Senior Scholarships Dec 09

December 2009

HENRICO HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER DECEMBER DEADLINES: AXA Achievement Qualifications: Active in community; led/initiated a project that benefits others; overcome personal challenges/difficulties Amount: $10,000, $25,000 Deadline: 12/15/2009 Procedure: Apply online More Info: www.axa-achievement.com NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards Qualifications: Senior planning to attend 2- or 4-year college; participation in DECA, Jr. Achievement, FBLA, FFA, or NFTE; based on merit, not financial need Amount: $1,000-$10,000 Deadline: 12/31/2009 Procedure: Apply online; access key: NFIB More Info: www.NFIB.com/YEA JANUARY DEADLINES: Virginia JCI Senate Scholarship Qualifications: Senior planning to attend 2- or 4-year college; US citizen; financial need; extracurricular activities Amount: $1,000 Deadline: 1/6/2010 Procedure: Application online; mail to address on form More Info: http://tinyurl.com/yfjqccf Royce Scholarship Qualifications: Senior planning to attend 4-year college and major in counseling, psychology, education, or social work Amount: $200 Deadline: 1/8/2010 Procedure: Submit poster to Ms. Harris; instructions available in school counseling office More Info: Ron Brown Scholar Program Qualifications: African-American senior; academics; leadership; community service; financial need Amount: $40,000 Deadline: 1/9/2010 Procedure: Apply online More Info: www.ronbrown.org Page 1 of 6

December 2009 Gates Millennium Scholars Qualifications: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American; US citizen, national, or permanent resident; 3.3+ GPA; leadership in community service or extracurriculars; meet Federal Pell Grant criteria Amount: Up to full tuition, books, fees, & living expenses Deadline: 1/11/2010 Procedure: Apply online More Info: www.gmsp.org Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarships Qualifications: Senior planning a career in government service Amount: $500-$5,000 Deadline: 1/15/2010 Procedure: Apply online More Info: www.gwcf.org FEBRUARY DEADLINES: American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Qualifications: Senior; write a 700-1,000 word essay on the history of automatic fire sprinklers and why they are important Amount: $500-$1,500 Deadline: 2/1/2010 Procedure: Application in school counseling office; mail to address on form More Info: www.afsavirginia.com Burger King Scholars Qualifications: 2.5+ GPA, work part-time min. 15 hrs/wk, participate in community service, demonstrate financial need, plan to enroll in accredited 2- or 4 -yr. college Amount: $1,000 Deadline: 2/1/2010 Procedure: Apply online; Access key: BKS More Info: www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_application.html Gloria Wille Bell and Carlos R. Bell Scholarship Program Qualifications: Virginia resident planning to pursue a degree in engineering, math, physics, or computer science at the University of Michigan; based on academics, not financial need Amount: $80,000 Deadline: 2/1/2010 Procedure: Apply online More Info: www.bellscholarship.org National Commission for Cooperative Education Scholarships Qualifications: Senior with 3.5+GPA planning to attend one of eight NCCE Partner Colleges Amount: $24,000 Deadline: 2/15/2010 Page 2 of 6

December 2009 Procedure: Apply online More Info: www.co-op.edu Oh, the Places You'll Go! Scholarship Qualifications: Senior; essay on opportunities and challenges in your future education Amount: $5,000 Deadline: 2/15/2010 Procedure: Application in school counseling office; mail to address on form More Info: www.ohtheplaces.org Marist College NSF Scholarships Qualifications: Senior majoring in Computer Science or Information Technology at Marist College; academically talented; financially needy Amount: Full tuition, room, and board Deadline: 2/15/2010 Procedure: Apply online More Info: www.marist.edu/admission/nsfgrant/ KFC Colonel's Scholars Qualifications: Senior with financial need; 2.75+ GPA; enroll in public, in-state college/university; US citizen/permanent resident Amount: $20,000 Deadline: 2/20/2010 Procedure: Apply online beginning December 1st More Info: www.kfcscholars.org Baldacci Education Fund Scholarship Qualifications: Senior w/ financial need; US citizen or permanent resident; pursuing Advanced Studies diploma; 3.0+ GPA; leadership, community service, and extracurriculars Amount: $2,000 Deadline: 2/26/2010 Procedure: Application in school counseling office; submit to Mrs. Bradford More Info: www.henricofoundation.org/studentscholarships.htm Benjamin J. Lambert, III Scholarship Qualifications: Senior planning to pursue study/training beyond high school; leadership and community service; US citizen or permanent resident; 3.0+ GPA; extracurriculars; financial need Amount: $5,000 Deadline: 2/26/2010 Procedure: Application in school counseling office; submit to Mrs. Bradford More Info: www.henricofoundation.org/studentscholarships.htm Capital One Access Opportunity Scholarship Qualifications: Senior accepted at two- or four-year college; 2.75+ GPA; community service and/or extracurricular involvement; significant financial need; employees/children of Capitol One, HCPS, and HEF not eligible Page 3 of 6

