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NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High School Scholarship Bulletin –March 2018 Listed below are brief details of scholarships and procedures for applying. Additional information, procedures, and applications
may be found in the School Counseling Office – College Career Center For additional assistance contact your high school’s College & Career Specialist
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE TO REQUEST TRANSCRIPT: FIVE WORKING DAYS MUST BE ALLOWED FOR PROCESSING OF TRANSCRIPTS. Remember Newport News Spring break for students, teachers and counselors is April 1-8 , all offices will be closed, take this in consideration when making requests for transcripts and letters of recommendation.
SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
AFSA (American Foreign Service Association) Scholarship Program
April 18, 2018 10 @ $2,000.00
● Read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay about automatic fire sprinklers. ● Complete registration page with all requested information. ● Take an 8-question multiple-choice test. ● Each student is allowed only one opportunity to take the online test. ● http://www.afsascholarship.org/hsinformation.html ● Need more information? See your College & Career Specialist
Alabaster Women Ministries
March 24, 2018 $500.00
● Completed Application ● 2 Letters of recommendations (1 teacher/other school personnel, 1 community
rep/minister/civic leader/ Sunday school teacher, etc.) ● Short essay ● Provide acceptance from Accredited College/University/Vocational School ● Attend Scholarship Ceremony May 6, 2018 ● See your College & Career Specialist for application
American Helicopter AIAA Society Hampton
Roads Chapter 2018 AHS_HRC High School
Scholarship
April 1, 2018 2@ $1000.00
● Senior - Hampton Roads school districts ● Pursuing Engineering or related field (i.e physics, mathematics, computer science,
etc.) ● 2-3 letters of recommendation from personnel with personal knowledge of the
applicant's classroom or extraordinary abilities use provided forms ● Potential for leadership shown by record of extracurricular activities and awards. ● SAT/ACT scores ● Essays ● Competitive GPA ● http://www.ahs-hrc.org/ ● Need more information see your College & Career Specialist
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Futures in Aerospace Space
March 19, , 2018
at least 2@ $2000.00
● Senior ● Resident of listed Hampton Roads counties or Cities ● Pursue Engineering or Physical or Applied Sciences pertinent to Aerospace ● SAT or ACT scores ● Competitive GPA ● Letter of recommendation ● Activities resume’ ● Essay
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AIAA Scholarship continued….
March 19, 2018
● http://tinyurl.com/AIAAHRSScholarship ● Need more information see your College & Career Specialist
Army Emergency Relief
2018-19 MG James Ursano Scholarship
Program for Dependant Children
April 2, 2018
Award amounts are determined based
on total budget and number of applicants
and demonstrated need.
● Student dependant active, retired deceased-active, deceased-retired Soldier (Army) ● unmarried ● under 23 ● Registered DEERS ● Not member of any branch military ● Will enroll accredited post-secondary or vocational institution ● 2.0 minimum GPA ● Active duty provide LES ● 2018-2019 SAR report ● Federal Title 10 orders - if applicable ● Casualty report - if applicable ● Not fully funded by other sources including GI Bill, VA benefits, Scholarships ● www.aerhq.org ● Need more information see your College & Career Specialities
AYN Rand Educational Essay Contest
Anthem May 1, 2018
1st: $2,000 2nd 5 @ $500
3rd@10 @ : $200 45 finalist@: $50 175 semifinal @:
$30
● 8th, 9th , 10th graders ● Essay 600-1200 words in length ● See website for details ● https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests ● Need more information? see your College & Career Specialist
AYN Rand Educational Essay Contest
The Fountainhead May 15, 2018
1st : $10,000.00 2nd 5@ $2000.00 3rd 10@ $1000.00
45 Finalist @ $100.00
175 semifinalist @50.00
● 11th & 12th Graders ● Essay 800-1200 words in length ● See website for details ● https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests ● Need more information? see your College & Career Specialist
AYN RAND EDUCATION Essay Contest
(Submit essays online)
Atlas Shrugged May 15, 2018
1st @ $20000.00 2nd 3 @ $2000.00 3rd 5@ $1000.00
Finalist [email protected] Semifinalist 50@ $50.00
● 12th graders, college students ● Essay must be between 800 and 1,600 words in length ● www.aynrandeducation.com ● Need more information? see your College & Career Specialist
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2018 Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Scholarship
and Georgie June Memorial Astronomy Scholarship
May 1, 2018 1 @ $1500.00 1@ $500.00
