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Scholarships Additional suggested avenues to explore scholarship opportunities:
1. the websites listed on the Post-Secondary Resource sheet including
www.cfwv.com;
2. by liking or following CFWV, FAFSA, StudentAid.Ed.Gov, your future school,
future department, and/or major on Facebook or Twitter (only if you already
have an account, speak to your parent/guardian before creating one);
3. parent/guardian’s (or other family member’s) employer;
4. foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic
groups;
5. organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of
interest;
6. ethnicity-based organizations;
7. future school’s financial aid or scholarship website;
8. future major and/or department’s website;
9. the Local Scholarship Packet (anticipated to be distributed in Mid- April).
10.
Promise Scholarship Application
Go to
https://secure.cfwv.com/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Scholarships_and_Grants/West_
Virginia_PROMISE.aspx before March 1st to apply!
WEST VIRGINIA STATE-LEVEL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Be sure to search all available sources of financial aid information - local, state, and national - when you're building your financial plan. Several state-level scholarships available.
For more information or to apply please visit:
https://secure.cfwv.com/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Scholarships.aspx
3nd Annual West Virginia
High School Business Plan Competition Hosted by the College of Business & Economics
West Virginia University
BrickStreet Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Could your creativity win you a $10,000 scholarship to attend college in West Virginia?
Absolutely! It all begins with your imagination. West Virginia high school juniors and seniors are
eligible. All you have to do is plan, collaborate and work your entrepreneurial idea. Begin your
exciting adventure now by learning about West Virginia's third annual High School Business
Plan Competition.
Prize
One (1) $10,000 scholarship to a participating institution.
Eligibility
Open to all juniors and seniors in high schools and career and technical centers in the state of
West Virginia. Teams may consist of one to three members.
Entry
Create a Team (1-3 members) - Students may only submit one proposal per year.
The business plan proposal must be:
•Submitted on the available template
•Submitted electronically, on-line via PitchBurner
•Submitted on the website by the student team leader
•First submission due by NOON November 13, 2015
Business Plans should include the following information:
•Business Name (Do not put your name or school, this information is recorded when you
submit)
•Idea (Product? Service? Why is your Idea Unique? Why will People buy/use it? 2-4 sentences)
•Marketing Analysis (Who will your Customer be? How will you Promote your product? 2-4
sentences)
•Financial Recap (Startup costs, Expenses, Revenue? 1-3 sentences)
•SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)
Judges from each region will then evaluate each submission based on a 100 point rubric. The
ten (10) finalists, (top scores from each RESA region, plus next 2 highest scores) will advance to
the final competition. Finalists will be announced December 11, 2015. Notifications will be
made via email.
Visit http://wvde.state.wv.us/hsbpc/ for complete details. First submission due by noon on
November 13, 2015.
AXA Achievement Scholarship
The AXA Achievement Scholarship is awarded to 52 students nationwide – one selected from
each state, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Each state winner receives a scholarship award
of $10,000. From that pool of 52 winners, ten are selected as national winners and receive an
additional $15,000, bringing the national AXA Achievers’ total scholarship awards to $25,000
each.
What does it take to become an AXA Achiever?
Our scholarship winners are known as AXA Achievers. They are ethnically and economically
diverse, but they share these qualities:
Ambition and drive
Determination to set and reach goals
Respect for self, family and community
Ability to succeed in college
When to apply
The application period for the 2015 program is closed
Winners have been announced and can be viewed here
Register to receive information about the 2016 program, which gets underway in Fall 2015
Who is eligible?
Applicants to the AXA Achievements Scholarship must:
Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 united
states, Washington, D.C. or Puerto Rico
Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-
year college or university in the United States for the entire 2016-2017 academic year
Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school,
community or work-related activities Because reducing risk is woven into the fabric of our
company, special consideration is given to achievements that empower society to mitigate risk
through education and/or action in areas such as financial, environmental, health, safety
and/or emergency preparedness.
When to apply
The application period for the 2016 program is now open. Apply now.
The application deadline is December 15, 2015, but only the first 10,000
applications will be accepted; we encourage you to apply early.
Winners will be announced in Spring 2016.
Please visit https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/about.html for complete details and to apply.
No School Spirits Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Grand Prize $5,000
2nd Place $2,500
3rd Place $1,000
The West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (WVABCA) is pleased to announce
the 3rd Annual NO School Spirits Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest.
High School students are invited to submit an essay or video about the dangers of drinking and
driving or underage alcohol use. The winning school will be invited to help develop a PSA which
will be televised across the state during the 2016 prom and graduation season. The prize
money may be used for a school sanctioned event or for school materials. All winning school
will be publically recognized.
The completed packet must include participants entry form(s), essay(s), and/or DVD(s) and must be
mailed or emailed to the WVABCA by 11:59pm Friday, December 18, 2015.
For official rules and submission please visit www.abca.wv.gov/dds
Grace Minnix Higher Education Scholarships 2016
One (1) Four-Year Scholarship $300 for up to 8 semesters or terms
Two (2) One-Year Scholarships ($300 up to 2 semesters or terms)
The scholarships are available for use in institutions of higher education, including colleges,
universities, junior colleges, trade schools, career colleges, and certifications.
Who is eligible?
1. Person who has been a Member of the VFW Auxiliary of WV for at least one year prior
to applying; or
2. Child or Grandchild of a person who has been a Member of the VFW Auxiliary of WV for
at least one year prior to applying or who was a member at the time of her death.
Applications with complete details have been sent via livegrades and are available in
guidance. Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2016. This scholarship opportunity is
available for students in grades 9-12.
Kids’ Chance of West Virginia Scholarship
All young people dream about their futures, but for those whose parents have been injured or killed on the job it’s harder to make those dreams come true. Kids’ Chance of West Virginia helps them achieve their goals by ensuring they have the financial support they need to continue their education. Kids’ Chance of West Virginia scholarships are available to West Virginia students between the ages of 15 - 23 whose parent or legal guardian was seriously, catastrophically or fatally injured in a documented, work-related accident. The scholarship may be used to pursue a degree, diploma or certificate from an accredited vocational or trade school, college or university in any field of study. Scholarship recipients are selected based upon their academic performance, evaluation of need for financial assistance, personal leadership and their demonstrated and potential contributions to their schools and communities. Each scholarship provides a minimum of $1,000 which may be used for tuition, room and board, books or other expenses. Scholarships are awarded for the academic year, but may be considered for renewal up to five years. To be eligible for ongoing support, the individual must be a full-time student in good standing, with a minimum 2.5 grade point average and ongoing need for financial assistance.
Application Process Kids’ Chance of West Virginia scholarships are administered by the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. Scholarships are for one year only; a renewal application must be filed for subsequent years. To apply, complete the foundation’s online scholarship application at www.tgkvf.org/scholar.htm. In addition to the application, students must submit the foundation’s financial form, the first page of the most recent federal income tax return for their family, grade transcript and letters of recommendation. The application deadline is January 15. The foundation processes the applications for review and approval by the scholarship selection committee. Recipients will be notified by May 15. For more information about the application and selection process, contact Susan Hoover, the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, at 1(800)467-5909 or [email protected].
Kids’ Chance of West Virginia, Inc. P. O. Box 11283 Charleston, West Virginia 25339-1283 Robert L. Stultz, President (304)269-1311 [email protected]
www.kidschancewv.org
FirstEnergy Power Systems Institute Tuition Payment
Opportunity
FirstEnergy will be paying tuition, required books and lab fees for qualified students accepted
into Power Systems Institute (PSI) program. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals
interested in a career as a line worker or substation electrician in the electric utility industry.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College and Pierpont Community and Technical College
are offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electric Utility Technology for those
interested in a career as a line worker or a substation electrician, respectively.
Information sessions will be held on the following dates:
Saturday 11/14/15
10:00 am – Noon
Blue Ridge Community & Technical College
13650 Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg, WV.
Main Campus - Room 1101 - Lines Program
Saturday 11/7/15
10 am – Noon
Pierpont Community & Technical College
1201 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV. - Room 305, Engineering
Technology Bldg. - Lines and Substation Program
Anyone interested in learning more about these degree programs should plan on
attending a session. They can visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com/psi
and choose the “Get Involved” link and they will be sent an invitation to the
event. A letter with full details has also been sent to students via live grades.
Academic Common Market
Study in a specialized field at an out-of-state college,
while paying in-state tuition rates
Is a degree program you'd like to pursue not available in your state? Have you found a degree program at an out-of-state institution, but the higher tuition is a barrier?
Looking for options with lower tuition?
You're in the right place. For more than 35 years, SREB's Academic Common Market has enabled students to pursue out-of-state college degrees at in-state tuition rates, through agreements among the states and colleges and universities.
Search from more than 1,900 undergraduate and graduate degree programs available in the 15 SREB states. It's quick and easy.
To qualify you must:
Be a resident of one of the 15 SREB states.
Select a program eligible for residents of your home state.
Complete the admission process at the institution offering the eligible Academic Common Market program.
Be certified as a resident of your home state by contacting the ACM
coordinator for yourstate of residence.
What is the Academic Common Market?
The Academic Common Market is a tuition-savings program for college students in the 15 SREB member states who want to pursue degrees that are not offered by their in-state institutions. Students
can enroll in out-of-state institutions that offer their degree program and pay the institution's in-state tuition rates. More than 1,900 undergraduate and graduate programs are available for residents of
SREB states. You can easily search programs available for your home state by clicking Search for Programs.
The ACM program is not competitive or merit-based, but applicants must meet state residency and college program requirements.
The ACM reduces the unnecessary duplication of academic programs among participating states, recognizing that it is impractical for any institution or single state to develop or maintain degree
programs in every field of knowledge.
It supports existing degree programs that have the capacity to serve additional students.
It provides access across state lines for programs not available in a student's home state.
First-professional degree programs, such as law, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and optometry, are
not offered in the ACM and cannot be requested.
Some institutions and states may impose additional acceptance requirements, such as full-time
enrollment status or GPA requirements.
What is my state's certification process?
Acceptance into the Academic Common Market will be determined by degree program availability and
verification of residency.
Generally, you will be required to provide evidence of your residence, providing such documents as a driver's license, voter registration, state tax return or other instruments that the state may require.
Many states do not set a deadline to submit the application to the state ACM coordinator, however, some do. Please check with your state coordinator to determine any deadlines for application
submission.
Application processing time can vary. For existing Academic Common Market programs, please allow
two to three months for processing after you’ve submitted an application. If you are requesting a new program for the Academic Common Market, please allow four to six months for processing time, as
processing for new programs can take longer.
To avoid the last-minute flood of applications (particularly in July and August) and tuition adjustments, it's wise to start the application process early and before registration takes place.
The specific documents required and certification vary with each state.
Visit your state's ACM Web page for more information.
For more information or to apply please visit:
http://www.sreb.org/page/1304/academic_common_market.html
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
Scholarship
The 2016-2017 Online Scholarship
Application is now available
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation offers many and various ways for you to
acquire a post-secondary education. Some Scholarships are designated for graduating
seniors of certain schools. Others are awarded for specific fields such as nursing or
law. Numerous Foundation Scholarships are based on financial need and not academic
achievement, but all applicants must complete a current on-line application and
submit it within the indicated time frame in order to be eligible for review.
For the 2015-2016 academic year a total of $696,675.00 was awarded to 398 West
Virginia students. The Foundation’s scholarship program enriches many lives by
providing student with the opportunity, which they might not otherwise have, to
further their education. Each year, numerous Foundation contributors and dedicated
volunteers make this possible.
Timeline
November 9, 2015 Application Available
January 15, 2016 Application Deadline
January - April Application processing and selection meetings
May 2016 Notification letters sent
August 1, 2016 Award checks are mailed
Eligibility
To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
Each scholarship fund has specific eligibility criteria that were defined by the donor
when the fund was established. Please read through the specific criteria to see if you
are eligible for any of the funds.
General criteria that applies to most scholarships are as follows:
· must be a resident of West Virginia with the exception of (The Kid’s Chance
Scholarship)
· must be a full time student (minimum of 12 Credit Hours)
· must demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 2.5 GPA)
· minimum score of 20 on the ACT
· must demonstrate good moral character
Online Scholarship Application Deadline
January 15th of each year.
All online applications are due by 5:00 pm EST on or before the application
deadline. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Scholarship Contact Information: The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
900 Lee Street East, 16th Floor
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 346-3620
Susan Hoover
Scholarship Program Officer
You must create a password to complete the application in multiple
sessions, if necessary.
Be sure to save your work or it will be lost and you will have to re-enter
all information.
To apply or for more information please visit www.tgkvf.org.
2016 West Virginia PTA Scholarship
West Virginia PTA Scholarship Rules and Requirements
2015-2016
The amount of the scholarship will be $500.
The scholarship recipient(s) must be a high school senior in a WV school.
Applicants must have a 2.0 grade point average.
This scholarship must be used for tuition/educational expenses in any vocational,
college or institution of higher learning approved by the Scholarship Committee.
It may not be used for living or personal expenses.
The scholarship recipient may accept another source of financial aid or
scholarship.
A high school transcript must be submitted with the application.
Scholarship Application must be received by December 31, 2015.
The final decision on awarding a scholarship shall be made by the scholarship
committee.
The Scholarship Committee is comprised of members of the West Virginia PTA
Board of Managers from across the state.
Payment of the scholarship shall be in the form of a check made payable to the
approved school to be used for tuition/educational expenses only.
Criteria for Selection of Scholarship Recipient(s):
• Overall quality of application and submitted materials
• GPA
• Volunteer Service, Leadership, Honors Received, and Extra-Curricular Activities
• Recipient(s) shall be selected without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability or geographical location.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications are available in guidance, have been sent to students via livegrades,
and are on the website.
For more information please visit: www.westvirginiapta.org
Applications are also available in guidance and have been sent to students via
livegrades.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2016*
PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE EXCEPTIONS ON PARTNERS PAGE FOR:
Clarkson University Drexel University
Johnson & Wales University Merrimack College
SUNY Oswego University of Massachusetts Lowell
QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for this scholarship, students must:
• Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
• Apply for the 2016-2017 academic year at one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete the National Co-op Scholarship Program Application including a typed one-page essay (200-words) describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program. If you are downloading application to submit by mail, please mail it to: WACE 600 Suffolk Street, Suite 125 Lowell, MA 01854 For General Questions, please contact: Marty Ford at [email protected] We do not require transcripts or recommendations. (Please do not send.)
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED
To apply or for more information please visit:
http://www.waceinc.org/
Make College Happen Challenge
High school students: Tell us how YOU plan to pay for college for a chance to win
$10,000!
With Plan for College, you and your family will learn how to prepare and pay for
college in a straightforward, step-by-step way.
Register to learn more today!
Contest Overview
What:
Students are challenged to creatively answer the question, "How do
you plan to pay for college?" Entries can be in the form of a video,
photo, essay, song, or poem (be creative!).
Who:
WACE encourages minority and female students as well as students interested in science, mathematics, engineering and technology (SMET) to apply for this merit co-op scholarship.
Please note the selection of scholarship winners is decided by each partner institution. All scholarships are non-transferable.
RECIPIENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BETWEEN MARCH AND MAY OF 2016.
For information regarding the status of the scholarship, please contact the university directly by using the telephone numbers listed on the WACE Partner Institutions page.
Students who are at least 14 and not older than 18 at the time of
entry.
When:
The contest launches October 15, 2015 at noon (12:00 p.m.) ET
and ends December 15, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. (ET).
Prizes:
1st Place: $10,000
2nd Place: $5,000
3rd Place: $2,500
7 Finalists not in the top 3: $1,000 each
For more information or to enter please visit: www.MakeCollegeHappenChallenge.com
SunTrust Scholarship Sweepstakes
You could win a $500 scholarship!
For the eleventh consecutive year, SunTrust is pleased to offer the Off To College
Scholarship Sweepstakes where students can enter for a chance win a $500
scholarship for education expenses at a 2 or 4 year public or private
college/university located in the U.S.
What: A total of 30 individual $500 scholarships will be awarded for
education expenses. Two winners will be randomly chosen every two weeks
throughout the sweepstakes period.
Who: Entrants can be either:
High school seniors planning to attend college in the fall of 2016, or
Current college students continuing undergraduate studies in the fall of 2016
When: Two winners are chosen every two weeks from Oct. 30, 2015 - May
13, 2016
Details: Sweepstakes details are:
Registration begins Sept. 14th and the first drawing is held on Oct. 30th
Free to enter — eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need
Entrants must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, at least 13 years of
age and have a permanent residence in one of the following states: Alabama,
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia (DC)
One entry per sweepstakes drawing, but students can register during each
sweepstakes drawing period
Eligible colleges: U.S. Department of Education Title IV eligible, 2 and 4 year
public and private college and university located in one of the 50 United States or
the District of Columbia (DC)
Checks made payable to winner's college of attendance
To apply or read full details please visit:
https://www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/index.html
BURGER KINGSM SCHOLARS
Created in memory of BURGER KING® Co-founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the
BURGER KING℠ Scholars program has awarded $25.3 million in scholarships to more
than 24,000 high school students, BK® employees and their families across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico since 2000. In 2015 alone, the Foundation awarded $2.7 million to close to 2,500 students in North America.
Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service.
Primarily funded by the BURGER KING® system and guests through annual fundraising activities, scholarships are awarded in the spring of each year. Our ultimate goal? To provide one $1,000 scholarship for every BURGER KING® restaurant in North America—that’s more than $7 million each year!
The application period for the 2016-2017 school year begins on Oct. 15, 2015 and closes Dec. 15, 2015.
To apply or for more information please visit:
http://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/burger-king-scholars-program/
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS
The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards program was established to raise awareness among the nation’s
youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America.
Since 2003, the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation has awarded over 2,500 scholarships to
graduating high school seniors totaling more than $2.5 million.
2016 application materials will be posted here beginning October 1, 2015.
Students are encouraged to apply for our awards beginning October 1, 2015, and may apply until
December 18, 2015. Once you have started your application for the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards,
please add [email protected] your email contact list, as this is how you will receive
information about your application, your applicant status, and your designation as an Award winner.
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school senior entering their freshman
year at an accredited (not for profit) two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical
institute. Applicants MUST be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award.
This year, thanks to VISA, 95 Awards will be $2000 each, 3 Awards will be $10,000 each, 1 Award will
be $15,000, and 1 will be $25,000!
For more information or to apply please visit http://www.nfib.com/foundations/yef/yef-
programs/young-entrepreneur-awards/
RMHC U.S. SCHOLARSHIPS Helping students afford the education of their dreams
Students across the country work hard to earn top marks, dreaming of the college they'll attend and the
education they'll receive. Unfortunately, many of these students won’t be able to afford it.
We want these students to reach their full potential. To help them accomplish this, our network of U.S.
Chapters, along with the global office of RMHC, offer scholarships to students in financial need who
have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Since 1985, more
than $56 million in scholarships have been awarded.
HOW TO APPLY:
Beginning October 1, 2015, students may apply online. Graduating high school seniors may only apply
for one of the four scholarships. The deadline for the 2016 academic year is January 20, 2016 at 11:59
PM Central Time Zone, and all mailed back-up documents must be postmarked by the same date.
Applicants will be notified of scholarship award status by June 30, 2016.
Search the FAQs about the program and the application process or apply on October 1, 2015.
Scholarships are for students in the United States living in areas where there are participating local
RMHC Chapters. Please note that not all Chapters offer all four scholarships below.
RMHC/Scholars: All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual
orientation, gender, disability or national origin.
RMHC/Asia: Applicant must have at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage.
RMHC/African-American Future Achievers: Applicant must have at least one parent of African
American or Black Caribbean heritage.
RMHC/HACER®: Applicant must have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage.
Congratulations 2015-2016 RMHC/HACER National Scholarship Recipients:
Manuel Tejeda – Stanford University
Olivia Velasquez – Harvard University
Yanet Gomez – Harvard University
Juliana Pena – University of Pennsylvania
General Eligibility Requirements
To apply for an RMHC scholarship, a student must:
Be a high school senior
Be younger than 21 years old
Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school with a full course
of study
Be a legal U.S. resident
Live in a participating RMHC Chapter's geographic area
Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline of the
application
Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program
Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-secondary institution
Through RMHC, you can make a world of difference for the families who depend on us. We invite you to
learn more about our core programs: the Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family
Room and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. So spend time with us, and learn how you can help thousands
of families spend time with their kids.
For more information or to apply please visit: http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships
J.F.K. Profile in Courage Essay Contest
The Profile in Courage Essay Contest invites United States high school students to consider the concept
of political courage by writing an essay on a U.S. elected official who has chosen to do what is right,
rather than what is expedient. A “Profile in Courage” essay is a carefully researched recounting of a
story: the story of how an elected official risked his or her career to take a stand based on the dictates of
the public good, rather than the dictates of polls, interest groups or even constituents. The contest
challenges high school students to discover new profiles in courage, and to research and write about
acts of political courage that occurred after the 1956 publication of John F. Kennedy's Profiles in
Courage.
The Profile in Courage Essay Contest meets several Common Core Standards and National Standards in
Social Studies and English and offers a meaningful opportunity for students to develop and enhance
research, writing and critical thinking skills while they deepen their understanding and appreciation of
politics and history.
Eligibility
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; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. Past winners and finalists are not eligible to
participate. Employees of John Hancock Financial Services and members of their families are not eligible
to participate.
Requirements
The contest deadline is Wednesday, January 6, 2016.
Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Citations and
bibliography are not included in the word count.
Essays must be the original work of the student.
John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Edward M. Kennedy are not eligible subjects for
essays.
Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official that occurred during or
after 1956, the publication date of Profiles in Courage. The official may have addressed an issue
at the local, state, or national level. See Contest Information and Topic Guidelines and Helpful
Tips for Writing Your Essay for more information.
Essays about past recipients of the Profile in Courage Award will be disqualified unless they
describe an act of political courage other than the act for which the award was given.
Essays must have a minimum of five sources.
Source Material
Essays with fewer than five listed sources will be disqualified.
All participants must cite sources they used to research their topic throughout their essay.
Please use parenthetical citations within the text. We can not accept citations in footnote form.
Essays must include a bibliography. Accepted formats include APA, MLA, or Turabian. You must
use a minimum of five selected sources. Please refer to Guidelines for Citations and
Bibliographies.
Essay Submission
Students have the choice of either submitting their essay online (preferred) or of mailing their
essay. All students must complete and submit a registration form online for student and school
information. For instructions on how to submit your essay, see Registration and Submission.
Mailed in essays must be postmarked by January 6, 2016.
The winner receives $10,000 comprised of a $5,000 cash award and $5,000 from John Hancock. The
winner and his or her family are invited to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston in May to
accept his/her award. Travel and lodging expenses will be paid for the trip to Boston for the winning
student and his or her parents.
A second place winner receives a $1,000 cash award.
Up to five finalists each receive a $500 cash award.
All winners receive a hardcover copy of Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy.
The nominating teacher of the first place winner is also invited to to the John F. Kennedy Presidential
Library to receive the John F. Kennedy Public Service Grant in the amount of $500 for school projects
encouraging student leadership and civic engagement. Travel and lodging expenses will be paid for the
trip to Boston.
All participants receive a Certificate of Participation.
Winners and finalists will be notified by March 31. All participants will receive a letter announcing the
winners and finalists by May 15.
Please do not call the Kennedy Presidential Library for information about the status of your essay.
For complete details please visit: http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-
Contest.aspx
US JCI SENATE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
2015-16 Scholarship Application Form (Word Format) <<<------ Application Form
Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to
graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary
colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion
of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks
awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of the recipient’s
choice.
Applications must come from high school students from States that have a US JCI Senate program (see
link below "State Contact Information") and are U.S. Citizens graduating from U.S. accredited schools.
This may include state approved home school and state approved GED programs, cyber schools, and
overseas U.S. approved schools.
The Foundation is a fully qualified, IRS approved 501©(3) foundation. Our IRS tax ID Number is 38-
2680101. All contributions to the Foundation are deductible for federal income and estate tax purposes.
From September to November of each year, each JCI Senate state organization (or foundation)
distributes to schools and boards of education throughout their state the necessary application forms
for determination of the recipients of scholarship grants. The deadline for return of the completed
application forms to MOST state chairperson is January 15, 2016.
For address to send your application, see the file link above "2015-16 State Contact Information". Use
the first name and address listed under your state.
State Contact Information <<----- File Link for state information
A panel of judge’s reviews each application received in each state and the two top ranked applications
per state are forwarded to the U.S. JCI Senate Foundation. An outside, independent panel of educators
reviews the applications submitted from the states and the winners of the scholarship grants are
selected by that panel.
No limit is set on the number of grant applications that can be submitted by students attending any
given secondary educational institution. Although applications are judged at the state level first,
eligibility is based on a student’s state of residence rather than the location of the college, university, or
vocational school the student plans to attend.
Through 2014, the U.S. JCI Senate Foundation has awarded 300 grants totaling $315,000
The U.S. JCI Senate Foundation is proud of all of its award recipients and, with the continued support of
JCI Senators in the United States and around the world, we look forward to making an even larger
number of scholarships available.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email them to me at [email protected] (do not send
applications to this e-mail)
Sheri Menendez
Scholarship Chairperson
U.S. JCI Senate Foundation
For more information or to apply please visit:
http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/programs/scholarship
GFWC West Virginia Scholarship 2015-2016 GFWC WEST VIRGINIA SCHOLARSHIP FUND RULES APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2016
1. The recipient of a scholarship shall be a man or woman who is a United States Citizen and has resided
in West Virginia for at least three years prior to applying.
2. Scholarships of up to $1,000 will be available. Recipients will be notified no later than June 1.
3. Only one (1) scholarship will be granted to an applicant in a calendar year. Applicants may apply each
year they are attending school. A new completed application is required.
4. Scholarships will be granted for attending an accredited college, professional, vocational or technical
program offered by an institution in West Virginia. Students must be full-time students. Scholarships
may be granted for attending a school or college outside West Virginia only if the program desired is not
offered within the state.
5. Applications shall be sent directly to the District Representative in the District where you live. The
name and address of your district representative is included in this application packet. If your district is
unknown, please call Chairman Cathy Jo Canterbury.
6. The applicant shall submit, with the application, the following requirements for eligibility:
a. Two (2) current letters of recommendation, one personal and one academic. Personal/work
reference shall be by an adult other than a family member.
b. A recent transcript of grades c. Copy of letter of acceptance or validation from the accredited
school to be attended, or validation of attendance for those already in a program.
7. Completed applications with all elements must be postmarked by April 1st. The awarded scholarship
will be paid directly to the school to be attended.
8. Scholarship recipients will be selected on the criteria of
a. Financial need
b. Academic information obtained in transcripts
c. Leadership/School Activities
d. Community Service
e. Work Experience Applicants, PLEASE RETAIN this paper for important information!
For more information or to print off the application please visit:
http://www.gfwcwestvirginia.org/#!news-and-forms/cfvg
Applications have also been sent to students via livegrades and are available in
guidance.
Mensa Education and Research Foundation
Local Scholarship Program
There are two requirements for applicants:
The applicant must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the
academic year following the application date.
The applicant must submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals.
The scholarship application process opens Sept. 15 and closes Jan. 15. No application forms are
available at any other time. Between September and January, interested individuals can visit
the scholarship application area of this site to determine eligibility and, if eligible, enter the program.
Applicants have until Jan. 15 to write an essay of not more than 550 words explaining their career,
academic and/or vocational goals and how they plan to achieve those goals. For more information,
read the scholarship FAQ.
Local judging
American Mensa's local chapters assemble judging teams of at least three members to review the
applications. The essays are judged on content and also grammar, organization and craftsmanship.
The Local Scholarship Chair refers the best local essays to the Regional Scholarship Chair for
review.
Regional judging
At the regional level, the process is repeated. The regional chair arranges for all of the essays
referred from local chapters to be judged a second time. Regional judges rank the local winners and
nominate the best essays for regional and national awards. These essays are then forwarded to the
National Scholarship Chairs.
National judging
Finally, the National Scholarship Chairs conduct additional rounds of judging to select the regional
and national winners. Each applicant can receive only one Mensa Foundation scholarship per year;
therefore, the winners are chosen beginning at the highest dollar amounts. The next highest scores
receive awards of the next lower amounts, and so on until all the winners are chosen based on the
judges' scores.
The final list of scholarship winners is presented to the Mensa Foundation Board of Trustees, who
certify the winners. Winners are notified by mail and given instructions for claiming their award. They
are required to submit proof of registration in a degree program during the following academic year
as well as proof of U.S. citizenship. After the verification is received, the checks are written and
students receive the funds to help them pursue their education.
For more information or to apply please visit:
http://www.mensafoundation.org/foundation/?LinkServID=DAB9CC2D-E081-4C23-
C46DC8F41B324CE3
USDA 1890 National Scholars Program 2016 APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE
DECEMBER 1, 2015
Program Overview
The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is a partnership between of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) and the 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. The USDA/1890
National Scholars Program is implemented under the USDA Fellows Experience Program (FEP).
Scholars accepted into the program will be appointed using the Schedule A(r) authority (5 CFR
213.3202) and are not eligible for noncompetitive conversion to full time employment upon
graduation.
However, all USDA/1890 National Scholars are required to compete for appropriate employment
immediately after graduation and, if selected, commit to at least one year of service to USDA for
each year of financial assistance provided. (Note: Specific details of this service requirement will be
outlined in the service agreement entered into by the selected Scholar, the University at which the
Scholar is matriculated, and the USDA Sponsoring Agency.)
The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program will provide full tuition, employment, employee benefits,
fees, books, and room and board each year for up to 4 years to selected students pursuing a
bachelor's degree at the following universities:
Alabama A&M University
Alcorn State University, Mississippi
Central State University, Ohio
Delaware State University
Florida A&M University
Fort Valley State University, Georgia
Kentucky State University
Langston University, Oklahoma
Lincoln University, Missouri
North Carolina A&T State University
Prairie View A&M University, Texas
South Carolina State University
Southern University, Louisiana
Tennessee State University
Tuskegee University, Alabama
University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Virginia State University
West Virginia State University
Goal
The goal of the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is to increase the number of minorities
studying agriculture, food, natural resource sciences and the related disciplines. National Scholars
are required to study in the following or related disciplines.
Agriculture
Agricultural Business/Management
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Engineering/Mechanics
Agricultural Production and Technology
Agronomy or Crop Science
Animal Sciences
Botany
Food Sciences/Technology
Forestry and Related Sciences
Home Economics/Nutrition
Horticulture
Natural Resources Management
Soil Conservation/Soil Science
Farm and Range Management
Other related disciplines, (e.g. non-medical biological sciences, pre-veterinary medicine,
computer science)
The Award
Scholarships are awarded annually and must be used at one of the 1890 Historically Black Land-
Grant Universities. Each award provides full tuition, as well as room and board for the term of the
scholarship. The scholarship may be renewed each year, contingent upon satisfactory academic
performance and normal progress toward the bachelor's degree.
