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NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High School Scholarship Bulletin –December 2018
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.
Scholarship Title Due Date Scholarship Amount Eligibility
Abbot and Fenner
Scholarship
June 14, 2019
$1,000.00
● Must be a Junior, Senior, or Registered in any post secondary
institution
● 500 to 1000 word essay
● Submit essay: to [email protected]
● For more information go to:
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm or see your
College & Career Specialist
ABC Humane Wildlife
Control & Prevention, Inc.
Academic Scholarship
July 1, 2019
$1,000.00
● Must be studying or planning to study the fields of science
(excluding social sciences i.e. economics), engineering,
mathematics, or technology.
● If the applicant or the applicant’s parent/legal guardian is
employed by ABC Wildlife, Inc. at the time of award, the
student is not eligible for the scholarship. Eligibility of finalists
will be verified before winners are selected.
● Applicant must include “Women in STEM Scholarship” in the
subject line of the submission email. (submission to be sent to
● For more details go to: [email protected]
AFAS General Henry H.
Arnold Education Grant
Program
March 10, 2019
$500.00 to $4,000.00
● Dependent sons and daughters of Active Duty
● Title 10 AGR/Reserve.
● Title 32 AGR performing full-time active duty.
● Retired Reserve and deceased Air Force members.
● For more information contact your College & Career Specialist or
go to https://www.afas.org/general-henry-h-arnold-education-grant
AICPA Minority
Accounting Students
Scholarships
April 1, 2019
$5,00.00
● An ethnic minority in the accounting profession.
● Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate (12 semester hours or
equivalent) or a full-time graduate level student (9 semester hours or
equivalent) for the academic year
● Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate-level degree in an
accounting-related major
● Planning to pursue the CPA licensure but not presently be a CPA
● Completed at least 30 semester hours of college coursework,
including at least 6 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting, by
end of spring
● Acceptance/Enrollment at a public or private, not-for-profit four-
year college or university located in the U.S. states or territories for
the full academic year.
● Maintained an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0
● An AICPA student affiliate member
● A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
● For more information, go to [email protected]
American Legion Legacy
Scholarship
April 15, 2019
Each needs-based
scholarship provides
up to $20,000.00
● High school senior
● Child(ren) of U.S,. military members who died while on active duty
on or after Sept. 11, 2001
● Child(ren) of post 9/11 veterans having been assigned a combined
disability rating of 50 percent or greater by the Department of
Veterans Affairs also qualify
● Accepted /or attending an institution of higher education
● Institution must be a non-profit, and regionally-accredited institution
● For more details see your College & Career Specialist and/or go to
https://www.legion.org/legacy-scholarship-application
Aircraft Electronics
Association (AEA)
Educational Foundation
Scholarship Programs
April 1, 2019 Award money ranges
from $1,000.00 - to
more than $35,000.00
● Students seeking careers in the aircraft electronics and aviation.
● www.aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp
● For more information contact your College and Career Specialist.
AYN Rand Anthem Essay
Contest April 18, 2019
1st : $2,000.00
2nd 3@ $250.00
3rd 5@ $100.00
50 Finalist @ $25.00
● High School Junior or Senior
● Essay (must be no fewer than 600 and no more than 1,200)
● Submitted online or postmarked by April 18, 2019
● For more information see your College or Career Specialist or go to
https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#overview
APIASF/AT&T
Scholarship
January 11, 2019
$2,500.00
● Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S.
Census
● Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United
States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated
States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to
apply
● Enrolling in a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time,
degree-seeking, first-year student in the upcoming academic year
● Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or have earned a GED
● Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
● For more information see your College and Career Specialist or/and
go to http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf_att.htm
APIASF/FedEX
Scholarship
January 11, 2018
$10,000.00
● Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S.
Census
● Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United
States
● 3.0 GPA minimum
● Enrolling as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the
upcoming academic year
● Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
● For more information go to:
http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf_fedex.html
AYN Rand Fountainhead
Essay Contest
April 25, 2019 1st : $10,000.00
2nd 3@ $2,500.00
3rd 5@ $500.00
50 Finalist @ $50.00
● High School Junior or Senior
● Essay (must be no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600)
● Submitted online or postmarked by April 25, 2019
● For more details see your College & Career Specialist or go to
https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#thefountainhead-1
AXA Achievement
Scholarship
December 14, 2018
$25,000.00
(52 awards)
Must be a US citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in
one of the 50 United States, washington , D.C. or puerto Rico
Must be a current high school seniors who pla to enroll full-time in an
accredited two-year or four year college.