● Senior ● Demonstrate avid interest in astronomy ● Reside in Newport News, Hampton,Va-Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, or Suffolk ● Atten a 2 yr or 4 yr college/university ● 3.0 minimum GPA ● Minimum 1100 SAT or 24 ACT ● Have a B average in high school Astronomy Course OR if not available demonstrate
knowledge, enthusiasm & aptitude in field. ● Essay ● Letter of recommendation from science teacher ( on school letterhead) ● www.backbayastro.org ● Need more information See your College & Career Specialist
Bob Aaron Memorial Scholarship
April 30, 2018 2@ $1000.00
● Senior ● Public High School ● 3.0 minimum GPA ● Demonstrated interest in the environment and or fishing ● 2 letters of recommendation ● Essay ● See your College & Career Specialist for application and more information
C. Waldo Scott Center for H.O.P.E. Board of Trustees Academic
Scholarship
March 30, 2018 At least one up to $1000.00
● Attend Newport News High School ● Senior ● Will attend accredited College/University/ Post-secondary School ● 2.5 minimum GPA ● Short Essay ● Activities Resume ● 2 letters of Recommendation ● www.scottcenter.org ● Need more information see your College & Career Specialist
C. Waldo Scott Center for H.O.P.E. Lylton L. and Augusta Inettie B. Edwards Vocational
Scholarship
March 30, 2018 At least one up to $1000.00
● For youth and adult residents of the Southeast Community of Newport News, Virginia who are interested in pursuing vocational education
● Reside in Southeast Community ● Letter of acceptance or other official document from vocational school (verification of
acceptance) ● 2 letters of recommendation ● Completed Application ● www.scottcenter.org ● Need more information see your College & Career Specialist
College Prowler No Essay Scholarship
Monthly awards $2000.00 awarded
monthly
1. Open to High schoolers, adults looking to head back to school, current college students and anyone else looking to attend college or graduate school within 12 months.. Account required
● Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States. International students with valid visas are also eligible.
● Only one entry allowed per person per month. A new winner will be chosen every month.
● https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx ● Need more information see your College & Career Specialist
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David B. Wallace, Jr. Memorial Scholarship (Woodside HS only)
April 20, 2018
At least 1 @ $700.00 final number awarded and total amount to be determined based on funds collected
● Senior : Woodside High School Students only ● 2.75 minimum GPA ● Good disciplinary record ● Plan to pursue film studies,history, sociology, psychology, economics, geography,
political science, anthropology, archaeology, or any field of education ● Attend 2-year or 4-year accredited institution ● Short Essay ● Completed application ● See Mrs. Hertz in Main Guidance for Application
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Alpha Iota Chapter
Neva Parker Grant-in-aid
March 23, 2018 $750.00
● Newport News High School Senior or College student ● Pursue field of Education ● 2 Letters of Recommendation ● Short essay ● possible interview ● See your College & Career Specialist for more information and Application
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Denbigh Alumnae Chapter
March 30, 2018 2@ $1000.00
● Senior African American Female ● Attend: Denbigh, Grafton, Menchville, Tabb, Woodside or York High School ● 3.0 minimum GPA ● 3 letters of Recommendation ● Short Essay(s) ● Proof acceptance to College/University/Vocational ● Community Service ● Attend Award luncheon April 29, 2018 ● See your College & Career Specialist for application and more information
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Denbigh Alumnae Chapter
“Yvonne Venable Memorial Scholarship”
March 30, 2018 $1000.00
● Senior African American Female ● Attend: Denbigh, Grafton, Menchville, Tabb, Woodside or York High School ● 3.0 minimum GPA ● Major in any level/area of Education ● 3 letters of Recommendation ● Short Essay(s) ● Proof acceptance to College/University/Vocational ● Community Service ● Attend Award luncheon April 29, 2018 ● See your College & Career Specialist for application and more information
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Newport News Alumnae Chapter
March 20, 2018
1 per Newport News High School @
$1500.00 1 @ $1100.00 1@ $500.00
● Senior ● 2.75 minimum GPA ● Essay ● 1 Letter recommendation HS Counselor ● 2 Letters Teacher ● Official Transcript (most recent) ● Work Completed Verification IF applicable ● applications available http://www.dstnnac.org or from College & Career Specialist at
each school. ● Applications returned to your College & Career Specialist/Guidance Office ● Need more information see the College & Career Specialist at your school.
