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NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High School Scholarship Bulletin –December 2019
Listed below are brief details of scholarships and procedures for applying. Additional information, procedures, and applications
may be found in the School Counseling Office – College Career Center
For additional assistance contact your high school’s College & Career Specialist
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Scholarship Title Due Date Scholarship Amount Eligibility
Abbot and Fenner
Scholarship
June 12, 2020
$1,000.00
● Must be a Junior, Senior, or Registered in any post secondary
institution
● 500 to 1000 word essay
● Submit essay: to [email protected]
● For more information go to:
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm and/or see
0your 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.
If the applicant or the applicant’s parent/legal guardian is employed by
ABC Wildlife, Inc. at the time of award, the student is not eligible for the
scholarship. Eligibility of finalists will be verified before winners are
selected.
● Applicant must include “Women in STEM Scholarship” in the
subject line of the submission email. (submission to be sent to
● You do not need to be a US citizen to apply.
● 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 College & Career Specialist
Aceable Agent Higher
Education Scholarship
December 15, 2019 $1,000.00 ● Graduating High School Senior
● A citizen or a Permanent Resident of the United States, and am
18 years or older.
● Planning on attending a 2-4 year university or community
college graduate school program, or trade school located in the
continental U
● Applicants have the choice to either create a 2 min or less
video-OR- submit a 500 word writing prompt with a
photograph attached.
● For more information go to:
https://www.aceableagent.com/scholarships/ and/or see your
School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
AFAS General Henry H.
Arnold Education Grant
Program
April 30, 2020
● $500.00 to $4,000.00
● Dependent sons and daughters of Active Duty
● Title 10 AGR/Reserve.
● Title 32 AGR performing full-time active duty.
● Retired Reserve and deceased Air Force members.
● For more information got to: https://www.afas.org/general-henry-
h-arnold-education-grant and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
AFSA Scholarship April 1, 2020
$2,000.00(10 awards) ● The High School Senior College Scholarship Contest is open to high
school seniors who are citizens or aliens legally residing in the USA
● Scholarship funds are payable to the winner’s college/university or
certified trade school in the United States; winner must enroll for
classes beginning no later than Fall 2020 session.
● Winner selection is NOT based on financial need, GPA or
demographic criteria.
● Home-schooled students may apply as long as course of study is
equivalent to that of a senior in high school
● For more information go to :
https://www.afsascholarship.org/high-school-contest/ and/or
see your School Counselor/College & Career Specailist
AFSA Second Chance
Scholarship
April 1, 2020
$1,000.00 ● The Second Chance College Scholarships Contest is open to citizens
and aliens legally residing in the USA with High School Diploma,
GED or equivalent.
● Scholarship funds are payable to the winner’s college/university or
certified trade school in the United States; winner must enroll or
already be enrolled for Spring 2021 session
● Winner selection is NOT based on financial need, GPA or
demographic criteria.
● Relatives of AFSA staff or NATIONAL board members may not
enter.
● Past winners of AFSA’s High School Senior Scholarship Contest or
AFSA’s Second Chance College Scholarships Contest are not eligible
to win this contest
● For more information go to:
https://www.afsascholarship.org/secondchance/ and/or see your
School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Aircraft Electronics
AssociationMembers
Scholarship Program
April 1, 2020
$1,000.00 (2 Awards) ● Applicant must be an AEA member or a child, grandchild, or
dependent of an AEA member (AEA members include all regular,
associate, academic and international members of AEA).
● Must be at least a high school senior or high school graduate
● Scholarship must be applied to tuition costs only during 2020-2021
academic year
● Must plan to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post secondary
institution or international equivalent
● Must have a minimum grade point average of at least 2.5 (based
on a 4.0 grade point scale).
● Write an essay of not more than 300 words
● Official transcript of high school-High school transcripts must
indicate class rank/class size and test scores. Official copies of
transcripts are acceptable.
● For more information go to:
https://aea.net/EducationalFoundation/pdf/AEA_Members_Schola
rship_Application_2020.pdf and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specilaist
Allied Van Lines Scholarship 2019
December, 15 2019 $3,000.00 (3 winners) ● U.S. Citizen (or permanent resident).
● Enrolled (or enrolling) as a full time student of accredited
college/university within the United States for completion of
undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field
● The applicant must comply with IRS rules to qualify for the tax-free
benefits of the scholarship,
● Submit a brief essay of between 400 and 800 words
● Official Transcript
● Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are invited to apply this
Allied Van Lines Scholarship.
● For more information go to: https://www.allied.com/scholarship
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
March 1, 2020 $5,000.00(350 Awards)
● Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore
or junior
● Be African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian
● Be a full-time student at a High School or accredited college,
university, or community college
● Have a minimum GPA 3.0 or higher
● For qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry,
biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology and
teaching
● Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the U.S.
● For more information go to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9137/american_chemi
cal_society_scholars_program_scholarship.php#sthash.QSDNeDgo.
dpbs and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
APIASF/FedEX Scholarship
January 22, 2020
$10,000.00
● Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S.
