2011-12 Scholarship Notification

 

Local/State

 

American Fire Sprinkler Association/$1,500

700-1000 Essay
Deadline:  February 1

 

Anita Ernouf Teacher Scholarship/ Alpha Delta

Senior, planning a teaching career

Deadline - mid-April

 

Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Senior
Deadline mid-April
http://www.appomattoxchamber.org/scholarship.htm

 

Armenian Education Center Scholarship (Richmond)

$1,000
Open to grades 9-12
4 Page essay required
Deadline : April 2
armenian-educationcenter.org

 

Blackstone College Alumna /Adams Scholarship

Seniors who are direct descendents of a Blackstone College alumna
Deadline: April 1
See Mrs. Green For Application

 

Buckingham County Farm Bureau

Senior, Agriculture related major
Deadline - April 1
See Mrs. Green for application 

 

C. Arthur Ware Scholarship

Senior, business, marketing, economics or accounting, essay required, 3.2 G.P.A.
See Mrs. Green for application 

 

Charlotte County Master Gardeners Scholarship

Senior - Resident or former resident of Charlotte County
Major is horticulture, forestry, environmental science, biology or other related field
Academic success and community involvement
Requirement:  500 word essay
Deadline:  June 30
Application:  See Mrs. Green or Charlotte County Extension Service for form.

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation Scholarship

Senior, numerous scholarship options
www.colonialfarmcredit.com

 

Colonial Officials Association Scholarship

Senior, student athlete playing football, volleyball, basketball, softball or baseball
Deadline - May 1 
See Mrs. Green for application

Cumberland Ruritan Club Scholarship

Senior, resident of Cumberland Co.
Deadline April 30
See Mrs. Green for Application

 

DAR Scholarships

$1,000-2,000
Seniors pursuing majors in nursing, history, government and other majors
See website for details: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

 

Dixie Youth League Softball Scholarship

Amount: $1,500
Who: Seniors who have played at least 2 years of DYL softball; based on need
Deadline: March 1
www.dixie.org/softball

 

Farmville Masonic Lodge #41

Senior, resident of Prince Edward Co., attend a Virginia college
Use the Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation application
Deadline - March 1
www.colonialfarmcredit.com

 

Friends of the Library

Charlotte Co. Resident/Senior or current college student
$500
Application available in guidance
Deadline:  April

 

Harry F. Byrd Leadership Award

Senior, must be nominated by principal; one student per school

Hollins University/Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest

$200 and free tuition to two week Hollins Summer Program (creative writing class available)
Sophomore and Junior Girls
www.hollins.edu/poetrycontest

 

Great Valu/$1,000 (local)

Pick up an application at a Great Valu Store.

No web site available

KFC Colonel's Scholarship/$20,000

Senior G.P.A. 2.75+
VA Public (State) College (to earn a Bachelor's degree)
US citizen/demonstrate financial aid
Deadline:  February 9, 2011
Online Application
www.kfcscholars.org
 

 

Kiwanis Club of Crewe

Seniors, Essay on an assigned topic of character
Deadline - April 30
See Mrs. Green for application

 

Nottaway County Farm Bureau

Senior, Resident of Nottaway
Deadline - March 1
www.colonialfarmcredit.com

 

Old Dominion University

Valedictorian and Salutatorian, full tuition scholarship

Peter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship 

Senior Residing in Buckingham or Cumberland

Major in natural resource conservation or environmental studies

Deadline - March 1

See Mrs. Green for application 

 

Piedmont ASAP Scholarship

$2,000 award paid to your chosen college
Seniors from Amelia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg,
Nottaway and Prince Edward planning to attend a college or trade school in the US.
Creat a 30 second public service announcement or commercial using your cell phone
or video decpicting the dangers of underage drinking.  Must be submitted in DVD or CD format.
Applications accepted March 15-April 22, 2011.
See Mrs. Green for details and application form. 

Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship

Senior residing in Amelia, Nottoway or Prince Edward
Deadline - March 1
See Mrs. Green for application

Prince Edward County Farm Bureau

Senior, preference given to member
Deadline - March 1
www.colonialfarmcredit.com

Prince Edward Ruritan Club 

Senior, attend school in Prince Edward, 3.00 G.P.A.
Deadline - March 1
www.colonialfarmcredit.com

 

Purnell Bailey Ministerial Scholarship/Randolph Macon College

Seniors who feel the call to be ministers
Half or full tuition at RMC
Additional application and interview required after admitted to RMC
http://www.rmc.edu/Academics/PreMinistry.aspx

 

Robert E. Johnson Memorial Fund 

Senior, essay on character and leadership
Deadline - April 30
See Mrs. Green for application 

 

Society of the Cincinnati

History Essay Contest (1,500 words)
Senior going to a 4 year college
$3,000
2011 topic...The Virginia Declaration of Rights
March 15 deadline
See Mrs Green for application and contest rules.

 

Southside Soil and Water Educational Scholarship

Senior, residing in Charlotte or Lunenburg Co.
Major relating to natural resource conservation or environmental studies
Deadline - May 9
See Mrs. Green for Application

Southside Chapter Virginia Tech Alumni

Entering college freshman from Brunswick, Lunenburg or Mecklenburg Co.
Deadline - May 1
See Mrs. Green for application

 

Southside Tobacco Forgiveness Loan Program

Senior, resident of Southside Virginia 
Agree to return to work in Southside Virginia after graduation
https://www.swcenter.edu/tobacco/southside/FAQ_SS.htm (info)
www.tic.virginia.gov (application)

 

Southside Virginia Community College Foundation Scholarship

Senior attending SVCC
See Mrs. Green for application

 

United Methodist Scholarship

$1,000-3,000
For Methodists attending Methodist Colleges in Virginia
(Ferrum, Randolph-Macon, Randolph, Shenandoah, Virginia Wesleyan)
Info: www.gbhem.org

 

University of Virginia/ Jefferson Scholar

Senior, one student nominated by school
Online application process through school
Deadline - November

University of Virginia/ Football Manager Scholarship

www.people.virginia.edu

Vernon Womack Service Above Self Scholarship

Seniors living or attending school in Farmville area
Deadline - early March
See Mrs. Green for an application

Virginia Airport Operators Council Scholarships

Lilliard:  $3,000 and Plenti - $1,000
Senior with 3.5 GPA planning an aviation career
Deadline:  February 20
See Mrs. Green for application

Virginia Aviation Foundation Scholarships

Galanti - $1,000 and Howell - $1,000
Seniors with 2.8 GPA enrolled in an accredited aviation program
Deadline:  March 1
See Mrs. Green for application

 

Virginia Conference United Methodist Churches

Must be a VUMCU member to apply for scholarships ($5 opens an account)
Applications are due beginning mid March.

 

Virginia Farm Bureau Rural Health Essay Scholarship Contest

Essay and resume
$1,000.00; second prize - $500.00
Deadline:  March 31, 2011
Follow the link below.
http://www.vafarmbureau.org/MemberPrograms/Pages/RuralHealthEssay.aspx

 

Virginia Golf Foundation Scholarship

For Seniors interested in golf and plan to attend a Virginia college
Web site: http://www.vsga.org

 

Virginia State Bar Essay Contest

1st Prize $2,300
Law in Society Competition Essay
Deadline: February 15
http://www.vsb.org/site/public/law-in-society

Wal-Mart’s Sam Walton Community Scholarship

 Senior, local, not affiliated with Wal-Mart store
Deadline - January

 

Wasena Wright Methodist Merit Award

Seniors attending a Methodist College
$500-1,000
Deadline March 1
http://www.vaumc.org/Page.aspx?pid=1028

 

William and Mary - Harriet Pittard Beales Scholarship

Senior attending W&M, from Southside Va. (13 counties)
Automatically considered in admission process

 

William and Mary/ Murray Scholars

Senior Nominated by school
Deadline - November 1

 

National Scholarships

American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest

9-12 grade, speech contest (8-10 minutes)
Deadline - March 14
Site also has scholarships for children of veterans
http://www.legion.org/programs/resources/scholarships

 

American Physical Society Minority Scholarship

Eligibility: Black, Hispanic, or Native American U.S. citizens with an interest in physics. Must
be a high school senior, college freshman or sophomore.
Award: $2,000 for new recipients, $3,000 for renewal recipients
Deadline: 2/4
Contact: APS Minority, American Physical Society, 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD,
20740-3844, (301) 209-3232, minority@aps.org, http://www.aps.org or
http://www.minoritiesinphysics.org

