| Scholarship |
Description |
Deadline |
| Carilion Clinic Nursing Scholarships |
Carilion Clinic Nursing Scholarships- Numerous scholarships for students interested in the healthcare profession. WWW.carilionclinic.org/Carilion/Scholarships |
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| Central Virginia Electric Cooperative Scholarship |
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative Scholarship- High school seniors whose parents or guardians are members of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), and whose primary residence is served by the cooperative, are eligible to apply. The scholarships are for $500 and $1000. Applications are online at www.mycvec.com |
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| James Patterson |
James Patterson (author) is awarding gift certificates worth up to $5000.00 for college-bound high school seniors to help defray the cost of books. For details and an online application, please visit: Jamespatterson.com/dollars-for-scholars-entries.php. Applicants need to write an essay (500 words or less) - “How has your favorite book inspired you toward what you’d like to do in life?” |
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| Red House General Store |
Red House General Store will award a $500 scholarship to the undergraduate student who writes the best blog. For more information see Ms. Whorley in the school counseling office. |
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| 2011 Sam Walton Community Scholarship |
2011 Sam Walton Community Scholarship-Applicant cannot be an employee or a dependent of an employee of Walmart Stores. Applicant must have a grade point average of at least 2.5 and have taken either the ACT or SAT. The recipient will receive a one-time $3000 scholarship. See site for more information: www.act.org/walmart/contact.html |
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| The Exchange Club of Lynchburg-Youth of the Month |
The Exchange Club of Lynchburg-Youth of the Month- Each Youth of the Month will be eligible for the Youth of the Year award of $1000.00. A point system is awarded to community service, grades, special achievements/awards, and an essay. The essay must be 800-1,200 words and the topic is America’s youth and community service: “Shining the light of volunteerism.” See Ms. Whorley if interested in being nominated. |
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| DoSomething.org |
DoSomething.org, is one of the nation’s largest organizations devoted to the funding of young social entrepreneurs. DoSomething.org and AT&T are excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity for young people who make a difference in their communities. This Valentine’s Day DoSomething.org and AT&T will launch a scholarship contest giving away $35,000 in scholarship funding - so anyone can apply to receive a scholarship or money towards your college debt. The application opens this Monday, February 14th and for more information, please go to www.dosomething.org/att
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| 2011-2012 SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes |
The 2011-2012 SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes is free to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. The scholarship is for $1000.00 and it is FREE TO ENTER. Fifteen chances to win, with one winner chosen every two weeks from October to May. Seniors and current undergraduate college students can enter beginning September 16, 2011. Enter at offtocollege.info |
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| The Mercer University School of Engineering |
The Mercer University School of Engineering is looking for nominations for their Scholarship Challenge at the Macon, Georgia campus. If you are interested in either the engineering or technical communication scholarship competition, please let Mrs. Whorley know. You can learn more about the Mercer engineering program at www.mercer.edu/admissions and www.mercer.edu/engineering. |
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| KFC Colonel's Scholars Program |
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. They will be accepting online applications from December 1, 2011 to February 8, 2012 at www.kfcscholars.org. To qualify, graduating seniors must:
- Earn a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence
- Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Demonstrate financial need
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February 8, 2012 |
| The National Hispanic Caucus of School Board Members |
The National Hispanic Caucus of School Board Members will offer ten scholarship awards for high school seniors eligible for graduation in May-June 2012. The scholarship awards are distributed to two students within each of the five National School Boards Association’s regions. Recipients of the scholarships will be announced in the spring of 2012. Recipients will receive scholarship awards no later than August of 2012 upon verification of graduation and enrollment. Funds must be used for tuition, room and board, books, supplies, or items that support the student’s college program. Application packets must be received by Friday, February 10, 2012 in order to qualify for the award. Applications received after this date will not be considered. For further information regarding scholarships and/or the National Hispanic Caucus, please visit our website at http://www.nsba.org/caucus. For further inquiries, please feel free to contact Kanisha Williams-Jones at 703-838-6757 or kwilliams-jones@nsba.org, Myra Maxwell at 703-838-6716 or mmaxwell@nsba.org or Hispanic_Caucus@nsba.org. |
February 10, 2012 |
| Best Buy |
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February 15, 2012 |
| Brad's Deals |
http://www.bradsdeals.com/scholarship
500 word essay explaining how your college experience is or will be enabled by remarkable frugality, ingenuity, effort or thrift. Five (5) scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded. |