Census
● Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United
States
● Have a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale
● Enrolling as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the
upcoming academic year
● Must apply for federal financial aid for 2020-2021 academic year
using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by early
April 2020
● Submit one letter of recommendation online
● For more information go to:
http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf_fedex.html
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
AXA Achievement Scholarship
December 14, 2019
● Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming
residency in one of the 50 united states, Washington, D.C. or
Puerto Rico
● Must be a current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time
in an accredited two-year or four year college
● For more information go to: https://us.axa.com/axa-
foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html 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 Finalist @ $25.00
● High School Junior or Senior
● Essay (must be no fewer than 600 and no more than 1,200)
● Submitted online or postmarked by April 18, 2019
● For more information see your College or Career Specialist or go to
https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#overview
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
B. Davis Scholarship May 22, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Must be a High School Junior or Senior
● Write an essay less than 1,000 words
● Submit essay by email to [email protected]
● For more information go to:
http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm and/or see
your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Beliz Law Firm Scholarship Contest
December 3, 2019
$500.00 ● High school seniors
● Create your video. Make sure it is no more than 3 minutes long
● Student must be accepted to a university, college, or trade school,
or students currently enrolled in a university
● For more information go to:
https://www.belizlaw.com/community/scholarship/ and/or see
your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
BigRentz Trade School Scholarship
December 9, 2019
$5,000.00 (2 Awards) ● You may be a senior in high school, undergraduate, graduate, or
postgraduate student to be eligible
● Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
● Currently be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a skilled trade requiring
admission to a trade school.
● Essay submissions must be 750-1500 words in length and include a
title page.
● For more information go to :
https://www.bigrentz.com/scholarships/skilled-trades and/or see
your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Blacks at Microsoft
Scholarships
January 26, 2020
$20,000.00 (2 Awards)
● Must be high-school seniors of African descent (for example,
African-American, African, or Ethiopian)
● 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)
● Must plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall of
the year following high-school graduation
● Minimum 3.3 GPA and financial need is required
● For more information go to: https://www.scholarships.com/blacks-
at-microsoft-scholarship and/or see your School Counselor/College
& Career Specilaist
Burger King Sm Scholar
s
December 15, 2019
$1,000.00
● High School Seniors, BURGER KING® employee, spouse/domestic
partner or child of an employee.
● Minimum GPA 2.5 or Higher
● For more information go to:
https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-
king-scholars-program/ and/or see your School Counselor/College
& Career Specialist
CC Bank’s Young Scholars Scholarship December 31, 2019
$2,000.00 (5 Awards)
● Applicants must be under the age of 30.
● Applicants must be U.S residents
● Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
● For more information go to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13729/cc_bank_s_you
ng_scholars_scholarship)scholarship.php#sthash.hvfrhavU.dpbs
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Charles J. Colgan Aviation
Scholarship
The VABA deadline The VABA deadline
2019 will be announced at a
later date.
$2,000.00
● Completed Application
● Have at least a 3.0 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) in their last full year
of study.
● 250-500 word essay, typed, double-spaced
● Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (preferably from at least one
person in the Aviation industry)
● Proof of acceptance into an aviation-related post-secondary
education program or proof of good standing in an existing
program.
● For more information go to:
https://www.thevaba.org/scholarship and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Chesapeake
District/Peninsula Civitan
Club Student Scholarship
February 3, 2020 Four scholarships ranging from $
500.00-$2,000.00
● An official transcript
● A current financial aid form (FAFSA) must be submitted.
● Two letters of recommendation
● Questions can be emailed to [email protected]
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist for a scholarship packet
Chinese American Citizens
Alliance Foundation Essay
Contest
March 04, 2020 $1,000.00 (13 Awards)
● Applicants must be high school students in grades 9 through 12.
● Students do NOT need to be Chinese Americans
● They must write a 500-word essay
● Application must be completed online
● For more information go
to:https://www.chegg.com/scholarships/chinese-american-
citizens-alliance-foundation-essay-contest-3039 and/or see your
School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
CIA Undergraduate Scholars Program
Likely Spring 2020, with applications opening in early
2020
Up to $18,000 per year
● 18 years of age by the date of application to the scholarship program
● 1000 SAT (new official score scale) or 1500 SAT (old score scale); or 21 ACT score or higher (high school students)
● Acceptance at a 4-year college/university; or pursuing undergraduate degree as a full time student and enrolled in, or planning to take, at least 12 credits per semester
● GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale for high school and/or college ● For more information go to: https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-
opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html#job-details-tab2 and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
C.I.P Scholarship December 31, 2019 $1,000.00 ● Students must be 17 years or older who plan to start a program of higher education within the next 12 months or who are currently enrolled in a program of higher education
● Applicants may be full- or part-time students and attend a campus-
based or online program ● Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United
States. ● Must complete an online application ● Short Statement of 150 words or fewer ● For more information go to:
http://www.collegeispower.com/scholarship.cfm and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Citizenship Essay Contest (2020)
February 1, 2020 TBD ● All Virginia students in grades k-12 presently enrolled in schools with active PTA/PTSA’s in Good Standing
● Students in grade 9-12 ● Must write a minimum of 750 words, typed and double-spaced ● For more information contact Virginia PTA State Office at
[email protected] or (804) 264-1234 or 886-4kids
Colonel James L.
