BHS Scholarships Deadlines: Listed by month they are due – please see application, the scholarship website listed and/or BHS Guidance Calendar for the date
ON-Going – • www.christianConnector.com an online Christian College Scholarship Resource Program • Create-A-Greeting Card Contest www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm • www.scholarships.com is a free website for students and families to find free money for college • www.vaprivatecolleges.org educates students and families on the quality, affordability and diversity of Virginia’s Private Colleges • www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholarship *HS Seniors, Burger King Employees, their dependent children, spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive up to $50,000 in scholarship awards
Student View Scholarship Program *www.student-view.com to complete survey to become qualified
September - Davidson College Bryan Scholars Program (for interested Athletes) *(BHS nominates up to three students by September 21 st ) *(Student’s completed application for admission to Davidson no later Than October 15 th with Part I or the Common Application by October1st )
October - AES Engineers Scholarship *Go to http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm for essay topics
October - Wendy’s High School Heisman Athletic Scholarship http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/ Getting recognized for your accomplishments on and off the field
October - Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program *Student’s must demonstrate commitment to community service, Academics and Leadership *Only one nomination per school *Student must submit resume and essay on why they would like to Be considered by See Scholarship Coordinator
October - Davidson College Belk Scholarship (one nominee per school) *A resume and essay should be completed and turned into Guidance By the 10/15 deadline to be considered for nomination. See Guidance for more info
October - Harry F. Byrd, Jr. $10,000 Leadership Award *Must demonstrate a combination if academic accomplishment, Excellence of character, qualities of leadership and devotion to duty *Interest in public service and American democracy also encouraged *Student must be nominated – if interested please see the Scholarship coordinator in Guidance.
November - UVA Jefferson Scholars Program *Only one nomination per school *Students must submit a resume and essay in September To be considered for nomination. Additional details available in Guidance
November - Prudential Spirit of Community Awards http://spirit/prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit *To apply students should have a strong background in volunteerism And leadership
November - Nestle Very Best in Youth *Recognizes young people between the ages of 14-18 for their academic Excellence and community service *Apply at http://verybestinyouth.nestleusa.com
November - Friday Extra: WDBJ 7 Noel C. Taylor Scholars Athlete Award *Must participate in a high school football program *Is going to pursue higher education and has a need for financial aid *Has made a significant contribution to athletics *Is not likely to receive a full athletic scholarship *Is a high school senior living in the WDBJ 7 viewing area *Additional details and application can be found in Guidance
December – Elks National Foundation: Most Valuable Student Scholarship 2013 *Applicants judged on Scholarship, Leadership, and Financial Need *Must be a US Citizen * www.elks.org/enf/scholars
December – January - Burger King (McLamore Foundation) *Seniors, BK employees, their dependent children, spouses or domestic Partners are eligible *Seniors must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher * www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
January – GE – Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program *Student should embody the characteristics of President Ronald Reagan at School, in the community, in the workplace and at home * www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships or http://facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships
January – The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarship *Does not have to be a female student or have any affiliation with the DAR *Must be planning on attending a Virginia College or University *Must be a US Citizen *Applications in Guidance or at www.vadar.org *Multiple Scholarships – History specific, nursing specific and a non- Specific *See Scholarship Coordinator for contact info on the local DAR Chapter Contact
January – Profile in Courage Essay Contest *www.jfklibrary.org
January – The Better Business Bureau (BBB Scholarship) *Must demonstrate Integrity, Leadership, and Community Service *Applications available in Guidance or on line at www.vawest.bbb.org/studentofintegrity
February – American Fire Sprinkler Association Essay contest *Subject of essay: Write a creative, interesting and convincing essay Regarding the value and importance of automatic sprinklers in schools. *Send essays to: [email protected]
February – The Community Foundation of the New River Valley *Consists of a packet of various scholarships to apply for *Packet located in Guidance (available early November) and students may apply for as many as they are eligible for *FAFSA must be completed for all scholarships *A copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) must be turned in with the Completed applications *All completed packets will be turned in by the Guidance Office by Deadline on packet
February – Wace Co-Op Scholarship *Students must have a cumulative HS GPA of 3.5 or better *Apply and be accepted for the 2013-2014 academic year at one of The WACE Partner Institutions (see website for list of schools) *www.waceinc.org
February – University of Dayton *Looking for one student to be awarded The Leadership in Service Scholarship
February – Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation Scholarship *The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is pleased to announce the Charlottesville Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation Scholarship Program. The objective of the program is to acquaint young people with the historical legacy of two of Virginia's most outstanding military figures, General Robert E. Lee and General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. *The application and reporting forms are located on the Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation Web site at http://www.lee-jackson.org/ *Application must be turned into Guidance
February – New River Community College Foundation Scholarship *www.nr.edu/scholarshipapp *student submits
February – Next Big Thing $1500 Scholarship *U.S. Students 13 years or older *Respond (250 word max): see website for details *http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htm February – Buick Achievers Scholarship Program *HS Seniors and Current Undergraduates *Students planning on enrolling at a four-year college or university in 2013-2014 *Students planning on majoring in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry *www.buickachievers.com
March – United Realty Students $10,000 Scholarship *U.S. students currently enrolled in high school or college between ages of 16 and 22 *Respond (700 word max): see website for details *http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/notes/urp.jsp
March – Pupil Transportation Scholarship (avail. @ VT) *Must be a child or grandchild of an individual who is current or retired employee within Virginia’s pupil transportation community (school bus drivers, technicians, administrative or support staff, etc.) *Complete both FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) and General Scholarship Form at VT ( www.finaid.vt.edu ) *Current VT students and those that have applied to VT are encouraged to apply *Applications can be found at http://www.vapt.org
March – Mt. Tabor Ruritan Club Scholarship Foundation *Must have at least 100 hours of acceptable volunteer work within the past 12 months *See application for additional details
March – Granville P. Meade Scholarship *Selection based on financial need and merit *Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and good character as determined by letters of recommendation and financial need
March – KOHL’S Cares Community Scholarship *Must be nominated to continue *Young volunteers between 6 and 18, who make a difference in their Community *http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/inde x.asp
March – Shelor Toyota Scholarship Program *Applications in Guidance *See application for details
March - Rich Murray Journalism Scholarship *Intended to recognize a young person with skill in the area of sports journalism who intends to study journalism, communication, public relations, sports management or a related field in college and potentially work in sports *Applications available in Guidance – must be scanned back to Kevin Warner ( [email protected] ) by deadline
March – Kollmorgen Scholarship *An educational scholarship for a deserving undergraduate student attending (or will be attending) college who is the spouse or dependent of an active associate of Kollmorgen *Applications available in Guidance
March – B’nai B’rith Athletic Achievement Award *Application in Guidance *See application for details
March – Gilbraitti Scholarship ($500) *Must be between the ages of 16-20 *Must be attending as College or University in the fall of 2013 *Must complete the application form, including essay prior to the deadline *Applications can be found at www.mortgagebrokerkelowna.ca
March – Superpower $2,500 Scholarship *U.S. students 13 years of age or older *Respond (250 word max): see website for details *http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
March – 2013 Rural Health Essay Scholarship Contest *The Virginia Farm Bureau Rural Health Advisory Committee is pleased is announce this opportunity to high school and college students from Virginia Farm Bureau member-families who are interested in a health- related career in a rural area *Students have an opportunity to earn cash towards their education. Participants need to submit an essay on “My Future Career in Rural Health in Virginia” *www.VaFarmBureau.org Go to– Member Programs – Contest and Awards – our contest is the 2nd from the bottom and is titled “Rural Health Essay Scholarship Contest.” There are two winners in each division: First prize is $1,000.00 and second prize is $500.00. Essay must be at least 400 words in length and typed. *Must be postmarked or received by 3/31/13
March – Roanoke Valley Wrestling Association *See application (in Guidance) for details
April – Helen Hopper Scholarship *A Consumer Science Scholarship *HS Senior who plans to attend college with a major in Family Life Education (this can vary and the committee will interpret the term based on the students intended major) *Application available in Guidance
April – Martha Creighton Scholarship *Applicant must be pursuing and education in Family and Consumer Sciences or in a related field *Application available in Guidance
April – AMDA Scholarship *Student must be nominated (no limit on how many a school can nominate) *Students interested in an intensive training in one of their Bachelor of Fine Arts or Conservatory Programs *Forms available in Guidance
April – Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship *Student who wants to become a teacher *Applications in Guidance
April – Lunch Pail Defense Scholarship *2.5 min. GPA and official HS Transcript or GED Test needed *Must complete application, have SAT/ACT scores, proof of college acceptance, any university or college transcript (if applicable), two (min.) written references – see application for details, and a written statement *Applications are in Guidance or at www.lunchpaildefense.com
April – Rotary Club of Blacksburg Outstanding Math/Science Award *Student must ask teacher to be nominated (forms are also available in Guidance) *Must be a graduating senior and attending college in the fall with a primary interest in Math or Science *Student’s personal character and service to others will weigh heavily in the selection process *Excellence/dedication in the student’s pursuit of Math or Science
April – Cosmopolitan Club of Roanoke (Annual Track Meet Scholarship that is service oriented) *Graduating Senior planning on continuing their education *Completed Application *At least one letter of recommendation
April – Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award ($500) – to be eligible student must *Over the past 2 years completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work *Over the past 2 years maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher *Must be under the age of 21 on day of deadline *Must submit an essay on this year’s topic *Applications can be found at www.bbgcommunicationsservices.com
April - Roanoke Valley Golf Hall of Fame *Must list activities, awards, honors, clubs, community service *Have three character references *State why you are applying *Explain your level of interest in golf and how golf has influenced you *Applications can be found at www.rvghof.org
April - Frank E. Page Educational Fund *Complete application (available in Guidance) *List extra-curricular activities *Any jobs held *Three character references *Complete financial information
April - Military Family Support Centers, Inc. Scholarship *Must be a graduating senior *Must rank in the upper half of graduating class for the four years of HS *Must plan on attending college, university, military school or accredited Business school *Must be willing to meet with MFSC scholarship committee for an Interview *At least one parent must be current Active Component or the Reserve Component *Applicant must show participation in school and community activities *Two character references (cont. below) *Disciplinary records may be considered *Application in Guidance
April - Ivers-Cummings Educational Scholarship *Graduating senior from BHS *Must be attending an accredited school of higher learning in Virginia *Based on financial need
April - Montgomery County Retired Teachers Association *Graduating senior from one of the MCPS schools *Must be admitted as a full time student to an accredited post secondary Institution *Must plan on enrolling in a program that leads to a degree in the field of Education *Transcript and three letters of reference (see list) are required & student Submits
April - George Marshall Holmes *Should be highly qualified academically *Demonstrate financial need *Must attend VT as a full time student in the fall 2013
April – Longshop-McCoy Ruritan Club *Selection based on academics, extracurricular activities, community service and perceived need
April – Blacksburg Junior Women’s Club (BJWC) Scholarship *Applications in Guidance *Must be a graduating female *Have demonstrated strong participation in service activities in local community *GPA of at least a 3.0
TBA - Montgomery County Principal Association *Completed application *Essay should be typed *One current letter of reference *Transcript *Applicant should be interested in teaching or professional education
April - Shining Lights Scholarship *HS senior planning on attending a secular college or university as a Committed Christian during the 2012-2013 school year *Must be a resident of Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio Florida or New Jersey *Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on an unweighted 4.0 scale *Financial need not necessarily a requirement, but will be considered *500 word essay required along with transcript, two letters of Recommendation (one from a pastor) and a copy of the first two pages of Parent’s or guardians most recent Form 1040
April – Drugs Erase Dreams Video and Art Contests *http://montgomerycopreventionpartners.wordpress.com has the rules And guidelines
April – The Roanoke Chapter of Link’s Inc. Scholarship (Volunteer Service Oriented Program) *Must be a graduate from high school in the cities of Roanoke and Salem and the counties of Roanoke and Montgomery *Must have a 2.5 GPA, excel academically and complete the necessary forms furnished by the scholarship committee *The scholarship may be used for expenses in any accredited two or four year college or university, business school , trade or technical school approved by the scholarship committee *Applicant must have participated in community service projects or activities *Applicant must submit two letters of recommendation
April - Blue Ridge Council of Teachers of Mathematics (BRCTM) Scholarship *Must be nominated by a math teacher (so ask early) *Complete online application *Have the Teacher Recommendation Form completed *Have the Administrator/Counselor Recommendation Form completed
April – Healthy Choices Scholarship ($500) *Must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall of 2013 *Can be enrolled in any level in any program that is two years in length or longer *Must be a U.S. resident or Canadian *Apply at www.chiropractorkelowna.ca/chirokelowna.php
April – The Buster Bynum Education Scholarship *One-time $2,500 education scholarship awarded to one deserving public school student whose parent/guardian has been an active employee of public school transportation during the past five years
April – The Clyde W. Morris Scholarship *The student must be a Virginia public school senior who has a parent or grandparent either currently employed or formerly employed in the public school pupil transportation field in the Commonwealth of Virginia. *This is a $2,500 scholarship
April – The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Montgomery County and Radford Scholarship Fund *Awarded to an outstanding HS Senior to plans to pursue studies in a Human Services/Medical Field *Must submit information concerning scholastic and personal Achievements along with the application *Letters of reference required
May – Scholarship by Design Award ($500) *Must be currently attending school as a high school senior or as an undergraduate student *Must be a resident of the U.S. or Canada *Must be currently attending school on a full time basis *Apply at www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsforcollege.php
May - Montgomery County Farm Bureau *Graduating senior *Accepted to or enrolled in a college or university *A letter addressing financial need, agricultural background, career goals, Why you would like to be considered
TBA - Montgomery/Radford/Floyd County Branch of NAACP *Graduating Senior attending a 2 or 4 year College/University or Technical School in the fall of 2012 *Be a current member of the Montgomery Co/Radford City/Floyd Co Youth Council as of January 1 or graduating year; or a child or grandchild of a Current NAACP member of the Montgomery Co/Radford City/Floyd Co Branch of the NAACP *Must submit a full application by the due date of May 4, 2012
May - Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Beta Phi Boule Scholarship-providing support to S.W. Virginia area African-American High School Seniors *Must have attended BHS for two years *Must be a good citizen *Must be accepted by a college, institution of higher learning, technical School or hospital education program *An essay is required along with three letters of recommendation and one Personal character reference and transcript
May - Tau Mu Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Clementine Hansley-Hurt and Gloria Threadgill Smith Book Scholarships Application ($300 award) *Available to all minority students (African American, Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Asian American) *HS senior or first year college student from the NRV *GPA of at least 3.0 *Demonstrates leadership, community involvement and service *Must submit official transcript, proof of acceptance at a college or University, two sealed recommendation forms, personal statement, an Application checklist/certification of information form
May - The New River Valley Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals *HS student planning on attending college and majoring in an Administrative or business related field *Must have a minimum of a B+ average *Should have a financial need for college assistance
May - Jimmy Bryan Scholarship *Be a graduate of a Virginia High School League *Attend a college or university within the State of Virginia *Earn six Varsity letters in Athletics *Plan to teach and coach in a Virginia High School League member school (No penalty if they don’t) *Not receive any financial assistance in college as a direct result of athletic Participation *Essay must be submitted on high school stationery and must be hand Written with verification of sixth Varsity letter award earned
May - Nano Sonic, Inc. Science and Technology Scholarship *Must be a college bound student *Special consideration will be given to students majoring in science or Technology *Secondary preference will be given based on need *Short essay required (see application of topic) *At least one letter of recommendation from current or former science or Technology teacher
TBA - B. Davis Scholarship (Student Award Search Aid) *www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
May – Caretenders Scholarship Program ($500) *Must be attending an accredited university, college, trades, or Technical school in the fall of 2013 *Must be a school in the United States or Canada *Apply at www.kelownaretirementhomes.ca/management.php
May – LM Scholarship Program ($1,000) *Must be currently enrolled or expect to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years in length or greater) by September. *Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher *Must submit essay by deadline *Apply at www.forkliftcertificationvancouver.com
May - Wisechoice – “Find the Right College” Scholarship *www.wisechoice.com/scholarship?sid=gcfx
June – Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship ($500) *Must be attending school on a full-time basis during fall 2013 *Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at any level *Must have contributed a minimum of 10 hours of non-paid, volunteer Service within your community during the last 12 months *Must have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or greater *Apply at www.whiterockdentists.com
June - Dr. Frank C. McCue, III Scholarship *Student should be entering the field of sports medicine, athletic training, Sports physical therapy or coaching *Must submit essay, letters of recommendation and transcript *Applicants are required to have been a member of a sports team as a Player, a trainer’s assistant or manager
June - Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program *Go to http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm for essay topic
June – National Association for The Education of Homeless Children and Youth *Available to students who are homeless or who have been homeless during their school attendance, and who have demonstrated average or higher than average achievement *Applications at: www.naehcy.org/letendre-scholarship-fund/scholarship- application
June – Sedary & Associates Scholarship ($500) *Must be between the ages of 16-22 on the day application is due *Must be enrolled in a college, university, trades, or technical school by no later than the Fall of 2013 *Must submit essay on the sponsors website *Apply at www.personalinjurylawyerkamloops.ca
TBA - Miss Virginia USA/Miss Virginia Teen USA *Complete information sheet *Have a recent snapshot attached and mail by deadline
June - BigSun Athletic Scholarship *Go to http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply
June – Lift Parts Express Scholarship ($1,000) *Must be a current senior in high school or a freshman or sophomore in College/University *Must be a legal resident of the US or Canada *Must be enrolled by the fall of 2013
Other Scholarship Links: 1) BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html 2) Student Inventors Scholarships http://www.invent.org/collegiate http://www.invent.org/collegiate/ 3) Student Video Scholarships http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html 4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships http://www.coca-colaschola