List up to date as of 12/13/16
Scholarship / Website address / Amount / Deadline / Description / CriteriaThe Sussle Scholarship / http://sussle.org/scholarship / $100.00 / New scholarship every week
Online Only / Contribute your knowledge, and in return, you are eligible for an easy scholarship. You post, vote, and comment. The person with the most contributions and votes wins. Weekly scholarships available for $100.
Scholarship Points Award / https://www.scholarshippoints.com/win5/?st=2361&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&transaction_id=1020dd2551596280d81a8595b41ae5&utm_source=&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=ScholarshipPoints%2B%2410%2C000%2BScholarship%2B(CPA)& / $10,000 / End of Every Month / Sign up on the website to be entered to win the scholarship. Then use the site to find more scholarship opportunities.
Ferrum College Campus Visit Grant / http://www.ferrum.edu/admissions/prospective_students/visit/visit_grant.html / $1,000 / Automatic if visit and then choose to attend Ferrum / Any Senior who visits Ferrum College, either during an Open House or a Private visit, will receive an automatic $1,000 Grant just for visiting if they end up attending Ferrum College.
AMDA / http://www.amda.edu/admission-calendar/amda-auditions / $$$ / Audition dates and locations vary / Students who apply and audition for these schools have the opportunity to be awarded scholarships. Auditions are being held now in various cities around the country.
Discover Student Loans Scholarship / www.collegecovered.com/assist / $2,500 / 12/6/16
3/7/17 / Now through February 28, 2017, students are automatically entered to win a $2,500 scholarship when they sign up to receive helpful tips on planning and paying for college at CollegeCovered.com/Assist. Students can earn up to three additional entries into the sweepstakes by sharing a link on social media and encouraging their friends to join using their link!
Oral Roberts University Quest Whole Person Scholarship / http://questscholarship.org/ / Up to $20,000 / 10/20/16
1/6/17
2/16/17
3/24/17
Nomination / The Quest Whole Person Scholarship Program has been established to recognize students who are tireless on their quest for wholeness. Scholarship recipients will demonstrate the following: Christian Worldview, Lifestyle of Service, Academic Achievement, Leadership Ability, Vision to Make a Life-Changing Impact on Others, and a Healthy Lifestyle. You must be nominated to apply. Let Miss Ayers know before the deadlines if you would like to be nominated. You can also request a nomination from a teacher or community leader who knows you well online. Once you have been nominated, you will receive an invitation to the scholarship event which you must attend in order to be considered for the scholarship.
WACE National Co-Op Scholarship / http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html / $6,000 per year for 4 years / 11/1/2016-3/1/2017 depending on school
Online or Paper App / College Cooperative Education is a unique academic program combining classroom studies with professional work experience in a field related to your education and career goals. Co-op gives you a wonderful opportunity to gain professional job experience and, at the same time, earn money to help with expenses while you are in school.
To qualify you must:
Have a 3.5+ GPA
Apply for the 2017-2018 academic year at one of the WACE partner institutions listed (Clarkson University, Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Merrimack College, Rochester Institute of Technology, State University of New York Oswego, The University of Toledo, University of Cincinnati, University of Massachusetts Lowell, & Wentworth Institute of Technology)
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards / http://www.artandwriting.org/the-awards/guidelines-deadlines/ / Awards - no $$$$ / 12/15/2015
Online app + required forms / The Southwest Virginia Art Program has a long established history of supporting VA's artistic talent and has helped further the careers and studies of many distinguished individuals. Awards at the regional level may lead to monetary rewards
AXA Achievement Scholarships / https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html / $2,500-$25,000 / 12/15/16 or until 10,000 apps are received / 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. Applications are available now and only being accepted until 10,000 apps are received or 12/15/16 (whichever comes first). Submit your application early to secure your chance!
Burger King Scholars / https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/application-information/ / Up to $50,000 / 12/15/2015
Online app / Must have a 2.5 or above GPA, be passionate about serving the community, and plan to enroll full time in a two-year, four-year, or vocational school for 2017-2018. Must also be a high school senior, BURGER KING® employee, spouse/domestic partner or child of an employee.
2017 Profile in Courage Essay Contest / http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx / $500-$10,000 / 1/4/2017
Online registration; submit online or by paper / This is an essay contest to integrate history, writing, and current events as well as address common core and national standard. Special contest topic: Describe an act of political courage by a U.S. Elected official who served during or after 1917, the year of JFK’s birth.Each student participant must have a “nominating teacher” to review the submission and provide support and advice during the research and writing process.
GE-Reagan Scholarship Program / https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/ / $10,000 for four years / 1/5/2017
Online App / To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship; demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent); demonstrate financial need; be citizens of the United States of America; be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible);and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
APIASF General Scholarship / https://portal.apiasf.org/ / $$$$ / 1/11/2017 / Scholarship opportunities for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander college students. Follow the link and sign up to access scholarship information and application.
VT Pamplin Leadership Award / http://www.honorscollege.vt.edu/current.html / $5,000 / All materials to Miss Ayers by 1/12/16 at 3:30pm / The Pamplin Leadership Award is open to any high school senior that applies to Virginia Tech and is presented annually to up to 40 qualified students from among Virginia's public schools. Students who win the Pamplin Leadership Award will be eligible to apply for the Pamplin Scholar Award during their first year at tech. Pamplin seeks students who demonstrate superior intellectual promise and academic performance, dedication to their communities, interest and success in physical fitness and health, and unimpeachable integrity. Students who accept this award must also agree to join the Honors College and work towards an honors diploma. Students must have at least a 3.8 GPA and be ranked in the top 10 percent of their class. PH can only submit one nominee.
The Batten Honors College at Virginia Wesleyan College / https://www.vwc.edu/academics/batten-honors-college/ / $24,000+/year / 1/15/16
Apply online / Students must first apply and be admitted to Virginia Wesleyan College. Then an application for Batten Honors College must be submitted. The Batten Honors College application process requires an essay, a resume, and an interview. The Batten Honors College admission committee meets monthly throughout the fall and spring. The review process is holistic, and applicants who are deemed admissible on the basis of academic performance, essay, and evidence of service and extracurricular activities will be invited to campus to interview with the committee. Batten Fellows will be selected from among those who are admitted to the Batten Honors College. Students must have at least a 3.5 GPA and either an ACT score of at least 26 OR an SAT score of at least 1200 (test taken prior to March 2016) or 1270 (test taken March 2016 or later)
Gettysburg College STEM Scholarship Program / http://www.gettysburg.edu/about/offices/provost/s-stem/index.dot?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.gettysburg.edu%2fabout%2foffices%2fprovost%2fs-stem%2findex.dot&utm_campaign=STEM+Scholarship+Opportunity / Full demonstrated financial need met / 1/15/16 / With help from a generous grant from the National Science Foundation, Gettysburg College is offering a STEM scholarship for students interested in STEM fields (Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics). Stem Scholars will have their full demonstrated financial need met for all four years with no loans, and have the opportunity to attend STEM workshops, enroll in seminars, attend luncheons with faculty, and take advantage of various STEM offerings. Students must apply to Gettysburg on the common application and file the CSS Financial Aid Profile and the FAFSA by January 15th, 2017. Students must also complete the application for the Stem Scholar Program by January 15th, 2017.
The Virginia Junior Chamber International Senate / http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/programs/scholarship / $1,000 / 1/20/17 / The VA JCI Senate is proud to continue to offer the future leaders of America an opportunity to earn scholarship money for the pursuit of higher education. Students must complete the application and mail it to:
Sabitha Venkatesj
515 Brisa Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Application materials must be postmarked by the deadline.
BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship / http://www.bbb.org/western-virginia/programs-services/Scholarship/ / $1,000 / 1/27/17 / Scholarship awarded locally for students who demonstrate ethics through leadership, community service, and overall personal integrity. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA to apply.
VMI The Institute Scholarship / www.vmi.edu/honors / $5,000 – Full tuition / 2/1/16
Paper App in Penn / Based on the results of the application and interview process, Institute Scholars can receive awards from $5,000 per academic year up to and including the full cost of tuition and fees. Candidates must meet or exceed the following criteria: Combined SAT 1350 (combined critical reading & math) or ACT 31; High school GPA 3.7. Students must submit their application to VMI, the scholarship form, a resume, two short essays, and their high school transcripts.
The Gloria Wille Bell and Carlos R. Bell Scholarship Program / www.bellscholarship.org / up to $80,000 over 4 years / 2/1/2016
Online Only APP / Scholarship support is for 4 years at the University of Michigan and chosen from Virginia with preference to residents of Gloucester, VA; annual renewal is contingent on satisfactory academic progress. Applicants need to be 1st year student entering the College of Engineering or the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
LEE-JACKSON EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM / http://www.lee-jackson.org/ / $1,000-$10,000 / 2/3/2017
Paper app – Download online or get from Miss Ayers / 18 scholarships will be awarded to VA high school juniors or seniors submitting analytical essays on any aspect - positive or negative - of the career, character, or legacy of General Robert E. Lee and / or General "Stonewall" Jackson. Judges seek original, well-written, and thoroughly researched analytical essays. The length of the essay is not as important as the rigorous defense of a well-reasoned thesis.
Virginia State Golf Association / scholarships.VSGA.org / $1,000-$7,500 / 2/22/16
Online or Paper / Any high school senior in good standing who has lived in VA since Sept 1, 2016 is eligible. Application must have an interest in golf (skill level not important) and attend college within the commonwealth to qualify for an award. Applications can be submitted online or mailed.
The Foundation for Roanoke Valley Scholarships / www.foundationforroanokevalley.org / $1,000-$7,000 / 2/24/17
Online App / The Foundation for Roanoke Valley offers several scholarships with only 1 application required. View website for more details.
The Kendall Bayne Foundation Scholarship / Applications in Penn Hall / $1,000 / 3/1/2017
Paper App
Download or pick up from Miss Ayers / Kendall Bayne was a student at Cave Spring High School who passed away after a battle with cancer that inspired sayings around the valley including “Fight like a knight” and “Live a Kendall Life.” This scholarship honors her memory by awarding a student with kindness, compassion for others, grace, courage, and a positive attitude in spite of adversity. Student must have a 3.0 GPA, engage in community service, and be accepted to an enrolling full-time in an accredited U.S. undergraduate program for Fall 2017. Scholarship forms should be turned into Miss Ayers by the deadline.
VA PTA Scholarships / www.vapta.org / $1,000 / 3/1/17
Paper app from Miss Ayers / Scholarships are awarded to VA public high school graduating seniors. The scholarship is awarded not solely on the basis of academic achievement or financial need but rather on a demonstrated commitment to, and engagement in, community service. Applicants must maintain an average 2.5 GPA or better and provide evidence of financial need and academic achievement. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation of which one speaks to volunteer service. Applicants must also submit transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, and proof of PTSA membership prior to December 1. Applications must be mailed and postmarked by the deadline.
The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia History Essay Contest / Applications in Penn Hall / $3,000 / 3/17/2017
Paper App / Open to seniors planning to attend 4-year college in Virginia as of Fall 2016. Students must write an essay (1,500 words or less) about the history topic assigned. Entries must be post-marked by the deadline.
Marcus M. Wilson Scholarship / Applications in Penn Hall / $500 / 3/24/17
Paper App / Two Roanoke City Schools seniors will receive a $500.00 scholarship memorializing Marcus Wilson, who died in 2010. He was on his way to being a successful young man and wanted to study Criminal Justice. His dream was cut short due to his is untimely death. He loved life and had a desire to help others. This is the best way to continue his love for life, people, family and education. Need a minimum 2.5 GPA. Scholarship is based on financial needs and academic achievements. Students must obtain 3 letters of recommendation. Applications must be post-marked by the deadline.
Got a Spine Scholarship / http://www.arcticchiropracticjuneau.com/chiropractor_juneau.php / $500 / 6/2/2017 / Student must be attending college full time by October 2016 and must have achieved a 2.5+ GPA at the end of their senior year. Students can be enrolled in any program of study. You must answer the essay questions on the scholarship form online.
Global Life Equipment Scholarship / http://www.usedforkliftcalifornia.com/forklifts/2872/hyundai_forklifts_california.php / $500 / 6/15/2017 / You must be planning on attending college in the fall. You must submit a short story as part of the application process. See the application page for more detailed instructions.
Lift Parts Express Scholarship / http://www.forkliftpartswashington.com/forkliftparts.php / $500 / 6/30/2017 / You must be planning on attending college in the fall. You must write an essay on the following topic: Going to college is a big financial commitment. Write an essay that outlines how much you expect to spend to finish your schooling, how you intend to pay for your schooling, and what you expect your job to be once you are finished your schooling. There is no word limit for the essay.
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