February 15 ,2012 |
| The Virginia Council on the Status of Women 2012 STEM Essay Contest |
The Virginia Council on the Status of Women 2012 STEM Essay Contest will award a $5000.00 scholarship. To enter, young women should be in their junior or senior year in high school and hold at least a 2.5 GPA. The essay guidelines are to write about your vision for a future STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) career and why you are considering the field for an area of study or possible career path. The essay should be between 700-1,000 words. Deadline for entries is 3:00pm on February 20, 2012 to the council |
February 20, 2012 |
| Buick Achievers Scholarship Program |
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is for seniors who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design and business, with an interest in the automotive industry. Visit www.buickachievers.com. the application deadline is February 29, 2012. |
February 29, 2012 |
| The Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc. |
The Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc. will offer 85 scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year. If interested, visit the Foundation’s website at www.colonialfarmcredit.com. Click the Scholarships link on the left, and then click the Apply ONLINE here link next to Application for 2012. The online application will allow you to include attachments and will automatically be submitted to the Foundation. Deadline to submit your application is March 1st. For those who prefer a printable form, an interactive PDF document is also available on the website. The endowment information is also found at this website. Please review the requirements for each endowment. Please contact Debbie Delby should you have any questions, at (804)746-4581 ext. 1125 or email at: ddelby@colonialfarmcredit.com. |
March 1, 2012 |
| The George E. Allen Academic Scholarship Program |
The George E. Allen Academic Scholarship Program will present fifteen $1,500.00 scholarships to high school seniors throughout Virginia in 2012. Applications are available in Ms. Whorley's office or can be downloaded here. The application deadline is March 1, 2012. The scholarship criteria are:
- the applicant must be a senior in high school whose plans include advanced education through college, nursing, business, trade, technical training or other similar program
- The applicant should demonstrate an ability for high achievement despite obstacles or special challenges
- The applicant should demonstrate academic progress during his or her four years of high school and also demonstrate a strong commitment to public service.
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March 1, 2012 |
| Essay Contest |
http://www.checkngo.com/about-us/company/checkngo-scholarship.aspx
300-500 word essay contest on how to manage money and what one needs to know to be an effective money manager.
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March 1, 2012 |
| Essay Contest |
http://www.rigidlifelines.com/scholarship.html
500-1000 word essay contest on work safety and fall prevention.
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March 1, 2012 |
| Essay Contest |
http://www.dish-systems.com/education/satellite-tv-scholarship.php
500 word essay on a topic such as changes in broadcast news due to the internet or the quality of TV programming today.
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March 1, 2012 |
| 2012 Granville P. Meade Scholarship |
The Department of Education is pleased to announce the availability of the 2012 Granville P. Meade Scholarship to provide financial assistance to students who have achieved academically, but who are financially unable to attend college. The award is for $2000.00 per year for 4 years. Paper applications are available in Ms. Whorley's office and must be submitted by March 2, 2012. |
March 2, 2012 |
| The Awareness Garden Foundation |
The Awareness Garden Foundation will award at least one $2500 scholarship to a senior whose life has been affected by cancer or who plans to pursue a career in the health care field. The application can be downloaded from the Awareness Garden Foundation at www.awarenessgarden.com. All applications and supporting documentation must be received no later than 5:00PM on March 9, 2012 by the scholarship committee. |
March 9, 2012 |
| The Virginia Mayflower Society |
The Virginia Mayflower Society is offering a $1,620 scholarship. See Mrs. Whorley or this brochure for more information. |
March 15, 2012 |
| The Appomattox County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship |
The Appomattox County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship is in the amount of $100.00 and is offered to a student who wishes to teach in any field after college. Applications are available in Ms. Whorley's office and the due date is March 31, 2012. |
March 31, 2012 |
| Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund |
The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in October 2001 by the husband (Abraham) and family members of the late Janice Marie Scott to honor her legacy as a tremendous advocate for youth and a dedicated supporter of community services within the Greater Metropolitan Area of Washington, DC. Mrs. Scott was one of the 125 individuals who perished when terrorists crashed American Airlines Flight 77 into the building of the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund is awarded on a one-time basis in the amount of $2500.00. Postmarked deadline is March 31, 2012. Please see Ms. Whorley for an application. To be eligible to apply:
- The student must be a US Citizen
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- Attend a 4 year college or university full time within the 50 states or District of Columbia at the beginning of the fall semester of 2012
- Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community service or extra curricular activities
- Combine adjustable income of parents cannot exceed $100,000.