Graham, Jr.
Memorial
Aviation
Scholarship
December 13, 2019
$10,000.00
● Applicant must be a U.S. citizen ● A resident of Virginia; be between the ages of at least 16 years old
and 20 years old; ● Have attained a GPA of at least 3.0 or higher ● Complete the attached application ● Complete an essay of 300-500 words explaining why he/she has a
passion to learn to fly or why he/she wishes to pursue a career in aviation
● Two letters of recommendation ● complete solo flight or achieve pilot certificate within one year of
receiving a scholarship. ● List of volunteer or community work, job experience, club
membership and other extracurricular activity. ● For more information go to:.https://www.thevaba.org/scholarship
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest
March 2, 2020 $10,000.00 ● This scholarship is pretty unique—and it's great for students with some untapped artistic talents! Students compete for this award by submitting a photo, a piece of artwork, or computer graphic to be used on the front of a greeting card. The winner will receive $10,000, and the winner's school will also get $1,000.
● For more information go to: https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specilaist
Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship
March 15, 2020 From $3,000.00 to $
$5,000.00
● The application process includes an essay ● Must be daughter of commissioned officer in the regular Army,
Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, Marines (active, retired, or deceased).
● Must be an undergraduate student ● Must attend a university or a four-year college ● Minimum 3.0 GPA ● Citizenship requirements: US ● Restricted to female students ● Must currently be a high school student ● For more information go to:
https://www.petersons.com/scholarship/daughters-of-the-cincinnati-scholarship-111_149698.aspx and/or see your School Counselor/college & Career Specialist
Davidson Fellowship Scholarship
February 12, 2020 From $10,000 to $50,000
● Must be 18 or younger as of Oct. 1, 2020 ● Must be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States, or a Permanent
Resident of the United States residing in the United States, or be stationed overseas due to active U. S. military duty.
● Must complete application online ● For more information go to:
http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows-scholarship/how-to-apply and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Digital Responsibility E-waste Scholarship
Aprili 1, 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 students of any level.
● Home schooled students are also eligible. ● There is no age limit ● You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. ● 140-character message about e-waste. ● For more information go
to:http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/ewaste-scholarship and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award
January 31, 2020 $5,000.00(12 Awards) ● Students must submit an online entry form to participate in the contest
● Student has to sign up for full scholarship deadline ● For more information go
to:https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
DNIMAS(DOZORETZ
National Institute for Math
and applied Sciences)
December 15, 2019 Full scholarship to Norfolk State
University
● Majoring in STEM area ● A high school grade point average of at least a 3.3 (unweighted) on
a 4.0 scale; ● A combined SAT score of 1600 (Math, Verbal and Writing), or a
score of 1200 (Math and Verbal) or an ACT score of 23 or above ● four units in science and four units in mathematics (calculus,
chemistry, computer science, and physics are strongly recommended
● must be a United States citizen (National). ● FAFSA must be completed by February 1, 2020 ● For more information go
to:http://www.nsu.edu/dnimas/prospective-students and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr.
Scholarship
January 11, 2020
$1,000.00 ● Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-
time student in a four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or
U.S. territories,
● Demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support.
● Restricted by race for Hispanic students
● For more information go
● to:https://www.petersons.com/scholarship/dr-juan-andrade-jr-
scholarship-111_172883.aspx and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Foundation
Scholarship
January 31, 2020
TBD ● Student has to create a scholarship account
● Recommendation letters
● Official transcripts
● For more information go to:
https://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships and/or see your
School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Foot Locker Scholar December 13, $20,000.00 ● High School Senior
● Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Athletes Program 2020 ● Must participate in a sports-related activity in their high school or
community.
● For more information go to:
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/athletic/golf-
scholarships/foot-locker-scholar-athletes-program/1005451
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specilaist
GenM Scholarship December 31, 2019
$5,000.00 (4 Awards)
● Be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline
● Currently be in high school, college, or university
● Must be a resident of the United States
● Must complete their profile, which will include a picture, areas of
interests, any expertise you may have and areas of work that you
are interested in.
● For more information go
to:https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16080/genm_5_00
0_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.2jqLUP5C.dpbs and/or see
your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
GE Reagan Foundation
Scholarship
Program
January 3, 2020 $10,000 scholarship renewable
for up to an additional
three years – up to
$40,000 total per recipient
● Be current high school seniors attending high school in the United
States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and
homeschooled students are also eligible); and
● Demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the
community attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and
citizenship;
● Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade
point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
● Be citizens of the United States of America;
● Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a
bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university
in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
● For more information go
to:https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-
programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/ and/or see
your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Hampton-Newport
News Alumni
Chapter of Kappa
Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc
Lucius C. Wyatt
Scholarship
March 31, 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
● An official high school transcript
● SAT/ACT scores
● Two letters of recommendation
● Affix a current photograph (2x3) to the first page of the application
form
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist for an application packet
Hampton-Newport
News Alumni
Chapter Kappa
Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc
Arthur M. Price, Jr.
Scholarship
March 31, 2020 $500-$1,000.00 ● Be a maile 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
potential and community involvement
● A complete typed application
● An official high school transcript
● SAT/ACT scores
● Two letters of recommendation
● Affix a current photograph (2x3) to the first page of the application
form
● Financial need will be considered
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist for an application packet
Hampton-Newport
News Alumni
Chapter Kappa
Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc
Robert D. Ayers, Jr.
Scholarship
March 31, 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
● A complete typed application
● An official high school transcript
● SAT/ACT scores
● Two letters of recommendation
● Affix a current photograph (2x3) to the first page of the application
form
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist for an application packet
Hampton-Newport
News Alumni
Chapter Kappa
Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc
Norris E. Lamb
Memorial
Scholarship
March 31, 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
● An official high school transcript
● SAT/ACT scores
● Two letters of recommendation
● Affix a current photograph (2x3) to the first page of the application
form
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist for an application packet
Hampton-Newport
News Alumni
Chapter Kappa
March 31, 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
Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc
Senior Kappa’s
Scholarship
● 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
● A complete typed application
● An official high school transcript
● SAT/ACT scores
● Two letters of recommendation
● Affix a current photograph (2x3) to the first page of the application
form
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist for an application packet
Hampton-Newport
News Alumni
Chapter Kappa
Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc
Gregory Williams
Scholarship
March 31, 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
● A complete typed application
● An official high school transcript
● SAT/ACT scores
● Two letters of recommendation
● Affix a current photograph (2x3) to the first page of the application
form
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist for an application packet
Hampton-Newport
News Alumni
Chapter Kappa
Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc
Frank J. Smith
March 31, 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
Scholarship ● Have demonstrated an excellent record of conduct, leadership
potential, and civic and community involvement
● A complete typed application
● An official high school transcript
● SAT/ACT scores
● Two letters of recommendation
● Affix a current photograph (2x3) to the first page of the application
form
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist for an application packet
Hampton-Newport
News Alumni
Chapter Kappa
Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc
Augustus L. Owens
Scholarship
March 31, 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
potential and community involvement
● A complete typed application
● An official high school transcript
● SAT/ACT scores
● Two letters of recommendation
● Affix a current photograph (2x3) to the first page of the application
form
● Financial need will be considered
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist for an application packet
Hampton-Newport
News Alumni
Chapter Kappa
Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc
LTC (R) Curtis J.
Johnson
March 31, 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
Memorial Veteran
Scholarship
equivalent
● Be accepted for admission into an institution of higher learning
● Demonstrate a need for financial support necessary to attend
college
● A complete typed application
● An official high school transcript
● SAT/ACT scores
● Two letters of recommendation
● Affix a current photograph (2x3) to the first page of the application
form
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist for an application packet
Hampton-Newport
News Alumni
Chapter Kappa
Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc
Community Knights
Scholarships
March 31, 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
● A complete typed application
● An official high school transcript
● SAT/ACT scores
● Two letters of recommendation
● Affix a current photograph (2x3) to the first page of the application
form
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist for an application packet
Hampton-Newport
News Alumni
Chapter Kappa
Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc
Brian Gillespie
March 31, 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
● Have demonstrated a record of excellent conduct, leadership
potential, and civic and community involvement
● A complete typed application
Scholarship for
Future Business
Leaders
● An official high school transcript
● SAT/ACT scores
● Two letters of recommendation
● Affix a current photograph (2x3) to the first page of the application
form
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist for an application packet
Hampton-Newport
News Chapter of
Chums, Inc.
Memorial Fund
Scholarship
December 6, 2019
Range from $500-$1000.00
● High School senior
● Will be attending an accredited college, university and major in an
area of Human Services to include: Social Work, Psychology,
Sociology, Human Services, or Special Education i applying for the
Human Services Scholarship. Those not planning to major in
Human Services should complete the MLK Scholarship Application.
● Each applicant should upload an application with all of the required
endorsements.
