$2,000.00(4)
● Senior
● Dependent of a 1st Advantage member in good standing (minimum of 6
months)
● Admitted to an accredited college, vocational, or training school for the
coming fall semester
● Essay/Statement
● Transcripts & SAT or ACT scores
● Letter of acceptance from the school the student is attending
● Letter(s) of recommendation
● Photo release form
● For more information go to:
https://www.1stadvantage.org/advantages/community-support/college-
scholarships and/or see your School Counselor/ College & Career
Specialist
Abbot and Fenner
Scholarship
June 14, 2019
$1,000.00
● Must be a Junior, Senior, or Registered in any post-secondary institution
● 500 to 1000-word essay
● Submit essay: to [email protected] ● For more information go to:
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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ABC Humane Wildlife
Control & Prevention, Inc.
Academic Scholarship
July 1, 2019
$1,000.00
● Must be studying or planning to study the fields of science (excluding
social sciences i.e. economics), engineering, mathematics, or
technology.
● If the applicant or the applicant’s parent/legal guardian is employed by
ABC Wildlife, Inc. at the time of award, the student is not eligible for
the scholarship
● Applicant must include “Women in STEM Scholarship” in the subject
line of the submission email. (submission to be sent to
[email protected] )
● For more details go to: [email protected] and/or see your
School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
AFAS General Henry H.
Arnold Education Grant
Program
March 10, 2019
$500 to $4,000
● Dependent sons and daughters of Active Duty
● Title 10 AGR/Reserve.
● Title 32 AGR performing full-time active duty.
● Retired Reserve and deceased Air Force members.
● For more information contact your School Counselor/ College & Career
Specialist and/or go to https://www.afas.org/general-henry-h-arnold-
education-grant
AFSA High School
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
$2,000.00(10 Awards)
● Must be a high school senior
● U.S. Citizen or legal alien residing in USA
● Enroll in classes no later than Fall 2019
● Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8897/afsa_high_school_scholar
s and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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AICPA Minority
Accounting Students
Scholarships
April 1, 2019
$5,00.00
● An ethnic minority in the accounting profession.
● Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate (12 semester hours or equivalent) or
a full-time graduate level student (9 semester hours or equivalent) for the
academic year
● Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate-level degree in an accounting-
related major
● Planning to pursue the CPA licensure but not presently be a CPA
● Completed at least 30 semester hours of college coursework, including at
least 6 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting, by end of spring
● Acceptance/Enrollment at a public or private, not-for-profit four-year
college or university located in the U.S. states or territories for the full
academic year.
● Maintained an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0
● An AICPA student affiliate member
● A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
● For more information, go to [email protected] and/or see your
School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
ALPHA PHI ALPHA
FRATERNITY, INC.
(DELTA BETA LAMBDA
CHAPTER)
March 15, 2019
$1,500.00 (4)
● Male high school senior
● Must be a resident of Hampton or Newport News
● Minimum 2.0 GPA
● 2 letters of recommendations
● Financial need
● Essay of 250 words
● Involvement in extracurricular school or community activities
● Applied and accepted to a post-secondary education program
● Must interview with members of the organization
● See your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist for an application
and/or more information
American Association of
Blacks in Energy (AABE)
Scholarship Program
March 15, 2019
TBD
● Minimum 3.0 GPA
● Graduating high school senior applying to an accredited college/university
● Plan to major in business, engineering, technology, mathematics or a
physical science field
● Be a member of the underrepresented minority groups (African American,
Hispanic or Native American)
● Submit online application to https://scholarship.aabe.org/
● See your School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist for more
information
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American Institute of
Architects (AIA) Hampton
Roads Chapter 2019
AIAHR Scholarship
April 1, 2019
$1,500.00
● High school senior
● Accepted into an institution of higher learning
● Pursuing a degree in architecture, planning, or historic preservation.
● 3.0 GPA or higher
● Letter of enrollment from school counselor verifying acceptance into an
institute of higher learning
● Letter of acceptance from the institute's Registar
● Copy of admission letter
● 400-500 word essay sent to [email protected]
● Submissions due by 11:59
● For more information see you School Counselor/College and Career
Specialist.
American Legion Legacy
Scholarship
April 15, 2019
Each needs-based
scholarship provides up
to $20,000.00
● High school senior
● Child(ren) of U.S. military members who died while on active duty on or
after Sept. 11, 2001
● Child(ren) of post 9/11 veterans having been assigned a combined
disability rating of 50 percent or greater by the Department of Veterans
Affairs also qualify
● Accepted /or attending an institution of higher education
● Institution must be a non-profit, and regionally-accredited institution
● For more details see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
and/or go to https://www.legion.org/legacy-scholarship-application
Aircraft Electronics
Association (AEA)
Educational Foundation
Scholarship Programs
April 1, 2019
Awards range from
$1,000.00 - to more
than $35,000.00
● Students seeking careers in the aircraft electronics and aviation
● Must be an employee or dependent of AEA Members
● www.aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp
● For more information contact your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist
A & V TULLOSS
SCHOLARSHIP
June 1, 2019
$500.00
● Senior
● Official transcripts
● Proof of admission to college/ university
● Personal statement/essay
● 2 references letters
● Teacher’s recommendation letter
● Photograph
● For more information go to:
http://www.michaelslay.com/scholarship/application_process.htm and/or
see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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AYN Rand Fountainhead
Essay Contest
April 25, 2019
1st: $10,000.00
2nd: 3@ $2,500.00
3rd: 5@ $500.00
50 Finalist @ $50.00
● High school junior or senior
● Essay (must be no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600)
● Submitted online or postmarked by April 25, 2019
● For more details see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#thefountainhead-1
AYN Rand Anthem Essay
Contest April 18, 2019
1st: $2,000.00
2nd 3@ $250.00
3rd 5@ $100.00
50 Finalist @ $25.00
● High school junior or senior
● Essay (must be no fewer than 600 and no more than 1,200)
● Submitted online or postmarked by April 18, 2019
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist or go to https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-
contests#overview
Bohlale Baheti Social and
Charity Club May 31, 2019
$500.00
● African American High School Female
● GPA 2.75 or higher
● Must enroll in an accredited college
● Must have performed community service (at least 20 hrs)
● Must submit a 500-word essay (essay will be weighted on grammar,
spelling, and passion for chosen topic)
● For more information go to: [email protected] and/or see your
School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
Braxton-Perkins Nursing
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
$1,500.00
● Must be a High School Senior
● Attend a local high school or Homeschooled student family member to an
American Legion Post 25 member
● 2.8 G.P.A. Minimum
● Intent to pursue a career in nursing
● Complete and neat application
● Essay
● Cover Letter (optional)
● Certified (official) transcript
● For more information got to: http://www.valegion25.org/files/Scholarship-
Specific_Requirements.pdf and https://drive.google.com/open?id=1E-
0dvNEbU8UGmDJRBYmJZK0L6XskkBF6 and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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Braxton-Perkins Scholastic
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
$1,000.00
● Must be a High School Senior
● Attend a local high school or Homeschooled student family member to an
American Legion Post 25 member
● 3.5 G.P.A. Minimum
● Complete and neat application
● Essay
● Cover Letter (optional)
● Certified (official) transcript
● For more information got to: http://www.valegion25.org/files/Scholarship-
Specific_Requirements.pdf and https://drive.google.com/open?id=1E-
0dvNEbU8UGmDJRBYmJZK0L6XskkBF6 and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Braxton- Perkins General
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
(2) $500.00
● Must be a High School Senior
● Attend a local high school or Homeschooled student family member to an
American Legion Post 25 member
● Complete and neat application
● 2.8 G.P.A. Minimum
● Essay
● Cover Letter (optional)
● Certified (official) transcript
● For more information got to: http://www.valegion25.org/files/Scholarship-
Specific_Requirements.pdf and https://drive.google.com/open?id=1E-
0dvNEbU8UGmDJRBYmJZK0L6XskkBF6 and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Braxton-Perkins Jr. ROTC
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
(2) $500.00
● Must be a High School Senior
● Attend a local high school or Homeschooled student family member to an
American Legion Post 25 member
● 2.8 G.P.A. Minimum
● Letter of Recommendation from Senior Military JROTC Instructor
● Copy of cadet’s military record
● Complete and neat application
● Essay
● Cover Letter (optional)
● Certified (official) transcript
● For more information got to: http://www.valegion25.org/files/Scholarship-
Specific_Requirements.pdf and https://drive.google.com/open?id=1E-
0dvNEbU8UGmDJRBYmJZK0L6XskkBF6 and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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Braxton Perkins Sports
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
(2) $500.00
● Must be a High School Senior
● Attend a local high school or Homeschooled student family member to an
American Legion Post 25 member
● 2.8 G.P.A. Minimum
● Complete and neat application
● Essay
● Cover Letter (optional)
● Certified (official) transcript
● For more information got to: For more information got to:
http://www.valegion25.org/files/Scholarship-Specific_Requirements.pdf
and https://drive.google.com/open?id=1E-
0dvNEbU8UGmDJRBYmJZK0L6XskkBF6 and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
B. Davis Scholarship
May 24, 2019
$1,000.00
● Must be a High School Junior or Senior
● Write an essay less than 1,000 words
● Submit essay by email to [email protected] ● For more information and essay topic go to
http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm and/or see your
School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Charles J. Colgan Aviation
Scholarship
April 12, 2019
$2,000.00
● Completed Application ● Have at least a 3.0 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) in their last full year of
study. ● 250-500 word essay, typed, double-spaced ● Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (preferably from at least one person
in the Aviation industry) ● Proof of acceptance into an aviation-related post-secondary education
program or proof of good standing in an existing program. ● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist or go to https://www.thevaba.org/scholarship
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C. Waldo Scott Center for
H.O.P.E. Board of Trustees
Academic Scholarship
March 8, 2019
$1,000.00
● Must attend a Newport News high school in Virginia
● Must be a prospective June 2019 graduate
● Present a list of school and community activities
● Submit an official transcript
● 2.5 GPA minimum
● Submit a complete application
● 500-word essay.
● For more information go to http://scottcenter.org/2019-scholarship-
applications/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist
Daniel’s Grace Charitable
Foundation
April 5, 2019
TBA
● Official high school or college transcript
● List of all extracurricular activities.
● List of all honors and awards received
● List of work experience
● Two letters of recommendation (must include one from a teacher)
● A 500-word essay,
● For a application and more information see your School Counselor/College
& Career Specialist
Daughters of the Cincinnati
Scholarship
March 15, 2019
$20,000.00
● Applicants must be daughters of career commissioned officers in the
United States military.
● If you are eligible, you must apply during your senior year in high school.
● The application process includes an essay.
● Secondary school report.
● A letter of recommendation from a member of the applicant’s community.
● A Student Aid Report (SAR).
● For more information go to: http://daughters1894.org/scholarship/ and/or
see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Delta Kappa Gamma
Society, International
Alpha Iota Chapter Neva
Parker Grant-in- Aid
March 22, 2019
$500.00
● Newport News resident, male or female
● High school senior
● Planning to enter the field of education
● Two letters of recommendation
● Copy of transcript
● Attached double spaced essay (typed)
● For more information or an application, see your School Counselor and/or
College and Career Specialist
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Denbigh High School
Parent Teacher Student
Association (PTSA)
Scholarship
May 3, 2019
(Return to College
and Career
Specialist)
$500.00 (senior)
$250.00
(underclassman)
● Denbigh High School Student
● Senior or underclassman
● Minimum 2.75 GPA
● 50 volunteer hours as a senior
● 25 volunteer hours as an underclassman
● Documented participation in a school activity
● Cover letter
● Two (2) letters of recommendation
● Essay
● For more information or an application, see your School Counselor and/or
College and Career Specialist
Dochiki Civic and Social
Club, Inc.
Dochiki Wives Auxiliary,
Inc.
April 6, 2019
$1,000.00 (4)
● Graduation from high school with a grade point average of 2.5 to 3.5 on a
4.0 scale
● Proof of residence in Newport News or Hampton, Virginia
● A copy of acceptance letter from an accredited college/university
● Need of financial assistance
● Two letter of recommendation
● Essay (250 words)
● Official HS transcript
● For more information or an application, see your School Counselor and/or
College & Career Specialist
FIDM National Scholarship
Competition
March 29, 2019
Full one-year
Scholarship (8)
Plus additional
scholarship
opportunities of various
amounts
● Open to High School Seniors and Graduates from the U.S.
● Planning to attend the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
(FIDM) in the first or second academic quarter
● Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent resident status
● To apply go to
http://fidm.edu/en/admissions/financial+aid/scholarships/national+scholars
hip+competition
● For more information, see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist or go to bit.ly/FIDMscholarship
Hampton-Newport News
Alumni Chapter Kappa
Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc.
March 29, 2019
Ten Different
Scholarships
Range
$500.00 - $1,000.00
● Total of 13 different scholarships with various requirements.
● Male and Female seniors
● Various minimum GPA 2.3- 3.0.
● SAT minimums range from 820-950
● Community involvement
● Some financial need must be demonstrated
● See your School Counselor/College and Career Specialist for an
application and more information.
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Hampton Roads
Orthopaedics Spine &
Sports Medicine
Scholarship of Excellence
April 1, 2019
Giving Five (5)
$1,000.00
Scholarship Awards
● Must be a high school graduating Senior.
● Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher
● Have an SAT score of 1200 of above or an ACT score above 25
● Application must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2019.
● Applicants must not be related to any Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine
& Sports Medicine provider or staff member.
● Unofficial high school transcript
● Two letters of recommendation (1 from professional school counselor)
● For more information see your School Counselor/College and Career
Specialist and/ or go to https://www.hrosm.com/scholarship/
Hampton Roads Pride
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
$1,600.00
● All Hampton Roads seniors pursuing
edhttps://www.asid.org/resources/awards/scholarships-and-grantsucation
beyond high school
● 3.0 GPA or higher.
● Applicants must write an essay stating why they are deserving of the award
(1,000 words)
● Applicants involved in some form of LGBT social justice initiative (this
can be volunteering, club member, etc) will see their applications weighted
higher
● For more information go to: www.hamptonroadspride.org/scholarship
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist.
Hampton Roads ROCKS,
Inc. JROTC Scholarship
Program
April 5, 2019
$1000.00
● High school senior
● Must be a JROTC Cadet at time of application
● Desire to be an officer in the US Armed Forces
● Submit SAT or ACT scores
● Write a one-page essay
● Complete a ROCKS, Inc. scholarship application
● Submit 2 letters of recommendation
● Submit a high school transcript
● Submit a photo in uniform (digital or hard copy photo: full length or
headshot & shoulders acceptable)
● Must enter a Senior ROTC program at college or university
● For more information and/or scholarship packet, see your School
Counselor/ College and Career Specialist.
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Harry and Judy Wason
Scholarship
March 11, 2019
$5,000.00 payable in
equal semester
installments of
$2,500.00
● Must be a high school senior in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, York
County, Williamsburg or James City County schools.
● 2.5 Cumulative G.P.A or higher
● Matriculate to an accredited Virginia four-year college, university or
nearby community college. Must be a full time student (at least 12 or more
credit hours per semester)
● Must be in financial need to make attendance in college possible. ● Must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to community service
and helping others
● For more information go to: http://www.pcfvirginia.org/harry--judy-
wason-scholarship.html and/or your School Counselor and/ College &
Career Specialist
2019 Huntington High
School Alumni
Association, Inc
Scholarship
March 29, 2019
TBD
● Graduating senior from a Newport news or Hampton Public Schools
● Submit statement of financial need
● 2.5 minimum GPA
● Official high school transcript (certified by school counselor and sealed)
● Copy of your SAT or ACT scores
● Letter of acceptance from a two or four year accredited college/university
or two year accredited trade school.
● 250-word description of yourself and goals statement
● Three letters of recommendation
● Essay
● For more information pick up an application from your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
ICMA-RC Public
Employee Memorial
Scholarship Fund
March 15,2019
$10,000 over their
academic career.
● Children and spouses of local and state government employees who have
died in the line of duty may apply for the ICMA-RC Public Employee
Memorial Scholarship Fund. ● The applicant must provide a letter from the deceased employee's place of
work. ● The applicant must currently attend or plan to attend school full-time at an
accredited two-year community college, four-year accredited university, or
vocational school at the time of application. ● Study can be at the undergraduate, graduate, or technical level. ● For more information go to:
https://www.icmarc.org/prebuilt/micro/vantagescholar/apply.html see your
Counselor and/or College & Career Specialist
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Janice M. Scott Memorial
Scholarship Fund
March 31, 2019
TBA
● High school senior
● US citizen or permanent resident of US
● 3.0 GPA minimum or higher on a 4.0 scale
● 500-1000 word essay
● Matriculate full-time at a fully accredited four-year college or university
within the fifty states or the District of Columbia
● Application must be typed or completed in black/blue writing ink pen
● Official Transcript
● Copy of the parent’s Federal income tax return (front back copies only of
the IRS Form 1040 (Long Form) or the IRS Form 1040 EZ Form (Short
Form))
● Submit color, original or on official photo paper senior picture (above
waist-line)
● Demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community
services or other extra-curricular activities
● Combined adjusted income of the parent (s) can’t exceed $50,000
● For more information and/or an application see your School Counselor/
College & Career Specialist
Jay Franke Scholarship
April 15, 2019
Approximately 50
Scholarships awarded
Ranging from $1,00.00
to &50,000.00
● Applicant must be a high school senior with Type 1 diabetes
● Seeking higher education at an accredited four-year college university,
technical, or trade school.
● U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
● Complete Application online
● Student must intend to pursue an arts degree (music, theatre, dance
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist and/or go to http://diabetesscholars.org/college-scholarship/
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John Wright Memorial
Scholarship
March 15, 2019
$5,000.00
● Pursuing a career in commercial arboritculture industry
● Matriculate to an accredited undergraduate institution
● 3.0 GPA minimum
● U.S. Citizen
● Employed at least part-time
● Educational standing and enrollment status
● History or scholarships and extracurricular activities
● Essay
● Current Transcript
● Two letters of recommendation (one from academic advisor)
● For more information go to: https://treefund.org/scholarships/wright
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Kenneth R. Scott Aviation
Scholarship
March 8, 2019
$3,000.00
● High School Senior
● Newport News Public High School
● Essay submitted online
● For more information go to:
http://www.michaelsbailbond.net/scholarship.html and/or see your School
Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
LES HOMMES
EDUCATION
FOUNDATION, Inc.
March 31, 2019
$1,500.00
● Graduating senior
● Good to Excellent academic record
● Possess strong leadership qualities
● 2.5 GPA minimum or higher
● Completed Application
● 500-word essay
● Two (2) letters of recommendation
● Submit a list of school and community activities
● Official high school transcript (with their respective High School seal)
● Matriculate in an accredited four-year college or university and be enrolled
full-time
● Attend an interview if requested
● For more information go to:
http://leshommesfoundation.org/?attachment_id=1253 and/or see your
College & Career Specialist
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Linda Z. Wensel Memorial
Scholarship Fund
April 18, 2019
$1,000.00
● Graduating senior of a Newport News, Virginia high school ● Resident of Newport News ● 3.0 cumulative GPA minimum ● Plan to attend a liberal arts college/university or pursue a business
degree ● Applied to a 2-year or a 4-year college ● Legible and organized application packet ● Official transcript ● One letter of recommendation ● Essay ● For More information go to
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LduMQMv7_oVbov8ibxposjF68H
3-D7Sh and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist.
Martha Creighton
Scholarship
April 15,2019
$1,000.00
● Graduate of Virginia high school
● Pursue an education in Family and Consumer Sciences or in a Family and
Consumer Sciences related field
● Education program must lead to a Bachelor’s degree in Family and
Consumer Sciences and/or qualify for a Collegiate Professional Certificate.
● Financial need
● Transcript
● Letter(s) of recommendation
● For more information go to: http://www.vatfacs.org/scholarships.html
and/or see your Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Michael’s Bail Bond Co,
LLC
Anti-Bullying Scholarship
2019
May 15, 2019
$500.00
● High School Senior
● Newport News Public High School
● Submitted essay online
● For more information go to:
http://www.michaelsbailbond.net/scholarship.html and/or see your School
Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
Mid-Continent Instrument
and Avionics Scholarship April 1, 2019
$1,000.00
● High school seniors or college students
● Planning to attend or are attending an avionics or aircraft repair program in
an accredited school
● 2.5 GPA minimum or higher on a 4.0 scale
● Most recent transcript
● Complete online questions & essay
● For more information go to:
https://www.aea.net/EducationalFoundation/Scholarship_Application.asp
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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MusicAuthority’s Annual
Music Lovers Scholarship
April 1, 2019
$1,00.00
● All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student
at an accredited US college or university for the semester that they are
applying to receive the scholarship. ● Applicants are not required to have a minimum GPA. ● Domestic, international, and undocumented students may apply. ● Students attending online universities are welcome to apply. ● For more information go to: https://musicauthority.org/scholarships/ and/or
see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Mission Give Back
Foundation
May 3, 2019
$1,000.00
$5,000.00
● Graduating high school senior
● Record of non-school sponsored volunteerism in the community
● Participation in extracurricular school activities
● Plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college/university
● Guidance Counselor endorsement, attesting student qualifies for
scholarship
● Email one copy of a completed and typed application package to:
[email protected]
● For more details see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
and/or go to https://adsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2019-MGBF-
Scholarship-Application.pdf
Newport News Alliance for
Youth Community Service
Scholarship
April 26, 2019
$1,500.00
● Graduating Senior of a Newport News,Virginia High School ● Resident of Newport News, Virginia ● Applied to a 4-year institution, 2-year institution or trade school ● 2.5 GPA minimum ● Documented Community Services ● Resume ● Evidence of Financial Need ● Essay ● One letter of Recommendation ● Academic Transcript ● For more information go to
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1qmR310MFFMoGti90nG4GDGJ-
sVmTZdPS and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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Newport News Club
National Association of
Negro Business and
Professional Women's
Club, INC.
Book Scholarship
(NANBPW)
April 12, 2019
TBA
● Be a high school senior
● 2.5 G.P.A. or higher on a 4.0 scale
● Plan to attend an institution of higher learning
● Three letters of recommendation (one letter must be from a teacher at your
school)
● Official transcript
● Complete the personal data sheet
● 250-word essay
● For a application see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Newport News
Redevelopment and
Housing Authority Youth
Scholarship Program
March 7, 2019
Amount to be
determined
● Residents of Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority or
hold a Section 8 Housing voucher
● Graduate from an accredited high school with a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher
● Enrolled in an institution of higher education
● 2 letters of recommendation
● Official High School transcripts
● For more information got to:
http://www.nnrha.com/_docs/Youth%20Application%2016.pdf and /or see
your School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
Norfolk State University
Peninsula Alumni Chapter
John E. Brooks Memorial
Book Scholarship
(NSUAA)
May 1, 2019
$500.00 (2 Awards)
● Essay
● One letter of recommendation
● Official high school transcript
● 2.5 G.P.A. or higher
● Must show university letter of acceptance (if chosen)
● For a application see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
Inc. Kappa Iota Iota
Chapter
April 5, 2019
TBA
● Graduating high school senior attending Hampton Roads Peninsula High
Schools
● Two letters of recommendation
● Essay 800-1000 words
● Intend to pursue a college education the next academic school year (at an
accredited school)
● Official high school transcript (with school seal)
● Completed and Signed Application
● For a application and more information please see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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2019
PDK Prospective Educator
Scholarship Program
May 1, 2019
(3) $1,000.00 ● High School Seniors
● Intent is to attend college
● Intends to major in education
● Completed Application
● Academic transcript
● List of community service activities
● List employment activities (if applicable)
● List of significant extracurricular activities
● Letter of recommendation
● Goal Statement
● For more information see your School Counselor/ College and Career
Specialist
Plumbersstock
March 31, 2019
$2,000.00 (3 Awards) ● High school senior
● Be planning on going to a college or trade school within the U.S.
● Create a “How-to-guide” video
● Complete publishing guidelines
● Complete submission form
● For more information go
to:https://www.plumbersstock.com/about/scholarship.html and/or see your
School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Ralohcs Legacy
Heritage Alumni Legacy
Scholarship
March 15, 2019
$500.00
● Heritage High School Senior
● 3.3 Cumulative G.P.A. Minimum
● Academic Resume
● Official High School Transcript
● Plan to attend an accredited College/University
● Plan to pursue a STEM/Technical Degree
● 3 Letters of Recommendation
● Personal Statement/Motivational Letter (300 words)
● Essay (750-1000 words)
● For more information go to: https://ralohcslegacy.weebly.com/ and/or see
your School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
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Regent University NROTC
Preparatory Program
March 10, 2019
Four- Year scholarship
(10)
● Be a United States citizen
● High school diploma or equivalent certificate
Have no moral obligations or personal convictions that will prevent bearing
of arms and supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States
against all enemies, foreign and domestic or to taking an oath to perform
such acts
● At least 17 years of age on or before year of enrollment & less than 27
years of age
● Meet physical requirements
● Have the intention of commissioning as an Officer in the US Navy (Marine
Option MIDN are not eligible for this scholarship)
● Admitted to Regent University as a full-time student
● Obtain medical clearance from Department of the Navy
● Pass the Navy’s Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA)
● Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
● Agree Scholarship contract terms
● For more information go to
https://www.regent.edu/military/academics/npp/
● and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist.
Rentacomputer.com
Scholarship
May 31, 2019
Totaling $2,000.00
● Currently enrolled or planning to attend a four year accredited university in
the next 12 months
● Create a video no longer than two minutes
● Complete online application
● Upload video to YouTube and provide URL on application
● For more detailed information go to
http://www.rentacomputer.com/cares/scholarships or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Skilled Labor Shortage
Scholarship
March 15, 2019
$2,500.00 (6) awards
● Planning to attend a community college, technical institute, or university
during the 2019-2020
● Study anything from construction management, plumbing or carpentry to
landscape architecture or interior design.
● Must be U.S. resident
● Must be 18 or older
● For more information go to :
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12303/home_advisor_skille_lab
or_shortage_scholarship_scholarship.php and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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Signet Essay Contest
April 15, 2019
$1,000.00
$2,500.00 (Grand
Prize)
● 11th or 12th grader in public school or homeschooled between the ages of
16-18 years old
● Essay required see website for specific details
● For more information go to: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/signet-
essay-contest/ or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Student Iderntlmap
Scholarship
May 15, 2019
$1,000.00
(10 Awards)
● Be a high school junior or a senior
● 200 to 250 word essay or a brief 30 second video
● Download the Identimap App
● Applications can be found by going to: https://identimap.com/scholarships/
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
SunTrust Off to College
Scholarship Sweepstakes
September 10,
2018 to May 13,
2019
Two per drawing at
$500.00
30 winners
● High school senior or college undergraduate.
● Two winners are chosen every two weeks beginning on or about October
29th.
● One entry per sweepstakes period, but students can enter every
sweepstakes period.
● For more information go to www.suntrust.com/offtocollege and/or see your
School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The Lylton L. and Augusta
Inettie B. Edwards
Vocational Scholarship
March 8, 2019
TBD High School senior
U.S. citizen
2 Letters of reference/recommendation
Proof of residency must be document that verifies your southeast
community address.
For more information go to www.scottcenter.org and/or see your school
counselor/College & Career Specialist
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The Newport News Retired
Teachers Association
Scholarship
March 26, 2019
(Due to the
Counseling Office)
$1,000.00
● Senior from Denbigh, Heritage, Menchville, Warwick, or Woodside High
School senior
● Plans to pursue a career in education
● Essay
● Transcript
● 2 letters of recommendation
● For more information and/or an application, see your School Counselor
and/or College and Career Specialist
The Newport News (VA)
Chapter of the Links,
Incorporated
April 10, 2019
The recipient will
receive the award over
4r-year or 2-year
period
$1,000 for the first year
and
$500 each remaining
year
● Graduating High School female high
● Completed Application
● 2.5 GPA mininmum or above
● Must enroll in an accredited four-year Historically Black College or
University (HBCU) or an accredited two-year college
● For more information go to: https://www.newportnewslinks.org/links-
scholarship.html and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist
Peter Francisco Memorial
Scholarship
April 15, 2019
$500.00
● Must be a U.S citizen
● Graduating from high school in the current year
● Accepted to a college, university, or technical school for the current year
● 3.0 GPA or higher
● 1160 SAT score or higher
● 24 ACT or higher
● Class standing-- must be in at least the top 20%
● For more information go to: https://peterfrancisco.org/scholarship/ and/or
see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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The Virginia Sheriffs’
Institute (VSI) Scholarship
Program
May 1, 2019
TBA
● A permanent resident in a Virginia county/city where sheriff is a VSI
member
● 18 and older students must be registered Virginia voters
● A copy of voter registration (if registered voter)
● A copy of a government issued picture ID (if under 18 years old). ● Attend a Virginia College or University
● Major in Criminal Justice (Not pre-law/law)
● Essay
● Official Transcript
● Letter of Recommendation from resident Virginia Sheriff
● Complete and sign online application
● Acceptance letter from a college/ university
● For more information go to: https://vasheriffsinstitute.org/scholarship/
and/or see your School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
The Woman’s Club of
Newport News
Margaret C. Smith
Memorial Scholarship
April 1, 2019
TBD
● High school senior graduating in 2019.
● Official high school transcript. (Must be in a sealed envelope)
● Official high school test scores (SAT or ACT)
● Official activity record
● Personal data sheet
● One-page typed essay on “My Future Contribution to Society”
● Unusual circumstances concerning need for the scholarship
● See your School Counselor and/or College and Career Specialist for an
application and/ or if need more information.
Toptal Scholarships for
Women
March 31, 2019
$10,000.00
(5 Awards)
● Identify as aa women
● Age 16 and older
● Be interested in becoming a leader amongst your peers
● For more information go to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15266/toptal_scholarships_for_
women_scholarship.php and/or see your School Counselor/College &
Career Specialist
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VABA Aviation
Scholarship
March 30,2019
$2,000.00
● Student must submit a completed essay, the-society-of-Cincinnati-in-the-
state-of-Virginia-scholarship/ typed, double-spaced between 250-500
words on the subject: "Why I Wish to Pursue a Career in Aviation" or
"Why Aviation is Important to the Commonwealth of Virginia."
● Must provide proof of acceptance into an aviation-related post-secondary
education program or proof of good standing in an existing program.
● For more information go to [email protected]
and/or see your School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
Virginia School Plant
Management Association
2019 Scholarship
Application
April 5, 2019
Varies from $500.00 to
$1000.00 (8)
● Currently reside in Virginia.
● Graduating high school senior
● Complete application packet
● Provide three (3) letters of recommendation.
● One (1) page essay, 250 words or less
● SAT/ACT scores
● Visit https://vspma.org/scholarships-2/ to review scholarship eligibility
requirements.
● For more information or an application, see your School Counselor and/or
College and Career Specialist.
Virginia Smiles Katie
Higgins Memorial
Scholarship
March 15, 2019
$2,000.00
● Must be a resident of Virginia and born with a cleft;
● Must be registered to attend an accredited post-secondary educational
institution
● Must submit a 500-word essay explaining why he/she deserves to be
awarded the scholarship
● For more information go to: https://www.virginia-
smiles.org/Scholarship.shtml or see your School Counselor/ College &
Career Specialist
Virginia State University
Alumni Association
Peninsula Chapter
Scholarship
April 23, 2019
$1,500.00(4 Awards)
● Admitted to Virginia State University (must have proof)
● Completed Application
● 2.6 GPA or higher.
● 3 Letters of recommendation
● Official High School Transcript (sealed)
● Submit a 500 word essay .
● For application and more information see your School Counselor/College
& Career Specialist
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Wayne A. Hunt Memorial
Scholarship
March 29, 2019
$200.00
● Graduating senior of a Newport News, Virginia high school
● Resident of Newport News
● Currently enrolled in or previously completed at least 2 years of business
related or music related courses
● 2.5 cumulative GPA minimum or higher
● Applied to a 2-year or 4-year college
● Organized application
● Official transcript
● One letter of recommendation
● Essay
● For more information go to
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tdDXxiDrDIJyHycz6z92e3wSreYNVt
Yv and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Weedon Memorial High
School Essay Contest
Sponsored by The Society
of the Cincinnati in the
State of Virginia
March 15, 2019
3,000.00
● Any graduating Virginia high school senior who has been admitted to a
four-year college or university in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
● Essays must be 1500 words.
● Complete application form.
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist and go to http://thecollegecompanion.com/the-society-of-
cincinnati-in-the-state-of-virginia-scholarship/ and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Willard G. Plentl Aviation
Scholarship
March 18, 2019
$1,000.00
● High School Senior
● Minimum 3.5 GPA ● 350-500-word essay
● Planning an aviation career in a non-engineering area
● Letters of recommendation (no more than three)
● One-page sheet listing both school-related and extracurricular activities
demonstrating accomplishments and leadership capabilities
● For more details go to
http://www.doav.virginia.gov/Downloads/Aviation_Education/2019/2019
%20Plentl%20application.pdf and/or see your School Counselor/College
& Career Specialist
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The Williamsburg-
Peninsula Chapter of North
Carolina Agricultural and
Technical State University
Memorial Scholarship
May 10, 2019
Minimum Amount of
$500.00
● Must attend a public high school in the Peninsula Area
● Matriculate to North Carolina A&T State University
● Have a good to excellent academic record
● Possess strong leadership qualities
● Involvement in school and community activities
● Demonstrate financial need
● Two letters of recommendation
● Official High School Transcript with High school Seal
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist
Women's Army Corps
Veterans Association
Scholarship
May 1, 2017
$1,500.00
● High School Senior
● US Citizen
● Minimum 3.5 GPA
● Applicants must be the child, grandchild, niece or nephew of an Army
Service Woman
● For more information go to: https://www.armywomen.org/ and/or see your
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The Women’s Club of
Newport News
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
TBA
● High school senior
● Official high school transcript (must be in a sealed envelope with the
official school seal).
● Official High School Test Scores
● Official high school activity record.
● Personal data sheet
● One-page typed essay on “My Future Contributions to Society”.
● Unusual circumstances concerning need for the scholarship.
● For more information & application see your School Counselor/College &
Career Specialist
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Young Women in Public
Affairs Award
April 1, 2019
$4,000.00(42 Awards)
● Be a woman between the age of 16-19
● Show active commitment to volunteerism
● Have experience in local government, student government, or workplace
leadership (paid or unpaid)
● Volunteer leadership achievements
● Volunteer of Zonta International and its programs
● Support for Zonta International’s mission of empowering women
worldwide through service and advocacy
● Applications can be found by going to:
https://www.zonta.org/Portals/0/Membership/Tools/AwardScholarshipFell
owshipTools/2019YWPAApplication.pdf and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter
Newport News-Hampton,
Virginia
Community Service
Scholarship
March 23, 2019
$1000.00
● Resident of Hampton or Newport News, Virginia
● Female graduating senior
● Applied to a four-year institution
● Minimum 2.5 GPA
● Documented community service
● Evidence of financial need
● Essay
● Two letters of recommendation
● Official transcript
● For more information or an application, see your School Counselor and/ or
College & Career Specialist
900 Men Strong
Scholarship
March 10, 2019
$500.00-$2,000.00
● High school senior male
● Must be in good standing
● Resident of the Hampton Roads Area
● Essay
● Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
● Completed Application
● Submit a 300 dpi photography
● For more information go to www.900MenStrong.org and/or see your
School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