General Eligibility
To be eligible for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program scholarship a student must:
Be a U.S. citizen
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale)
Have been accepted for admission or currently attending one of the nineteen 1890
Historically Black Land-Grant Universities.
Study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines
Demonstrate leadership and community service
Submit an official transcript with the school seal and an authorized official's signature
Submit a signed application (original signature only)
Who Should Apply
The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is available to high school seniors entering their
freshman year of college and rising college sophomores and juniors.
Signed Memorandum of Understanding
2016 APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE DECEMBER 1, 2015
SUBMISSION DEADLINE APRIL 4, 2016
For any questions regarding the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program, please contact:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration
Office of Advocacy and Outreach
USDA/1890 Programs
1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Stop 0170
Washington, DC 20250
Telephone Number: (202) 205-4307
Fax Number: (202) 720-7136
Email: [email protected]
For more information please visit: http://www.outreach.usda.gov/education/1890/
Folds of Honor REQUIREMENTS Eligible applicants must be the spouse or dependent of:
Any service member who has been killed or disabled with a service-connected disability from the VA (the disability rating must be at least
10%); Children’s Fund Scholarship Specific: Any service member who has
been killed or disabled in combat with a documented service-connected disability (greater than or equal to 90-100%), killed in the
line of duty, or loss of limb. A veteran who died from any cause while such service-connected
disability was in existence; Any service member who is currently classified as a POW or MIA;
A service member missing in action or captured in line of duty by a hostile force;
A service member forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power;
A service member who has received a Purple Heart Medal (may be active duty).
SCHOLARSHIPS Applications for scholarships awarded during the 2016-2017 academic school year may be
submitted between January 1 - March 31, 2016.
Award Notification Dates for 2015-16 Applications:
Children’s Scholarship Fund – First week of June, 2015 Immediate Use/Re-Apply/Transition – July 13th, 2015
Future Use – First week of August 2015
IMMEDIATE USE
The Immediate Use Scholarship is intended for spouses and children who are currently attending or
have been accepted into a two or four-year degree program at an accredited, post secondary
institution: university, college, technical school or certification program.
The Immediate Use Scholarship, if awarded, is applicable for one year; applicants must re-apply
each year they wish to receive funding.
FUTURE USE
Children, birth through 11th grade, are eligible for the Future-Use Scholarship, pending standard
eligibility requirements have been met and required documentation has been provided. Once
awarded, the recipient will not apply for this scholarship again.
CHILDREN'S FUND
Dependents enrolled in grades K-12 for the 2015-2016 academic year are eligible to apply for
private school tuition or educational tutoring.
To apply or for more information please visit: https://www.foldsofhonor.org/scholarships
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Check back this is not updated for this school year yet.
http://www.buickachievers.com/
James “Jim” Bailey Scholarship
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http://www.wvapt.org/scholarships.htm
Tucker Community Foundation Scholarships
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http://www.tuckerfoundation.net/endowed-funds/scholarships/
McDonald’s Educates Scholarship
The McDonald’s Educates Scholarship Program of Greater Washington, D.C. honors outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional scholastic skills, leadership, and financial need. McDonald’s believes it is important to recognize young people who make a positive difference in their communities and is proud to honor those students through scholarship opportunities. The franchisees of McDonald’s Family Restaurants of Greater Washington, D.C. have always placed a high value on education and to date have awarded over $1,000,000 to local students through this annual scholarship program. The McDonald's Educates Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors whose high school is located within the Greater Washington, D.C. area—including the District of Columbia and portions of Maryland, Northern Virginia, and West Virginia. Please see the scholarship application for a full list of eligible counties. Please check back in January 2016 for details about the 2016 McDonald's Educates Scholarship Program.
http://www.mcdonaldseducates.com/scholarships.html
The West Virginia Pumpkin Festival Scholarship Check back this page has not been updated for this school year yet.
http://wvpumpkinpark.com/Scholarships.html
2016 West Virginia Desk and Derrick Scholarship Program Our Scholarship Program was founded in 2007 for the purpose of awarding annual scholarships to high school seniors and college students who are planning a career in the petroleum, energy or allied industry, or research and development of alternative fuels. Our primary goal is to advance the education of the individuals who supply the Nation's energy today, and in the years ahead. All scholarships are made through accredited colleges and universities. The number and amount of the scholarship awards vary from year to year and are available to eligible full-time students. The primary fundraiser for our Scholarship Program is our Annual Golf Outing. The application for our 2016 Scholarship will be available approximately February 1, 2016.
Check back this page has not been updated for this school year yet.
http://www.wvdeskandderrick.org/#!scholarship-program/c1umt