 

AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. 2009 Scholarship Award

Eligibility: Graduating high school senior entering an accredited four year college/university.
Proof of college acceptance and enrollment will be required. To receive future payments of the
scholarship, students must submit a copy of their updated college transcript at the closing of each
school year; must be enrolled full-time over the course of four years and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Award: $5,000 distributed over four years
Deadline: 3/27
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, AVerMedia Technologies, Inc., 1001 Yosemite Dr., Milpitas,
CA, 95035, (408) 263-8132, http://www.avermedia-usa.com/presentation/scholarship.asp

 

AXA Achievement Scholarship

Students who set and reach ambitious goals, community service
Deadline - December 15
www.axa-achievement.com

 

Best Buy Scholarship Program

Grades 9-12, solid grades and work/volunteer experience
$1,500 (x 1,000)
Deadline: February 15
Online @ www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com

Booker T. Washington Scholarships

Eligibility: This program is open to graduating high school seniors. Applicant must be planning
to pursue a four-year degree in agriculture. Students from the following ethnic groups may
apply: African-Americans, Asian-Americans or Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Alaska Natives, or
American Indians. Applicants may be residents of any state, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands,
or the District of Columbia.
Award: One $10,000 scholarship and three $5,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Deadline: 2/15
Contact: National FFA Organization, Attn: Scholarship Office, P.O. Box 68960, Indianapolis,
IN, 46268, (317) 802-6060, scholarships@ffa.org, http://www.ffa.org

 

Burger King Scholars/$50,000

Senior, U.S. Citizen, work at least 15 hours/week
Deadline:  January 10
Online @ http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html

 

 

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Senior
SAT score - 1,000 or higher; ACT score - 21 or higher
GPA - 3.0
Demonstrate financial need
Commit to work experience each summer during college
Agree to CIA employment for 1.5 times the length of their CIA-sponsored scholarship
Amount:  annual salary including benefits and up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, books/supplies
Online www.cia.gov/index.html
Deadline:  October 15

 

Coca-Cola Scholars

Senior, well-rounded, part-time employment
Deadline - October 31
www.coca-colascholars.org

 

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Amount determined by financial need
Seniors (African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American)
Must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
Demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities
Cumulative high school GPA of 3.3
Online application   
Deadline: January 11. 2012

$1,000 Gen and Kelly Tanabe Parent Scholarship

Eligibility: Parent of a current high school student or college student; Legal resident of the
United States; Complete online application which includes a 250-word short answer question.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: July 31 for spring, December 31 for fall
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship, 3286 Oak Court,
Belmont, CA, 94002, (650) 618-2221, scholarships@gkscholarship.com
tanabe@gmail.com, http://www.parentscholarship.com

 

 

$1,000 Gen and Kelly Tanabe Student Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be 9th-12th grade high school students, college undergraduates, or
graduate students, be U.S. citizens or legal residents and may study any major and attend or plan
to attend any accredited college or university in the U.S. Selection is based primarily on a brief
250-word essay.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: July 31 for spring, December 31 for fall
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship, 3286 Oak Court,
Belmont, CA, 94002, (650) 618-2221, scholarships@gkscholarship.com
tanabe@gmail.com, http://www.genkellyscholarship.com

 

 

Hispanic College Fund

Eligibility: Accepted or enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited
institution of higher education with a declared major/concentration in business, in good academic
standing, 3.0 GPA, have financial need, U.S. citizenship, must be Hispanic or of Hispanic
heritage.
Award: $500-$10,000
Deadline: Mid November- Mid March
Contact: Lindsy Bernsten, Direct of College Program, Hispanic College Fund, Inc., 1301 K
Street NW, Suite 450 A, West Washington, DC, 20005, (800) 644-4223,
aduarte@hispanicfund.org, http://www.hispanicfund.org

 

Holocaust Remembrance Project Scholarship

Eligibility: Essay contest open to all high school students under 20 years old.
Award: Up to $5,000
Deadline: 4/15
Contact: Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 2877, Tampa, FL, 33601-
2877, (866) HK-CARES, holocaust@hklaw.com, http://holocaust.hklaw.com

 

Horatio Alger

Senior with critical financial need (under $50,000 family income)
Deadline - October 30
www.horatioalger.com/scholarships 