December 2009 Amount: $5,000 Deadline: 2/26/2010 Procedure: Application in school counseling office; submit to Mrs. Bradford More Info: www.henricofoundation.org/studentscholarships.htm Dr. Jo Lynne DeMary Scholarship Qualifications: Senior planning to obtain Va. teaching license in math, science, exceptional education, or ESL; financial need; US citizen or permanent resident; 3.0+ GPA; leadership Amount: $5,000 Deadline: 2/26/2010 Procedure: Application in school counseling office; submit to Mrs. Bradford More Info: www.henricofoundation.org/studentscholarships.htm Governor James S. Gilmore, III Future Educator Scholarship Qualifications: Senior planning to pursue teaching certificate; US citizen or permanent resident; 3.0+ GPA; leadership, community service, and extracurriculars Amount: $5,000 Deadline: 2/26/2010 Procedure: Application in school counseling office; submit to Mrs. Bradford More Info: www.henricofoundation.org/studentscholarships.htm Henrico Police Memorial Scholarship Qualifications: Senior planning to pursue a career in law enforcement; US citizen or permanent resident; 2.5+ GPA; leadership, community service, and extracurriculars Amount: $1,000 Deadline: 2/26/2010 Procedure: Application in school counseling office; submit to Mrs. Bradford More Info: www.henricofoundation.org/studentscholarships.htm VSGA Scholarship Qualifications: Senior planning to attend college in VA; interest in golf; academic achievement; character; financial need Amount: Unknown Deadline: 2/26/2010 Procedure: Application in school counseling office and online; mail to address on form More Info: www.vsga.org LATER DEADLINES: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Scholarships Qualifications: 2.0+ GPA, enroll in curriculum program at Reynolds Amount: $100-$3,500 Deadline: 3/31/2010 Procedure: Application in school counseling office and online; mail to address on form More Info: www.reynolds.edu/scholarship

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December 2009 Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Qualifications: Senior and US citizen/permanent resident planning to attend four-year college; financial need; academics; community service; writing skills Amount: $2,500 Deadline: 3/31/2010 Procedure: Application in school counseling office; mail to address on form More Info: [email protected] EduNova IB Scholarships Qualifications: Senior IB Diploma candidate; non-Canadian citizen; planning to attend college in Nova Scotia Amount: $5,000 Deadline: 4/1/2010 Procedure: Apply online More Info: www.edunova.ca/student The Fountainhead Essay Contest Qualifications: Juniors or Seniors must write an 800-1,600 word essay on a topic from the book by Ayn Rand Amount: $50-$10,000 Deadline: 4/26/2010 Procedure: Apply online More Info: www.aynrandeducation.com ONGOING/VARIED DEADLINES: Hispanic Scholarship Fund Qualifications: Latino senior planning to enroll full-time at 2- or 4-year college; US citizen/permanent resident; 3.0+ GPA; financial need Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies Procedure: Apply online More Info: www.hsf.net Call Me Mister Scholarship Qualifications: Student from an under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged, or educationally at-risk community; plan to pursue a degree and teaching certificate from a participating college Amount: Tuition assistance through loan forgiveness Deadline: Ongoing Procedure: Apply online More Info: www.callmemister.clemson.edu Lexus of Richmond Pursuit of Perfection Leadership Award Qualifications: Academics, athletics, leadership, citizenship, community service Amount: $10,000 Page 5 of 6

December 2009 Deadline: Ongoing Procedure: Application in share folder; submit to Mrs. Bradford More Info: [email protected]

Navy ROTC Scholarships Qualifications: Senior planning to attend a participating college/university; SAT 1050+; ACT 21+; US citizen Amount: Full tuition, books, and fees Deadline: Ongoing Procedure: Apply online More Info: www.nrotc.navy.mil UVA Scholarships for Underrepresented Students Qualifications: Senior planning to attend UVA; other requirements vary Amount: $2,500-full tuition Deadline: Varies Procedure: Contact the Outreach Office at UVA More Info: www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/outreach.html

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