For more information go to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9591/axaachievemnetsch
olarship.php
Bohlale Baheti Social and
Charity Club
May 31, 2019
$500.00
● African American High School Female
● GPA 2.75 or higher
● Must enroll in an accredited college
● Must have performed community service ( at least 20 hrs)
● Must submit a 500 word essay ( essay will be weighted on grammar,
spelling, and passion for chosen topic)
● For more information go to: [email protected]
Burger King Sm Scholars
December 15, 2018 $1,000.00
● High School Seniors, BURGER KING® employee,
spouse/domestic partner or child of an employee.
● 2.5 minimum GPA or Higher
● For details see your College & Career Specialist or go to
https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-
king-scholars-program/
James W. McLamore
WHOPPER® Scholarship
December 15, 2018
(3) $50,000.00
● Graduating High School Senior, have graduated from high school
within the last three years, or home school in the United States,
Canada or Puerto Rico
● Be a citizen of the United States or Canada,
● 3.3 unweighted cumulative GPA or higher
● Minimum ACT Composite Score 25 or Combined SAT 1220
● Plans to attend a 2-year/4-year accredited university, college or
vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
● Full-time freshman to a four-year accredited, college or university
that is located in the United States and is exempt from taxation
under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code,
● Demonstrated active leadership in community service, athletics,
and/or similar co-curricular activity
● See your College & Career Specialist for details or go to website
https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-
king-scholars-program/application-information/
B. Davis Scholarship
May 24, 2019
$1,000.00
● Must be a High School Junior or Senior
● Write an essay less than 1,000 words
● Submit essay by email to [email protected]
● For more information and essay topic go to
http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm or see your
College & Career Specialist
Charles J. Colgan Aviation
Scholarship
The VABA deadline
for 2019 will be
announced at a later
date.
$2,000.00 ● Completed Application
● Have at least a 3.0 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) in their last full year
of study.
● 250-500 word essay, typed, double-spaced
● Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (preferably from at least one
person in the Aviation industry)
● Proof of acceptance into an aviation-related post-secondary
education program or proof of good standing in an existing
program.
● For more information see your College & Career Specialist or go
to https://www.thevaba.org/scholarship
Citizenship Essay Contest
(2019)
February 1, 2019 TBD ● All Virginia students in grades k-12 presently enrolled in schools
with active PTA/PTSAs in Good Standing
● Students in grades 9-12
● Must write a minimum of 750 words, typed and double-spaced
● For more information contact the Virginia PTA State Office at
[email protected] or (804) 264-1234 or 886-4kids.
Community College
Scholarship
December 30, 2018
$5,000.00 ● Students must submit two short essays, 300 to 500 words each,
addressing the questions provided in the application ● Student has to sign up for application information
● For more information go to:
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/by-state/virginia-
scholarships/community-college-scholarship/1003886
Daughters of the
Cincinnati Scholarship
March 15, 2019
$20,000.00
● Applicants must be daughters of career commissioned officers in the
United States military.
● If you are eligible, you must apply during your senior year in high
school.
● The application process includes an essay.
● Secondary school report.
● A letter of recommendation from a member of the applicant’s
community.
● A Student Aid Report (SAR).
● For more information go to: [email protected]
Discover Student Loans
Scholarship Award
January 31, 2019
$2,500.00
● The student must submit an online entry form to participate in the
contest.
● Student has to sign up for full scholarship deadline.
● For more information go to:
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/by-state/virginia-
scholarships/discover-student-loans-scholarship-award/29
Hampton-Newport News
Alumni Chapter Kappa
Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc.
March 29, 2019
Ten Different
Scholarships
Range
$500.00 - $1,000.00
● Total of 13 different scholarships with various requirements.
● Male and Female seniors
● Various minimum GPA 2.3- 3.0.
● SAT minimums range from 820-950
● Community involvement
● Some financial need must be demonstrated
● See your College and Career Specialist for application and more
information.
Hampton Roads Pride
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
$1,600.00
● All Hampton Roads seniors pursuing education beyond high school
● 3.0 GPA or higher.
● Applicants must write an essay stating why they are deserving of the
award (1,000 words)
● Applicants involved in some form of LGBT social justice initiative
(this can be volunteering, club member, etc) will see their
applications weighted higher
www.hamptonroadspride.org/scholarship
● For more information, see your College and Career Specialist.
(ISC)² Women in
Information Security
Scholarship
March 1, 2019
$8,000.00
● Applicants must be female and pursuing or planning to pursue a
degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance.
● High school senior.
● Undergraduate or graduate student.
● A minimum 3.3 GPA is required.
● For more information go to: [email protected] or see
your College & Career Specialist.
James L. Graham, Jr.
Memorial Aviation
Scholarship
December 15, 2018
$12,000.00
● Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Virginia,
● Be between the ages of at least 15 years old and 20 years old
(parent/guardian approval if under the age of 18 years).
● 3.0 GPA minimum in the last full year of school
● Must have a complete application
● Complete application Essay
● List of volunteer or community work, job experience, club
membership and other extracurricular activity.
● Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
● See Scholarship for Details https://www.thevaba.org/scholarship
James W. McLamore
Whopper Scholarship
December 15, 2018
(3) $50,000.00
● Graduating High School Senior, have graduated from high school
within the last three years, or home school in the United States,
Canada or Puerto Rico
● Be a citizen of the United States or Canada,
● 3.3 unweighted cumulative GPA or higher
● Minimum ACT Composite Score 25 or Combined SAT 1220
● Plans to attend a 2-year/4-year accredited university, college or
vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
● Full-time freshman to a four-year accredited, college or university
that is located in the United States and is exempt from taxation
under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code,
● Demonstrated active leadership in community service, athletics,
and/or similar co-curricular activity
● See your College & Career Specialist for details or go to website
https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-
king-scholars-program/application-information/
John R. Lillard Aviation
Scholarship
February 20, 2019
$3,000.00
● Must be a Virginia High School Senior
● Have a 3.5 unweighted GPA
● Planning a career in the field of aviation
● Enrolled or accepted into an aviation-related program at an
accredited college
● 350 to 500 word Essay
● For more information go to
http://thecollegecompanion.com/virginia-airport-operators-council-
john-r-lillard-scholarship/ and/or see your College & Career
Specialist
Kenneth R. Scott Aviation
Scholarship
March 8, 2019
$3,000.00
● High School Senior
● Newport News Public High School
● Essay submitted online
● For more information go to:
http://www.michaelsbailbond.net/scholarship.html
Lee-Jackson Educational
Foundation Scholarship
Program
February 1, 2019
*Return to your
College and Career
Specialist*
One $2,000.00
One $1,000.00
*Bonus scholarships
for first, second, and
third place winners.*
● Virginia Resident.
● Junior or Senior.
● Plans to attend a 4-year college and later enroll as a full-time
student.
● Essay (The length of the essay is not as important as the topic, idea,
or points developed. Clear, well-expressed, original essays are
sought.)
● Need more information visit http://www.lee-jackson.org or see
your College & Career Specialist
Michael’s Bail Bond Co,
LLC
Anti-Bullying Scholarship
2019
May 15, 2019
$500.00
● High School Senior
● Newport News Public High School
● Submitted essay online
● For more information go to:
http://www.michaelsbailbond.net/scholarship.html
MusicAuthority’s Annual
Music Lovers Scholarship
April 1, 2019
$1,00.00
• All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time
student at an accredited US college or university for the semester
that they are applying to receive the scholarship.
• Applicants are not required to have a minimum GPA.
• Domestic, international, and undocumented students may apply.
• Students attending online universities are welcome to apply.
• For more information go to: https://musicauthority.org/scholarships/
Mission Give Back
Foundation
May 3, 2019
Amounts
$1,000.00
$5,000.00
● Graduating high school senior
● Record of non-school sponsored volunteerism in the community
● Participation in extracurricular school activities
● Plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college/university
● Guidance Counselor endorsement, attesting student qualifies for
scholarship
● Email one copy of a completed and typed application package to:
● For more details see your College & Career Specialist and go to
https://adsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2019-MGBF-
Scholarship-Application.pdf
National Society Daughters
of the American
Revolution
DAR Good Citizens
Program and Scholarship
February 15, 2019
$250.00 state winner
and A Special State
DAR Good Citizens
Pin & Certificate.
(8) $500.00 National
Division Winners
(2) $5,000.00
National Winners
● All applicants must be citizens of the United States and must attend
or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United
States.
● Must have official High School Transcript
● Most recent test scores
● 1,000 Words or less of career objective statement
● Letter of Recommendation (no more than four)
● All scholarships with a minimum grade point average (GPA) are
based on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent GPA on the scale used by the
applicable educational institution.
● For more information go to: https://www.dar.org/national-
society/scholarships and/or see your College & Career Specialist.
National WACE Co-Op
Scholarship Application
2018-2019
February 15, 2019
Amount Varies
● Current high school senior
● 3.5 High School Cumulative GPA or better.
● Apply for admission for the 2019-2020 academic year at one of the
nine institutions: 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, and/or Wentworth Institute of
Technology.
● Meet other merit scholarship criteria as established by the
institution(s) selected on the application.
● For more information see your College & Career Specialist and/or
go to www.waceinc.org
Newport News Woman’s
Club Student Writing
Contest For HIgh School
Freshmen, Sophomores,
Junior and Seniors
December 15, 2018
1st Place - $50.00
2nd Place- $35.00
3rd Place - $25.00
● High school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior
● Entries must not have been published prior to competition and must
be the original work of the author
● Entries must be written during the contest year.
● Entries must be written on word processors or typewriters, double-
spaced on one side only of 8 ½ “ x 11” paper with minimum
margins of 1”.
● Entries must have the following in the top right-hand corner of each
page: Author’s name, Author’s telephone number, Author’s school,
Author’s English/ Language Arts teacher.
● Entries should be a Short Story limited to 2,000 words.
● Entries will not be returned.
● A signed GDWC ( Greater Federation of Women’s Club) Creative
Arts Waiver must be included with each submission.
● See your College and Career Specialist for an application or more
information.
NRA Civil Rights Defense
Fund
December 31, 2018
$1,000.00 -1st Place
$600.00 -2nd Place
$200.00 -3rd Place
$100.00 -4th Place
● Must be enrolled in an Elementary, Junior High, or High School for
2018-2019 school year, including homeschooled students at
equivalent level
● Must submit approximately 1,000 word essay
● Must have a statement from parent or teacher certifying the essay is
the student’s original work
● For more information go to
https://www.nradefensefund.org/contests-scholarships.aspx or see
your College & Career Specialist
Pamplin Scholar Program
January 31, 2019
$5,000.00
● Virginia Public High School Senior
● 3.8 GPA minimum
● Students enrolled in a partial-day governor’s or magnet school
should apply through the guidance office of their base high school.
● Students enrolled in an all-day governor’s or magnet school should
apply through the guidance office that school.
● For more information go to:
http://www.honorscollege.vt.edu/assets/pla-application-18-19.pdf.
Rentacomputer.com
Scholarship
May 31, 2019
Totaling $2,000.00
● Currently enrolled or planning to attend a four year accredited
university in the next 12 months
● Create a video no longer than two minutes
● Complete online application
● Upload video to Youtube and provide URL on application
● For more detailed information go to
http://www.rentacomputer.com/cares/scholarships or see your
College & Career Specialist
Signet Essay Contest
April 15, 2019
$1,000.00
$2,500.00
(Grand Prize)
● 11th or 12th grader in public school or homeschooled between the
ages of 16-18 years old
● Essay required see website for specific details
● For more information go to:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/signet-essay-contest/ or see
your college & career specialist
Stephen J Brady Stop
Hunger Scholarship
December 5, 2018
$5,000.00
● Must be enrolled in accredited educational institution (kindergarten
through graduate school) in the US.
● Have demonstrated ongoing commitment to their community by
performing unpaid volunteer services.
● All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United
States who reside in the contiguous United
● States, Alaska, and Hawaii only.
● For more information go to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8850/stephenjbradystoph
ungerscholarshipscholarship.php
SunTrust Off to College
Scholarship Sweepstakes
September 10, 2018
to May 13, 2019
Two per drawing at
$500.00
30 winners
● High school senior or college undergraduate.
● Two winners are chosen every two weeks beginning on or about
October 29th.
● One entry per sweepstakes period, but students can enter every
sweepstakes period.
● For more information go to www.suntrust.com/offtocollege or see
your College & Career Specialist
The Cirkled In Scholarship
December 31, 2018
$2,500.00
● Eighth-Twelfth grade students
● No Minimum GPA
● No Essay Required
● For more information see your College & Career Specialist and go
to https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/
The Gloria Wille Bell and
Carlos R. Bell Scholarship
Program
February 1, 2019
The scholarship
program will provide
up to $80,000 over
four years of
undergraduate study
to students selected
from the
Commonwealth of
Virginia , with a
preference given to
residents of the
Gloucester, Virginia
area.
● Have graduated from high school with a grade-point average of at
least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
● Resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia OR one of the following
counties in Michigan: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun,
Cass, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lenawee,
Livingston, Monroe, Oakland, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Washtenaw
and Wayne; ● OR be a graduate of New Trier High School (or any successor
school) in Winnetka, Illinois; ● OR be a graduate of the Chicago public, parochial or private school
system; ● OR be a graduate of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
in Aurora, Illinois ● Be a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in
engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or another
related scientific field in the College of Engineering or the College
of Literature, Science, and the Arts
● For more information got the https://bellscholarship.org/
The Institute Scholarship
Programs
No later than
February 1, 2019
$5,000.00
● Complete application for admission to VMI
● Complete Scholarship Application form
● High school GPA: 3.7
● A resume.
● Two short essays.
● Official copy of high school/college transcripts.
● Candidates must meet or exceed the following criteria: Combined
SAT: 1350(combined critical reading & math) or ACT: 31
● For more information see your College & Career Specialist or go to
https://www.vmi.edu
The Society of the
Cincinnati in the State of
Virginia
History Essay Contest for
College Scholarship
March 15, 2019
(4) $3,000.00
● Virginia high school senior.
● Admitted to a four-year college or university in the Commonwealth
of Virginia which he or she plans to attend in the fall of 2019.
● Entries should be limited to 1,500 words excluding citations, and
should be typed, with double spacing and one-inch margins, on one
side of the white letter sized paper.
● Should be an original essay written for the competition.
● Must mail in two copies of each entry eoyj s completed application
form.
● See your College and Career Specialist for an application or more
information.
THE VEGETARIAN
RESOURCE GROUP
OFFERS TWO $5,000
SCHOLARSHIPS PLUS
ONE $10,000
SCHOLARSHIP
February 20, 2019
(2) $5,000.00
● High school senior graduating in 2019
● Neatly typed application
● Copy of transcript or report card from the last two years
● Three (3) or more letters of recommendation (at least one from a
teacher)
● Any documentation related to your promotion of vegetarianism in
high school and/or community
● For details go to http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm and/or see
your College & Career Specialist
The Tidewater Chapter-
Tuskegee Airmen, INC
January 18, 2019
$1,500.00
● Applicants must be students of accredited high schools who have
graduated or will graduate in the school year 2018 - 2019.
● applying students must have a GPA of at least three points (3.0) on a
four-point scale.
● For more information go to: www.TAI-TidewaterChapter.com
The W. Phil Wynn
Memorial Scholarship
January 30, 2019
$1,500.00
● Be a member of Virginia Educators Credit Union (VECU) who has
not previously been awarded a scholarship from VECU.
● Be a graduating high school senior.
● Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
● Submit a one-to-two page, typed, double-spaced essay with a font
size of 12.
● Submit a sealed copy of your most recent high school transcript.
● For more information go to: www.VECUscholarips.com
The Walter M. Decker
Point Scholarship
January 29, 2019
TBD
● Applicants must be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited
college or university in the U.S.,
● and are at least in their senior year in high school.
● Students must also be "out" as a person who identifies as a member
of the LGBTQ community
● For more information go to: https://www.tun.com/scholarships/the-
walter-m-decker-point-scholarship/
The Woman’s Club of
Newport News
Margaret C. Smith
Memorial Scholarship
April 1, 2019
TBD
● High school senior graduating in 2019.
● Official high school transcript. (Must be in a sealed envelope)
● Official high school test scores ( SAT. or ACT)
● Official activity record
● Personal data sheet
● One-page typed essay on “My Future Contribution to Society”
● Unusual circumstances concerning need for the scholarship
● See your college and Career Specialist for an application or if need
more information.
VABA Aviation
Scholarship
March 30,2019
$2,000.00
● Student must submit a completed essay,the-society-of-cincinnati-in-
the-state-of-virginia-scholarship/ typed, double-spaced between
250-500 words on the subject: "Why I Wish to Pursue a Career in
Aviation" or "Why Aviation is Important to the Commonwealth of
Virginia."
● Must provide proof of acceptance into an aviation-related post-
secondary education program or proof of good standing in an
existing program.
● For more information go to
Vicki and George Muellner
Scholarship for Aerospace
Engineering
January 31, 2019
$5,000.00
● Must be an AIAA Member
● Must be a full-time student
● 3.3 GPA
● Must be studying a field to enter the aeronautics industry (e.g.
aeronautical or aerospace engineering)
● For more information go to:
https://www.tun.com/scholarships/vicki-and-george-muellner-
scholarship-for-aerospace-engineering/
Virginia Museum
Undergraduate Fellowship
December 31, 2018 $2,000.00 ● Must be citizen or permanent resident of the United States, as well a
current legal resident of Virginia.
● For more information go to: www.vmfa.state.va.us
Virginia PTA Scholarship March 1, 2018 $1,000.00 ● Graduate from a virginia HS that has an active PTA/PTSA in good
standing.
● Enter an accredited virginia college or university in the Fall.
● following the date of application for the scholarship
● Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a scale of 4.0) or better.
● For more information see your College and Career Specialist
Virginia State Endowment
Scholarship
February 1, 2019
$1,000.00
● Student has to sign up for application information.
● For more information go to: https//www.unigo.com/scholarships/by-
state/virginia-scholarships/virginia-state-endowment-
scholarship/2901
VMDAEC Educational
Foundation Scholarship
February 10, 2019
$1,000.00
● Applicant must be a high or home-school senior
● Applicant's primary residence must receive its electric power from
one of the 15 member electric cooperatives served by Virginia,
Maryland and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
(VMDAEC.
● Applicant must be entering his or her first semester at a college or
technical/trade school in the fall
● Proof of admission will be required if selected to receive a
scholarship.
● For more information go to: [email protected]
Weedon Memorial High
School Essay Contest
Sponsored by The Society
of the Cincinnati in the
State of Virginia
March 15, 2019
3,000.00
● Any graduating Virginia high school senior who has been admitted
to a four year college or university in the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
● Essays must be 1500 words.
● Complete application form.
● For more information see your College & Career Specialist and go
to http://thecollegecompanion.com/the-society-of-cincinnati-in-the-
state-of-virginia-scholarship/
Willard G. Plentl Aviation
Scholarship
March 18, 2019
$1,000.00
● High School Senior
● Minimum 3.5 GPA
● 350-500 word essay
● Planning an aviation career in a non-engineering area
● Letters of recommendation (no more than three)
● One page sheet listing both school-related and extracurricular
activities demonstrating accomplishments and leadership
capabilities
● For more details go to
http://www.doav.virginia.gov/Downloads/Aviation_Education/2019
/2019%20Plentl%20application.pdf or see your College and Career
Specialist
The Women’s Club of
Newport News
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
TBA
● High school senior
● Official high school transcript (must be in a sealed envelope with
the official school seal).
● Official High School Test Scores
● Official high school activity record.
● Personal data sheet
● One-page typed essay on “My Future Contributions to Society”.
● Unusual circumstances concerning need for the scholarship.
● For more information & application see your College & Career
Specialist
Women's Western Golf
Foundation Scholarship
January 30, 2019
$8,000.00
● Applicant must be a female high school senior who intends to
graduate high school in the year of application.
● Provided the recipient shows continued financial need and have a
minimum 3.0 GPA.
● Must be a United States citizen.
● Applicant must meet entrance requirements and plan to enroll at an
accredited college or university.
● Must fill out the Federal SAR (Student Aid Report) Applicant
must fill out a Preliminary Application prior to March 1st.
● For more information or to apply:
http://www.wwga.org/WWGA.org/Scholarship
●
WTS Transportation YOU
High School Scholarship
December 6, 2018
$1,000.00
● High school senior.
● 3.0 GPA or higher.
● Currently studying math, science, and technology.
● Considering a college degree in a transportation-related field.
● For more information and application see your College & Career
Specialist
Zonta Club of Washington,
D.C. Undergraduate
Scholarship
March 16, 2019
$5,000.00
● Must be a female
● 3.0 GPA minimum GPA or higher
● Must have financial need
● Enrolled in an undergraduate program at one of the following
institutions: American University, Catholic University of America,
Georgetown University, George Washington University, Howard
University, Trinity Washington University, University of the
District of Columbia, Previous recipients may apply
● For more information or to apply:
