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High School Scholarship Bulletin – April 2020 Listed below are scholarships from various organizations and their list of eligibility requirements. Additional information, application procedures, and copies of applications may be found in the School Counseling Office or College Career Center. For additional assistance contact your School Counselor and/or College & Career Specialist. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE TO REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS: FIVE WORKING DAYS MUST BE ALLOWED FOR PROCESSING OF TRANSCRIPTS. Scholarship Title Due Date Scholarship Amount Eligibility $1,000 April Scholarship April 20, 2020 $1,000.00 Scholarship is open to all high school and college students Student must complete application online For more information go to: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarship/april- scholarship/?utm_source=Fastweb&utm_medium=Referral&u tm_campaign=FWmonth and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist A
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High School Scholarship Bulletin – April 2020

Listed below are scholarships from various organizations and their list of eligibility requirements.

Additional information, application procedures, and copies of applications may be found in the School

Counseling Office or College Career Center.

For additional assistance contact your School Counselor and/or College & Career

Specialist.

PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE TO REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS: FIVE WORKING

DAYS MUST BE ALLOWED FOR PROCESSING OF TRANSCRIPTS.

Scholarship Title Due Date Scholarship

Amount

Eligibility

$1,000 April Scholarship April 20, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Scholarship is open to all high school and college students

● Student must complete application online

● For more information go to:

https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarship/april-

scholarship/?utm_source=Fastweb&utm_medium=Referral&u

tm_campaign=FWmonth and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

A

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Abbot and Fenner

Scholarship

June 12, 2020

$1,000.00

● Must be a Junior, Senior, or Registered in any post-secondary

institution

● For more information go to:

http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm and/or

see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

ABC Humane Wildlife.

Academic Scholarship

July 1, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Must be studying or planning to study the fields of science

(excluding social science i.e. economics), engineering,

mathematics, or technology.

● Applicants must include “Women in STEM Scholarship” in the

subject line of the submission email. (submission to be sent

to [email protected])

● For more information go to:

https://www.instrumentl.com/grants/abc-wildlife-abc-

humane-wildlife-control-prevention-inc-s-academic-

scholarship and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

Actuarial Diversity

Scholarship

May 2, 2020 $4,000.00

● Must be a intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial

profession

● Must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one

of the following minority groups: Black/African American,

Hispanic, Native North American, Pacific Islander

● Will be a full-time undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited

educational institution

● Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), emphasis on math or

actuarial courses

● Entering college freshmen must have a minimum ACT math

score of 28 or SAT math score of 600

● For more information go to:

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/actuarial-

diversity-scholarship and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

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AGL Over the Rainbow

Scholarship

May 15, 2020

$1,000 ● Each applicant must submit the following:

● A short video or sample of your highlighted performances or

artwork.

● A resume of your musical, theatre, art, or chorus background.

● Three letters of reference from teachers

● A copy of the acceptance letter from the college you will be

attending in the fall. If timing makes this impossible, a listing

of your applications with plans to attend.

● For more information go

to:https://www.brokescholar.com/scholarship/agl-over-the-

rainbow-scholarship and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

AIGA Worldstudio

Scholarships

April 15, 2020

$2,000–$3,000 ● Must have at least a 2.0 GPA.

● Must be pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in one

of the following disciplines: Graphic design, Illustration,

Photography

● Must be citizens of the United States or be in possession of a

Green Card

● Must be matriculated (or planning to matriculate) at

accredited colleges and universities in the United States for

the Fall 2020/Spring 2021 academic year and must maintain

full-time status for the entire year

● Must provide complete financial aid information on the

scholarship form and have the form signed by a financial aid

officer

● Though not a requirement, racial-ethnic minority status is a

significant factor considered in jury decisions

● For more information visit:

https://www.aiga.org/worldstudio-scholarship and see your

School Counselor and/or College & Career Specialist

June 28, 2020

$1,000.00 ● Student must complete a online application

● Essay 750-words

● Personal statement-500-word

● Provide two recommendation letters

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Akash Kuruvilla Memorial

Scholarship

● Resume is required

● Official transcript

● For more information go to:

https://www.akmscholarship.com/ and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

All About Education

Scholarship

April 30, 2020

$3,000.00 ● Students must complete application online

● Students must also complete the Scholarship Match

questionnaire/quiz online at UNIGO to be eligible to compete

for this scholarship.

● For more information go to:

https://www.unigo.com/match/scholarshipdetail/all-about-

education-scholarship/1000331 and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,

Inc., 20 Pearls Foundation

of Lambda Omega Chapter

General Scholarship

April 22, 2020

$2,000.00 ● Must be a female high school senior

● Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

● Plan to attend an institution of higher learning (college,

technical school, community college, etc.)

● Must complete the application form

● Submit an official high school transcript

● Submit two letters of recommendation, with one letter from a

person at your high school

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,

Inc., 20 Pearls Foundation

of lambda Omega Chapter

Earlene Arnold Memorial

Scholarship

April 22, 2020

Range $1,500.00-

$2,000.00

● Must be a female high school senior

● Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

● Plan to major in a STEM-related field of study

● Plan to attend an institution of higher learning

● Earlene Arnold Scholarship-students attending Hampton

University or Howard University preferred but not required

● Must complete the application form

● Submit an official high school transcript

● Submit two letters of recommendation, with one letter from a

person at your high school

● Essay 200-words

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● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,

Inc., 20 Pearls Foundation

of Lambda Omega Chapter

Katherine G. Johnson

Scholarship

April 22, 2020

Range $1,500.00-

$2,000.00

● Must be a female high school senior

● Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

● Plan to major in a STEM-related field of study

● Plan to attend an institution of higher learning

● Earlene Arnold Scholarship-students attending Hampton

University or Howard University preferred but not required

● Must complete the application form

● Submit an official high school transcript

● Submit two letters of recommendation, with one letter from a

person at your high school

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

American Logistics

Association May 1, 2020

Scholarships will

be awarded based

upon academic

achievement,

personal

qualifications and

accomplishments,

participation in

both school-

oriented and

outside activities

and demonstrated

interests without

regard to race,

creed, color, sex,

religion, or

national origin

● Provide scholarships to students who are the children of

active duty, inactive/active-duty reserves or retired military

personnel (to grade Captain/Colonel equivalent), resale

personnel (NEXCOM, DECA, Coast Guard, AAFES, Marine

Corps) or ALA members who reside in the Hampton Roads

Area.

● Applicants must be the natural or legally adopted child of

active-duty, inactive/active-duty reserves or retired military

personnel or resale employees to grade Captain/Colonel

equivalent and/or grade 12 or members of the Hampton

Roads ALA who reside in the Hampton Roads area.

● Applicants must be a current high school senior applying for

the Fall Semester 2020 to an accredited college, university or

junior college for undergraduate studies. Scholarships will not

be awarded for participation in non-academic and certificate

programs or attendance at a tuition-free institution, such as

the U.S. Military Academy.

● Applicants must be a permanent U.S. resident and be less

than 21 years of age.

● Applicants should be in the top 35% of their high school class

and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale).

● To learn more, go to http://www.hr-ala.com/ala-

hamptonroads/1/Scholarship_Award_Program.php and/or see

your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

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AMVETS Scholarship

April 30,

2020

Up to

$12,000.00

● The scholarships, up to $12,000, are only for full-time study

at an accredited undergraduate college, university, or

technical school leading to a non-specific degree.

● Must be U.S. Citizen

● Must provide evidence of active duty status or veteran status

having served honorably

● Must demonstrate financial need

● Must have a high school diploma or GED

● Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment to an eligible

program

● Must not be in default on a federal student loan

● Must not be convicted under state or federal law for sale of or

possession of illegal drugs

● Must agree to authorize AMVETS to publicize your scholarship

If in a senior year of high school, provide copies of most

recent transcripts

● For more information go to:https://amvets.org/scholarships/

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

The Andrew “Rube” Foster

Scholarship April 15,

2020

$1,000

● Current high school senior.

● Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of

application.

● Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S.

postsecondary institution.

● Carrying a minimum 2.5 GPA at the end of their junior year of

high school.

● For more information go to: https://sabr.org/latest/students-

apply-now-sabr-negro-leagues-committee-scholarship-2020

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Annual MLD Scholastic

Scholarship May 10,2020 $3,000.00

● Must be an undergraduate student, a graduate student or a

postgraduate student

● Must attend a university, a four-year college or two-year

college

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● Minimum 3.0 GPA

● Must study full-time

● For more information go to:·

https://www.petersons.com/scholarship/annual-mld-

scholastic-scholarship-111_216449.aspx and/or see your

School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Annual Writing Competition

May 4, 2020

$5,000.00

● All entries must be submitted online

● All entries must be in English. Only original works that have

not been published in print, digital or online publications will

be considered. Self-published work in blogs, on social media,

etc. will be considered. For the script category, only

unproduced scripts will be considered. Entries in the Print or

Online Article category may be previously published.

● Due to U.S. Government restrictions we are unable to accept

entries from Syria, Iran, North Korea, or Crimea

● For more information go

to:https://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-

competitions/annual-writing-competition and/or see your

School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

The Art and Eleanor Colona

Scholarship Program

June 1, 2020

$4,000.00

($1,000.00 a year

for four years)

● Be the dependent son/daughter of an enlisted member of the

United States Coast Guard on active duty, retired or reserve.

● Be a senior in high school with an average of “C” or better

during the most recent two semesters or be currently

enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning with an

average of “C” or better for the year immediately prior to

application.

● If enrolled in an institution of higher learning, be enrolled in a

full time course of instruction based on school or program

criteria.

● Applicants must show proof of full time enrollment in order to

receive subsequent payments during their second, third and

fourth years.

● For more information visit: http://cwoauscg.org/colona-

scholarship/ and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

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AX Control, Inc, Academic

Scholarship June 1, 2020

June 1, 2020

● Applicants fill out and submit a form on the provider website

● Students must exemplify his or her passion for our nation’s

small businesses by creating a well-researched essay based

on a personal account of a small business that has impacted

his/her life, or of an ambition he/she may have to establish

their own business.

● For more information go

to:https://www.unigo.com/match/scholarshipdetail/ax-

control-inc-academic-scholarship/1007876 and/or see you

School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Axon Optics Migraine Story

Scholarship November 30,

2020 $1,000.00

● Essay 300-words

● A video (less than 1 minute)

● An image (Photograph,drawing, etc)

● For more information go to:https://axonoptics.com/axon-

optics-scholarship/?scid=31k4_cuqdp and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

AYN Rand Anthem Essay

Contest May 28, 2020

1st : $2,000.00

2nd: 3 - $250.00

3rd: 5 - $100.00

50 Finalists:

$25.00

● Must be a High School Junior or Senior

● Essay (must be no fewer than 600 and no more than 1,200)

● For more information go

to:ttps://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-

contests#overview and/or see your School Counselor/College

& Career Specialist

AynRanThe Fountainhead

Essay Contest May 28, 2020 1st place: $10,000

2nd Place: 3 -

$2,500.00

3rd Place: 5-

$500.00

Finalist: 50-

$50.00

• Student must be 11th or 12th grader

• Essay must be no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600

words in length, double-spaced. Spelling errors and/or

written corrections (by anyone) found on the essay will count

against the final grade and should be omitted before

submission

• For more information go to:

https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/#tab-3-the-

fountainhead-rules and/or see your School Counselor/College

& Career Specialist

B

B. Davis Scholarship May 22, $1,000.00 ● Must be a High School Junior or Senior

● Write an essay less than 1,000 words

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2020 ● For more information go to:

http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

BEF Scholarship of the Arts May 15, 2020

$1,000.00 ● Students must complete an application online

● Students need letter from physician (on letterhead)

confirming CF diagnosis and therapy routine

● Official Transcripts

● Both parents W2 forms

● For more information go

to:https://www.esiason.org/assistance/scholarships/scholars

hip-of-the-arts/ and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

Blacks at Microsoft

Scholarship

April 10, 2020

(2) $5,000 ● Be a high-school senior of African descent (African American

or African).

● Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall of

the year following high-school graduation.

● Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer

science, computer information systems, or select business

programs (such as finance, business administration, or

marketing).

● Demonstrate a passion for technology.

● Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community.

● Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.

● Require financial assistance to attend college

● For more information go to:https://www.microsoft.com/en-

us/diversity/programs/blacks-

scholarships.aspx?ranMID=24542&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&r

anSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-zthiENlGXCv7Bd.UXkrPY and/or see

your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

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BMW/SAE Engineering

Scholarship

May 18, 2020

$1,500.00 ● Must be a US resident

● Must be pursuing an engineering or a related science degree

through an ABET-accredited program.

● Must be a freshman in the 2019-2020 academic school year

● Total SAT score or a composite ACT score must be in the 90th

percentile or higher

● Must not be a dependent of an SAE, PRI, ITC or ABPI

Employee

● Must have a 3.75 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale

● For more information go

to:http://students.sae.org/scholarships/bmw/ and/or see

your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Bohlale Baheti Social &

Charity Club

2019-2020 Academic

Scholarship

May 31, 2020

$500.00 ● Must be an African American 12th Grade Female

● GPA 2.75 or higher

● Must enroll in an accredited college

● Must have performed at least 20 hours of community service

● Must submit a 500-word essay. The essay will be weighted on

grammar, spelling, and passion for the topic.

● Three reference letters are required from any three adults

who are not immediate family. Two of the three adults should

be a guidance counselor and a teacher

● For more information email [email protected]

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

for a scholarship packet

Bowties and Books

Scholarship

April 15, 2020

$2,500 ● You must be a high school senior on track to graduate or a

college student enrolled in an accredited four-year

university/college, or currently enrolled in a two-year college

and planning to transfer to a four-year university/college

upon completion.

● You have earned, or will earn your high school diploma this

calendar year.

● You have maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA.

● You are a U.S. Citizen or hold Permanent Residency status.

DACA recipients are welcome to apply.

● You must complete all entry fields on the application for the

scholarship. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

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Entries that do not meet the word count requirement will not

be considered.

● For more information visit:

https://www.bottlingerlaw.com/scholarship/requirements.htm

l and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career

Specialist

Braxton-Perkins American

legion Post 25

Nursing Scholarship

April 6, 2020

$1,500.00 ● Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 for the current and

previous school year

● The nursing scholarship requires that the applicant intends

to pursue a career in some field of nursing

● For more information go

to:http://valegion25.org/index.php?id=122 and/or see your

School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Build U. Scholarship April 15, 2020

$2,500 ● Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the date of

submission and in good academic standing with their college

or university. We cannot accept applications from high school

students, regardless of age. This scholarship is only for

students CURRENTLY enrolled and actively studying in an

undergraduate or graduate level program

● All essays can be submitted to [email protected]

with a subject line of “Build U. Scholarship

● Please also attach a copy of your unofficial transcript as

proof of your enrollment. If you are currently enrolled in your

first semester, please send a copy of your acceptance letter

● You must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or

graduate degree program in the United States or Canada,

majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, or

Mathematics (STEM)

● For more information go to:

https://www.buildium.com/buildiums-build-u-scholarship/

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

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Buster Bynum Education

Scholarship

April 30, 2020

$2,500.00 ● The parent/guardian listed on the application had a Gross

Taxable Family Income equal to or less than $80,000 for each

of the “Past Three Tax Years.” (For the purpose of this

scholarship award, the “Past Three Tax Years” is defined as

the 2017, 2018 and 2019 tax years)

● The parent/guardian listed on application has been an active

employee in public school transportation during the “Past

Three Years.” This includes school bus drivers, aides,

monitors, mechanics, parts clerks, foremen, managers,

trainers, supervisors, directors, and inspectors that work in

public education. (For the purpose of this scholarship award,

the “Past Three Years” work history requirement is defined as

the period since January 1, 2017.)

● The student applicant has at least a 3.0 (B) scholastic

average, will graduate from a public high school, and will

attend a post-secondary educational institution starting in

2020.

● The student shall have explained in a typewritten essay of not

more than 500 words why he/she applied for the scholarship

and how the scholarship will be used.

● For more information go to:

https://www.spsk12.net/community/scholarship_hub/buster_

bynum_education_scholarship and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist for a scholarship

packet.

C

Carrington-Philbert

Scholarship

May 1, 2020

$2,500.00

● Applicants should be African American

● Applicants must plan to attend a U.S. two (2)-year

community college or four (4)-year college

● Scholarship awards will be paid during the month of

September

● Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a

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teacher/principal along with their application

● Please upload transcript, photo, recommendation, and essay

below

● For more information go

to:http://www.cpscholarship.com/apply-for-usa/ and/or see

your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

CBC Spouses Education

Scholarship

April 30, 2020

$8,200.00

● Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident

● Must be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited academic

institution

● Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale

● Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service

activity

● For more information go to:

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-

scholarships/scholarships-by-type/minority-scholarships/cbc-

spouses-education-scholarship/and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Chastity Corbett Youth

Scholarship Social

Butterflies Foundation

June 1, 2020 TBD ● Must be graduating seniors who reside in and attend school in

the Hampton Roads, Staunton, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg,

and Charlottesville region

● Must attend an accredited college, university or post-

secondary institution in pursuit of a degree within one year of

graduation.

● Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average on a

4.0 scale

● Applicants are required to submit an official high school

transcript with a numerical value and official signature, by the

guidance counselor, and submitted in an official sealed

envelope

● Applicants are required to submit two typed letters of

recommendation in a sealed envelope

● Parent/Guardian is required to submit a current (or last year

if the current is not available) year IRS 1040 form and sign a

Scholarship Funds Disbursement Disclaimer

● Essay

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● For more information go

to:https://socialbutterfliesfoundation.org/scholarship/ and/or

see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Cirilo McSween Scholarship August 31, 2020 $5,000.00 ● Must be a U.S. citizen.

● Must be enrolled in an accredited, four-year-degree,

undergraduate program at a college or university in the U.S.

by August 2020.

● Please Note: Must be entering freshman year.

● Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

● Must demonstrate academic preparation to attend college and

succeed.

● Must demonstrate the ability to overcome obstacles to

achieve academic and personal goals.

● For more information go to:

http://www.pushexcel.org/scholarships/cirilomcsween/

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Clyde W. Morris Memorial

Scholarship 2020

April 30, 2020 (2) $2,500.00

scholarships

● Must have a parent or grandparent either currently employed

or formerly employed in a public school pupil transportation

field in the Commonwealth of Virginia

● Must have a cumulative grade point average (grades 9-11) of

3.0 minimum.

● Must have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and

abilities in co-curricular activities and community service

activities

● Must have demonstrated exemplary citizenship qualities that

include not only maturity, loyalty, responsibility, integrity,

and trustworthiness, but also a concern for the well-being of

all citizens.

● Must have rendered unselfish service and assistance to

others, to the school, and to the community

● Typed essay of not more than 500 words why he/she applied

for the scholarship and, if named the recipient, how the

scholarship would be used

● For more information go to:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BLSuIJmXmnBZXwJPNLgt4B

gTZGtlnta-/view and/or see your School Counselor/College &

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Career Specialist

College JumpStart

Scholarship

April 15, 2020 $1,000 ● High school 10th-12th grader, college student or non-

traditional student;

● U.S. citizen or legal resident;

● Attend or plan to attend an accredited 2-year, 4-year or

vocational / trade school in the U.S.

● Be committed to using education to better your life and that

of your family and/or community.

● For more information go to: http://www.jumpstart-

scholarship.net/ and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

Colona Scholarship June 1, 2020 $4,000.00

● Be the dependent son/daughter of an enlisted member of the

United States Coast Guard (active, retired or reserve

● Be a senior in high school with an average of “C” or better

during the most recent two semesters or be currently

enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning with an

average of “C” or better for the year immediately prior to

application

● If enrolled in an institution of higher learning be enrolled in a

full time course of instruction based on school or program

criteria

● The financial status of the applicant’s parents shall not be a

factor in determining the applicants to be awarded grants

● For more information go to:· http://cwoauscg.org/colona-

scholarship/ and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

Cooper Hurley Injury

Lawyers Distracted Driving

Awareness Scholarship

July 15, 2020 $2,000 ● Must be a student in the following cities and counties:

Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach,

Newport News, Hampton, Isle of Wight, York County,

Poquoson, Northampton County, Accomack County, James

City, Surry County, York County, Williamsburg.

● Typed essay 500 to 750 words about the dangers of

distracted driving and how you think the problem should be

tackled by July 15, 2020

● For more information go to:

https://cooperhurley.com/scholarships/2020 and/or see your

School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist

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C. Waldo Scott Center Board

of Trustees Scholarship

April 17, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Must attend one of the high school schools in Newport News,

Virginia

● Must be a prospective June 2020 graduate

● Must matriculate to an accredited college or university

● Must possess a minimum of 2.5 GPA

● MUst submit a complete application including a 500-word

essay

● Must present a list of school and community activities

● Must submit two (2) letter of recommendation- One from a

School Counselor, teacher or other School Administrator and

another from one of the following: Minister, Employer, Civic

or Community Leader, or Community Organization Personnel

● Must submit an official transcript from their School

Counseling Office

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

D

Davis-Putter Scholarship

Fund

April 1, 2020 Up to $15,000

● Must have participated in activities in the US, and there is a

strong preference for applicants who plan on working in this

country

● Must write a personal statement

● Grants must be used in the year they are awarded and

cannot be deferred or carried over. Recipients must reapply

each year support is sought

● For more information go to: tps://davisputter.org/apply-for-

scholarships/ and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

Diabetes Scholars

Scholarship

April 15, 2020 50 individual

scholarships

ranging from

$1,000 to $5,000

● High School Seniors with Type 1 diabetes seeking a higher

education at an accredited four-year university, college,

technical or trade school

● Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

● Recipients are selected based on activities, grades,

volunteering, advocacy, leadership, essays and

recommendations from both a physician/CDE treating them

as well as from a high school teacher/counselor

● Diabetes Scholars scholarships are not based on financial

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need

● The application is an online application and requires both

recommendations to be completed online. The applicants will

not be able to submit their application unless both

recommendations have been completed and returned

● The scholarship is a very competitive scholarship and is

intended for the student to complete and not the parent

● For more information: https://diabetesscholars.org/college-

scholarship/and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

Digital Responsibility E-

waste Scholarship

April 30, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Must complete application online

● Must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior

or a current or entering college or graduate school student of

any level. Home schooled students are also eligible.

