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NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High School Scholarship Bulletin –February 2019
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
1st Advantage Federal
credit Union “Director’s
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
$2,000.00(4)
● Senior
● Dependent of a 1st Advantage member in good standing (minimum of 6
months)
● Admitted to an accredited college, vocational, or training school for the
coming fall semester
● Essay/Statement
● Transcripts & SAT or ACT scores
● Letter of acceptance from the school the student is attending
● Letter(s) of recommendation
● Photo release form
● For more information go to:
https://www.1stadvantage.org/advantages/community-support/college-
scholarships and/or see your School Counselor/ College & Career
Specialist
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 School
Counselor/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
● 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] and/or see your
School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
Actuarial Diversity
Scholarship
March 1, 2019
Ranges from $1,000-
$4,000
● Intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial profession
● Must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the
following minority groups: Black/African American, Hispanic, Native
North American, Pacific Islander
● Will be a full-time undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited
educational institution
● Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), emphasis on math or actuarial
courses
● Entering college freshmen must have a minimum ACT math score of
28 or SAT math score of 620
● Sign-up and create an account with Academic Works
https://actfnd.academicworks.com/
● For more information go to :
https://actfnd.academicworks.com/opportunities/126 and/or see your
School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
AFA Teens for
Alzheimer’s Awareness
College Scholarship
February 15, 2019
$500-$5,000.00
(3) awards
● Must be a high school senior.
● Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
● Essay two copies of 1,200 to 1,500-word essay based on the topic on
Website.
● For more information go to: https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-
afa/afa-teens/scholarship-contest/ and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
AFAS General Henry H.
Arnold Education Grant
Program
March 10, 2019
$500 to $4,000
● 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 School Counselor/ College & Career
Specialist and/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] and/or see your
School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
ALPHA PHI ALPHA
FRATERNITY, INC.
(DELTA BETA LAMBDA
CHAPTER)
March 15, 2019
$1,500.00 (4)
● Male high school senior
● Must be a resident of Hampton or Newport News
● Minimum 2.0 GPA
● 2 letters of recommendations
● Financial need
● Essay of 250 words
● Involvement in extracurricular school or community activities
● Applied and accepted to a post-secondary education program
● Must interview with members of the organization
● See your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist for an application
and/or more information
American Association of
Blacks in Energy (AABE)
Scholarship Program
March 15, 2019
TBD
● Minimum 3.0 GPA
● Graduating high school senior applying to an accredited college/university
● Plan to major in business, engineering, technology, mathematics or a
physical science field
● Be a member of the underrepresented minority groups (African American,
Hispanic or Native American)
● Submit online application to https://scholarship.aabe.org/
● See your School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist for more
information
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 School Counselor/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
Awards range from
$1,000.00 - to more
than $35,000.00
● Students seeking careers in the aircraft electronics and aviation
● Must be an employee or dependent of AEA Members
● www.aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp
● For more information contact your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist
A & V TULLOSS
SCHOLARSHIP
June 1, 2019
$500.00
● Senior
● Official transcripts
● Proof of admission to college/ university
● Personal statement/essay
● 2 references letters
● Teacher’s recommendation letter
● Photograph
● For more information go to:
http://www.michaelslay.com/scholarship/application_process.htm and/or
see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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 School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#thefountainhead-1
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 School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist or go to https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-
contests#overview
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] and/or see your
School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
Braxton-Perkins Nursing
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
$1,500.00
● Must be a High School Senior
● Attend a local high school or Homeschooled student family member to an
American Legion Post 25 member
● 2.8 G.P.A. Minimum
● Intent to pursue a career in nursing
● Complete and neat application
● Essay
● Cover Letter (optional)
● Certified (official) transcript
● For more information got to: http://www.valegion25.org/files/Scholarship-
Specific_Requirements.pdf and https://drive.google.com/open?id=1E-
0dvNEbU8UGmDJRBYmJZK0L6XskkBF6 and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Braxton-Perkins Scholastic
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
$1,000.00
● Must be a High School Senior
● Attend a local high school or Homeschooled student family member to an
American Legion Post 25 member
● 3.5 G.P.A. Minimum
● Complete and neat application
● Essay
● Cover Letter (optional)
● Certified (official) transcript
● For more information got to: http://www.valegion25.org/files/Scholarship-
Specific_Requirements.pdf and https://drive.google.com/open?id=1E-
0dvNEbU8UGmDJRBYmJZK0L6XskkBF6 and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Braxton- Perkins General
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
(2) $500.00
● Must be a High School Senior
● Attend a local high school or Homeschooled student family member to an
American Legion Post 25 member
● Complete and neat application
● 2.8 G.P.A. Minimum
● Essay
● Cover Letter (optional)
● Certified (official) transcript
● For more information got to: http://www.valegion25.org/files/Scholarship-
Specific_Requirements.pdf and https://drive.google.com/open?id=1E-
0dvNEbU8UGmDJRBYmJZK0L6XskkBF6 and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Braxton-Perkins Jr. ROTC
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
(2) $500.00
● Must be a High School Senior
● Attend a local high school or Homeschooled student family member to an
American Legion Post 25 member
● 2.8 G.P.A. Minimum
● Letter of Recommendation from Senior Military JROTC Instructor
● Copy of cadet’s military record
● Complete and neat application
● Essay
● Cover Letter (optional)
● Certified (official) transcript
● For more information got to: http://www.valegion25.org/files/Scholarship-
Specific_Requirements.pdf and https://drive.google.com/open?id=1E-
0dvNEbU8UGmDJRBYmJZK0L6XskkBF6 and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Braxton Perkins Sports
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
(2) $500.00
● Must be a High School Senior
● Attend a local high school or Homeschooled student family member to an
American Legion Post 25 member
● 2.8 G.P.A. Minimum
● Complete and neat application
● Essay
● Cover Letter (optional)
● Certified (official) transcript
● For more information got to: For more information got to:
http://www.valegion25.org/files/Scholarship-Specific_Requirements.pdf
and https://drive.google.com/open?id=1E-
0dvNEbU8UGmDJRBYmJZK0L6XskkBF6 and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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 and/or see your
School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Charles J. Colgan Aviation
Scholarship
April 12, 2019
$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 School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist or go to https://www.thevaba.org/scholarship
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: http://daughters1894.org/scholarship/ and/or
see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Delta Kappa Gamma
Society, International
Alpha Iota Chapter Neva
Parker Grant-in- Aid
March 22, 2019
$500.00
● Newport News resident, male or female
● High school senior
● Planning to enter the field of education
● Two letters of recommendation
● Copy of transcript
● Attached double spaced essay (typed)
● For more information or an application, see your School Counselor and/or
College and Career Specialist
Denbigh High School
Parent Teacher Student
Association (PTSA)
Scholarship
May 3, 2019
(Return to College
and Career
Specialist)
$500.00 (senior)
$250.00
(underclassman)
● Denbigh High School Student
● Senior or underclassman
● Minimum 2.75 GPA
● 50 volunteer hours as a senior
● 25 volunteer hours as an underclassman
● Documented participation in a school activity
● Cover letter
● Two (2) letters of recommendation
● Essay
● For more information or an application, see your School Counselor and/or
College and Career Specialist
Dochiki Civic and Social
Club, Inc.
Dochiki Wives Auxiliary,
Inc.
April 6, 2019
$1,000.00 (4)
● Graduation from high school with a grade point average of 2.5 to 3.5 on a
4.0 scale
● Proof of residence in Newport News or Hampton, Virginia
● A copy of acceptance letter from an accredited college/university
● Need of financial assistance
● Two letter of recommendation
● Essay (250 words)
● Official HS transcript
● For more information or an application, see your School Counselor and/or
College & Career Specialist
FIDM National Scholarship
Competition
March 29, 2019
Full one-year
Scholarship (8)
Plus additional
scholarship
opportunities of various
amounts
● Open to High School Seniors and Graduates from the U.S.
● Planning to attend the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
(FIDM) in the first or second academic quarter
● Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent resident status
● To apply go to
http://fidm.edu/en/admissions/financial+aid/scholarships/national+scholars
hip+competition
● For more information, see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist or go to bit.ly/FIDMscholarship
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 School Counselor/College and Career Specialist for an
application and more information.
Hampton Roads
Orthopaedics Spine &
Sports Medicine
Scholarship of Excellence
April 1, 2019
Giving Five (5)
$1,000.00
Scholarship Awards
● Must be a high school graduating Senior.
● Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher
● Have an SAT score of 1200 of above or an ACT score above 25
● Application must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2019.
● Applicants must not be related to any Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine
& Sports Medicine provider or staff member.
● Unofficial high school transcript
● Two letters of recommendation (1 from professional school counselor)
● For more information see your School Counselor/College and Career
Specialist and/ or go to https://www.hrosm.com/scholarship/
Hampton Roads Pride
Scholarship
April 1, 2019
$1,600.00
● All Hampton Roads seniors pursuing
edhttps://www.asid.org/resources/awards/scholarships-and-grantsucation
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
● For more information go to: www.hamptonroadspride.org/scholarship
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist.
Hampton Roads ROCKS,
Inc. JROTC Scholarship
Program
April 5, 2019
$1000.00
● High school senior
● Must be a JROTC Cadet at time of application
● Desire to be an officer in the US Armed Forces
● Submit SAT or ACT scores
● Write a one-page essay
● Complete a ROCKS, Inc. scholarship application
● Submit 2 letters of recommendation
● Submit a high school transcript
● Submit a photo in uniform (digital or hard copy photo: full length or
headshot & shoulders acceptable)
● Must enter a Senior ROTC program at college or university
● For more information and/or scholarship packet, see your School
Counselor/ College and Career Specialist.
Harry and Judy Wason
Scholarship
March 11, 2019
$5,000.00 payable in
equal semester
installments of
$2,500.00
● Must be a high school senior in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, York
County, Williamsburg or James City County schools.
● 2.5 Cumulative G.P.A or higher
● Matriculate to an accredited Virginia four-year college, university or
nearby community college. Must be a full time student (at least 12 or more
credit hours per semester)
● Must be in financial need to make attendance in college possible. ● Must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to community service
and helping others
● For more information go to: http://www.pcfvirginia.org/harry--judy-
wason-scholarship.html and/or your School Counselor and/ College &
Career Specialist
Heroes' Legacy Scholarship
February 15, 2019
TBA
● Dependent unmarried children under age 23.
● DD214 or DD1300 Form
● Essay
● 3.0 Cumulative G.P.A. (if high school applicant)
● Transcript or copy of your grades
● Plan to enroll in a full-time accredited undergraduate program
● Documents that verify the death, eligibility to receive Traumatic Service
members Group Life Insurance (TSGLI), or disability of the sponsor.
● For more information go to:
https://militaryscholar.org/legacy/application.html and/or see your School
Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
ICMA-RC Public
Employee Memorial
Scholarship Fund
March 15,2019
$10,000 over their
academic career.
● Children and spouses of local and state government employees who
have died in the line of duty may apply for the ICMA-RC Public
Employee Memorial Scholarship Fund.
● The applicant must provide a letter from the deceased employee's place
of work.
● The applicant must currently attend or plan to attend school full-time at
an accredited two-year community college, four-year accredited
university, or vocational school at the time of application.
● Study can be at the undergraduate, graduate, or technical level.
● For more information go to:
https://www.icmarc.org/prebuilt/micro/vantagescholar/apply.html see
your Counselor and/or College & Career Specialist
International Studies
Scholarship Awarded
by Sister Cities of Newport
News, Inc.
March 1, 2019
$1,000.00 Senior in good standing
Enrolled in a Newport News Public or private school
3.0 cumulative G.P.A. or higher
Attend a public or private college/university in Fall 2019
Pursuing a degree in International Affairs, Foreign Language, or
Foreign Services
Essay
For more information go to
https://drive.google.com/open?id=15rP1xbvrzHNbxYWKIPgL_RHW
RN_nyMdQ and/or see your School Counselor/ College & Career
Specialist
(ISC)² Undergraduate
Cybersecurity Scholarship
March 01, 2019
$1,000.00-$5000.00
(20) Awards
● Applicants must be pursuing or plan to pursue a degree with a focus on
cybersecurity, information assurance or related field, High school senior or
undergraduate student.
● A minimum 3.3 GPA is required.
● For more information go to: www/[email protected] and/or see your
School Counselor/College & 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
School Counselor/College & Career Specialist.
Janice M. Scott Memorial
Scholarship Fund
March 31, 2019
TBA
● High school senior
● US citizen or permanent resident of US
● 3.0 GPA minimum or higher on a 4.0 scale
● 500-1000 word essay
● Matriculate full-time at a fully accredited four-year college or university
within the fifty states or the District of Columbia
● Application must be typed or completed in black/blue writing ink pen
● Official Transcript
● Copy of the parent’s Federal income tax return (front back copies only of
the IRS Form 1040 (Long Form) or the IRS Form 1040 EZ Form (Short
Form))
● Submit color, original or on official photo paper senior picture (above
waist-line)
● Demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community
services or other extra-curricular activities
● Combined adjusted income of the parent (s) can’t exceed $50,000
● For more information and/or an application see your School Counselor/
College & Career Specialist
Jay Franke Scholarship
April 15, 2019
Approximately 50
Scholarships awarded
Ranging from $1,00.00
to &50,000.00
● Applicant must be a high school senior with Type 1 diabetes
● Seeking higher education at an accredited four-year college university,
technical, or trade school.
● U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
● Complete Application online
● Student must intend to pursue an arts degree (music, theatre, dance
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist and/or go to http://diabetesscholars.org/college-scholarship/
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 School
Counselor/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 and/or see your School
Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
Linda Z. Wensel Memorial
Scholarship Fund
April 18, 2019
$1,000.00 Graduating senior of a Newport News, Virginia high school
Resident of Newport News
3.0 cumulative GPA minimum
Plan to attend a liberal arts college/university or pursue a business
degree
Applied to a 2-year or a 4-year college
Legible and organized application packet
Official transcript
One letter of recommendation
Essay
For More information go to
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LduMQMv7_oVbov8ibxposjF68H
3-D7Sh and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist.
Martha Creighton
Scholarship
April 15,2019
$1,000.00
● Graduate of Virginia high school
● Pursue an education in Family and Consumer Sciences or in a Family and
Consumer Sciences related field
● Education program must lead to a Bachelor’s degree in Family and
Consumer Sciences and/or qualify for a Collegiate Professional Certificate.
● Financial need
● Transcript
● Letter(s) of recommendation
● For more information go to: http://www.vatfacs.org/scholarships.html
and/or see your Counselor/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 and/or see your School
Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
Mid-Continent Instrument
and Avionics Scholarship April 1, 2019
$1,000.00
● High school seniors or college students
● Planning to attend or are attending an avionics or aircraft repair program in
an accredited school
● 2.5 GPA minimum or higher on a 4.0 scale
● Most recent transcript
● Complete online questions & essay
● For more information go to:
https://www.aea.net/EducationalFoundation/Scholarship_Application.asp
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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/ and/or
see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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 School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
and/or 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 School Counselor/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 School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist and/or go to www.waceinc.org
Nellie Love Butcher Music
Scholarship
February 15, 2019
Up to $5,000.00 which
shall be given annually
● High school senior, College freshman, College sophomore, College junior,
College senior
● A GPA of 3.0 or above is required
● Must pursue an education in Piano or Voice
● Most recent transcript
● Typed Scholarship Application
● 1,000-words statement or less setting forth career objectives
● Most recent transcript
● Letters of recommendation (at least two, no more than four)
● List of extra-curricular activities, honors received, and scholastic
achievements
● Photocopy of U.S. citizenship: birth certificate naturalization papers, or
information page of U.S. Passport
● Special consideration to students attending Duke Ellington School of
Performing Arts, Washington, DC.
● Performance material must be in mp3 file format
● Access application at
https://www.dar.org/sites/default/files/members/darnet/forms/SCH-WP-
2017.pdf
● DAR Scholarship Checklist:
https://www.dar.org/sites/default/files/members/darnet/forms/SCH-
1001.pdf
● For more information go to: https://www.dar.org/national-
society/scholarships/specific-scholarships-0 /or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Newport News Alliance for
Youth Community Service
Scholarship
April 26, 2019
$1,500.00 Graduating Senior of a Newport News,Virginia High School
Resident of Newport News, Virginia
Applied to a 4-year institution, 2-year institution or trade school
2.5 GPA minimum
Documented Community Services
Resume
Evidence of Financial Need
Essay
One letter of Recommendation
Academic Transcript
For more information go to
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1qmR310MFFMoGti90nG4GDGJ-
sVmTZdPS and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist
Newport News
Redevelopment and
Housing Authority Youth
Scholarship Program
March 7, 2019
Amount to be
determined
● Residents of Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority or
hold a Section 8 Housing voucher
● Graduate from an accredited high school with a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher
● Enrolled in an institution of higher education
● 2 letters of recommendation
● Official High School transcripts
● For more information got to:
http://www.nnrha.com/_docs/Youth%20Application%2016.pdf and /or see
your School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
Peninsula Community
Foundation of Virginia
Peninsula Scholarship
February 14, 2019
The award is $4,000
payable in semester
installments of $500
● Must be a high school senior
● Must attend a high school in the Virginia Peninsula: Hampton, Newport
News, Poquoson, York County, Williamsburg, or James City County
schools
● Must have a minimum “B” average
● In need for financial aid for post-secondary education at a four-year
college/university
● For more information go to: http://www.pcfvirginia.org/peninsula.html
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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 School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Ralohcs Legacy
Heritage Alumni Legacy
Scholarship
March 15, 2019
$500.00
● Heritage High School Senior
● 3.3 Cumulative G.P.A. Minimum
● Academic Resume
● Official High School Transcript
● Plan to attend an accredited College/University
● Plan to pursue a STEM/Technical Degree
● 3 Letters of Recommendation
● Personal Statement/Motivational Letter (300 words)
● Essay (750-1000 words)
● For more information go to: https://ralohcslegacy.weebly.com/ and/or see
your School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
Scholars Helping Collars
Scholarship
February 28,2019
$1,000.00
● Full-time high school senior
● Submit a 500-1000 word essay
● 2 to 3 jpg. photos of your volunteer efforts to help animals in need
● Submit essay to [email protected]
● For more information go to: https://www.petplay.com/scholarship/
and/and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Scholarships for Military
Children Program
February 15, 2019
$2,000.00
● Dependent, unmarried children under age 23 of active U.S. military duty
personnel, or reserve/guard and retired military members, or survivors of
U.S. service members who died while on active duty, or survivors of
individuals who died while receiving retired pay from the military
● Currently enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System
(DEERS) database
● Current dependent military ID card
● Enrolled or planning to enroll, in a full-time undergraduate program at an
accredited U.S. College/University
● If attending a community/ junior college must be enrolled in a program of
study designed to transfer directly into a four-year program.
● 3.0 G.P.A.
● Essay
● For more information go to:
https://www.militaryscholar.org/sfmc/need.html and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Secretary of the
Commonwealth Council
On Women
Virginia Council on
Women-STEM Essay
Contest
February 22, 2019
At least five $5,00.00
Scholarships
● High school junior or senior girl or identify as a girl
● A Virginia Resident
● Be enrolled in a Virginia-based high school
● Plan to attend an institution of higher education: 2-year or 4-year college or
university or trade or technical school
● Plan to pursue a STEM major
● At least a minimum 2.5 GPA
● Write an original 700-1,000-word essay
● Complete online application
● For more information see your School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist and/or go to https://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/advisory-
boards/council-on-women/stem-essay-contest/
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 School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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 and/or see
your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The Newport News Retired
Teachers Association
Scholarship
March 26, 2019
(Due to the
Counseling Office)
$1,000.00
● Senior from Denbigh, Heritage, Menchville, Warwick, or Woodside High
School senior
● Plans to pursue a career in education
● Essay
● Transcript
● 2 letters of recommendation
● For more information and/or an application, see your School Counselor
and/or College and Career Specialist
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
School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The Virginia Sheriffs’
Institute (VSI) Scholarship
Program
May 1, 2019
TBA
● A permanent resident in a Virginia county/city where sheriff is a VSI
member
● 18 and older students must be registered Virginia voters
● A copy of voter registration (if registered voter)
● A copy of a government issued picture ID (if under 18 years old). ● Attend a Virginia College or University
● Major in Criminal Justice (Not pre-law/law)
● Essay
● Official Transcript
● Letter of Recommendation from resident Virginia Sheriff
● Complete and sign online application
● Acceptance letter from a college/ university
● For more information go to: https://vasheriffsinstitute.org/scholarship/
and/or see your School Counselor/ College Career Specialist
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 School Counselor and/or College and Career Specialist for an
application and/ 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 [email protected]
and/or see your School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
Virginia Credit Union 2019
Scholarship Program
March 1, 2019
Up to
$2,500.00 (30)
● A graduating high school senior or equivalent, or a college students at an
accredited college or university.
● Must be a primary member of Virginia Credit Union
● Must have joined VACU by December 1, 2018.
● Must be the primary owner, and accounts must be in good standing
● May be in an undergraduate program or in an associate degree program at
a community college.
● Minimum 3.0 GPA cumulative
● Take at least nine (9) credit hours per semester for the 2019-2020 academic
year.
● VACU employees, directors, committee members, other volunteers and
their families are not eligible.
● For more information and to submit your application, go to
https://www.vacu.org/resources-benefits/scholarships or see your School
Counselor/ College and Career Specialist
Virginia PTA Scholarship
March 1, 2019
$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 School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist go to: https://www.vapta.org/members-only/student-
programs/virginia-pta-scholarships
Virginia Smiles Katie
Higgins Memorial
Scholarship
March 15, 2019
$2,000.00
● Must be a resident of Virginia and born with a cleft;
● Must be registered to attend an accredited post-secondary educational
institution
● Must submit a 500-word essay explaining why he/she deserves to be
awarded the scholarship
● For more information go to: https://www.virginia-
smiles.org/Scholarship.shtml or see your School Counselor/ College &
Career Specialist
Wayne A. Hunt Memorial
Scholarship
March 29, 2019
$200.00
● Graduating senior of a Newport News, Virginia high school
● Resident of Newport News
● Currently enrolled in or previously completed at least 2 years of business
related or music related courses
● 2.5 cumulative GPA minimum or higher
● Applied to a 2-year or 4-year college
● Organized application
● Official transcript
● One letter of recommendation
● Essay
● For more information go to
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tdDXxiDrDIJyHycz6z92e3wSreYNVt
Yv and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Wayne D. Lett Scholar
Program Scholarship
March 1, 2019
$10,000.00
● NNPS High School Senior
● Plans to be a teacher
● 500 Word Essay
● 2.5 cumulative GPA minimum
● Official high school transcript
● Documentation of extracurricular school activities and community service
● Make a commitment to teach three years in Newport News Public Schools
● For more information go to
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rV5VyXAmm04yjPLqYi3CEsAk0300l
fP9 and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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 School Counselor/College & Career
Specialist and go to http://thecollegecompanion.com/the-society-of-
cincinnati-in-the-state-of-virginia-scholarship/ and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
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 and/or see your School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Women's Army Corps
Veterans Association
Scholarship
May 1, 2017
$1,500.00
● High School Senior
● US Citizen
● Minimum 3.5 GPA
● Applicants must be the child, grandchild, niece or nephew of an
Army Service Woman
● For more information go to: https://www.armywomen.org/ and/or
see your Counselor/College & 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 School
Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter
Newport News-Hampton,
Virginia
Community Service
Scholarship
March 23, 2019
$1000.00
● Resident of Hampton or Newport News, Virginia
● Female graduating senior
● Applied to a four-year institution
● Minimum 2.5 GPA
● Documented community service
● Evidence of financial need
● Essay
● Two letters of recommendation
● Official transcript
● For more information or an application, see your School Counselor
and/ or College & Career Specialist