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March 31, 2012 |
| The Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship |
The Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship paper application is available in Ms. Whorley's office. This scholarship is open to Region 2000 public high school seniors. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded in 2012. You do not have to be pursuing a major in human resources, but an essay (not to exceed 200 words on some aspect of the Human Resources field) is required. Application deadline is April 1, 2012. |
April 1, 2012 |
| AAUW-Lynchburg Branch-Scholarship |
The AAUW-Lynchburg Branch-Scholarship will award two female students $2000.00 each. Instructions for completing the application include:
· Complete the application
· Write an essay describing what you see yourself doing five years after college.
· Ask two persons to submit a letter of recommendation
· Submit an official transcript
· Submit a printed out copy of your FAFSA or Expected Family Contribution Report.
The completed application must be received by April 2, 2012. Paper applications are available from Ms. Whorley. |
April 2, 2012 |
| Daniel Christian Nursing Scholarship |
Qualifications for the Daniel Christian Nursing Scholarship are listed below:
· Applicants must be ACHS seniors interested in nursing as a career
· Grade average must be B or higher
· Applicant must be interested in a state accredited nursing program(R.N. or L.P.N.)
· Applicants must be a member of a Christian church (provide evidence of membership)
Paper applications are in Ms. Whorley's office with a deadline of April 2, 2012. The scholarship amount is approximately $900.00. |
April 2, 2012 |
| 2012 VMDAEC Educational Scholarship |
High School seniors whose parents are consumer-members of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative, and whose primary residence is served by the cooperative, are eligible to apply now for the 2012 Educational Scholarship to be awarded to Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives' (VMDAEC) Educational Scholarship Foundation Board. Applications for 2012 scholarships are available online at www.cvecinfo.com. |
April 2, 2012 |
| The Armenian Education Center |
The Armenian Education Center is pleased to announce an essay question competition, which will award a $1000.00 scholarship to one Virginia high school student. The competition is open to 9th-12th grade students. Hard copy essays must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2012. As per instructions, essays must also be emailed by April 2nd. The essay and scholarship information can be picked up in Ms. Whorley's office. The essay addresses the Holocaust and other examples of genocide. |
April 2, 2012 |
| Joseph P. Crouch Scholarship |
The Joseph P. Crouch Scholarship is a $1000.00 award based on merit and citizenship.Students must become a member of the Central Virginia Community Credit Union by February 10, 2012 to be eligible. The paper application is available in Ms. Whorley's office. The application deadline is April 13, 2012. |
April 13, 2012 |
| Motorcycle Safety Scholarship |
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle-helmets-safety-scholarship-2012
500-1000 word essay contest on motorcycle helmet laws. |
April 20, 2012 |
| Leroy Morgan Scholarship |
The Appomattox County Assembly, Inc. is proud to announce the Leroy Morgan Scholarship. This award is for $1000.00. Seniors will need 3 letters of recommendation- One from a teacher, and two from community members or organizations such as the 4H, boy scourts, girl scouts, religious leader, employer etc. A two page double spaced essay documenting the importance of community service or the value of perserverance is required. Application packets must be received by May 1, 2012 to the scholarship committee. |
May 1, 2012 |
| Essay Contest |
http://www.corcentric.com/contact/accounting-software-scholarship.aspx
500 word essay on how to best teach financial literacy to children
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May 1, 2012 |
| Essay Contest |
http://www.buymorecontacts.com/topic/27/1000-scholarship-essay-contest.aspx
1000 word essay on a topic such as the importance of eye health, or how blindness would affect your life. |
June 1, 2012 |
| Essay Contest |
http://www.clickinks.com/printer-ink-scholarship.html
1000 word essay on a topic such as the importance of art in education or in society, or improving an urban community with art. |
June 1, 2012 |
| BigSun Organization |
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual $500 scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply. The deadline for the application is June 22, 2012. The successful applicant will be a high school senior or a student attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. |
June 22, 2012 |
| AES Engineers |
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students. To be eligible, the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that can be found on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. The amount of the award will be $500 and the deadline for entry is October 5, 2012. Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm |
October 5, 2012 |
