Optimist Club of Danville Oratorical Contest Scholarship

March 4, 2014

OPTIMIST CLUB OF DANVILLE ORATORICAL CONTEST SCHOLARSHIP

The Optimist Club of Danville Oratorical Contest is open to students in grades 9-12 under the age of 19 as of December 31 of the 2013-2014 academic year. The contest is open to the first twenty applicants.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12
Be under the age of 19 by December 31 of the 2013-2014 school year

Award Amount:Five scholarships awarded in the amounts of $3,000, $2,500, $2,000, $1,000, and $1000

How to Apply:Application and information is located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:April 4, 2014

ANNA DUNNEVANT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Alpha Gamma Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, an organization forwomen teachers, sponsors a $500 grant-in-aid award to a deserving female student who is planning to further her education in the area of teaching.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be a female graduating senior

Plan to further her education in the area of teaching
Enroll in a college or university fall 2014

Award Amount:$500.00

How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:The completed application and all supporting documents are due to Ms. McKinnie in Guidance by the end of the day March 18, 2014.

URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP

The URW Community Federal Credit Union will grant five scholarships to 2014 graduating high school seniors who are continuing their education at an accredited college or recognized institution of higher learning beginning fall 2014.

Eligibility:The student must be:

A graduating senior
Entering an accredited college, university or other recognized institution of higher learning
A member of the URW Community Federal Credit Union for 12 months

Award Amount:$500

How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:The application and supporting documents are due to the URW Community FederalUnion by 5:00 P.M, April 18, 2014.

DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Applications for DCC Educational Foundation Scholarships are due March 31. There are more than 150 scholarships available to new and returning DCC students. All students who apply must also apply for Federal Financial Aid.

Scholarship applications can be completed online at

2013-2014 TOBACCO REGION SCHOLARSHIPThe Southside Virginia Tuition Assistance Program provides a stimulus for economic revitalization within Southside Virginia. The program encourages native Southside Virginians to complete a bachelor degree by providing tuition assistance grants. Information and the application process is available at .

How to apply:

Go to our website
Click on the county in which you live..
Create the account by entering the student's email address and choosing a password..
Check the email address you provided when creating the account and click the link in the email sent to you. This link confirms the email address to allow you to login..
Once you have confirmed your email address, you will be prompted to login. .
The first time you login, you will be asked to enter your account information, such as your full name, date of birth, and last four digits of your social security number.
Fill out the online application and submit
Check your email again and forward the email sent to you when you completed the application to your

counselor or college registrar’s office

9. If you are a freshman email or mail a copy of your college acceptance letter.

BEACON CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP

Beacon Credit Union provides a scholarship for a graduating high school member or child of a member of the Beacon Credit Union.

Eligibility: The applicant must:

Be a member or a child of a member of the Beacon Credit Union in good standing six months or more prior to the application deadline
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
Be a Virginia resident
Be a graduating from a Virginia high school

Award Amount:Four scholarships for $2,000 each

How to apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance

Deadline:Postmarked no later than April 25, 2014

THE WEBSTER AND ELIZABETH MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Webster and Elizabeth Marshall Award awarded annually to a student who graduates from a high school in the Danville Public Schools and attends Averett University. The award is in memory of Webster Marshall and in honor of Elizabeth Marshall, to fulfill their desire to support education by assisting Danville Public Schools graduates who wish to continue their education at Averett University.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Graduate from a high school in the Danville Public Schools
Attend Averett University
Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA

Award Amount:To be determined and may be renewed annually for up the three additional years

How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in the Guidance.

Deadline:March 31, 2014

SONNY MERRYMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Virginia Association for Pupil Transportation (VAPT) provides the Sonny Merryman Memorial Scholarship named in memory of Floyd W. (Sonny) Merryman, Jr. who founded a bus dealership serving the transportation industry.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be a Virginia public school senior who has a parent or grandparent currently or formerly employed in the public school transportation field in Virginia
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in the school and community
Have demonstrated exemplary citizenship
Have demonstrated concern for the well-being of all citizens

Award Amount:$2,500

How to Apply:Applications and information are located in the scholarship file in Guidance and

Deadline:April 30, 2014

KIDS CHANCE OF VIRGINIA SCHOLARSHIP

Kids’ Chance of Virginia (KCVA) provides college scholarships to the children of Virginia workers killed, severely or fatally injured in a workplace related accident.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be between the ages of 16 and 25
A child of a parent whose work related injury caused a significant decline in family income and circumstances
A student who plans to pursue a post-secondary or trade school education in the fall semester of 2014

Award Amount:To be determined

How to Apply:Applications and information are located in the scholarship file in Guidance and at

Deadline:April 15, 2014

SARA LANIER TABB OLIVER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Sara Lanier Tabb Oliver Memorial Scholarship is a renewable scholarship endowed by the TOWN foundation. Sara Oliver and her husband, Thomas, both attended James Madison University. He was from a poor family and made a promise to himself that if ever he became successful, he would see to it that others did not have to endure a similar struggle to receive a college education.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Female
An in-coming freshman (high school senior)
Exhibits extreme financial need
File the FAFSA – ideally received at the processing center by March 1, 2014
Demonstrates academic success
A Virginia resident

Award Amount:$32,000 over a four-year period ($8,000 a year)

How to Apply:Applications are located in the Guidance and Counseling Scholarship file. Additional information may be located at

Deadline:Review began March 1, 2014. Deadline March 15, 2014

WEDNESDAY CLUB MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

The Wednesday Club provides merit scholarships for senior students in Danville and Pittsylvania County public schools.

Eligibility:The student must:

Demonstrate academic excellence
Be planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree from a college or university

Award amount:$1,000

How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:Postmark no later than March 24, 2014

DANVILLE CHAPTER OF CHUMS, INC

The Danville Chapter of Chums, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that promotes charitable, educational, and religious activities in the community.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

A senior
Be planning to further their education after high school

Award Amount:Two $500.00 scholarships

How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:The completed application and all requested items are due to Chums by Monday April 15, 2014.

THE LINKS, INC. DANVILLE CHAPTER MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITY STUDENTS

The Danville Chapter of Links, Inc. offers annual merit scholarships to minority high school seniors.

Eligibility:The student must:

Be a minority high school senior
Have been or anticipate being accepted into an accredited post-secondary institution
Have a 2.5 GPA
Be planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited four year college or university

Award Amount:To be determined

How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:Applications are due to Links no later than March 17.

DANVILLE ALUMNAE CHAPTER DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:The applicant must be a graduating senior who will enroll in an accredited college for fall 2014.

Award Amount:To be determined

How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:March 24, 2014.

DANVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Eligibility:The applicant must be:

A graduating senior
Planning to attend a vocational, two year, or four year college

Award Amount:To be determined

How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:March 7, 2014

JAZZY JAZZ SOCIAL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The Jazzy Jazz Social Club sponsors two scholarships to students in the Danville area.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Enroll in a two or four year institution fall 2014
Be a resident of the Danville surrounding area
Be a U.S. citizen
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Be African American

Award Amount:1st place award - $1,000

2nd place award - $ 500

How to Apply:Applications are available in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:March 31, 2014

MID-ATLANTIC BROADBAND COOPERATIVE SCHOLARSHIP

Mid-Atlantic Broadband (MBC) is a broadband internet provider committed to bringing economic revitalization to Southern Virginia. MBC will award five scholarships for $4000 to high school seniors who plan to further their education by attending an accredited institution of higher learning in Virginia.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be a graduating senior who is pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in Virginia with a focus in science, technology, engineering or math
Have a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA

Award Amount:$4000

How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:Completed applications and all supporting documents are due to MBC’s corporateoffice by April 4, 2014.

SONY KINGOFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

In honor of Sonny Kingoff, a longtime supporter of academics and athletics at GWHS, a scholarship opportunity is available to a graduating senior who has participated in varsity sports (including cheerleading).

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be a graduating senior
Have participated in any sport, including varsity cheerleading.
Have shown high moral character, have maximized his or her ability in sports endeavors, and have exhibited leadership
Have achieved academically to the best of his or her abilities

Award Amount:$1,500.00

How to Apply:Complete the GWHS Local Universal Application (LUSA), located in the scholarship file in Guidance and on the GWHS website. The completed LUSA is due to Ms. McKinnie in Guidance no later than March 12, 2014.

Deadline:Wednesday, March 12, 2014 by 12:00 noon

RHO IOTA CHAPTER OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be a graduating senior
Planning to enroll in a two or four year college fall 2014

Award Amount:To be determined

How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:Applications and requested documents are due by April 19, 2014.

STAN PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – ROANOKE VALLEY WRESTLING ASSOCIATION

The RoanokeValley Wrestling Association awards an annual scholarship in memory of Stan Parker.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be a senior from the Blue Ridge, River Ridge, Three Rivers, Pioneer, Piedmont, Western Valley or one of the independent schools of Roanoke Catholic or North Cross
Attend a junior college, state or private college, or university
Be active in wrestling and student activities or the son or daughter of a coach, official, or connected to wrestling.
Have maintained a “C” average

Award Amount:$1,000.00

How to Apply:Applications are available in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:Applications are due to the Roanoke Valley Wrestling Association by March 28, 2014.

VIRGINIA SHERIFF’S INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP

The Virginia Sheriff’s Institute Scholarship program provides an opportunity for young people in Virginia to pursue an educational curriculum in law enforcement or criminal justice. The scholarship is available to students in jurisdictions where sheriffs participate in the scholarship fundraising efforts. Students in this jurisdiction are eligible to receive the scholarship.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Live in a locality where the sheriff is a member of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute and has authorized the Institute to conduct a direct mail special appeal to raise funds for the scholarship program
Major in the criminal justice field (those majoring in law or pursuing a career as a lawyer will not be considered as a criminal justice major)
Attend a Virginia college

Award Amount:To be determined

How to Apply:Applications and information is located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:Return the completed application and all supporting documents to Ms. McKinnie in Guidance by April 1, 2014.

JOHN R. LILLARD VIRGINIA AIRPORT OPERATORS COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP

The John R. Lilliard Scholarship program is to assist future aviation leaders and to honor John R. Lillard.

Eligibility:The student must:

Be a Virginia high school senior
Have a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA
Be planning a career in the field of aviation
Be enrolled or accepted into an aviation related program at an accredited college

Award Amount:$3,000

How to Apply:The application and information is located at and in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:March 14, 2014

WILLIAD G.PLENTL AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Willard G. Plentl Aviation Scholarship provides an award for Virginia High School senior that is planning an aviation career in a non-engineering area.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be accepted into a non-engineering, aviation-related postsecondary education program
Have an un-weighted GPA of a minimum of 3.5

Amount:$1,000

How to Apply: Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:March 14, 2014

THE ARMENIAN EDUCATION CENTER /SCHOLARSHIP

The Armenian Education Center provides a scholarship to one Virginia high school student. The competition is open the ninth through twelfth grade students.

Eligibility:The competition is open the ninth through twelfth grade students.

How to Apply: Information is located in the scholarship file in Guidance and at the Armenian website,

Award Amount:$1,000

Deadline:Hard copies of essays must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2013. Essays must also be emailed by April 1, 2014.

DANVILLE RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP (DRTA)

The Danville Retired Teachers Association scholarship is given to a chosen candidate enrolled in a college to become a teacher.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be a senior planning to attend college for a career in teacher
Have maintained grades of a “C” average or better

Award Amount:To be determined

How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in the Guidance.

Deadline:Return your application packet to Ms. McKinnie Guidance no later than 3:00p.m. April 7, 2014.

MARY JORDAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Mary Jordan Memorial Scholarship established in memory of Mary Wescott Jordan who died at the age of 23 following heart surgery. The award is sent directly to the educational institution of the recipient’s choice.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be a graduating senior
Attend a college, university or seminary

Award Amount:To be determined

How to Apply:Follow the instructional page for the Mary Jordan Memorial Scholarships located in the scholarship file. The GWHS Local Universal Scholarship Application (LUSA) is located in the scholarship file in Guidance and on the GWHS website.

Deadline:Completed applications are due to Ms. McKinnie in the Guidance by noon Monday, March 31, 2014.

THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DAN RIVER UNIT 325 SCHOLARSHIP

The American Legion Auxiliary Dan River Unit 325 offers a scholarship to a direct descendant; child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. or a legally adopted child or a child/children of a spouse by prior marriage or dependent as defined by the United States of America Armed Services for Veterans of the United States military and National Guard.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Plan to attend an accredited college/university
Be a citizen of the United States and legal resident of Virginia or North Carolina

Award Amount:To be determined by the auxiliary

How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:April 15, 2014

THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DAN RIVER UNIT 1097 SCHOLARSHIP

The American Legion Auxiliary Dan River Unit 1097 offers a scholarship to a direct descendant; child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. or a legally adopted child or a child/children of a spouse by prior marriage or dependent as defined by the United States of America Armed Services for Veterans of the United States military and National Guard.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Have at least a GPA of 3.0

Plan to attend an accredited college/university
Be a citizen of the United States and legal resident of Virginia or North Carolina

Award Amount:To be determined by the auxiliary

How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:March 3, 2014

THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DAN RIVER UNIT 1097CHILDREN OF WARRIORS NATIONAL PRESIDENTS’ SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be a senior in high school

Plan to attend an accredited college/university
Be a citizen of the United States and legal resident of Virginia or North Carolina

Award Amount:The three scholarships are in the amount of $3,500, $3,000, and $2,500

How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:The complete application is due to the American Legion Auxiliary Dan River Unit 1097 on or before

March 1, 2014.

PETER PASULA STUDY HABITS SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be attending an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall of 2014
Enrolled at any level in any program that is two years in length or longer

Award Amount:$500