● Minimum GPA 2.5 or higher
● Three (3) letters of recommendation (Teacher, Counselor and
Community Leader or Pastor)
● A certified transcript/academic history of the last semester
completed
● Most recent report card
● A 2-3 page typed personal essay by the applicant that includes why
you feel you should be chosen for the scholarship and financial
need
● All applications that apply must submit a complete package to the
Hampton Newport News Chapter of Chums Scholarship Committee
email: [email protected] OR PO Box 7354 Hampton,
Virginia 23669
Hampton Roads Southside Epsilon Chapter
Scholarship
March 21, 2020 General Award $200.00
● High School SeniorCareer Specialist. ● Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of
potential: however, emphasis may be placed on the individual’s motivation, sincerity and integrity in the personal essay
● Unofficial High School transcript with GPA in a sealed envelope ● Must have been accepted by an accredited institution in the year
the scholarship is applied for ● Personal Essay (300 words) ● For more information go to :
https://www.ppsk12.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_794494/File/Scholarship_Info/Kappa%20Epsilon%20Psi,%20Military%20Sorority,%20Inc.%20Scholarship.pdf and/or see your school Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Hampton Roads Southside Epsilon Chapter
Scholarship
March 21, 2020 Honor Awards $500.00
● High School Senior ● GPA 3.0 or above ● Score 23 or higher on the ACT test, or 1300 or higher on the SAT
test.Unofficial /official High School transcript with GPA in a sealed envelope
● Must have applied and accepted by an accredited institution in the year the scholarship is applied for
● Letter of recommendation ● Personal Essay (650 words) ● For more information go to:
https://www.ppsk12.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_794494/File/Scholarship_Info/Kappa%20Epsilon%20Psi,%20Military%20Sorority,%20Inc.%20Scholarship.pdf and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
HBCU Tour Meal Scholarship 2019 Denny's Hungry For Education
Scholarship
December 13, 2019
$500.00 ● All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (high school and college) in the United States or Puerto Rico.
● All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
● All applicants are only allowed to apply for ONE HFE Scholarship, and applying for more than one disqualifies the applicant
● Student must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA (high school and college)
● Students will need to provide a 300-word essay (high school) ● For more information go to:
https://www.dennyshungryforeducation.com/scholarships#IconCards_HS and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist
Heavy Equipment Parts Scholarship
April 1, 2020 $500.00 ● Must currently be in high school, college, or university ● Must be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline ● Must be a resident of the United States or Canada ● Must complete the application before 11:59PM ET on April 1, 2020 ● Application must be completed online ● For more information go to:
https://studentscholarships.org/student_jobs.php#sthash.OF1X7c84.dpbs and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Jame W McLamore WHOPPER@ Scholarship
December 15,2019 Scholarships range from $1,000 to
$50,000
● Be a citizen of the United States or Canada, ● Have graduated from high school within the last three years or be a
full-time student who is a senior at a high school or home school in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico,
● Students who have a cumulative unweighted grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3
● Students who have a minimum ACT Composite score of 25 or a minimum combined SAT score of 1220
● Plan to attend a 2-year/4-year accredited university, college or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
● Full-time freshman to a four-year accredited college or university that is located in the United States and is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code
● Demonstrated active leadership in community services, athletics, and/or similar co-curricular activity
● For more information go to: https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-king-scholars-program/application-information/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
James River Church Left-hand scholarship program March 1, 2020
$500.00
● left-hand scholarship program.
● Graduated high school seniors are eligible to participate in James
River Leadership Club competition.m is distributed evenly
● across 4 semesters to financial aid those students who use their
left hand for work.
● Essay 500-words
● For more information go to:
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/left-handed-scholarships
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
John F. Kennedy Profile in
Courage Essay Contest
January 17, 2020
First-place: $10,000 Second-place: $3,000 Five Finalists: $1,000
each Eight Semi-finalists:
$100 each
● The contest is open to United States high school students in grades
nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home
schools
● U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school
correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District
of Columbia, or the U.S. territories
● U.S. citizens attending schools overseas.
● A completed registration form
● Students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates
an understanding of political courage as described by John F.
Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.
● For more information go to:
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-
essay-contest/contest-topic-and-information and/or see your
School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
John R. Lillard Aviation Scholarship
March 6, 2020 $3,000.00 ● Complete an application.
● Virginia High School Senior
● GPA 3.50
● Have your guidance counselor or other high school official sign all
required certifications.
● Attach an official copy of your current high school transcript
● A copy of acceptance letters or other verification of enrollment or
acceptance into a post-secondary institution.
● Double-spaced essay (350 words minimum/500 word maximum)
on the subject: “Why I Wish to Pursue a Career in Aviation.”
● Recommendation letters (no more than three) and a typed (one-
page maximum) sheet listing both school-related and
extracurricular activities demonstrating accomplishments and
leadership capabilities.
● For more information go to:.
https://mymsic.org/images/pdf/Stem2020/2019-
2020_Lillard_Scholarship.pdf and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
LM Scholarship May 31, 2020 $500.00 (1 Award)
● 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.kHMEBGcc.dpb
s and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
MusicAuthority’s Annual
Music Lovers Scholarship
April 15, 2020 $1,00.00 ● All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited US college or university for the semester that they are applying to receive the scholarship
● Applicants are not required to have a minimum GPA ● Domestic, international, and undocumented students may apply ● Students attending online universities are welcome to apply ● Essay 1200-1500 words ● For more information go to:
https://musicauthority.org/scholarships/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Neeka H. Bartlett Future
Humanitarian Scholarship
Fund
January 6, 2020 $500.00 (Two awards) ● High School Senior ● Must be a Newport News Residents Only ● Acceptance Letter (4 Year University) ● Minimum GPA 2.7 ● Extracurricular Activities (At least 2 club) ● 75 Community Service/Volunteer Hours ● Proof of Address ● Official Transcript ● 2 Letters of recommendations (1 professional/1 personal)
● Complete a 2 page essay detailing: Personal struggles & how they shaped you as a Future Humanitarian. How do you plan to give back to your community
● Submit the essay to: [email protected]
North American Van LinesLogistic Scholarship
December 15, 2019 $1000.00 (5 Awards) ● U.S. Citizens (or permanent resident) ● Enrolled (or enrolling) as a full time student at an accredited
college/university within the United States for completion of an undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.