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Dochiki Civic and Social Club, Inc.
April 7th, 2018
To Be Determined based on funds and applicant pool
● Grade point average of 2.5-3.5 ● Proof of Residence in Newport News or Hampton VA ● A copy of of college/university acceptance letter ● Need of financial assistance ● 2 letters of recommendation (1 academic & 1 community) ● 250 word essay ● Official copy of transcript ● Send to: Mrs. Kathleen Harmon Dochiki Committee Chair 74 Tide Mill Lane Hampton
VA 23666 ● See your College & Career Specialist for application and more information
Drs. Butterfoss & Barton Orthodontic Senior
Student Scholarship
April 27, 2018 2 @ $500.00
● Senior ● Current or past patient of Drs. Butterfoss or Burton ● Application ● Essay ● Excellent School Standing/Student Profile ● See your College & Career Specialist for an application and more information.
2018 Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck at the Prom
Scholarship contest
Opens April 2nd- June 1, 2018
● 1st place couple $10000.00 each
● 2nd couple each $5000.00
● 3rd couple each $3,000.00
● runner up & single $1000.00
● Eligible Participants may enter the Contest as one single individual only (“Entrant”). Each Entrant must create and wear to a prom: prom attire consisting of either a complete dress (the “Dress Category”) or a complete tuxedo (the “Tux Category”) and accessories made using Duck® brand duct tape and/or Duck® brand crafting tape (“Duck Tape® Prom Attire”).
● Other materials, in addition to Duck® brand duct tape, may be used or incorporated into the design. Entrants must submit at least one photo of the Entrant showing the Entrant wearing Duck Tape® Prom Attire; the location of the photograph is at the discretion of the Entrant.
● The Duck Tape® Prom Attire: (i) must be an original creation, Assistance from family and/or friends is permitted in creating the Prom attire; however, paid professionals cannot participate in any way.
● www.stuckatprom.com ● Need more information? See your College & Career Specialist
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Fort Eustis Spouses’ Club High School
Scholarship
April 9, 2018
Last year 7 awarded totaling $9000.00 2018: To be determined based on funds available and applicants
● Senior ● 3.0 GPA minimum based on 7 semesters ● Dependant child Active/Reserve military personnel, Active/Reserve Army Personnel
Pow/MIA/Deceased Army personnel, Retired Army personnel residing within Ft. Eustis area , Valid DOD ID holder working, Current member SC of FE.
● Essay ● Letter of certification (included in application packet) ● Limited waiver of privacy (included in application packet) ● Counselor form(include in application packet) ● Activities forms (included in application packet ● stamped self-addressed envelope ● http://www.scfeva.com/ ● Need more information? See your College & Career Specialist.
Gear Up Scholarship
See your Gear UP Advisor for
Deadline
Up to $2,000.00 and no less than $600.00 for one-time, one term.