● Must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

● For more information go

to:http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/ewaste-scholarship

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Distracted Driving

Awareness Scholarship

Program

July 15, 2020 3 - $2,000.00 ● Must create an essay of 500 to 750 words about the dangers

of distracted driving and how you think the problem should

be tackled. Please limit audio or video in your presentations

to 2 minutes.

● Must submit a confirmed acceptance letter to study at an

institute of higher education.

● For more information go to:

https://cooperhurley.com/scholarships/2020 and/or see your

School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Dochiki Civic And Social

Club, Inc. Dochiki Wives

Auxiliary, Inc. Scholarship

April 15, 2020 4 - $1,000.00 ● Must have between a 2.5 to 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Please

note: Applicants with a grade point average higher than 3.5

are not eligible and will not be considered

● Proof of residence in Newport News or Hampton, Virginia

● A copy of acceptance letter from an accredited

college/university

● Need of financial assistance

● Two letters of recommendation: One (1) academic (principal,

teacher or guidance counselor) One (1) community ( Minister,

community or organizational leader)

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● Typed two hundred fifty (250) word essay

● Official copy of most recent high school transcript with

school’s seal

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Don’t Text and Drive

Scholarship

September

30, 2020

$1000 ● Must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior

or a current or entering college or graduate school student of

any level. Home schooled students are also eligible.

● You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident

● Students must complete the application online

● Essay 500- to 1,000-words

● For more information go to:

http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-

scholarship and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

Do-Over Scholarship June 30,

2020

$1,000.00 ● Students must complete application online

● A complete application must include name and contact

information, background details, academic details, and a

short original

● For more information go

to:https://www.unigo.com/match/scholarshipdetail/do-over-

scholarship/4865 and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

E

Education

Enrichment Fund

(EEF) scholarship

April 15,

2020

up to $5,000

● Be a) diagnosed with epilepsy by a physician or b) the

immediate family member (parent, spouse, child or sibling)

AND/OR caregiver of a person living with epilepsy. Caregivers

are defined as any individual who provides unpaid, personal

care for a person living with epilepsy.

● Be seeking to advance your personal knowledge in the field of

epilepsy, as it relates to research, health education, or

advocacy. Coursework may include online training, training

certifications, vocational coursework, academic coursework,

or any other applicable courses*. Coursework may be

completed at any training center, vocational institution, or

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academic institution the applicant chooses. *Applicability of

coursework is at the discretion of the Education Enrichment

Fund Selection Committee.

● Not an employee (or an immediate family member of an

employee) of Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE)

or Greenwich Biosciences. Immediate family members, in this

occasion, are defined as spouses, domestic partners, children,

parents, grandchildren, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles,

nieces, nephews, stepchildren, stepsisters and stepbrothers.

Additionally, healthcare professionals who directly or

indirectly influence the prescribing of epilepsy medications,

and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply.

● For more information go

to:https://www.cureepilepsy.org/get-involved/scholarships/

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Edward W. Stimpson

Aviation Excellence

Award

April 15,

2020

$2,000 ● Be a current student at a U.S. high school, graduating in the

spring of 2020;

● Be accepted to and enrolling in an institution for an aviation-

related degree program (e.g.,

● flight training, aviation management, aerospace engineering,

aviation maintenance); and

● Have a 3.0 or better grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).

● For more information go to:https://gama.aero/opportunities-

in-ga/scholarships/ and/or see your School Counselor/College

& Career Specialist

F

Fifth Month

Scholarship

May 31,

2020

$1,500.00 ● Student must be 13 year of age or older at the time of

application

● Must be a legal residents of the Fifty United States or District

of Columbia

● Must be currently enrolled (or enrolled no later than the fall of

2026)in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher

education

● For more information go

to:https://unigo.com/scholarships/our-sccholarships/fifth-

months-scholarship and/or see your School Counselor/College

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& Career Specialist

Fourth Circuit Sponsors

2020 High School Essay

Contest

April 15,

2020

1st: $2,000

2nd: $1,500

3rd: $1,000

● Must be students currently in grades 9 through 12 from

Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West

Virginia.

● Essays are limited to 1,000 words

● For additional information and instructions on how to submit

an essay, visit www.ca4.uscourts.gov/essay-contest.

● For questions, contact the Fourth Circuit Clerk’s Office at

[email protected] or (804) 916-2706 and/or

see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Friends of Hampton

Roads 2020

Scholarship

April 15,

2020

TBA ● African American high school senior and resident of South

Hampton Roads/Virginia Peninsula with a minimum 3.0 grade

point average

● Completion of an original 750-1000 word essay, typewritten

and double spaced

● Completion of Scholarship Application. (This can be obtained

as a PDF document from our website at

www.friendsofhamptonroads.com)

● Submit an official high school transcript and copies of SAT

and/or ACT scores

● Submit a copy of your parents’ or legal guardian’s most

recent W2 or 1099 form. If this is not available and your

parents are unemployed, we must have proof of

unemployment (letter from social services agency, etc

● Letters of recommendations

● For more information go

to:http://friendsofhamptonroads.com/wp-

content/uploads/2020/02/2020-FHR-letter-and-Scholarship-

Purpose.pdf and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

Full Circle Scholarship-

The American Indian

College Fund

May 2, 2020 TBD ● The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to

American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking

under-graduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges,

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nonprofit, and accredited schools

● Must be U.S. citizen or Canadian eligible to attend college in

the U.S. under provisions of the Jay Treaty

● Enrolled in a certificate, associate, bachelor’s, or graduate

program at an accredited tribal, public, or private (non-profit)

college or university

● Full-time enrollment (Full Circle applicants only)

● Registered as an enrolled member of a federal or state

recognized tribe, or a descendant of at least one grandparent

or parent who is an enrolled tribal member. Alaska Natives

may use Native Corporation membership

● At least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Your scholarship may require a

higher GPA to maintain eligibility

● For more information go

to:https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/ and/or see

your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Future Designer

Scholarship

November 1,

2020

$2,500.00

● Applicants must be at least 17 years’ old

● Applicants must already have accepted or enrolled in this

educational organization

● At the time of entry are either a full-time student enrolled in

a post-secondary education institution, including junior

colleges and vocational schools or formally accepted into such

post-secondary educational institution beginning schooling

within the next calendar year

● Students must not already have other scholarships awarded

which cover 100% of their tuition. Proof of age and identity

must be furnished upon request

● For more information go to:

https://www.cardsdirect.com/scholarship.aspx and/or see

your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

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2020 FRA Education

Scholarship Program FRA

Member Scholarship

April 15, 2020

Up to $5,000

● FRA believes that educating our service members, veterans

and their families is important for their futures, as well as the

future of our country. In addition to FRA's longstanding

advocacy for enhanced DoD and VA education benefits, the

FRA Education Foundation was established to support the

needs of individuals pursuing higher education.

● You may apply for FRA Member Scholarships if the applicant

or sponsor is a member in good standing of the FRA,

currently or at time of death.

● The applicant must be an FRA member; spouse; dependent

biological, step, or adoptive child; or biological, step, or

adoptive grandchild; or biological, step, or adoptive great

grandchild of the FRA member.

● All entries must be complete, accurate, legible, and printed in

black ink.

● We define Sponsor as an FRA member in good standing

(living or deceased).

● We define Head of Family as the person who provides

support (housing, food, financial support etc.) to the

applicant.

● We define Dependent as an individual who meets the U.S.

IRS definition as it relates to the sponsor or head of family.

● To access the .pdf file, click here

● For more information go to:

https://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Events_and_Programs/Fra_Edu

cation_Foundation_Scholarships/Web/Content/FRA_Education

_Foundation.aspx?hkey=fe5fe4c8-48b6-4003-be7b-

5f3f317c6600 and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

2020 FRA Education

Scholarship Program

FRA Non-Member

April 15, 2020

Up to $5,000

● FRA believes that educating our service members, veterans

and their families is important for their futures, as well as the

future of our country. In addition to FRA's longstanding

advocacy for enhanced DoD and VA education benefits, the

FRA Education Foundation was established to support the

needs of individuals pursuing higher education.

● You may apply for FRA Non-Member Scholarship if the

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Scholarship

applicant or sponsor is an FRA non-member, living, on active

duty, reserve, retired, or honorably discharged veteran of the

Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.

● The applicant must be an FRA non-member; spouse;

dependent biological, step, or adoptive child; or biological,

step, or adoptive grandchild; or biological, step, or adoptive

great grandchild of the FRA non-member.

● We define Sponsor as an FRA non-member, living, on active

duty, reserve, retired, or honorably discharged veteran of the

Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.

● We define Head of Family as the person who provides

support (housing, food, financial support etc.) to the

● applicant.

● We define Dependent as an individual who meets the U.S.

IRS definition as it relates to the sponsor or head of family.

● To access the .pdf file, click here

● For more information go

to:https://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Events_and_Programs/Fra_E

ducation_Foundation_Scholarships/Web/Content/FRA_Educati

on_Foundation.aspx?hkey=fe5fe4c8-48b6-4003-be7b-

5f3f317c6600 and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

2020 FRA Education

Scholarship Program

Colonel Hazel Elizabeth

Benn, USMC, Scholarship

April 15, 2020

Up to $5,000

● FRA believes that educating our service members, veterans

and their families is important for their futures, as well as the

future of our country. In addition to FRA's longstanding

advocacy for enhanced DoD and VA education benefits, the

FRA Education Foundation was established to support the

needs of individuals pursuing higher education.

● You may apply for this FRA Education Foundation Colonel

Hazel Elizabeth Benn, USMC, Scholarship only if: you are a

U.S. Citizen, you are an unmarried dependent child of the

sponsor, and you are enrolled for the fall of 2020 as a

freshman or sophomore college undergraduate at a state or

regionally accredited institution of post-secondary education

located in the United States. Your sponsor must be a current

member in good standing of the Fleet Reserve Association or

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a FRA member in good standing at time of death, and served

or is now serving in the U.S. Navy as an enlisted medical

rating assigned to and serving with the U.S. Marine Corps.

● All entries must be complete, accurate, legible, and printed in

black ink.

● We define Sponsor as an FRA member in good standing

(living or deceased).

● We define Head of Family as the person who provides

support (housing, food, financial support etc.) to the

applicant.

● We define Dependent as an individual who meets the U.S.

IRS definition as it relates to the sponsor or head of family.

● To access the .pdf file, click here

● For more information go

to:https://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Events_and_Programs/Fra_E

ducation_Foundation_Scholarships/Web/Content/FRA_Educati

on_Foundation.aspx?hkey=fe5fe4c8-48b6-4003-be7b-

5f3f317c6600 and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

2020 FRA Education

Scholarship Program

LA FRA Scholarship

April 15, 2020

Up to $5,000

● FRA believes that educating our service members, veterans

and their families is important for their futures, as well as the

future of our country. In addition to FRA's longstanding

advocacy for enhanced DoD and VA education benefits, the

FRA Education Foundation was established to support the

needs of individuals pursuing higher education.

● You may apply for LA FRA Member Scholarships if the

applicant or sponsor is a member in good standing of the LA

FRA or FRA, currently or at time of death. The applicant must

be a LA FRA or FRA member; spouse; dependent biological,

step, or adoptive child; or biological, step, or adoptive

grandchild; or biological, step or adoptive great grandchild of

the LA FRA or FRA member.

● All entries must be complete, accurate, legible, and printed in

black ink.

● We define Sponsor as an LA FRA or FRA member in good

standing (living or deceased).

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● We define Head of Family as the person who provides

support (housing, food, financial support etc.) to the

applicant.

● We define Dependent as an individual who meets the U.S.

IRS definition as it relates to the sponsor or head of family.

● To access the .pdf file, click here

● For more information go

to:https://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Events_and_Programs/Fra_E

ducation_Foundation_Scholarships/Web/Content/FRA_Educati

on_Foundation.aspx?hkey=fe5fe4c8-48b6-4003-be7b-

5f3f317c6600 and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

Future Educator Scholarship

August

20,2020

$1,000.00 ● Student must complete application form online

● Student must upload either your transcript or acceptance

letter

● Student must explain why they want to be an educator

● For more information go

to:https://www.mrsprindables.com/news/education-

scholarship/ and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

G

THE GABRIEL LOVE

FOUNDATION

SCHOLARSHIP

April 30,

2020

$5,000 ● Must be a female student enrolled in design or non-design

courses through a jewelry or metalsmithing program at an

accredited college, university, or training school (between

August 1, 2020 and July 31, 2021)

● Must complete the online application, which includes an essay

and proof of enrollment

● For more information visit:

https://www.womensjewelryassociation.com/content.asp?con

tentid=155#Gabriel and see your School Counselor and/or

College & Career Specialist

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Gen and Kelly Tanabe

Student Scholarship

July 31, 2020 $1,000.00 ● The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Program aims to help

remove this obstacle by providing deserving students of all

ages with scholarships that can be used to pay for college or

graduate school

● Application must be completed on-line

● Applicants must be 9th-12th grade high school students,

college students or graduate school students

● Must be a legal U.S. resident.

● Students may study any major and attend any college in the

U.S

● The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based

program which means financial need is not considered

● For more information go to:

http://www.genkellyscholarship.com/index.html and/or see

your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Gino A. Canale Memorial

Scholarship

April 14, 2020 TBD $750 or

$1,000

● Must be a senior in high school

● A typed one page essay describing how this scholarship will

help to further your career goals

● One typed sheet including information (see application) about

your junior and senior years

● An official high school transcript

● One letter of recommendation

● A copy of your college acceptance letter

● For more information go

to:https://www.peninsulaitalians.org/scholarship-

application.html/ or contact Michelle Romanello at (757) 897-

5824, and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career

Specialist

Global Lift Equipment

Virginia Scholarship

June 15, 2020 $500.00 ● Must be currently attending or planning on attending a post-

secondary institution in Canada or the US in the fall of 2020

● Must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater

● Must be a resident of the United States or Canada

● For more information go to:

https://usedforkliftsvirginia.com/used_inventory/2877/used_

xtreme_telehanders_inventory_virginia.php and/or see your

School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

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Gloria Barron Prize for

Young Heroes

April 15, 2020 $10,000 ● Must be between the ages of 8 and 18 (not yet age 19)

● Must be a permanent residents of and currently residing in

the U.S.A. or Canada

● Must be currently working on an inspiring service project or

have done so within the past 12 months

● Must be working as individuals to lead their service work

● The Barron Prize does not accept applications from large

groups of young people

● For more information visit: https://barronprize.org/apply/

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Got a Spine Scholarship June 2, 2020 $500.00 ● Must be attending a college or university no later than

October of 2020

● Must be attending a college or university on a full-time basis

by October of 2020.

● Must be a U.S. or Canadian resident

● Must be attending a school in the U.S. or Canada by October

of 2020.

● Must have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last

academic year

● For more information go to:

https://arcticchiropracticfairbanks.com/chiropractor_fairbanks

.php and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career

Specialist

Graffiti Scholarship May 15,

2020

$2500.00 ● Must be a high school seniors or graduates, or current post

secondary undergraduate

● Must be planning on enrolling in full-time undergraduate

study at an accredited two-year or four-year college,

university, or vocational-technical school for the entire

upcoming academic year

● Must plan to major in business or fine arts

● For more information go to:https://klughaus.net/scholarship-

application/ and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

Graphic Design Degree

Hub Creativity

Scholarship

July 31, 2020 $1,500.00 ● Applicant must be majoring full-time in a Graphic Design,

Multimedia Design, Animation, Gaming, or Art program at a

college or university

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● Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student

with a 3.0 GPA or higher

● Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen

● Applicant must print, complete, and submit the scholarship

application and required materials via email to

[email protected] by July 31 or

October 31

● Applicants must submit a .jpg, .png, or PDF of their artwork

for consideration in the scholarship award. The artwork

sample can be a painting, drawing, photography, sculpture,

computer-generated art/graphic design/illustration, or mixed

media

● Applicants must submit one (1) cover letter and resume with

two current letters of recommendation.

● Applicants must write one (1) 500-1,000-word personal essay

describing future career aspirations and interests in the

graphic design field.

● Formore information go

to:https://www.graphicdesigndegreehub.com/art-

scholarship/ and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

GRASP Virginia Last

Dollar Scholarships

April 17,2020 87 - $4000.00 ● Must have met with the high school GRASP advisor during his

or her senior year

● Minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average

● Will graduate from high school spring of 2020

● Demonstrate unmet financial need (A college financial aid

award letter will be requested before the scholarship is

granted.)

● Will attend a post-secondary school in Virginia (public or

private)

● Have successfully filed a Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA)

● For more information go to:

https://scholarshipbuddyvirginia.com/scholarships/296939/gr

asp-virginia-last-dollar-scholarships and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Caeer Specialist

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Graybar Construction

Trades Scholarship

April 15,

2020

$1,000 up to

50 winners

● Be a graduating high school senior or have recently earned a

high school equivalency diploma (GED, HiSET, TASC)

● Plan to enroll full time in a nonprofit community college,

technical school, trade school, vocational school or

apprenticeship program in the United States of America

● Intend to complete an associate degree, pre-apprenticeship,

apprenticeship, or certificate program leading to work in the

construction trades (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pipefitting,

welding)

● Have achieved a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of

2.5 on a 4.0 scale, 456 on the GED, or 60 on the HiSET (at

least an 8 on each subtest) or equivalent scores on a state-

sanctioned test

● Demonstrate financial need

● For more information visit:

https://www.graybar150.com/scholarship/ and/or see your

School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

H

Hampton-Newport News

Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity, Inc.

Lucius C. Wyatt

Scholarship

April 30,

2020

$500-$1,000.00 ● Be a male graduating senior

● Demonstrate academic excellence

● Have an interest in a career in business and entrepreneurship

● Possess a commitment to civic contribution

● A complete typed application

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Hampton-Newport News

Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity, Inc.

Arthur M. Price, Jr.

Scholarship

April 30,

2020

$500-$1,000.00 ● Be a male graduating senior

● Be accepted for admission and attend a Historically Black

College or University. Priority will be given to applicants

attending the following: North Carolina A&T State University,

Hampton University, Norfolk State University

● Possess an excellent academic record and leadership

potentialStudents should have: Minimum cumulative high

school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0,Scholastic Aptitude

Test (SAT) score of at least 1000

● Have demonstrated an excellent record of conduct, leadership

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potential and community involvement

● Financial need will be considered

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Hampton-Newport News

Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity, Inc.

Robert D. Ayers, Jr.

Scholarship

April 30,

2020

$1,000.00 ● Be a male graduating senior

● Must have a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5

● Must be active in their community and school

● Must exhibit compassion and concern for others

● Must be accepted into and plan to attend an HBCU

● Financial need will be considered

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Hampton-Newport News

Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity, Inc.

Norris E. Lamb Memorial

Scholarship

April 30,

2020

$500-$1,000.00 ● Be a male graduating senior

● Be accepted for admission and attend a Historical Black

College or University. First consideration will be given to

applicants attending Virginia State University

● Have achieved the following:

● A cumulative high school grade point average of 2.3 to 3.0,

and an SAT score in the range of 820 to 1000, or the ACT

equivalent

● Have demonstrated an excellent record of conduct, leadership

potential, and civic and community involvement

● A complete typed application

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Hampton-Newport News

Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity, Inc.

Senior Kappa’s

Scholarship

April 30,

2020

$500-$1,000.00 ● Be a male graduating senior

● Have a high academic achievement record, which includes:

● A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0

● A minimum scholastic aptitude Test (SAT) scores of 1000

● Have an excellent conduct record and high leadership

potential

● Be involved in school and community activities

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● A complete typed application

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Hampton-Newport News

Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity, Inc.

Gregory Williams

Scholarship

April 30,

2020

$500.00

(Renewable

for four

years)

● Be a male graduating senior

● Have a high academic achievement record, which includes:

● A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0

● A minimum scholastic aptitude test (SAT) score of 1000

● Have an excellent conduct record and high leadership

potential

● Be involved in school and community activities

● Must include a financial need letter/statement

● Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in college to renew

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Hampton-Newport News

Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity, Inc.

Frank J. Smith

Scholarship

April 30,

2020

$500

(Renewable

for four

years)

● Be a male graduating senior

● Be accepted for admission and attend a Historically Black

College or University. First consideration will be given to

applicants attending Hampton University

● Have achieved an academic record that includes:

● A cumulative high school grade point average of 2.3 to 3.0

● An SAT score in the range of 820 to 1000, or the ACT

equivalent

● Have demonstrated an excellent record of conduct, leadership

potential, and civic and community involvement

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Hampton-Newport News

Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity, Inc.

Augustus L. Owens

April 30,

2020

$500.00 ● Be a male graduating senior

● Be accepted for admission and attend a Historically Black

College or University. Priority will be given to applicants

attending the following: South Carolina State

University,Hampton University,Virginia State University

● Have demonstrated an excellent record of conduct, leadership

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Scholarship potential and community involvement

● Financial need will be considered

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Hampton-Newport News

Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity, Inc.

LTC (R) Curtis J.

Johnson Memorial

Veteran Scholarship

April 30,

2020

$1,000.00 ● Be a graduating high school male senior

● Write a one-page essay on: “What are personal

characteristics of a good leader?”

● Provide a documented record of excellent conduct, leadership

potential, and civic and community involvement

● Submit an official copy of your high school transcript

● Have achieved the following: A minimum cumulative high

school grade point average of 2.8,A minimum SAT score of

900, or the ACT equivalent

● Be accepted for admission into an institution of higher

learning

● Demonstrate a need for financial support necessary to attend

college

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Hampton-Newport News

Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity, Inc.