● The applicant must comply with IRS rules to qualify for the tax-free benefits of the scholarship.
● For more information go to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11374/north_american_van_lines_logistics_scholarship_scholarship.php and/or see your School Counscelor/College & Career Specialist
North Carolina A&T State University Scholarship
December 15, 2019 TBD ● Be a United States citizen who has graduated or will graduate from an accredited high school prior to the fall semester of the year for which the selection is made
● Meet the requirements for admission to NC A&T State University ● Must apply to the university prior to the application deadline ● Minimum 3.5 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale ● Score of 1100 or higher on the SAT or 22 or higher on the ACT ● Include two typed and signed letters of
recommendation/evaluation letters on letterhead ● For more information go to:
https://form.jotform.com/92864745369171 and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
NRA Civil Right Defense Fund
December 31, 2019 $1,000.00-1st Place $600.00-2nd Place $200.00-3rd Place $100.00-4th Place
● Must be enrolled in an Elementary, Junior High, or High School for 2019-2020 school year, including homeschooled students at equivalent level
● Must submit approximately 1,00 word essay ● Must have a statement from parent or teacher certifying the essay
is the student’s original work ● For more information go to:
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/all/NRA_Civil_Rights_Defense_Fund_Youth_Essay_Contest/4581 and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Projectorlamps.com Entrepreneurial
Scholarship
May 1, 2020 $1,000.00 ● A completed application ● A typed one-page essay about a business you hope to create 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
Pureland Supply Scholarship
May 1, 2020 $1,000.00 ● A completed 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
Ralohcs Legacy, Inc Scholarship
April 1, 2020 $500.00 (2 Awards)
● Heritage High School Senior ● Minimum 3.3 Cumulative GPA ● Official High School Transcript ● Must attend an accredited College or University ● 3 Letters of Recommendation ● Plan to pursue a STEM/technical degree ● Personal statement/Motivation Letter-300 words ● Resume ● 750-1000 Word Essay ● For more information go to: https://www.ralohcslegacy.com/
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Review It Scholarship April 30, 2020 $1,000.00(1 Award)
● Be attending a college or university no later than September of 2020
● Be attending of planning to attend a school in the U.S. ● Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater ● Must complete application online ● For more information go to:
https://studentscholarships.org/review.php#sthash.YQ9kgZWJ.dpbs and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships
January 17, 2020
Up to $100,00
● Must be a current high school senior ● Must be eligible to attend a two or four year college, university or
vocational/technical school ● Must be a legal U.S. resident ● Must be less than 21 years of age ● Must have a minimum 2.7 GPA ● Must reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating
Chapter. ● For more information go to: :https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-
to-win-a-mcdonalds-scholarship and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Savvy Saver Scholarship
December 13, 2019
$2,500.00 ● Must be U.S. citizens and permanent residents ● Must be 18 years of age ● Be attending an accredited two/four-year college or university ● Must complete short essay (400-600 words ● For more information go to:
https://www.offers.com/blog/post/offers-com-launches-student-scholarship/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Science Ambassador Scholarship
December 9, 2019 $40,000 ● Must be a female ● Must be a high school senior or undergraduate college students ● Submit a three-minute video explaining a STEM topic you are
passionate about ● For more information go
to:https://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/ and/or see your School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
Scooterinside Scholarship
Program - 2020
March 15, 2020 $1200.00 ● Students must attend high school and will be attending a recognized college or university in the next academic year.
● Graduates and Undergraduates can apply ● Essay to 1500 words (maximum) ● Go to website for more information
https://www.scooterinside.com/scholarship/ 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
SP Scholarship December 31, 2019
$10,000.00 (10 Awards)
● Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2020
● At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.
● A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico. ● Answer the Essay question on the the sponsors website ● For more information go to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14870/sp_high_school_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.Mo34E2Tc.dpb and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Stephen J Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship
December 5, 2019 $5,000.00 ● Must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the US.
● Have demonstrated ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services.
● All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States who reside in the contiguous United
● States, Alaska, and Hawaii only. ● For more information go to:
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/stephen-j-brady-stop-hunger-scholarships/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship
Jan 30, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Applicant must be a high school, college, graduate or home schooled student
● Must be U.S. citizen or legal resident ● Must write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay ● Must complete an online applications ● For more information go to:
http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest
December 30, 2019 $500.00 ● High school seniors who have been accepted into a college, university, or trade school
● Must be a citizen or lawful resident of the United States ● Create a video no longer than 3 minutes ● All questions should be emailed to [email protected] ● For more information go
to:https://www.andrewflusche.com/scholarship/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The Engebretson Foundation
March 1, 2020 $500.00 ● Be a graduating senior from a United States high school ● Plan to attend a four year college ● Be in need of financial assistance in order to attend a four year
college ● Have achieved a score of 28 composite or higher on the ACT exam
(or at least 1240 on the SAT ● Have achieved at least a 3.75 GPA or above and/or top 5% of
graduating class. ● Have applied for federal financial aid and have already received
back the Student Aid Report that contains your Expected Family Contribution (EFC); see Filing for FAFSA.