 

 

Malcolm X Scholarship for Exceptional Courage

Eligibility: Must attend a UNCF Institution. Must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must
demonstrate academic excellence, campus and community leadership. Must also demonstrate the
overcoming of tremendous hardships and social circumstances
Award: $4,000
Deadline: Check website for details.
Contact: United Negro College Fund,
http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=129

 

McKelvey Foundation Scholarship

Senior - attending a four year college in the United States
Own and operate a genuine business; non-profits are eligible
Have at least one paid employee
Deadline:  January 25
www.mckelveyfoundation.org

National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Ford Motor Company Scholarships

Eligibility: College-bound high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students
pursuing careers in print, broadcast, online and visual journalism. College-bound high school
seniors, college undergraduate or graduate students are eligible as long as they have a 2.0
average. These scholarships are made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund, an effort to
support young aspiring Latino journalists. Students must plan to attend a community college or
university that is within the United States or Puerto Rico full-time for the entire academic year in
order to be awarded an NAHJ scholarship.
Award: Up to $3,000
Deadline: 4/6
Contact: National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 1000 National Press Building, 529 14th
St. NW, Washington, DC, 20045-2001, (202) 662-7145, nahj@nahj.org, http://www.nahj.org
 

National Peace Essay Contest

Eligibility: Students who are in grades 9-12 must be attending a public, private or parochial
school or be participating in a high school correspondence program in any of the fifty states, the
District of Columbia, or a U.S. Territory.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: 2/1
Contact: Institute of Peace, 1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC, 20036-3011,
(202) 429-3825, rkim@usip.org, http://www.usip.org/ed/Programs/NPEC/npec.html

 

National Reach: Warner Bros. Animation Hanna - Barbera Honorship

Eligibility: One graduating high school senior who will major in animation in college
Award: $10,000 college scholarship and consecutive summer internships.
Deadline: No later than 5:00 pm on the first Monday in March.
Contact: Michelle Yates, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA,
91522, (818) 954-1998, Michelle.Yates@WarnerBros.com,
http://www.WBCommunityConnection.com

 

 

National Wild Turkey Federation

Senior with 3.00 or better
Must be a member of NWTF
Deadline Jan 1/ Feb.1
http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/xtreme/scholarships.html

 

Presbyterian Student Opportunities Program

Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors or seniors who are majoring in education, health, religious
studies, sacred music, and/or social services. Applicant must be a member of the Presbyterian
Church (USA), a U.S. citizen, and apply to college for financial aid.
Award: $3,000
Deadline: 6/15
Contact: Presbyterian Church, USA, 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY, 40202-1396, (800)
872-3283, Ext. 5776, finaid@pcusa.org, http://www.pcusa.org

 

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Grade 5-12, based on community service project
Deadline -  October 31
www.prudential.com/spirit

Questbridge

Full tuition at numerous "Elite" colleges
Challenging Summer Programs
Eligibility:  High school students with limited family income
For information:  http://www.questbridge.org/

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Senior, African American
Deadline - November 1 (preferred) and January 9
www.ronbrown.org

 

 

SAMMY (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year) Award

Senior Student Athletes
$7, 500/weekend at Disney World/ad in USA Today
http://www.sammy.bodybymilk.com 

 

 

Swackhamer Disarmament Video Contest

Eligibility: Applicant must submit a short (2-3 minute) videos on the importance of US
leadership for a nuclear weapons-free world. Please visit their website for more information.
Award: $250-$1,000
Deadline: 6/1
Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 1, Santa Barbara, CA,
93108, (805) 965-3443, wagingpeace@napf.org, http://www.wagingpeace.org

Templeton Press  

Two scholarship contests, each of which carries a first prize of $5,000.
Seniors who intend to be enrolled in an American college by the start of the fall 2011 should write 
an essay or compose a video response to excerpts from the book New Threats to Freedom,
which is available at the contest website.

March 31 deadline.

Toyota Community Scholars

Senior with exceptional community service
One student recommended by school

Wendy’s High School Heisman

Senior athlete/academic excellence, community service  
Deadline - October 1
www.wendysheisman.com

Will to Win

Senior with Asthma
Deadline - August 31
See Mrs. Green for paper application
www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com