● Be a GUV participant (must have a signed release form on file at SCHEV) ● Have earned a high school diploma or recognized equivalent ● Be enrolled in a two- or four-year degree program at an eligible institution of higher
education ● Be eligible for Federal Student Aid ● Be less than 22 years old at the time of award ● For more information see your gear up advisor and go to
http://www.schev.edu/docs/default-source/students-section/resources/gearup/guscholarshipflyer2016money.pdf
● Need more information? See your College & Career Specialist ● or your Gear Up Advisor
Hampton-Newport News Alumni Chapter Kappa
Alpha Psi Fraternity 2017 Scholarship
March 30, 2018 received by
$500.00 - $1000.00
● Total of 13 different scholarships with various requirements ● Male senior ● Various Minimum GPA 2.3 - 3.0 ● SAT minimums range from 820-950 ● Community involvement ● For some financial need must be demonstrated ● See your College & Career Specialist for application & more information
Hampton Roads Orthopaedics & Sports
Medicine April 1, 2018 5 @ $1000.00
● Senior ● Attend Newport News, Hampton, York, Poquoson or Williamsburg Public or private
school ● 3.5 minimum GPA ● 1200 SAT or 25 ACT minimum ● 2 letters of recommendation per application ● Essay ● See your College & Career Specialist for application and more information
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Hampton Roads JROTC Scholarship
5 April 2018 $1,000.00
● Must be JROTC Cadet at time of the application ● Desire to be an officer in the US Armed Forces ● Submit SAT or ACT scores ● Write a one-page essay ● Complete a ROCKS, Inc. Scholarship Application ● Submit 2 letters of recommendation ● Submit a photo in uniform (digital or hard copy photo; full length or head &
shoulders acceptable) ● Must enter a Senior ROTC program at a college or university ● Click here to view scholarship ● Need more information see your College & Career Specialist
Heroes' Legacy Scholarships
March 16, 2018 Amount awarded depends on funds
collected
● Dependent unmarried children under age 23 of active duty personnel, Reserve/Guard and retired military members, or survivors of service members who died or were disabled while on active duty…. See eligibility for specific guidelines.
● Have Military ID ● Be DEERS enrolled ● Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (High School Senior) ● Short Essay ● Applicants must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a full-time undergraduate
program of study leading to a bachelor's degree at an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall term of 2018.
● http://www.militaryscholar.org/legacy/need.html ● Need more information ? See your College & Career Specialist
Janice M. Scott
Memorial Scholarship
Return completed application to your College and Career Specialist by March
19, 2018
3 to 5 @ $2,500.00
● Senior ● US citizen or permanent resident ● Minimum 3.0 GPA ● Attend US accredited 4-year college or University within 50 US states ● Community Service /other extra curricular activities ● Combined adjusted parent(s) income $50000.00 or less. ● Requested Financial Document ● Color Picture ● Essay ● See your College & Career Specialist for Application ● https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CcKB0Q1qjnaxDuC0xTmGPP-5sAvk-qpJ/view ● https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C_Uqu37BqJ380tlHTykUh4hK9SV9FZNZ/view
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Les Hommes Education Foundation, Inc. 2018
Scholarship March 31, 2018
Number awarded to be determined Amount up to $1500.00
● Senior ● Attend “Tidewater” Public School ● NOT immediate family of Les Hommes & Civic & Social Club ● 2.5 Minimum GPA ● Essay ● 2 Letters of Recommendation ● School & Community Activities Resume’ ● Enroll accredited 4 yr. College/university ● Interview ( if requested )
● lhef_fy2018_scholarship_app (Fillable/Printable)
● Need more information see your College & Career Specialist
Linda Z. Wensel Memorial Scholarship
April 16, 2018 to your College & Career Specialist
$1000.00
● Resident of Newport News ● Graduating Senior Newport News High School ● 3.0 Minimum GPA ● Will attend 2 yr. or 4 yr. college ● Pursue Business or Liberal Arts ● 1 letter of Recommendation (NNPS Teacher or Administrator) ● Completed application ● Essay ● See your College & Career Specialist for application and more information
Lions of Virginia District 24-D Denbigh
Lions Club, Inc. (Woodside & Denbigh
HS only)
May 8th, 2018 Return to Mrs. Hertz-
Woodside or Ms. Bailey- Denbigh Main Counseling
Office
$1000.00
● Denbigh or Woodside High School Senior Only ● Accepted 2yr. 4yr. or Accredited Trade School ● 1 letter of recommendation ● Short Essay ● Community Service ● Transcript ● SAT/ACT Scores ● See your College & Career Specialist ( Denbigh Ms. Bailey, Woodside Mrs. Hertz) for
an Application
Myesha Jemison Scholarship Program
April 30th, 2017 @ 11:59 EST
Amount to be determined for 2018
(previously 4 @$1000.00)
● Must be a High School Senior, High School Graduate, or Community College Student not currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program
● -Must have attended high school in Hampton Roads ● -Must be enrolling in a 4-year institution for Fall 2018 ● -No minimum GPA required ● -Must conduct a college workshop at their high school during their 1st year of college
if awarded a scholarship: ( “college workshop" is flexible in terms of structure. examples going back to one's high school to: tell high school students about one's college experience,teach high school students how to apply to college, revise college essays with high school students, etc.)