● For more information go to: http://www.engebretsonfoundation.org/application.html and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specilaist
The Gloria Wille Bell and Carlos R Bell
Scholarship
February 1, 2020
$80,000.00 (over four years of undergradua
te study)
● Application must be completed online ● Essay ● Be residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia ● Be a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in
engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or another related scientific field in the College of Engineering or the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.
● Or one of the following counties in Michigan: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Oakland, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Washtenaw and Wayne;
● Or be a graduate of New Trier High School (or any successor school) in Winnetka, Illinois;
● be a graduate of the Chicago public, parochial or private school system;
● Or be a graduate of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora, Illinois
● For more information go to: https://bellscholarship.org/requirements-application/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The Institute Scholarship
Program
February 1, 2020
$20,000.00($5000.00 per
academic year)
● Students must complete an application for admission to VMI ● A complete Scholarship Application form ● A resume ● Two short essays ● An official copy of high school transcripts ● Combined SAT 1350 ( combined critical reading & math or ACT 31 ● High School GPA 3.7 ● For more information about VMI’s Institute Honors Program,
contact: Colonel Rb McDonald, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, at 540-464-7212 or [email protected] and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The Jack and Jill of American
Foundation Scholarship
December 9, 2019
Up to $2,500.00 ● Students must complete an online application within its entirety ● The application is open to college freshmen, who are enrolled as
FULL-TIME college students in the fall of 2019 at any accredited four-year institution
● Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of high school graduation and upload an official transcript
● Complete a one-page essay on your desired career interest ● Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA), and have demonstrated unmet need. (As identified per your institutions financial aid office).
● Students must be African-American citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
● Be able to certify at least 60 hours of active community service within this past academic school year
● For more information go to:https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/3765b7e5-7f38-4996-b77e-c9f0961a56a1 and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The “No Sweet” Scholarship
December 31, 2019
$2,500.00 ● Create a FREE Student Cirkled In account ● Increase your chances of winning by completing your portfolio ● For more information go to:
https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The Vegetarian Resource Group
offers Two $5,000 Scholarships Plus
One $10,000 Scholarship
February 20, 2020
(1) $10,000.00 (2) $5,000.00
● High School senior graduating in 2020 ● Neatly typed application ● Copy of transcript or report card from the last two years ● Three (3) or more letters of recommendation (at least one form a
teacher) ● Any documentation related to your promotion of vegetarianism in
high school and/or community ● For more information go to:
http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm snd/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The Virginia Military Institute
Scholarship Program
February 1, 2020
$5,000.00 up to a full
scholarship
● Must submit a complete application for admission to VMI ● Must submit a resume ● Two (2) short essays ● An official copy of high school transcripts ● For details go to https://www.vmi.edu/about/offices-a-z/financial-
aid/types-of-aid/merit-scholarships/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Thiel Fellowship Scholarship
December 31, 2019
$100,000.00(30 Awards)
● Must be under the age of 22 ● Be interested in designing and building things ● Must complete an online application ● For more information go to :
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14065/thiel_fellowship_scholarship.php#sthash.X8In1ANH.dpbs and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Tobi Cares Scholarship December 31, 2019
$3,000.00+$200 Tobi.com
store credit
● Applicant must be a women enrolled or enrolling as an undergraduate student in a four year college or community college in the United States
● Applicant must be an incoming freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior to qualify
● Applicant must submit their application by December 31, 2019 ● Applicant must answer all essay questions on our application form ● For more information go to:
https://www.tobi.com/tobi_cares/scholarship_program and/or see
your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Tocris Scholarship Program
December 13, 2019
$1,500.00 ● This scholarship is open in the US/Canada and European Countries to students accepted/enrolled in a university
● Students must plan to pursue a science related degree. ● Personal statement 500 words or less ● For more information go to: https://www.tocris.com/scholarship
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
UNCF/CENGAGE Unlimited
Voucher Program 2019
December 5, 21019
TBD ● U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident ● The UNCF/Cengage Learning Digital Textbook Voucher Program
provides access to digital textbooks for Black students attending HBCUs
● Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
● Be Black and of African descent. ● Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. ● Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by their
college. ● Be a full-time student enrolled at any UNCF-member institution or
other HBCU. ● Students shall submit an online application for the Program ● Letter of recommendation ● One-page essay ● For more information go to:
https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/1624b6a0-dc0e-4260-80f3-8c05e625b942 and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
UNCF General Scholarship
Application 2019
March 27, 2020 TBD ● Be enrolled full-time at a UNCF Member College or University ● Complete the Free Application for Student Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) at https://fafsa.ed.gov ● Have a demonstrated financial need as verified by the financial aid
office ● Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale; ● Complete the online application ● For more information go
to:https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/af6b18ca-6b33-43de-8cf6-ecd78eec8d7d and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Unigo $10K Scholarship December 31, 2019 $10,000.00 ● Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application ● Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of
Columbia ● Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2025) in an
accredited post-secondary institution of higher education ● For more information go
to:https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
UVA Wise Within Reach Program
February 1, 2019 Full Scholarship ● Submit an application for admission to UVA Wise ● Be accepted to UVA as a regular, non-provision admitted student ● Be a Virginia resident eligible to receive in-state tuition ● Have a family income of less than $40,000.00 as determined via
FAFSA and assets less than $75,000. ● Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and
submit it annually by February 15 ● Be a full-time, degree-seeking student who is eligible to apply for
federal and institutional financial aid ● Be attempting heir first bachelor’s degree( no second degree,
graduate students, or certificate programs) ● For more information go
to:https://www.uvawise.edu/admissions/apply-now/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Wells Fargo Scholarship Program for People with
Disabilities
December 6, 2019 $2,500.00 Full-time $1,250 award for half-
time study
● Have an identified disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term or recurring issue that impacts one or more major life activity)
● Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent
● Be a high school senior or graduate ● Student who plans to enroll or who is already enrolled in full-time
or half-time (at least 6 credits per term) ● Undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year
college or university in the United States for the entire 2020-2021 academic year
● For more information go to: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/pwdscholarship/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Willard G. Plentl Aviation Scholarship Program
March 13, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Complete an application. ● GPA of at least 3.5 ● Have your guidance counselor or other high school official sign all
required certifications. ● An official copy of your current high school transcript ● Copy of acceptance letters or other verification of enrollment or
acceptance into a post-secondary institution. ● Double-spaced essay (350 words minimum/500 word maximum)
on the subject: “Why I Wish to Pursue a Career in Aviation.” ● Attach recommendation letters (no more than three) and a typed
(one-page maximum) sheet listing both school-related and extracurricular activities demonstrating accomplishments and leadership capabilities
● For more information go to:.https://mymsic.org/images/pdf/Stem2020/2019-2020_Plentl_Scholarship.pdf and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Women’s Western Golf Foundation Scholarship
January 30, 2020 $8,000.00 ● Applicant must be a female high school senior who intends to graduate high school in the year of application
● Provided the recipient shows continued financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
● Must be a United States citizen ● Applicant must meet entrance requirements and plan to enroll at
an accredited college or university ● must fill out the Federal SAR (Student Aid Report) ● Applicant must fill out a Preliminary Application prior to March
1st. ● For more information or to apply go to:
https://wwga.org/WWGA.org/Scholarship_Information.html and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specilaist
YDI Scholarship December 29, 2019 $1,000.00 ● You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories.
● You must be 16 years of age or older ● You must either be enrolled now, or will be enrolled within three
months of registration in the Scholarship Sweepstakes, in a qualified high school, college or university within the United States.
● Application must be completed online ● For more information go to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15589/you_deserve_it_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.WuSjCUyC.dpbs and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Ziprecruiter Scholarship December 31, 2019 $3,000.00 ● Must be at least 18 years of age ● Must be a legal resident of the United States
● Must be currently enrolled as a student at an accredited high school, college, or university in the United States
● For more information go to: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/scholarship and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Zonta Club of Washington D.C. Undergraduate
Scholarship
March 16, 2020 $$5,000.00 (5 Awards)
● Must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale ● Demonstrates financial need ● Enrolled in an undergraduate program at one of the following
institutions: American University, Catholic University of America,Georgetown University, George Washington University,Howard University, Trinity Washington University,University of the District of Columbia.
● Previous recipients may apply ● For more information go to:
www.http://www.zontawashingtondc.org/scholarship-undergraduate.html and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
$1,000 HeadsetPlus.com
2019 College Scholarship
December 31, 2019 $1,000.00 ● High school senior entering college, current college students, or graduate school
● Student must have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA ● Applicant must be at least 16 years of age ● Applicants must be legal residents or citizens of the United States ● For more information go to: https://headsetplus.com/blog/1000-
headsetplus-com-2019-college-scholarship/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
$1,000 Holiday Celebration
Scholarship
December 31, 2019 $1,000.00 ● Be eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of application ● Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of
Columbia ● Be currently, have been, or will be enrolled (or enroll no later than
the fall of 2020) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university or trade school)
● Application must be completed online ● For more information go to:
https://www.moneysolver.org/scholarships/holiday-celebration-scholarship/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specilaist
$2,500 College Raptor
Scholarship
December 31, 2019 $2,500.00 ● Applicants must be legal residents of the U.S ● Students must be 16 years or older ● Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited
college, university or trade school ● There are no minimum GPA or test score requirements and the
award may be used to study any subject area. ● Application must be completed online. ● For more information go to:
https://www.chegg.com/scholarships/2500-college-rapt-scholarship-13274 and/or se your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist