West Virginia Garden Club Scholarship

2017-2018

______Scholarships West Virginia Garden Club Scholarship

The Ester J. Hinchman $500 Scholarship

 West Virginia high school senior

 Plan to attend college

 Major in some form of Environmental Studies: Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry, Botany, Conservation, Land Management, Environmental Concerns, Geology, or related subjects.

 Must be sponsored by the West Virginia Garden Club (see Counselors for information on getting sponsorship.

 Complete application

 Enclose transcripts

 Provide letters of recommendation

 Write a minimum 250 word typed document listing the applicant’s purpose for applying, goals, and any background information regarding: school activities, community involvement financial need, personal commitment, etc. Due February 1, 2018

Applications available in the Counseling Complex, along with more information. VFW Voice of Democracy Competition Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Open to grades 9-12 Voice of Democracy entry form required Write and record an audio essay of 3-5 minutes, on an annual patriotic theme. Theme “American, History: Our Hope for the Future”

Awards: Winners receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.D., March 3-7, 2018, to tour the city, be honored by the VFW and its Auxiliary and receive their portion of $154,000 in national awards, the top scholarship being $30,000. For more information go to www.vfw.org and to download the application or go to the Counseling Complex.

Entry Deadline: October 31, 2017 SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes Criteria: Current high school seniors and undergraduate college students No GPA or financial need requirement Awards: Thirty (30) $500 scholarships to be awarded for education expenses Application details: Enter online or by mail once every two weeks starting September 12, 2017. Enter up to 15 times during the sweepstakes period until May 14, 2018. Two winners randomly chosen every two weeks from October 30, 2017 to May 14, 2018 Entry: Starting September 12, 2017, at suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes

2017 Disability History Essay Contest

Dear West Virginia High School Seniors:

The Disability History Contest Committee is proud to announce the 2017 Disability History Essay Contest in West Virginia! This contest is designed to provide you with an opportunity to showcase your writing skills, share what you have learned about the Disability Rights Movement, use your ability to form and express opinions, and perhaps to earn some money to help you into your future! All high school seniors are invited to submit an entry. Contest rules are located on the bottom of the included entry form – be sure to read them carefully and follow ALL the rules.

All entries must include the completed entry form and must comply with all contest rules. Points will be deducted for any failure to follow the rules, including failure to use “people first language.” While federal law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, we still face barriers every day. The development of new technology has reduced or eliminated many barriers and people with disabilities are eager access it, when cost is not a barrier. New and promising breakthroughs in technology, including robotics, continue to attack barriers in medical care, sports, indoor/outdoor recreation, mobility, and daily living. The essay topic this year is:

“How technology has removed barriers and improved the lives of people with disabilities.”

The top award will be presented to the state winner, and awards may be presented to first-place and second-place entries from six Districts of our state. The awards are as follows: State Winner...... $3,000

District First Place (6)...... $1,500

District Second Place (6)...... $750

Funding for all awards is provided through a generous grant from the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services.

All entries must be postmarked, faxed, or emailed by October 31, 2017 and be submitted to:

WV Statewide Independent Living Council

PO Box 625 E-mail: [email protected]

Institute, WV 25112-0625 or Fax: 304-766-4721

ATTN: Essay Contest

This contest is a collaborative effort of the WV Division of Rehabilitation Services, the Statewide Independent Living Council and the State Rehabilitation Council, with cooperation from the WV Department of Education and the WV Department of Education and the Arts in recognition of WV Disability History Week.

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Archways Scholarship

 For McDonald’s employees

 $700.00 a year while attending post high school education

 Employees can further apply for additional scholarships up to $7,500

See your McDonald’s manager for more details.

PEO STAR Scholarship

Eligibility:

 Senior Women

 Exhibits excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success

 Minimum Cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0

 Citizen of United States

 Plans to attend college in fall following high school graduation

 Is recommended by the local P.E.O. chapter Application in the Counseling Complex Scholarship drawer.

Due October 18, 2017

United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship 2018

 Must be a U.S. citizen

 Must attend a post-secondary college, university, or vocational school

 100-300 word personal statement

 Must follow all requirements of the application process Deadline: January 5, 2018

Barbour All County Sports Organization Scholarship 2018

BACSO Rules:

 Must have played a sport in a Barbour County Middle School

 Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

 Must be attending a college/university, vocational or technical school

 $500 scholarship awarded to 1 male and 1 female

 Applications must be received no later than April 1, 2018

 Application must be sent directly to the BACSO scholarship committee

 Required essay must be attached to the application Mail completed scholarship and essay to:

BACSO Scholarship Committee 93 Industrial Park Road Belington, WV 26250

West Virginia Lions Youth Camps and Exchange Contest

Objectives:

 To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.

