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 • • • • • • 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 • 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 • • • • • Athnet Sports Recruiting, Inc. Scholarship June 1, 2015 $1000.00 • • • • Current or former athlete at high school or college level Essay Personal Bio http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm 1 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 • • • • • • • 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 • • • • • 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 • • • • • Senior attend any Newport News High School Minimum 2.5 GPA Essay Attend college , university, or post-secondary school www.scottcenter.org • • 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 • • • Any current or former athlete Essay [email protected] • • • • • • 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 • • 2 SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY • • • 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 3 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 • • • • • • • • 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 • • 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 • • • • • • • I’m First Scholarship Jack and Jill of American Foundation May 22, 2015 June 1, 2015 10 @ $4,000.00 Up to $2500.00 • • • • • • • • • Jack E. O’Connor Scholarship Tidewater Chapter of Credit Unions • April 17, 2015 $1000.00 • • 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 4 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 • • • • • • 3.0 GPA Completed application Typed essay Transcript Photo http://www.joelbieber.com/our-firm/community-involvement/scholarship • • • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • • 3 letters of reference Essay Must pursue a career in healthcare Visit your College & Career Center for more information 5 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 • • April 13, 2015 May 1, 2015 April 25, 2015 4 @ $500.00 2 @ $500.00 Amount to Be Announced • • • 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 • • • • • Attend Norfolk State University Essay (300 words or less) 2.5 GPA Letter of recommendation Visit the College and Career Center for more information • • • • • 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 • 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes September to May 30 @ $500 • • 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 6 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 • • • 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 • Letter of reference • Essay http://www.tidewatersoaring.org/scholarships.html • Completed application • Must not have received a full scholarship elsewhere • Visit the College and Career Center for more information • Essay about a living Virginia hero • “Hero” can be an elected official, teachers, relative, or any other citizen • Must submit via email to [email protected] • http://chs.ccps.us/files/2015/01/Scholarship-Essay-Contest.pdf • Transcript and test scores • Resume • Completed application • Typed essay • Financial need • Visit your College and Career Center for more information • Woodside Senior only • Senior – themselves, must be member of PSTA • Acceptance to 2 or 4 yr. college • Minimum 2.5 GPA • 3 letters of recommendation • Essay Visit Woodside College & Career Center for more information • • • • • • • • Senior African American Male 2.5 GPA minimum 3 letters of Recommendation Essay SAT/ ACT scores Color photo www.mightyzo.com/scholarship 7