April 2015 1 - Menchville High School

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April 2015 1 - Menchville High School
NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High School Scholarship Bulletin – April 2015
Listed below are brief details of scholarships and procedures for applying. Additional information, procedures, and applications may be
found in the School Counseling Office – College Career Center
For additional assistance contact your high school’s College & Career Specialist
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE TO REQUEST TRANSCRIPT: FIVE WORKING DAYS MUST BE ALLOWED FOR
PROCESSING OF TRANSCRIPTS. NOTE: Spring Break is April 6-10!
SCHOLARSHIPS
1st Advantage Federal
Credit Union “Director’s
Scholarship Program”
AAA Tidewater
Automobile Association
J. Theron "Tim"
Timmons Scholarship
DEADLINE
April 15, 2015
April 15, 2015
AMOUNT
4@$2000.00
$5000.00
ELIGIBILITY
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Senior
Dependent 1st Advantage Credit Union member or member self
Attend 2 year, 4 year, 2 year vocational, or training school fulltime
Statement
Selection based on need , academics, additional activities, statement
Letters of recommendation
http://www.1stadvantage.org/life-shared/about-us/2015-directorsscholarships.html
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Applicant must be a high school senior, citizen of the United States and
parent or legal guardian is member of Tidewater AAA
GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
must demonstrate financial need,
Eligible or accepted for admission to an accredited institution of higher
learning in Virginia.
http://www.tidewater.aaa.com/home/automotive/driver-education/teenprograms/aaa-scholarship-program.html
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Athnet Sports
Recruiting, Inc.
Scholarship
June 1, 2015
$1000.00
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Current or former athlete at high school or college level
Essay
Personal Bio
http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Bohlale Baheti &
Charity Cub 2015
Academic Scholarship
Butterfoss & Barton
Orthodontics
C. Waldo Scott Center
for H.O.P.E. Board of
Trustees Scholarship
College Prowler No
Essay Scholarship
College Sports
Scholarship
David Brian Bullock
Scholarship
(Nomination)
DEADLINE
May 31, 2015
April 24, 2015
April 10, 2015
Monthly awards
July 1st, 2015
April 10, 2015
AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
$500.00
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Senior
Female African American
2.75 Minimum GPA
20 hours Community Service
3 Letters Recommendation
Essay
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
2 @ $500.00
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Must be current or prior patient
Complete application
Essay (500 words or less)
Excellent school standing
Visit your College and Career Center for more information
Amount to be
determined
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Senior attend any Newport News High School
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Essay
Attend college , university, or post-secondary school
www.scottcenter.org
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Open to all high school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll
within 12 months. Account required
Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States. International students with
valid visas are also eligible.
Only one entry allowed per person per month. A new winner will be chosen every
month.
https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
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Any current or former athlete
Essay
[email protected]
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Financial need
Record need
Scholastic achievement indicative of ability to pursue post high school studies
2 letters of recommendations
SAT scores
Visit your College and Career Center for information on the nomination
process for your school.
$2000.00 awarded
monthly
$1000.00
Up to $ 5000
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SCHOLARSHIPS
DEADLINE
AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
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David B. Wallace
Memorial Scholarship
April 24, 2015
Up to $500.00
Edith G. Johnson
Memorial Scholarship
April 17, 2015
To be determined
George Washington
Carver High school
Alumni Association
“Marie L. Holland Award”
April 30, 2015
Amount to be
determined
G. Wesley Raney, Jr.
Scholarship
Good Neighbor
Pharmacy Scholarship
Program
April 17, 2015
April 11, 2015
$5000.00
1@ $2500.00
4 @ $1000.00
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Woodside High School Senior Only
Minimum 2.75 GPA
Plans to pursue “a college major in history, sociology, psychology, economics,
geography, political science, anthropology, archaeology, film studies, or
education”
2 or 4 Year institution
Academic Integrity, Community Awareness, Civic Responsibility
Essay
3 Recommendations
Visit the Woodside College & Career Center or any Social Studies Teacher for
an application
Attend Heritage High School
Completed application
Minimum 2.8 GPA and 900 SAT score
2 letters of recommendation
Current photo
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
Senior
College or Technical School
Financial Need Considered
Extra-curricular
Visit your College and Career Center for More information
Senior
Will attend fulltime a 2 yr. or 4yr. approved post-secondary institution
Academically competitive
Financial need considered
School & community participation important
3 letters of recommendation (counselor, instructor/teacher, additional
church/community
Visit you College & career Center for more information
Senior
Submit application & documents at your local Good Neighbor Pharmacy
2 Letters of Recommendation
Essay
Extra-curricular Activities
Visit your College and Career Center for more information or your nearest Good
Neighbor Pharmacy
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Hampton Roads Dream
High Inc. /Erica Nicola
James Educational
Scholarship Fund
HISPANIC
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
DEADLINE
May 22, 2015
Various Dates
AMOUNT
3 / $500
Various amounts
ELIGIBILITY
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GPA of 3.0 or above
Proof of involvement in community activities
2 letters of recommendations – 1 from HS & 1 from church officer
An official copy of the high school transcript
Demonstrated leadership skills
Involvement in community activities
An essay containing no more than 300 words
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
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Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
Be a US citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or
passport stamped I-551
Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree
Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA)
Plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student in a degree seeking
program at a US accredited institution in the US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or
Guam in the upcoming academic year.
Apply Online at www.hsf.net
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I’m First Scholarship
Jack and Jill of
American Foundation
May 22, 2015
June 1, 2015
10 @ $4,000.00
Up to $2500.00
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Jack E. O’Connor
Scholarship Tidewater
Chapter of Credit
Unions
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April 17, 2015
$1000.00
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Current high school seniors attending school in the United States.
First-generation college student (neither parent has earned a four-year college
degree).
Must be attending a CSO partner college or university. View CSO College Partners.
Application must be completed online at: http://www.imfirst.org/scholarship/
One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or adult mentor is required.
The letter of recommendation must be emailed to [email protected].
Senior, African American
3.0 GPA minimum
Attend 4 yr. college
Community Service
https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/2b305f93-ee11-4af1-bc13e8ed9f061669
Applicants must be a member of a credit union in the Tidewater Chapter of Credit
Unions.
To be a member you must have an account in your name and not a joint member
with someone else. If you are not sure if your credit union is a member, please ask
them prior to filling out this application.
. A completed application includes - transcripts, tax return from 1040 from 2014; and
application form pages 1 through 3 filled out completely and signed.
Visit your College and Career Center for more information
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Joel Bieber Firm
Scholarship
Langley Federal Credit
Union “Jean M. Yokum
Scholarship Program”
DEADLINE
June 19, 2015
April 24, 2014
AMOUNT
$1,000.00
4 @ $5000.00
Linda Z. Wenzel
Memorial Scholarship
Fund
April ,13 2015
$1,000.00
Lylton L. And Augusta
Inettie B. Edwards
Vocational Trade
Scholarship
April 10, 2015
Amount to be
determined
Mary Marshall Nursing
Scholarship Program
Mary Immaculate
Hospital Auxiliary
June 1, 2015
Various amounts
April 15, 2015
1 @ $1500.00
2 @ $1000.00
ELIGIBILITY
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3.0 GPA
Completed application
Typed essay
Transcript
Photo
http://www.joelbieber.com/our-firm/community-involvement/scholarship
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Senior
Will attend accredited college, university, trade or vocational
Applicant member Langley prior to 12/31/2014
3.0 GPA minimum
SAR (Student Aid Report) Essay
2 letters recommendation
SAT or ACT
https://www.langleyfcu.org
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Must pursue business or marketing degree
Resident of Newport News
At least a 2.5 GPA
Essay
Letter of recommendation
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
High School Senior or Community Adult
Enrolling into vocational school
Must reside in 23607 zip code
www.scottcenter.org
Residency in VA for at least 1 year
Acceptance or enrollment as a full-time/part-time student in a School of Nursing in
VA
GPA at least 3.0
Financial Need
Application will not be available online until May 1, 2015. Application must be
typed and mailed. For details see website below:
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/OMHHE/primarycare/incentives/nursing/rn_guidelines
.htm
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3 letters of reference
Essay
Must pursue a career in healthcare
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Newport News Council
of PTA
Norfolk State
University
Book Scholarship
Application
Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity (Alpha Alpha
Chapter-M.C. Calloway
Memorial Scholarship)
DEADLINE
AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
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April 13, 2015
May 1, 2015
April 25, 2015
4 @ $500.00
2 @ $500.00
Amount to Be
Announced
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Newport News student
Selected based on academic, extra-curricular and dedicated to the advancement of
education
College or technical school
Interview for finalists
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
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Attend Norfolk State University
Essay (300 words or less)
2.5 GPA
Letter of recommendation
Visit the College and Career Center for more information
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Senior
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Copy of Official High School Transcript; Official SAT minimum 950/ ACT minimum 21
Application must be reviewed and signed by your Guidance Counselor
2 letters of recommendations – these letters should be 250 words & typed (1 from
faculty and 1 community leader)
Attach a small head shot photo
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Peninsula Community
Foundation of Virginia
April 14, 2015
Peninsula Italian
American Lodge #
2145 “Gino A. Canale
Memorial Scholarship”
April 10, 2015
Amount to be
Determined
$ 500-$750
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SunTrust Off to College
Scholarship
Sweepstakes
September to
May
30 @ $500
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Senior
3.0
Participation in community and school activities
Financial need
https://pcfva.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
Senior
Italian Heritage not required
Extracurricular/Work/ Honors/ recognition Resume’
Essay
College Acceptance
Letter of Recommendation ( form provided)
High School Seniors & College Undergrads register October to May for drawings
every two weeks
One entry per drawing - but you may enter every drawing once
Details www.offtocollege.info
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SCHOLARSHIPS
DEADLINE
AMOUNT
Tidewater Soaring
March 15, 2015
Thursday Morning
Breakfast Club
May 9, 2015
Amount to be
determined
Virginians for Integrity
in Government
May 1, 2015
1st place- $2,000.00
Runners up- $1,000.00
April 17, 2015
$500-$1,000
April 17, 2015
-Minimum of 2
awarded -Amount to
be determined
Woman’s Club of
Newport News
Woodside High School
PTSA Senior
Scholarship
Zeta Omicron Chapter
Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity “ John Lewis
Memorial Scholarship”
May 1, 2015
Flight instruction
8@ $1000.00
ELIGIBILITY
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Applicants between 14-20 years
Applicants must be highly motivated to fly
Selection process is based on financial need, interest in aviation and commitment to
the program
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Letter of reference
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Essay
http://www.tidewatersoaring.org/scholarships.html
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Completed application
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Must not have received a full scholarship elsewhere
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Visit the College and Career Center for more information
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Essay about a living Virginia hero
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“Hero” can be an elected official, teachers, relative, or any other citizen
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Must submit via email to [email protected]
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http://chs.ccps.us/files/2015/01/Scholarship-Essay-Contest.pdf
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Transcript and test scores
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Resume
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Completed application
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Typed essay
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Financial need
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Visit your College and Career Center for more information
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Woodside Senior only
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Acceptance to 2 or 4 yr. college
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Minimum 2.5 GPA
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3 letters of recommendation
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Essay
Visit Woodside College & Career Center for more information
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Senior
African American Male
2.5 GPA minimum
3 letters of Recommendation
Essay
SAT/ ACT scores
Color photo
www.mightyzo.com/scholarship
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