 To encourage West Virginia youth to experience cultures of other countries. Contest Criteria:

 Travel grant for students in grades 10-12, ages 16-21 or a recent graduate

 Toward a 4-6 week cultural exchange to Finland, Japan, Italy, Peru, Germany, France or Australia

 Summer of 2018

 $1,200 and possibly more

 1 page essay explaining why you want to participate in the lions Youth Camps & Exchange Program. Valid Applicants will be interviewed at Braxton Middle School in Sutton, WV at 10:30 am on December 2, 2017.

Entry Deadline:

November 15, 2017

Resume Genius Scholarship Deadline: December 15, 2017 For: high school seniors; current college students http://bit.ly/2aPjnZ9

NEW! Simple Texting Scholarship Deadline: December 15, 2017 For: high school seniors; current college students Link: http://bit.ly/2sAOTSg

NEW! StudyPug Math Scholarship Deadline: December 15, 2017 For: high school students; current college students Link: http://bit.ly/2ekX52n

NEW! Holiday Traditions Scholarship Deadline: December 17, 2017 For: high school seniors 18+ years old; current college students Link: http://bit.ly/2x280cL

Make a Difference Video Scholarship Deadline: December 18, 2017 For: current college students Link: http://bit.ly/2w6VHXD NEW! Tobi Cares Scholarship Deadline: December 31, 2017 For: women enrolled in college Link: http://bit.ly/2ge1c31

A Better America Scholarship Deadline: December 31, 2017 For: current college students Link: http://bit.ly/2flWxgj

Youth Forward Scholarship Deadline: December 31, 2017 For: high school sophomores, juniors and seniors; current college freshmen Link: http://bit.ly/2nhKoYd

Hometown Heart Scholarship Deadline: January 3, 2018 For: current college students Link: http://bit.ly/2g55jgX

NEW! Levin Firm Scholarship Deadline: February 15, 2018 For: high school seniors; current college students; graduate students Link: http://bit.ly/2jbuORF

Infographic Scholarship Contest Deadline: April 26, 2018 For: high school seniors; current college students Link: http://bit.ly/2xa7I3v

NEW! Dr. Summit Shah Scholarship Deadline: May 1, 2018 For: high school seniors; current college students Link: http://bit.ly/2yKkWlz

Ivey Engineering Scholarship Deadline: May 15, 2018 For: high school seniors; current college students Link: http://bit.ly/2wGic9j

NEW! Fix Your Skin Scholarship Deadline: May 25, 2018 For: high school seniors; current college students Link: http://bit.ly/2hlXp6q Liaison Data-Inspired Future Scholarship Deadline: May 31, 2018 For: high school seniors; current college students Link: http://bit.ly/2xOwzqN

Course Hero Scholarship Deadline: monthly For: current college students Link: http://bit.ly/28YHUHf

Courage to Grow Scholarship Deadline: monthly For: high school juniors/seniors; current college students Link: http://bit.ly/1GkOxRd

The World Dances Scholarship Deadline: monthly For: students of all ages Link: http://bit.ly/1sRhqOa

Look Twice, Save a Life Scholarship Deadline: December 1, 2017 For: high school seniors; current college students Link: http://bit.ly/2xDXyUN

Pumpkin Scholarship 2018 3 - $2,000. scholarships offered to graduating seniors entering a PUBLIC West Virginia college in the fall of 2018.

3 - $2,000. Scholarship offered to a graduating senior entering a PUBLIC certified career/technology training program in the fall of 2018.

Applications can be found at www.wvpumpkinpark.com or in the scholarship drawer in the Counseling Complex

Application must be postmarked by March 15, 2018

The 3rd Annual “Storytellers of Tomorrow” High School Creative Writing Contest

Are you a creative writer? Want to win money for your writing ability? Need something to do over the holiday break? Prizes range from $50. to $200. plus a t-shirt, in a couple of different categories. Winner’s stories will be published. January 15, 2018 is the deadline to submit your story online. For more information, see the scholarship board outside the counseling complex. [email protected]

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

We are pleased to inform you that the online application for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is now available at www.jackierobinson.org. The JRF application is the vehicle through which more than 4,000 talented young minority high school students apply to become JRF Scholars and carry on the civic-minded legacy of the Foundation’s namesake, Jackie Robinson.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:  Be a graduating, minority high school senior  Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States  Show leadership potential  Demonstrate a dedication to community service  Present evidence of financial need  Be a United States citizen  Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21  Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4-year college when applying for the scholarship The deadline to submit the application for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is February 1, 2018 by 5:00 pm ET.

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Guaranteed Scholarships and Financial Aid

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A listing of guaranteed scholarships, financial aid, grants, and awards offered by colleges and universities, available to all students meeting the stated scholarship ...

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Hotsinpiller Scholarship

Criteria:  Graduating Senior  3.0 CUM GPA

 Accepted to a West Virginia College or University

 Majoring in criminal justice or related field Requirements:  Completed application

 Typed answers to questions on application

 Transcript

 ACT Scores

 College acceptance letter

 Letter of recommendation from H.S. Counselor

 Meet February 1, 2018 deadline AES Laurel Mountain Wind and Energy Storage Facility

Awarding a one-time scholarship to senior class students attending Elkins High & Philip Barbour High Schools seeking higher education at a college, university, or trade school. Requirements  Acceptance to a West Virginia college, university, or trade school.  High School Academic Achievement – Minimum GPA of 3.0.  Minimum ACT Composite Score of 20 or Minimum SAT Score of 1410.  Essay Responses.  Extra-Curricular Honors and Activities

Due Date Monday, April 02, 2018 Applications are available in the Counseling Complex Davis Health System Foundation Scholarship $1,000.00 to graduating seniors in Randolph, Barbour, Tucker, Pocahontas and Upshur counties who will be pursuing a certification or degree in a healthcare field. Criteria for judging the applicant will be based on:  Cumulative GPA  ACT/SAT score  Extracurricular and/or community activities  Residence in one of the above listed counties and have resided in West Virginia for at least four years prior to the date of the award  Intent to attain a certificate or degree program in the healthcare field Applicant must submit the following materials: Application o 3 letters of recommendations: 2 from a teacher, professor or supervisor, 1 from a community member (not a relative) o An official high school transcript and transcripts of any college credits acquired o List of current semester classes. o An essay of 250-500 words outlining how the applicant became interested in a health-related career, his or her educational and career goals, and any personal experiences, attributes or family situation that would help the selection committees when considering the candidate for these awards. Application in Counseling Complex Due: March 23 rd , 2018 Philippi Lions Club Student Scholarship Application

A $500 Scholarship is available for an accredited post-secondary program including Technical Schools or 2 -4 Year college program. Scholarship money will be awarded at the end of the first semester of successful achievement in a post-secondary program. The student will provide the Lions Club with a transcript of successful achievement.

Please submit a letter of application with the following information: Name Address Phone Number Have you been a resident of Barbour County for more than one year? Please list and briefly describe your community service and/or work history.

Please attach a copy of SAT and/or ACT scores if available. Please attach a copy of your high school transcript.

Please attach a written response to the following questions. Please describe your career and personal goals over the next 5 years. How will this scholarship make a difference in meeting your educational and career goals? References: (2) References cannot be a relative. References can include a teacher, pastor, leader/supervisor of a community service program, work supervisor 1 of your references must respond to your written response to application questions.

Please Submit application and supporting documents and letters of reference to Philip Barbour High School counselors by April 1. A short interview may be requested.

John R. Rose Sr. Memorial Scholarship Provides an approximately $1,700 scholarship for a graduating senior from a high school in Barbour, Randolph or Tucker county, who is pursuing a degree in the large animal farming industry or veterinary medicine at a college, university, technical or trade school. The applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Special consideration will be given to those students participating in 4H or FFA programs in Barbour, Randolph or Tucker County. This is a non-renewable scholarship, you must reapply during the next scholarship cycle if you wish to be considered for funding again.

Apply for the Rose Sr. Scholarship

Barbour County and Tucker County Community Foundation Scholarships

One application online for both communities Foundation committee to determine which scholarships individual applicants are eligible to receive 11+ scholarships ranging from $300. - $1400. Come to the counseling complex to see a list of the scholarships. http://www.barbourcountycf.org/ Look on the grants and scholarships tab Application Deadline: April 15, 2018 Barbour County Community Foundation Derek Shomo Memorial Scholarship

$250.00 Criteria:  Philip Barbour High school Senior  Member of the Philip Barbour baseball team or softball team  Have applied and been accepted to a college or technical school

Application deadline is April 15, 2018

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

CFWV has a database of thousands of scholarships and financial aid programs from organizations across the nation! We post several opportunities each week on Facebook and Twitter. Below are a few programs we've shared lately.

Check this one out! Federal Pell Grant For: 12th graders; college students; adult learners Link: http://www.fafsa.gov NEW! United States Institute of Peace Essay Contest Deadline: March 15, 2018 For: students in grades 9 - 12 Link: http://bit.ly/2HbMAuU

NEW! Swackhamer Disarmament Video Contest Deadline: April 1, 2018 For: students of all ages Link: http://bit.ly/2p5YUrB

Infographic Scholarship Contest Deadline: April 26, 2018 For: high school seniors; current college students Link: http://bit.ly/2xa7I3v

Washington Scots Charity & Education Fund Scholarship Deadline: April 30, 2018 For: students of Scottish descent Link: http://bit.ly/2krDaS5

NEW! Mark A. Forester Scholarship Deadline: June 1, 2018 For: high school seniors; current college students who are currently in the military or are veterans, or the child of a military member/veteran Link: http://bit.ly/1wF8tXE

NEW! Caregiver Scholarship Deadline: June 30, 2018 For: high school seniors; current college students who are caregivers Link: http://bit.ly/2xHyIVq

Hello! Thank you for allowing us to share our scholarship information with you! The 2018 program is now up and running and the details are below! The 2018 Scholarship For 5 years, every time we've raised the bar for our scholarship, students have surpassed it! So, this year we're upping the challenge once again. To demonstrate our continued belief in students' phenomenal ability to use their learning to better the world around them, we created the: HonorsGradU Design a Better Future $10,000 Scholarship The GIST: Whether through essays or multimedia, students have used their voices to share visions for a better world. So, here's their chance to put them to action! We're asking high school seniors to submit a proposal for how they'll better their communities. Because this will be a much more rigorous process with multiple rounds, we're also raising the bar for tuition awards: from five $1,000 tuition awards to five $10,000 tuition awards! We will also fund the top project up to $5,000. The PROCESS: We will be breaking the process into 3 rounds, using the principles of design thinking:

1 Design and submit your ROUND 1 proposal: First 3 stages of design thinking Launch cycle Students submit overall proposal based on the Ford Institute community building principles We select applications based on their completion, seriousness, and viability, offering feedback for those approved to move on to round 2. Deadline: April 8, 2018, 11:59 MST 2 Design and submit your ROUND 2 artifact: Next 3 phases of design thinking launch cycle (all but the final launch) Students submit an artifact representing their progress and learning We give additional feedback Deadline: April 15, 2018, 11:59 MST 3 Design and submit your ROUND 3 reflection: LAUNCH phase of design thinking launch cycle. Students submit a final reflection that shares how their project is doing one of the following: 1) increasing connections, 2) building capacity, or 3) taking community-led action. They also share their ideas for acquiring further funding, in addition to the $5,000 from HGU if selected as the top finalist. Include a video of yourself working on your project Deadline: April 15, 2018 at 11:59 MST. We will select 5 winners to receive $10,000 tuition scholarships to their colleges, with the top one receiving $5,000 funding to launch their project into the design thinking cycle once more during the summer of 2018 to maximize impact. Here is a link to anything else you may need to know to tell your students about our scholarship, including a digital form for them to submit their projects: w ww.honorsgradu.com/scholarship. Ways to share this scholarship with your students include sharing the link on your school's website, and posting our printable flyer on your bulletin board. Thank you, and please don’t hesitate to ask if you have questions! Lindsay Mecham Scholarship Marketing Chair Honors Graduation, LLC Phone: 801-852-2339 Email: [email protected]

Belington Community Medical Services Association Scholarship

 Senior living in Barbour County for at least four years prior to the date of the award, seeking 2-4 year, training beyond high school in a medical related field.

 Two students will receive $1,000.00 over two years.

 Award made directly to the student. Award based on:

a. Overall Grade Point Average.

b. Extracurricular and/or community activities.

c. Be resident of Barbour County

d. Demonstrate a sincere desire to attain a certificate or degree.

e. Demonstrate financial need. Deadline: April 25, 2018

Junior Lions Club Scholarship Criteria: Attended Belington Middle or Kasson Schools Intent to pursue post-secondary training at a college or technical institute Extra-Curricular Activies Essay explaining need for scholarship Award: 2 - $1,000. Scholarships Due: April 23, 2018

Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program

Receive up to $2,500 for enrolling in Career and Technical Education programs for the Fall 2018. Criteria:  Graduate high school by Spring 2018  Be younger than 30 years old  Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit community college in the United States  Demonstrate critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell Grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)  Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity  Be a U.S. citizen Student may apply online March 15-June 15, 2018 at application.horationalger.or Colts Care Scholarship

Write a 500-word essay describing how cancer has affected you and your family. Attach a typed copy.

Please submit application with two letters of recommendation; one from an educator and one that is a personal reference to the counselor’s office by May 4, 2018.

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