● Completion of Google Form Application ● -Submission of 2 References [can come from any individuals who inspire you] ● -Submission of Academic Transcript [official or unofficial] ● -Submission of FAFSA Report ● Apply at link below: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLxtRG
k1eCfsvHLtR5frUjvWkJadhwo7xYIZdZzV9mmGkoIg/viewform&c=E,1,e7MBBFqvK3m
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● Need more information? See your College & Career Specialist.
National Council of Negro Women
Newport News- Hampton Section
March 19, 2018
Number and Amount to be
determined based on funds and # Applications
● Senior ● “ Dire need for financial support...” ● Letter supporting need ● Completed Application ● Letter of recommendation from School Counselor ● College Letter of Acceptance ● See your College & Career Specialist for application.
Links Inc. Newport News Chapter
April 9, 2018 $2500.00
● Senior, Female ● 2.5 minimum GPA ● Attend 4 yr. Historically Black College/University ● Attend accredited 2 yr. college ● 2 letters of Recommendation ● Short Essay ● Participation/Leadership school & Community ● www.newportnewslinks.org ● Need more information see your College & Career Specialist
Newport News Alliance for Youth Community Service Scholarship
April 20, 2018 to your College & Career Specialist
2 @ $1500.00
● Resident of Newport News ● Graduating Senior ● will attend a 4 yr or 2 yr college or trade school ● Minimum 2.5 GPA ● Completed Application ● Documented Community Service ● Essay ● 1 letter Recommendation ● Transcript ● See your College & Career Specialist for application and more information
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Newport News Club National Association of
Negro Business & Professional Women’s
Club, Inc. Book Scholarship
March 31, 2018
Number of Scholarships dispersed and
Amount based on Applications and funds available
● Senior ● 2.5 minimum GPA ● SAT/ACT scores ● Will attend institution of higher learning ● 3 letters of recommendation ● Transcript ● Short essay ● Personal data sheet ● See your College and Career Specialist for application.
Newport News Council of PTAs
April 9, 2018 4 scholarships at a minimum of $500.00
● Senior ● Attending a Newport News Public High School ● Will attend accredited College/University/Technical School ● 1 letter of Reference ● Academic achievement ● Extracurricular activities ● Possible interview ● Preference given to Students who are PTSA members (* Woodside students see
David Wallace Scholarship) ● Attend presentation Ceremony. The scholarship award will be presented at the May
14, 2018 Newport News PTA Council meeting. ● See your College & Career Specialist for application and more information
Newport News Redevelopment & Authority Youth
Scholarship
March 20, 2018
# of Scholarships & Amount to be Determined (renewable)
● ALL Applicants must be residents of Newport News Redevelopment & Housing
Authority (public housing) or hold a section 8 voucher. ● Senior ● 2.5 minimum GPA ● Enroll in an accredited college or institution of higher learning after HS graduation ● Application ● Short essay(s) ● transcript ● 2 letters of recommendation ● See your College & Career Specialist for Application and additional information
*Updated NEW INFORMATION
Newport News Retired Teachers Association
2018 Scholarship
March 30, 2018 $1000.00
● Senior Newport News High School (Denbigh, Woodside, Menchville, Warwick, Heritage)
● Pursuing career in education ● Essay ● Short Essay ● 2 Letters of recommendation ● completed application ● Official Transcript (most recent) ● Attend NNRTA Luncheon ● Return Application to your College & Career Specialist ● See your College & Career Specialist for application and more information ●
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Newport News- Hampton Chapter Continental
Societies
March 31, 2018
(applications
submitted after
1/31/18 will be eligible
for local scholarship
only)
Local Amount to be Determined
● Senior ● Attend 4 yr. college ● transcript ● SAT/ACT scores ● Essay ● photo ● 3 letters of recommendation ● letter of college acceptance ● Activities resume’ ● See your College & Career Specialist for application and more information
Norfolk State University Peninsula Alumni
John E. Brooks Memorial Book Scholarship
May 1, 2018 At least 2 @
$500.00
● Senior who will attend or student currently attending NSU ● Lives in Newport News, York, Poquoson, James City, Glouster, or Matthews ● 2.5 GPA minimum (exception-GED students also may apply) ● One letter of Recommendation ● Short Essay ● Transcript ● See your College & Career Specialist for application and more information ●
Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia “Ferguson Enterprises
Scholarship”
March 10, 2018 11:59 pm
10 @ $6,000.00
● Senior ● Legal Dependant of full time Ferguson Enterprises or Subsidiary Associate which has
completed minimum 2 yr. tenure ● 2.75 minimum GPA ● Extracurricular Activities/ community Service ● Essay
● Attending or will attend two or four year college/university or trade/ vocational school
● SAR Report ● Online application only ● www.pcfvirginia.org ● Need more information see your College & Career Specialist
Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia
“The Peninsula Scholarship”
March 30, 2018 6 @ $4000.00
● Senior ● Attend Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, York County, Williamsburg, or James
City County schools ● B Average (3.0 minimum) ● SAT/ACT ● Extracurricular Activities/ community Service ● Essay ● Need for Financial Assistance to attend College ● SAR Report ● Online application only ● www.pcfvirginia.org ● Need more information See your College & Career Specialist.
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Peninsula Italian American Lodge #2145
Gino A. Canale Memorial Scholarship
April 14, 2018 $500.00 or $750.00
● Senior attending a school of higher education ● Typed essay (1 page) ● One typed sheet to include in the following order; (1) extracurricular activities and
leadership positions, (2) work experience and hours worked, (3) community involvement and leadership positions, and (4) list high school honors, awards and recognition
● High school transcript ● Letter of recommendation ● Copy of the college acceptance letter. ● See your College and Career Specialist for an application
Peter Francisco Memorial Scholarship
April 15, 2018 $500.00
● Senior ● US Citizen ● Attend College/University/Technical School 2018 ● 3.0 GPA Minimum ● SAT 1200/ ACT 18 ● Top 20% of Class ● Signed pledge ● 2 letters of recommendation per application ● Essay ● Extracurricular - Community Activities
● www.peterfrancisco.org
● Need more information ? See your College & Career Specialist.
Second Calvary Baptist Church Scholarship Foundation Award
W.H. Gray Men’s Ministry
March 8, 2018 Award amount
ranges from $500.00 to $2000.00
● Male student enrolled in good standing in Senior year at a high school located in Hampton Roads, Virginia
● Minimum GPA of 2.5 ● 3 positive Recommendations as follows: (1) high school teacher, (1) high school
counselor, (1) character reference. (References from family are not permitted. ● Transcript from most recent high school ● Photo ● Must be accepted to attend an accredited four-year institution of higher learning ● See your College and Career Specialist for an application.
The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of
Virginia March 16th, 2018 $3000.00
● Senior ● Attend a 4 year college in the Commonwealth of Virginia ● 1500 word essay ● Completed application form ● See your College & Career Specialist for an application
Student Insights 2018 Student - View
Scholarship Program April 22, 2018
1 @ $4,000 2 @ $1,000 10 @ $500
● High school senior who plans to attend a four year college, community/junior college, career school.
● Log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about college in your area.
● Scholarships will be awarded at random in a drawing of all completed applications. The scholarship winner will be announced in May, 2018.
● Need more information? See your College and Career Specialist.
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SunTrust Off to College
Scholarship Sweepstakes
September to May
11, 2018
2 per drawing @ $500.00 total 15
awards
● Two winners are chosen every two weeks from Oct. 2017 - May 2018 ● Registration begins Sept.12th and the first drawing is held on Oct. 30th ● One entry per sweepstakes drawing, but students can register during each
sweepstakes drawing period ● www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes ● Need more information? See your College & Career Specialist
Thomas Nelson Educational Foundation
Scholarships
The application period for 2018 academic
year opens on January 1st.
Amounts vary
Prior to submitting a Foundation Scholarship Application, students must: ● High School Seniors or Current TNCC students ● 1. Apply for admission to TNCC. ● 2. Enroll in a curriculum at TNCC. ● 3. Be registered for classes for the current term or for an upcoming term at the
College. ● 4. Federal Student Aid. Students do not need to apply for financial aid in order to
receive some scholarships. Students need to apply for financial aid if the scholarship lists a financial need requirement.
● 5. Complete an online Foundation Scholarship Application located at https://tncc.academicworks.com . Use your MyTNCC username and password to log in.
● 6. Write your scholarship application essay. ● 7. High school applicants, for letters of recommendation, select a current teacher and
guidance counselor who know you and your accomplishments well. ● Need more information? See your College & Career Specialist
Thursday Morning Breakfast Partners
May 7, 2018
Number of Scholarships and Amount awarded will be based on number of Applicants and funds available
● Senior Peninsula or Gloucester area ● Completed application ● Letter of acceptance from institution of higher learning ● Not have received a full scholarship ● Extracurricular/ Community Involvement ● Attend Awards Breakfast ● See your College & Career Specialist for Application.
VAOC Virginia Airport
Operators Council
March 9, 2018
$3,000.00
● Submit a completed application ● Must be a Virginia High School Senior ● Have at least 3.50 unweighted GPA ● Planning a career in the field of aviation ● Must be enrolled or accepted into an aviation related program at an accredited college ● Have guidance counselors or other school officials sign all required certifications ● Attach an official copy of your current high school transcript ● Copy of acceptance letters or other verification or enrollment or acceptance into a
postsecondary institution ● Application typed, double-spaced essay (350 word minimum/ 500 word max) on the
subject: “Why I Wish to Pursue a Career in Aviation” ● Attach no more than 3 letters of recommendation ● Typed (one-page max) sheet listing both school-related and extracurricular activities
demonstrating accomplishments and leadership capabilities ● Mail to ● Need more information ? See your college & Career Specialist
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VABA Aviation Scholarship
March 31, 2018
$2000.00
● Senior High School or College /University undergrad ● Pursuing an aviation career at an accredited institution ● Minimum 3.0 GPA ● 2 letters of recommendation prefer one from person in Aviation industry ● Copy of Acceptance or verification of enrollment into aviation related post secondary
program ● Membership VABA not required ● Essay 250-500 words ...see prompt
● http://www.doav.virginia.gov/aved.htm ● Need more information? See your College & Career Specialist
Virginia Educators Credit Union
Kenneth B. Bennett Educators Scholarship
March 9, 2018
$1,500.00
● Be member of Virginia Educators Credit Union ( not previous winner) ● Be full-time educator who teaches at a public or private school, college or university
within VECU ‘s field of membership ● Includes Recertification classes, or other classes for certification or endorsement ● 2 page essay ● Completed application ● See your College & Career Specialist for an application or
http://www.vecu.org/education/scholarships/
Virginia Educators Credit
Union W. Phil Wynn Memorial
Scholarship
March 9, 2018
$1,500.00
● Be member of the Virginia Educators Credit Union ● High School Senior ● 3.0 GPA minimum ● 1-2 page essay ● Completed application ● See your College & Career Specialist for an application or
http://www.vecu.org/education/scholarships/
Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute Scholarship
May 1, 2018
# of Scholarships to be determined
(2017- 3 awarded) ● $1000.00 full
time students ● $500.00
Part-time students
● Letter of Recommendation from resident Virginia Sheriff * Interested Newport News students should call 757-926-3992 to schedule an appointment to meet with Sheriff Gabe Morgan for letter.
● Majoring in Criminal Justice Field (Not pre-law/law) ● Attending a Virginia College or University ● Essay ● High School Transcripts/ College Transcripts ● Proof of Acceptance from College or University ● S.A.T. and/or ACT Scores ● Application Completed Online and Electronically Signed? ● For Students 18 and older, a copy of voter registration card submitted? For students ● under 18, a copy of a picture ID with home address ● Applications must be completed online : https://vasheriff.org/2018/01/31/vsi-seeking-
2018-scholarship-program-applications/ ● Need more information see your College & Career Specialist
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Willard G. Plentl Aviation Scholarship
March 9, 2019
$1000.00
● senior ● planning career in aviation in non-engineering area ● UNweighted GPA minimum 3.5 ● Verification acceptance/enrollment post-secondary institution ● 350-500 word Essay….. See prompt ● 1-3 letters of recommendation ● one page activities resume’ ● http://www.doav.virginia.gov/aved.htm ● Need more information? See your College & Career Specialist
Wings Over America
March 1, 2018
50 Plus scholarships Most scholarships are $3,000 and some are renewable.
● Dependents of active duty members or former members (retired, honorably discharged or deceased) of the U.S. Navy.
● Qualifying Time: Sponsor must have served at least eight (8) years of active duty, ADSW (Active Duty Special Duty, such as a Reservist who has been called upon to work full time for a specified amount of time) or a combination of both . The minimum 8 year requirement may be waived for Spouse and/or Enlisted Dependent Applicant
● Qualifying Commands: Sponsor must have served within the United States Naval Air Forces. Air stations or facilities (Naval Air Stations, Naval Air Facilities and tenant commands) i.e. *Aircraft carriers *Air Wings and Staff *Aviation Squadrons * Personnel with assignments in aviation billets on amphibious Ships (LHA/LHD, etc.)
● Eligibility Note: Any spouse or child (natural born, adopted or stepchild) of a member of the U. S. Navy who died while on active duty serving with a Naval Air Force unit as described above, may qualify, regardless of length of service of the deceased parent.
● www.wingsoveramerica.us ● Need more information? See your College & Career Specialist
Woman’s Club of Newport News
April 13, 2018
scholarships from
$1000 T0 $2000 Number awarded to
be determined
● Official Transcript ● SAT/ACT score ● Activity resume’/ Activity Record ● Completed Personal Data Sheet ● Short Essay ● Personal statement / circumstances ● See your College & Career specialist for an Application
Woodside PTSA Scholarship
May 9, 2018
*Minimum Two Amount and
Number awarded to be determined
based on funds and Applications
● Must be a Woodside Student ● Student must be member of Woodside PTSA*
● Acceptance to 2 or 4 yr. College ● 2.5 Minimum GPA ● 3 letters of recommendation ● Unofficial transcript ● Short Essay ● See Mrs. Hertz in Main Guidance for Application ● or the Woodside Website: http://woodside.nn.k12.va.us/ptsa.html
** Students may still join PTSA
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Zeta Omicron Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
“John Lewis Memorial Scholarship”
April 28, 2018
Up to 10 @ $1000.00
● African American Male Senior ● Attend Hampton Roads Peninsula High School ● 2.5 minimum GPA ● Color passport size picture ● 3 letters of recommendation ● Essay ● SAT/ACT scores ● Attend Award Breakfast June 2, 2018 ● https://www.mightyzo.com/scholarships ● Need more information see your College & Career Specialist.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Inc Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter Newport News-
Hampton Community Service
Scholarship
March 24, 2018
$1000.00
● Female - Senior ● Resident of Hampton or Newport News ● 2.5 GPA minimum ● Applied to 4-year institution ( award contingent upon enrollment) ● Documented community Service ● Financial need ● Essay ● 2 letters of recommendation ● Transcript ● See your College & Career Specialist for an application.
ZipRecruiter
Winter/Spring 2018
Scholarship Promotion
June 30, 2018
$3000.00
● At the conclusion of the Entry Period, you must (i) be a legal resident of one of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia,
● be 18 years of age or older (or at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence), and Be enrolled as a student at an accredited high school, college or university in the United States.
● 500-800-word essay on both of the listed topics: The essay should address both Topic 1 and Topic 2.
● Photo
● During the Entry Period, (a) visit
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/scholarship (the, "Promotion Site") and
upload your essay; (b) complete the entry form by inserting the
information requested ("Entry Form"); and (c) submit your Entry by
clicking on the "Submit Entry" button. ● Need more information? See your College & Career Specialist