Community Knights

Scholarships

April 30,

2020

$1,000.00 ● Live in the Hampton Roads area

● Be a male or female graduating senior

● Have achieved the following:

● A minimum high school grade point average of 2.75

● An SAT score in the range of 900 or ACT score of 17

● Have demonstrated an excellent record of conduct, leadership

potential, and civic and community involvement

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Hampton-Newport News

Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi

April 30,

2020

$1,000.00 ● Be a male graduating senior

● Must be accepted to and plan to attend an HBCU

● Major in Business or Entrepreneurship

● Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

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Fraternity, Inc

Brian Gillespie

Scholarship for

Future Business

Leaders

● Have demonstrated a record of excellent conduct, leadership

potential, and civic and community involvement

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Hampton Roads

American Logistics

Association

Scholarship

May 1, 2020 $1,500 ● Applicants must be the natural or legally adopted child of

active-duty, inactive/active-duty reserves or retired military

personnel or resale employees to grade Captain/Colonel

equivalent and/or grade 12 or members of the Hampton

Roads ALA who reside in the Hampton Roads area.

● Applicants must be a current high school senior applying for

the Fall Semester 2020 to an accredited college, university or

junior college for undergraduate studies. Scholarships will not

be awarded for participation in non-academic and certificate

programs or attendance at a tuition-free institution, such as

the U.S. Military Academy.

● Applicants must be a permanent U.S. resident and be less

than 21 years of age.

● Applicants should be in the top 35% of their high school class

and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale).

● For more information visit http://hr-ala.com/ala-

hamptonroads/1/Scholarship_Award_Program.php or see

your School Counselor and/or College & Career Specialist

Hampton Roads Dream

High, INC / Erica

Nicola James

Educational

Scholarship Fund

May 29,

2020

TBD ● Must be a high school senior in the Hampton Roads area

● GPA 3.0 or above

● Proof of involvement in community activities and

extracurricular activities

● Demonstrated leadership skills

● An essay containing no more than 300 words: “Why I Chose

This Career Goal”

● For more information see your School Counselor/ College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

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Homelight Scholarship April 15,

2020

$1,000 ● Must be high school seniors and current college students who

are studying in fields related to home design (Architecture,

Interior Design), Home Building (Construction, Urban

Planning), Housing and Economic Studies (Sociology,

Economics), and other related fields.

● For more information go to:

https://www.homelight.com/scholarship/ and/or see your

School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

J

The Jimmie Crutchfield

Memorial Scholarship

May 4, 2020 $1,000 ● Current high school senior.

● Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of

application.

● Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S.

postsecondary institution.

● Carrying a minimum 2.5 GPA at the end of their junior year of

high school.

● For more information go to: https://sabr.org/latest/students-

apply-now-sabr-negro-leagues-committee-scholarship-2020

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Junior League of

Hampton Roads

Volunteer

Scholarship

April 17,

2020 Ranging from

$500-$3000.00

● Must be a graduating, female senior, who has earned a

cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and from

Hampton, Newport News, York County, Williamsburg,

Poquoson, Smithfield, Isle of Wight, or Gloucester (private or

public) schools

● Must enroll as a full-time student in any private or public

post-secondary institution in the coming school year

● Must be involved in a volunteer capacity in the community.

Volunteer work must be separate from any that is required by

student’s school

● Must provide a list of leadership or special recognition awards

(please provide a copy of any awards if available

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● Students must complete the application, including the

Volunteer Supervisor Recommendation Form and the Personal

Statement. The application must be completed in its entirety

– all questions must be answered

● For more information go to:

https://www.jlhr.org/community/volunteer-scholarship/

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

K

Kappa Iota Iota Chapter

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,

Inc.

April 3, 2020 TBD ● Applicants must be high school seniors attending Hampton

Roads Peninsula HighSchools who will graduate in June 2020

● Applicants must intend to pursue a college education the next

academic school year (2020-2021) at an accredited college or

university.

● Completed and Signed Scholarship Application Form

● Attached official copy of the applicant’s high school transcript

with official seal (Proof of GPA

● Attached Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers or

community leaders (Non-Family)

● 800-1000 word typewritten essay. The topic:

○ “What values and skills do you think are important to

succeed in today's America?”

● For more information the application packet will be available

from the chapter website at www.ques-kii.org and/or see

your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist for a

scholarship packet

Key to A Bright Future

Scholarship 2020

April 7, 2020 $500.00 ● Must be a high school senior on track to graduate or a college

student enrolled in an accredited four-year university/college,

or currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to

transfer to a four-year university/college upon completion

● Must have earned, or will earn your high school diploma this

calendar year

● Must have maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA

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● Must be a U.S. Citizen or hold Permanent Residency status.

DACA recipients are welcome to apply

● Must complete an online application

● Official transcript

● Must provide enrollment verification letter, letter of

acceptance from a college

● For more information go

to:https://www.srrentzlaw.com/scholarship/requirements.ht

ml and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career

Specialist

Korean American

Scholarship Foundation-

Eastern Regional Chapter

June 30, 2020

TBA ● Must be a full time student at a school in one of the

designated Eastern region states (Delaware, District of

Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania,

Virginia, and West Virginia) during the 2019–2020 school

year.

● Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

● Can demonstrate need for financial assistance

● The chosen college must be within the Eastern region. You

must include a copy of your acceptance letter

● For more information go to:

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-

scholarships/scholarships-by-state/virginia-

scholarships/korean-american-scholarship-foundation-

eastern-regional-chapter/ and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Krylon Clear Choice Art

Scholarship

May 31, 2020

$1,000.00

● Available to high school seniors (graduating before

June 30, 2020) and college freshmen and sophomore

students in the U.S. and Canada

● Students must be enrolled or accepted and seeking a

degree at a U.S. or Canadian university, college or art

school as a declared major in a visual arts program

such as painting, drawing, sketching (excluding

graphic design, fashion design, interior design, film,

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music or the performing arts

● A letter of recommendation from a current or past

instructor familiar with your artistic qualifications

should be included with the application

● The Artist’s Statement should include your reasons for

wanting to be an artist, why you are seeking this

scholarship, what art means to you, what you want to

learn, why you are committed to art, and what your

academic and career plans are. Your statement should

be 300-500 words in length, typed, double-spaced

● Copies of your official high school and/or college

transcripts should either be submitted with the

application

● For more information go to:

https://www.krylon.com/community/krylon-clear-

choice-art-scholarship/ and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

L

Lift Parts Express Virginia

Scholarships June 30, 2020 $500.00

● Student must be a current Senior in High School or A

Freshman or Sophomore in College/University

● Must be a legal resident of the United States

● Student must be enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the

Fall of 2020

● Students must submit a complete online application form

before the deadline

● For more information go to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10417/lift_parts_

express_scholarship_scholarship.php and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

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Linda Z. Wensel Memorial

Scholarship Fund April 15, 2020 $1,000.00

● Must be a resident of Newport News

● Must be a graduating senior of a Newport New, Virginia high

school

● Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

● Must have applied to a 2-year or a 4-year college

● One letter of recommendation ( from NNPS teacher or

administrator)

● Essay 500 words

● Students must meet the timeline dates (see College & Career

Specialist for dates)

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

LM Scholarship May 31,

2020

$500.00 ● Must be currently enrolled or expect to be enrolled in a

degree program by September 2020

● Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

● Submit an answer to the essay question prior to the

submission deadline

● Must be a U. S. resident or a Canadian resident and must also

attend a school in Canada or the U. S.

● For more information go to:

https://studentscholarships.org/grants.php#sthash.kHMEBGc

c.dpbs and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career

Specialist

M

Make Me Laugh

Scholarship

August 31, 2020 $1,500.00 ● Students must be enrolled in an accredited postsecondary

institution of higher education

● Students must submit proof of enrollment to the sponsor

● Students must complete a application online

● For more information go

to:https://www.unigo.com/match/scholarshipdetail/make-

me-laugh-scholarship/1003658 and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

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Michael’s Bail Bond Co,

LLC Anti-Bullying

Scholarship 2020

May 15,2020 $500.00 ● Must be a High School Senior

● Must be attending Newport News Public High School

● Must submit an essay online

● For more information go to:

http://www.michaelsbailbond.net/scholarship.html and/or see

your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Mike Rowe Works

Foundation

Scholarship

March 31, 2020 TBD ● Students must plan to enroll in an approved trade program

and sign The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge.

● Send at least 2 references from bosses/teachers.

● Answer 4 questions and make a short video.

● Verify school costs.

● Provide high school/college transcript.

● Submit financial info.

● For more information visit:

https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/ and/or see

your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

MusicAuthority’s Annual

Music Lovers Scholarship

April 15, 2020 $1,000.00 ● 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

● Essay 1200-1500 words

● For more information go to:

https://musicauthority.org/scholarships/ and/or see your

School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Mutual Security Credit

Union Community Service

Scholarship

April 24, 2020 $1,000 ● Must be an MSCU member, or the child of a member, and a

high school senior. Applicants not eligible include MSCU

employees, relatives of an employee, MSCU volunteers or

relatives of a volunteer.

● Minimum grade point average of 2.5

● Demonstration of financial need

● For more information visit:

https://www.mscu.net/bank/youth-accounts and/or see your

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School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

N

National Council of Negro

Women

April 30, 2020 TBA ● Must be a high school senior

● The student must prepare a letter detailing the need for such

assistance

● Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a

school guidance counselor

● Official transcript

● Student must provide a acceptance letter from a college

● Student must complete a application

● For additional information contact

[email protected] or by phone at 757-438-

1044

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

NELSON CABINETRY

SCHOLARSHIP

April 15, 2020 $1,500.00

● Students must be legal residents of the United States and be

enrolled in an accredited high school, college, or university

within the U.S. High school

● Students must be entering or finishing their senior year in

order to be eligible.

● Applicants can apply now via form below or email to

[email protected].

● For more information go to:

https://nelsonkb.com/scholarships/ and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

New Heights Scholarship

April 21, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Must be a high school senior on track to graduate or a college

student enrolled in an accredited four-year university/college,

or currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to

transfer to a four-year university/college upon completion

● Must have earned, or will earn your high school diploma this

calendar year

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● Must have maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA

● Must be a U.S. Citizen or hold Permanent Residency status.

DACA recipients are welcome to apply.

● Must complete all entry fields on the application for the

scholarship. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

Entries that do not meet the word count requirement will not

be considered

● For more information go to:

https://www.thebusseylawfirm.com/scholarship/requirements

.html and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career

Specialist

Newport News Alliance for

Youth Community Service

Scholarship

April 21, 202 $1,500.00 ● Must be a resident of Newport News, Virginia

● Must be a graduating senior of a Newport News, Virginia high

school

● Must have applied to a 4-year institution, 2-year institution or

trade school

● Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5

● Students must meet the timeline dates

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Newport News Alumnae

Chapter Delta Sigma Theta

Sorority, Incorporated(

Regular )

April 10, 2020 TBA ● Must be a graduating Senior June 2020

● Must be a Newport News Public Schools High School Student

● GPA 2.75 on 4.0 or 1.75 on 3.0 Scale

● Student must have a signed letter of recommendation from a

school counselor

● Official transcript in a sealed envelope

● Submit all application materials to the Guidance Department

Students must complete an application which is available in

the Guidance Office of your school or http://www.dstnnac.org

● Students must meet the timeline dates

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Newport News Alumnae

Chapter Delta Sigma Theta

April 10, 2020 TBA ● Must be a graduating Senior June 2020

● Must be a Newport News Public Schools High School Student

● GPA 2.75 on 4.0 or 1.75 on 3.0 Scale

● Student must have a signed letter of recommendation from a

school counselor

● Official transcript in a sealed envelope

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Sorority, Incorporated

HBCU Scholarship

● Submit all application materials to the Guidance Department

Students must complete an application which is available in

the Guidance Office of your school or http://www.dstnnac.org

● Students must meet the timeline dates

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

NEWPORT NEWS CLUB

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

OF NEGRO BUSINESS AND

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S

CLUB, INC.

April 4, 2020 $500.00 ● Must be a high school senior

● Have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale

● Plan to attend an institution of higher learning

● Submit three letters of recommendation (one letter must be

from a teacher at your school

● Submit an official transcript of high school grades

● Complete the personal data sheet

● Submit an essay of 250 words or less explaining why you are

applying for the scholarship

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Norfolk State University

Peninsula Alumni Chapter

John E. Brooks Memorial

Book Scholarship

May 1, 2020 $500.00 ● Students must complete an application

● Essay-300 words or less

● One letter of recommendation from the following list.(

Principal, guidance counselor, or departmental advisor,

teacher, or professor, community leader.(e.g., physician,

miniser, or club sponsor)

● Official transcript

● GPA 2.5 or higher

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

The Normal “Tweed” Webb

Scholarship

April 15, 2020 $1,000 ● Current high school senior.

● Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of

application.

● Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-

secondary institution.

● Carrying a minimum 2.5 GPA at the end of their junior year of

high school.

● For more information go to·

https://sabr.org/latest/students-apply-now-sabr-

negro-leagues-committee-scholarship-2020 and/or see your

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School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

NSHSS CREATIVE WRITING

SCHOLARSHIP

May 15, 2020 $1,000.00

● Must be a high school student

● Must Upload of writing piece in Word or PDF file

● Educator Recommendation

● Application must be completed online

● For more information go to·

https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/nshss-creative-

writing-scholarship-2020/ and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

O

OAR Scholarship Program-

Lisa Higgins Hussman

Scholarship

May 4, 2020 $3,000.00 ● Hussman applicants typically make up the pool of talented

students who face daily challenges related to autism and

attend programs that assist in skill building, job readiness,

and other transition-related skills

● For students applying for or enrolled at two year universities,

life skills or post-secondary transition programs, or

vocational, technical, or trade schools

● If you have further questions, please contact

[email protected] or call (703) 243-3466

● Student must complete application online

● For more information go to:

https://researchautism.smapply.io/prog/hussman_scholarshi

p_2020/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career

Specialist

OAR Scholarship Program-

Schwallie Family

Scholarship

May 4, 2020 $3,000.00 ● Supports students attending two or four year universities.

Schwallie applicants typically pursue degrees at four year

universities. Many applicants with a diagnosis of Asperger

Syndrome choose to apply for this program

● If you have further questions, please contact

[email protected] or call (703) 243-3466

● Application must be completed online

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● For more information go to:

https://researchautism.smapply.io/prog/hussman_scholarshi

p_2020/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career

Specialist

One Planet, Many People

Scholarship Video Contest

May 15, 2020 4 - $1000.00 ● Must be from the U.S. or any other country

● Must attend an undergraduate school in the U.S. or abroad in

2020

● For more information got to:

https://www.populationmedia.org/about-us/video-contest/

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Operation Autism 2020

Scholarships

May 4, 2020 $3,000 ● Open to students across the autism spectrum who will be

pursuing post-secondary education during the Fall 2020-

Spring 2021 academic year

● Students must then choose between two scholarship options

(see website for details)

● For more information visit: https://researchautism.org/how-

we-help/scholarships/ and see your School Counselor and/or

College & Career Specialist

Ora Lee Sanders

Scholarship

August 31, 2020 $2,500.00 ● Must be a U.S. citizen.

● Must be enrolled in an accredited, four-year-degree,

undergraduate program at a college or university in the U.S.

by August 2020.

● Must be entering freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year

(but not 5th year or greater).

● Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5.

● Must demonstrate academic preparation to attend college and

succeed.

● Must demonstrate the ability to overcome obstacles to

achieve academic and personal goals.

● For more information visit:

http://www.pushexcel.org/scholarships/oralee/ and see your

School Counselor and/or College & Career Specialist

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P

Peninsula Chapter Virginia

State University Alumni

Associations

April 13,2020 $1,500.00 ● Student must show proof of admission for Virginia State

University

● Completed typed and/or written application form

● GPA 2.6 or higher

● Three typed letters of recommendation presented in (3)

separate sealed envelopes mailed from the person making

the referrals

● Official transcript

● Essay 500-words

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a application packet

PETER FRANCISCO

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

April 15, 2020 $500.00 ● Must be a High School Senior to apply

● Must be a U.S. Citizen

● Must be accepted to a college, university, technical school in

fall of current year

● 3.0 GPA or higher

● Completed and signed application

● For more information go to: https://peterfrancisco.org/wp-

content/uploads/2019/07/Peter-Francisco-Memorial-

Scholarship-Application-2.17.pdf and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Pretty Lightroom Presets

Annual Scholarship

April 15, 2020 $500.00 ● Must be a senior in high school

● Must be transitioning from high school to a college or

university

● Must be already enrolled in a college or university inside the

U.S or Canada

● Email your essay to [email protected]

● For more information go

to:https://lightroompresets.com/pages/pretty-lightroom-

presets-scholarship-program and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Projectorlamps.com

Entrepreneurial

May 1, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Student must complete online application

● A typed one-page essay about a business you hope to create

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Scholarship one day.

● High school transcript or GED

● One letter of recommendation from a non-family member

● For more information go to:

https://www.projectorlamps.com/t-scholarship.aspx and/or

see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Providian Medical

Scholarship

June 21,

2020 $500.00

● Must be enrolled at an accredited senior high school,

university or college in the United States

● Must be in your last year of senior high school or enrolled at

the undergraduate level in”good standing

● Has to be age 16 or older

● Must be attending a U.S.-based institution

● Must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0

or more (or equivalent)

● Any student planning for a medical or veterinary career is

especially urged to enter, however, students on any career

path are welcome to apply

● For more information go to:

https://worldscholarshipforum.com/applyprovidian-medical-

scholarship-program/ and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Pureland Supply Scholarship May 1, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Student must complete online application

● A typed one-page essay about: How your chosen trade or

field is important in today’s society and why this is the trade

you want to be in

● Official High School Transcript

● One letter of recommendation from a non-family member

● Must have been accepted to an accredited trade school,

vocational college, technical school or community college for

the study of trade, craft, or labor occupations

● For more information go to:

https://www.purelandsupply.com/t-scholarship.aspx and/or

see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

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Q

The Quell Foundation

Fighter Scholarship

April 15,

2020

$1,250 ● Students must live with a diagnosed mental health condition,

as documented by a mental health care professional.

● Students must be accepted into an accredited College or

University.

● Students must be matriculated and maintain at least part-

time enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate program.

● Students must obtain a passing grade in all classes.

● Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.2.

● Awards must be applied to degree granting institutions within

the academic year ’20-’21.

● For more information visit:

https://thequellfoundation.org/scholarships/ and see your

School Counselor and/or College & Career Specialist

The Quell Foundation

Fighter - Student Athlete

Scholarship

April 15,

2020

$1,250 ● Student athletes must live with a diagnosed mental health

condition, as documented by a mental health care

professional.

● In addition to attestation from mental health professional

student athletes must also provide a letter from high school,

college or university coach attesting to students involvement

with an organized team during the year of award distribution.

● Student athletes must be accepted into an accredited College

or University.

● Student athletes must be matriculated and maintain at least

part-time enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate program.

● Student athletes must obtain a passing grade in all classes.

● Student athletes must have a minimum GPA of 3.2.

● Awards must be applied to degree granting institutions within

the academic year ’20-’21.

● For more information visit:

https://thequellfoundation.org/scholarships/ and see your

School Counselor and/or College & Career Specialist

The Quell Foundation

Survivor Scholarship

April 15,

2020

$1,000 ● Must have lost a parent, caregiver or sibling to suicide.

● Must be accepted into an accredited College or University.

● Must be matriculated and maintain at least part-time

enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate program.

● Must obtain a passing grade in all classes.

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● Must have a minimum GPA of 3.40

● For more information visit:

https://thequellfoundation.org/scholarships/ and see your

School Counselor and/or College & Career Specialist

R

RealtyHop Scholarship April 20,

2020

$1,000.00 ● Send your essay under 500 words to college-

[email protected] in a PDF

● Must be a current student in an eligible undergraduate

program or a graduating high school senior in the U.S.,

working towards a bachelor’s degree or associate's degree.

● Must apply using your school email address. If your school

does not provide one, then you may still apply using your

personal email

● Must include a PDF file of your acceptance letter to the

Undergraduate or Associates program.

● For more information go

to:ihttps://www.realtyhop.com/resources/scholarship and/or

see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Rentacomputer.com

Scholarship

May 31,

2020

$2,000.00 ● Be currently attending college, or planning to attend college

in the next 12 months

● Be a U.S. Citizen

● Create a video no longer than two minutes

● Complete online application

● Upload video to Youtube and provide URL on application

● For more information go

to:https://www.rentacomputer.com/cares/scholarships

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Review It Scholarship April 30,

2020

$1,000.00(1

Award)

● Must be attending a college or university no later than

September of 2020

● Students must be attending a school in the U.S.

● Student must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater

● Must complete application online

● For more information go to:

https://studentscholarships.org/review.php#sthash.YQ9kgZW

J.dpbs and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career

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Specialist

Road to Safety Scholarship

Contest

April 15,

2020 1st: $1,000

2nd: $750

3rd: $500.

● Must submit a creative project that highlights the dangers of

distracted driving or drunk driving

● Student must complete application online

● For more information go to: https://arrivealivepa.com/

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

The Robert Peterson

Scholarship

April 15,

2020 $1,000 ● Current high school senior (any high school eligible).

● Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of

application.

● Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-

secondary institution.

● Carrying a minimum 2.5 GPA at the end of their junior year of

high school.

● For more information go to: https://sabr.org/latest/students-

apply-now-sabr-negro-leagues-committee-scholarship-2020

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

S

Scholarship For College

Students

August 1,

2020

$1,000.00 ● Students must record a one- to two-minute video explaining

how bankruptcy laws help consumers overcome financial

hardship

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● Applicants should use plain English and speak honestly

● Publish the video to your YouTub

● For more information go

to:https://www.unigo.com/match/scholarshipdetail/scholarshi

p-for-college-students/1007920 and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Science Without Borders

Challenge

Scholarship

April 20,

2020

1st Place:

$500

2nd Place:

$350

3rd Place:

$200

● Must be a student between the ages of 11-19 and enrolled in

primary or secondary schools, or the home school equivalent

● Must submit one (1) original piece of artwork according to the

current theme.

● For more information visit:

https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/wp-

content/uploads/2020/03/SWB-Challenge-2020-new-

submission-process.pdf and see your School Counselor

and/or College & Career Specialist

Scott and Kim Verplank

Foundation

Scholarship

April 15,

2020

$10,000 ● Must be a high school senior

● Must be a United States Citizen

● Must have a 3.0 GPA

● Must have Childhood diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes

● For more information go

to:https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10956/scott_a

nd_kim_verplank_foundation_scholarship_scholarship.php

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

SELECTBLINDS.COM

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

July 15, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Students submit a 250-750 word essay

● Must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States of

America or have a valid student visa.

● Must be registered as a student at an accredited high school,

college, or university within the United States ONLY.

● Must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale

● For more information go to:

https://www.selectblinds.com/scholarship.html and/or see

your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

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ServiceScape Scholarship November 30,

2020

$1,000.00 ● Must be a student who is at least 18 and is attending or who

will attend an accredited college, university, or trade school in

2020

● Contest participants' application form submissions must be

written in English

● For more information visit

https://www.servicescape.com/scholarship and/or see your

School Counselor and/or College & Career Specialist

Signet Essay Contest April 15,

2020

$1,000.00

(Grand Prize

$2,600.00)

● The Contest is open to 11th and 12th grade full-time

matriculated students who are attending high schools located

in the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, or

homeschooled students between the ages of 16-18 who are

residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of

Columbia at time of entry

● Essay required see website for specific details

● For more information go to:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/signet-essay-

contest/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career

Specialist

SONNY MERRYMAN

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

2020

April 30,

2020

$2,500.00 ● The recipient of the scholarship will be a Virginia public school

senior who has a parent or grandparent either currently

employed or formerly employed in a public school pupil

transportation field in the Commonwealth of Virginia

● The student shall have a cumulative grade point average

(grades 9-11) of 3.0 minimum

● The student shall have demonstrated outstanding leadership

skills and abilities in co-curricular activities and community

service activities.

● The student shall have demonstrated exemplary citizenship

qualities that include not only maturity, loyalty, responsibility,

integrity, and trustworthiness, but also a concern for the well-

being of all citizens.

● The student shall have rendered unselfish service and

assistance to others, to the school, and to the community

● The student shall have explained in a typed essay of not

more than 500 words why he/she applied for the scholarship

and, if named the recipient, how the scholarship would be

used

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

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Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Spirit of Giving Scholarship July 31, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Must be high school student and current college students

planning to attend college or another form of post-secondary

education for the full school year

● Students must show proof of enrollment for the upcoming

school year. Incoming freshman can provide a copy of their

acceptance letter a supporting document showing they have

started a relationship with the school

● Essay 500-750- words

● Application should be submitted by emailing

[email protected]

● For more information go

to:http:winecountrygiftbaskets.com/information/scholarship.a

sp and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career

Specialist

SuperMoney’s Financial

Literacy Scholarship

June 29,

2020

$1,000.00

● Be enrolled full-time in high school as a senior or be a

part-time or full-time student in a college, graduate

school, trade school, or coding bootcamp

● Have an overall average GPA of at least 3.0

● Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United

States

● Upload an unofficial transcript or an enrollment

verification document

● Submit a 400- to 600-word essay

● For more information go to:

https://www.supermoney.com/scholarship and/or see

your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

T

ThanksUSA Scholarship April 15,

2020

$3,000.00 ● Be a dependent child, age 24 and under (as of application

deadline)

● Be current high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll

o in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an

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accredited two- or four-year college or university, or

vocational technical or trade school program for the academic

year.

● Have at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA)

on a 4.00 scale

● For more information go to:

https://www.thanksusa.org/apply.html and/or see your

School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

The Barron Prize

Scholarship

April 15, 2020 $10,000.00 ● Student must between the the age of 8 and 18(not yet19)

● Must be a permanent residents of and currently residing in

the U.S.A. or Canada

● Student must be currently working on an inspiring service

project or have done so within the past 12 months

● For more information go to: https://barronprize.org/apply

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

The Blades of Green

Scholarship Fund

May 22, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Blades of Green has created a merit-based scholarship fund

for individuals seeking undergraduate or graduate level

education in environmental studies or related fields

● Complete the high school application or the college

application and send in with your letter of intent.

● Letter of Intent: 350 - 500 words describing the career path

you plan to seek after graduation, passion for your intended

field, and what inspired you to pursue your intended career

path

● Provide an official transcript from the school in which the

applicant is currently enrolled. Submit one faculty letter of

recommendation in addition to a personal letter of intent.

Letter of intent should describe the applicant’s passion and

plans for environmental education, desired career, and any

relevant experience in the field

● For more information go to:

https://www.bladesofgreen.com/culture/blades-green-

scholarship-fund and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

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The Carla Williams Memorial

Scholarship

May 1, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Applicants must be an ESL student from NNPS & will be

awarded a $1000 scholarship (the funds will be given directly

to the program after completing the first semester)

● We Will look at 2.5 GPA with special circumstances (when did

they arrive, any extra experience), prefer 3.0 and up

● The post-secondary program must be located in Virginia

● Applicants should have a history of good behavior

● Applicants must complete a 500-word essay regarding the

impact they would like to make in their community

● Applicants must provide 2 letters of support; one from a

community member or employer and the other from a school

staffer

● For more information: This scholarship is not online.

Please see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

for a copy of the application

The Erica Nicola James

Scholarship

May 29, 2020 TBA ● Must be a high school senior

● Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or above

● Student must provide proof of involvement in community

service

● Two letters of recommendation

● An official copy of your high school transcript

● Essay 300-words

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

The Fountainhead Essay

Contest

April 25,

2020

$10,000.00 ● Juniors and seniors competefor this award by writing an

essay on one of three topics related to Ayn Rand's book The

Fountainhead. The first-place winner will receive a grand

prize of $10,000. Runners-up also receive awards. Each

year a total of $22,500 is given out in prize money.

● Click here to apply!

● For more information go

to:https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/ and/or see

your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

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The Jean M. Yokum

Scholarship

April 13,

2020

4- $5,000.00 ● Must be a member of Langley Federal Credit Union’s

Constellation Club

● Must be a graduating senior accepted full-time (12 semester

hours) into a college or university

● Must have graduated from high school with an overall GPA of

2.5 or higher

● For more information go to:

https://www.langleyfcu.org/community/scholarships and/or

see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

The Junior League of

Hampton Roads

April 15,

2020

TBA ● Must be a graduating, female senior, who has earned a

cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and from

Hampton, Newport News, York County, Williamsburg,

Poquoson, Smithfield, Isle of Wight, or Gloucester (private or

public) schools

● Must enroll as a full-time student in any private or public

post-secondary institution in the coming school year.

● Must be involved in a volunteer capacity in the community.

Volunteer work must be separate from any that is required by

student’s school

● Must provide a list of leadership or special recognition awards

(please provide a copy of any awards if available)

● For more information go to:

https://www.jlhr.org/community/volunteer-scholarship/

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

The Lilly Diabetes

Tomorrow's Leaders

Scholarship

April 15,

2020

$5,000.00 ● Must be a High School Senior

● Must be an incoming freshman with Type 1 diabetes

● There is no state residency requirement for this scholarship

● There is no major requirement for this scholarship

● There is no GPA requirement for this scholarship

● For more information go

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to:https://www.tun.com/scholarships/the-lilly-diabetes-

tomorrows-leaders-scholarship/and/or your School

Counselors/College & Career Specialist

The Lime Connect

Pathways

Scholarship

May 25,

2020

$1,000.00 ● Have, or consider themselves to have a visible or invisible

disability*

● Current high school senior in the U.S. or Canada graduating in

the Spring or Summer of 2020

● Accepted to, or applied and awaiting acceptance to, a 4-year

university or college in the U.S. or Canada for the 2020-2019

academic year

● Intending to be enrolled full time in that 4-year university or

college in Fall 2020

● For more information go to:

www.limeconnect.com/programs/page/lime-connect-

pathways-scholarship-for-high-school-seniors and/or see your

School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

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The Links, Incorporated

Newport News

April 15,

2020

$2,500.00 ● The Newport news (VA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated

scholarship is for graduating high school females senior within

our service area of Newport News, Williamsburg-James City

County, York County, and Gloucester, Virginia

● Must have a GPA of 2.5 or above

● Must enroll in an accredited four-year Historically Black

College or University (HBCU) or an accredited two-year

college

● Students must complete the scholarship application

● Official high school transcripts

● Essay 500-words

● Two letters of recommendation, One letter must be submitted

from a school official and the second letter may be submitted

from a community representative

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

The Lylton L. and

Augusta Inettie B.

Edwards Vocational

Scholarship

April 17,

2020

TBA ● Must attend one of the high school schools in Newport News,

Virginia

● Must be a prospective June 2020 graduate

● Must matriculate to an accredited college or university

● Must possess a minimum of 2.5 GPA

● MUst submit a complete application including a 500-word

essay

● Must present a list of school and community activities

● Must submit two (2) letter of reference/recommendation from

persons (community residents, church member, co-workers,

school personnel,supervisors,etc., but cannot include

relatives)

● Must submit an official transcript from their School

Counseling Office

● Applicants for Vocational Trade Scholarship MUST reside in

the zip code 23607

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

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The Newport News

Retired Teachers

Association 2020

Scholarship

April 24,

2020

$1,000.00 ● The NNRTA is offering a scholarship to a Newport News

Senior who is planning to pursue a career in education

● The completed application

● The student essay

● The student’s transcript with class rank, GPA, test scores and

activity record

● Two (2) typed letters of recommendation (from a teacher,

counselor, pastor,community leader)

● Items 1-4 are due in the guidance office by Thursday March

26, 2020

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

The Ocean Awareness

Contest 2020

June 15,

2020

Gold Award

$1,000

$1,500

Silver Award

$750

$1,000

Bronze Award

$250 $500

Honorable

Mention

$100 $250

● Students from around the world are invited to participate in

the Ocean Awareness Contest

● Must be between the age 15-18

● All students must provide the contact information for an adult

sponsor (teacher, parent, mentor, etc.)

● Students can participate as an individual or as a club, class,

or group of any size

● For more information go to:

https://48qiux4kie934u74e3rty1kx-wpengine.netdna-

ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2020-Ocean-

Awareness-Contest_Info-Packet.pdf and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

The Portfolio Awards

Scholarship

Deadline

varies by

region

16 -$10,000.00

● All graduating seniors submitting portfolios will be considered

● All graduating seniors submitting portfolios will be considered

● Students must submit a portfolio of eight distinct art or

written works that exemplify originality, technical skill and

personal voice in order to be considered for this award. Art

portfolios must communicate a single cohesive idea or visual

investigation and written portfolios must demonstrate

versatility and diversity in writing technique and style

● For more information go

tohttps://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/scholarships-

special-achievement-awards/portfolio-awards/ and/or see

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your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

The Society of American

Military Engineers

2020 Student

Scholarship

April 24,

2020

$1,000.00 ● A completed 2020 Scholarship Applicant

Information Sheet

● A written statement, no more than two (2) pages

using single-spaced paragraphs of 12 point Times

New Roman text, from the applicant addressing

each of the three selection criteria (1) academic

accomplishment(2)accomplishments

community/school activities,and 3)financial need)

● A letter of recommendation from a school official,

counselor, coach, etc. having direct knowledge of

the applicant. The person making the

recommendation may email or mail the

recommendation directly to the Scholarship Chair,

identified below, or provide a sealed letter to the

applicant

● An official sealed copy or certified copy of the

applicant's full current official school transcript.

The school may email or mail the transcript directly

to the Scholarship Chair, identified below, or

provide a sealed/certified copy to the applicant

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

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The Virginia Sheriffs’

Institute Scholarship

May 1, 2020 Full-time

students:

$1,000

Part-time

students:

$500.

● High school students who are planning to pursue or college

students who are already studying for a career in criminal

justice at a Virginia college or university can apply for a

scholarship from the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI)

● Students must be a permanent resident in a Virginia county

or city where their sheriff is a member of the Virginia Sheriffs’

Institute (VSI) and has authorized the VSI to conduct a direct

mail special appeal to raise funds for the scholarship program

● Students, 18 and older, must be registered Virginia voters

and provide a copy of their voter registration card. Students

under the age of 18 are required to provide a copy of a

government issued picture ID with their home address,

providing proof of residency

● Only majors in the criminal justice field will qualify for a

scholarship. Those majoring in law or pursuing a career as a

lawyer will not be considered a criminal justice major

● Only students attending Virginia colleges or universities for

the 2020-21 school year will be considered

● Applications must be completed online and electronically

signed or the student will not be considered

● Applications must be completed online and electronically

signed or the student will not be considered

● High School Transcripts submitted (for incoming freshman

applicants only)

● Student will need a letter of recommendation from Sheriff

Gabe Morgan

● Students must schedule an appointment to meet with him,

call 757-926-3992.

● 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

April 17, 2020

TBA ● Must be a High School senior graduating in 2020

● Must provide an Official High School Transcript-must be in a

sealed envelope with the official school seal

● Must provide Official High School Test Scores-SAT/ACT

● Must provide Official High School Activity Record

● Must provide personal Data Sheet

● Essay

● For more information or questions contact Linda Ellis 757-

890-6045 or see your see your School Counselor/College &

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Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

Thursday Morning Breakfast

Partners

May 7, 2020

TBD ● Must be a graduating senior in the class of 2020 from the

Peninsula or Gloucester Area

● Must NOT have received a Full Scholarship from another

organization

● Submit an official high school transcript and a letter of

acceptance from an institution of higher learning

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career specialist for a scholarship packet

Towne Realty

Foundation

Scholastic

Achievement

Scholarship for

Dependents of Active

Duty Military Service

Members

April 10,

2020

TBD ● Applicants must be a current public high school senior in

Southeastern Virginia

● Anticipate completion of a high school diploma (at time of

application

● Planning to attend either a certified trade school or accredited

post-secondary institution

● Possess a minimum GPA of 3.0

● Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) is Active Duty US Military

Personnel

● Two letters of recommendation (can be from a Teacher,

Coach, School Administrator, Clergy, Civic League Leader or

Governmental official

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

U

University of the

Aftermarket

Foundation

Scholarship

April 30,

2020

80 -

$10,000.00

● Full time students at an accredited U.S. college or university

or an ASE/NATEF Certified post-secondary automotive, heavy

duty, or collision repair school

● Graduating high school seniors planning to be full time

students at any of the above

● No GPA requirement

● For more information go to: https://uofa-foundation.org/

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

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V

Valor Run Scholarship

Application

May 1, 2020 2 -$5,000.00 ● Candidates must be under the age of 22 and the dependent

child (natural born, adopted, step-child) of a woman meeting

sponsor eligibility requirements

● The applicant can be a high school senior accepted to a 4

year

● accredited college / university OR a high school graduate at a

4 year college / university enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit

hours

● Must be maintaining a 2.5 GPA

● Official HS transcript after first semester

● Verification of enrollment from local school district for home

schooled students

● For more information go to:

http://www.valorrun.org/scholarship.html and/or see your

School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Virginia Aviation Business

Assoc.Colgan Scholarship

April 17, 2020 $2,000.00 ● Completed and signed application and all supporting

documents received by the deadline.

● Attained a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 (based on a

4.0 scale) in their last full year of study.

● Completed essay, 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". Careers in Aviation shall include, but not be

limited to, pilots, aviation maintenance, aviation

management, air traffic control, aerospace engineering and

aviation operations.

● 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 located in the Commonwealth of Virginia

● For more information go to:

https://scholarshipbuddyvirginia.com/scholarships/296951/ch

arles-j-colgan-scholarship and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

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Virginia Military Survivors &

Dependents Education

Program

May 1, 2020

TBD

● Eligible students, as confirmed by DVS, are guaranteed a

waiver of all tuition and mandatory fees for eight semesters

at a Virginia public college or university and Eastern Virginia

Medical School

● Students must be admitted to a Virginia public college or

university

● The spouse or the child between the ages of 16 and 29 of a

qualifying VeteranA qualified Veteran is one who meets the

domiciliary requirement as defined in the Code of Virginia §

23.1-608 is rated totally and permanently disabled or at least

90% permanently disabled due to military service.

● For more information go

to:https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/education-

employment/virginia-military-survivors-and-dependents-

education-program-2-2 and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Virginia School Counselor

Association Essay

Scholarship

April 5, 2020 $1,000

● Must be a high school senior graduation in the Class of 2020

who plans to attend a two or four year college or university,

trade or technical program or enlist in any branch of the

military

● Must submit an essay about a school counselor, past or

present, who has made a difference in their lives.

● For more information visit https://www.vsca.org/ contact

[email protected] and/or see your School

Counselor/College & Career Specialist

Virginia State University

Alumni Association

Scholarship

April 13, 2020 $1,500

● Must submit proof of admission for VSU

● Completed application form

● GPA 2.6 minimum

● Three (3) sealed letters of recommendation mailed from the

persons making the referrals

● Official high school transcript

● 500 word essay

● For more information see your School Counselor/College

Career Specialist

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Virginia Step by Step

Scholarship

March 31,

2020

$1,500.00 ( 5

Awards)

● Must be a high school senior or college student in Virginia

● Must be enrolled at a two-year to five-year institute for the

impending school year

● There is no minimum GPA.

● For more information go to:

https://twdinjurylaw.com/scholarship/instructions/ and/or

see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

W

Wesley Grove United Church

of Christ Scholarship Awards

April 30, 2020 4- $500.00 ● Students must complete application

● Official transcript

● Test scores (SAT and/or ACT)

● Letters of Recommendation from a counselor, an instructor

and a person other than family or school personnel

● A personal letter from the applants co-signed by a parent or

guardian

● For more information see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist for a scholarship packet

We The Students

Scholarship Contest

April 15, 2020 Up to $7,500 ● The Contest is open to all United States citizens or legal

residents who are students who are no older than 19 and no

younger than 14 as of the end of the Contest Period

● Must attend school in the United States, one of its territories

or districts, or an American Armed Forces School Abroad

● Must be in grades 8 -12 attending public, private, religious, or

charter schools

● Must be enrolled in a GED or correspondence school program

or are attending a home school program

● For more information go to:

https://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-

events/scholarship/we-the-students-rules-and-regluations/

and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist

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Williamsburg-Peninsula

Chapter of North Carolina

Agricultural and Technical

State University Memorial

Scholarship

May 15, 2020 Minimum $500 ● Must attend one of the high schools in the peninsula area

● Must matriculate to North Carolina A&T University

● Must submit two (2) letters of recommendation

● Must submit an official high school transcript

● For more information visit your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

WJA Foundation Scholarship April 30, 2020 $1,000 to $7,000 ● Female or female-identifying student

● Enrolled in a jewelry or metalsmithing program at an

accredited college, university, or training school within the

United States between August 1, 2020 and July 31, 2021

● For more information visit:

https://www.womensjewelryassociation.com/content.asp?con

tentid=155#scholarship and see your School Counselor

and/or College & Career Specialist

Women Forward in

Technology Scholarship

June 15, 2020 $3,000.00 ● Must be an undergraduate student, a graduate student or a

postgraduate student

● Must attend a university, a four-year college or two-year

college

● Minimum 3.5 GPA

● Restricted to female students

● Both full-time and part-time students

● Restricted to students studying Applied Sciences, Biology,

Chemical Engineering, Computer Science/Data Processing,

Civil Engineering, Economics, Electrical

Engineering/Electronics, Energy and Power Engineering,

Engineering-Related Technologies, Engineering/Technology,

Environmental Science, Finance, Meteorology/Atmospheric

Science, Marine Biology, Mechanical Engineering,

Mathematics, Marine/Ocean Engineering, Materials Science,

Engineering, and Metallurgy, Neurobiology, Natural Sciences,

Natural Resources, Nuclear Science, Oceanography,

Pharmacy, Physical Sciences, Science, Technology, and

Society

● For more information go to :

https://www.petersons.com/scholarship/women-forward-in-

technology-scholarship-program-111_219603.aspx and/or

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see your School Counselor/College & Career Specilaist

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Writing the Future

Scholarship 2020

April 14, 2020 $1,000.00

● Must be a high school senior on track to graduate or a college

student enrolled in an accredited four-year university/college,

or currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to

transfer to a four-year university/college upon completion

● Must have earned, or will earn your high school diploma this

calendar year

● Must have maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA.

● Must be a U.S. Citizen or hold Permanent Residency status.

DACA recipients are welcome to apply.

● You must complete all entry fields on the application for the

scholarship. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

Entries that do not meet the word count requirement will not

be considered

● For more information go: ·

https://www.dibellalawoffice.com/scholarship/require

ments.html and/or see your School Counselor/College &

Career Specialist

Y

Z

Zem Temple #122 & Zem

Court #98

May 1, 2020 TBD ● Must be a graduating senior and intend to be a full time

enrolled college, vocational or technical school student.

● GPA 2.50 minimum

● Must be available to receive award at the Zem Joint ball on

July 25, 2020

● Two letters of recommendation

● Official high school transcript

● 1 page biographical sketch including applicants future career

plans

● For question contact: [email protected] or

[email protected] and/or see your School

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Counselor/College & Career SpecialistSpecilaist

Zeta Lambda Chapter of

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,

Incorporated Scholarship

May 1, 2020 $1,000.00 to

$1,500.00 ● Reside and be a high school male student in one of the

following cities within the State of Virginia: Newport News,

York County, Williamsburg, Gloucester, Hampton, and

Poquoson

● Possess a Grade Point Average of a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale

● Must have demonstrated involvement in community service

● Plan to attend and enroll in a four-year college or university

● A completed scholarship application

● A completed essay

● An official school transcript(s), indicating current GPA,

courses taken and grades received;

● Two letters of reference, one from an organization where the

applicant is involved in community service and one from

someone that works in a school system

● A one-page minimum personal statement on your family

background, career aspiration, community involvement, why

pursuing a higher education is important to you and any

reasons why you think you should be selected to receive a

scholarship

● For more information go to : www.27thhouse.com and/or

see School Counselor/College & Career Specialist


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