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The Virginia High School League (VHSL), in partnership with its corporate sponsors, offers scholarships for college bound seniors. Through these scholarships, the VHSL is committed to supporting and investing in Virginia’s youth. Students must be nominated by their school.
For a description of the various scholarship opportunities visit: https://www.vhsl.org/scholarships/ If you would like to be considered as a nominee for one of these scholarships you must email Ms. Dwoyer at emilydwoyer@mcps.org by February 1. DEADLINE: INTEREST TO MS. DWOYER DUE BY FEBRUARY 1
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The Roanoke Chapter of The Girl Friends, Inc. is part of a national organization of approximately 1500 professional women in forty-eight chapters from coast to coast. The mission of the organization is to exhibit friendship through networking projects across America and to support community, cultural and educational agendas. The Girl Friends, one of the oldest organizations of African American women in the United States, was founded in 1927 in New York during the creative period of the Harlem Renaissance. Three scholarships are being offered to high-achieving, African
American students. 1. The Girl Friends Memorial Scholarship is to assist a student at a community college or a four year accredited institution. The $750.00 scholarship will assist a student with the cost of tuition, books and/or other mandatory fees. 2. The $1000.00 Roanoke Chapter’s Girl Friends Scholarship is to assist a student who plans to attend an accredited four (4) year college or university with the cost of tuition and/or fees. 3. The National $1000.00 to $1500.00 Girl Friends Fund Scholarship is to a high school senior that has been accepted to a four-year institution. This award is renewable for up to four years, provided applicable academic requirements are met by the scholar. Scholarship eligibility requirements are detailed on the applications that are linked above. UPDATE: SAT and ACT SCORES ON GFF SCHOLARSHIP ARE SUSPENDED FOR THIS YEAR. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2021 The Amazon Future Engineer scholarship program assists high school seniors who have completed a computer science course and plan to continue their education by attaining a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or other computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or university. Recipients of the award receive $10,000 at an accredited four-year college or university as well as a paid summer internship at Amazon after their freshman year of college.
DEADLINE: February 18, 2021 at 3 pm Central Time High school seniors, BURGER KING® employees, their dependent children, spouses, or domestic partners In the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico can apply to receive $1,000 to $50,000 scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year!
High school seniors must:
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2020 Each year The Better Business Bureau Serving Western VA offers scholarships recognizing “Students of Integrity.” These scholarships are designed to identify and promote ethics and integrity among young people. The BBB will award scholarships to graduating high school seniors who personify the best aspects of strong character in their personal choices and actions.
The BBB Social Scholar Video Contest requires students to create up to a three-minute video illustrating your commitment to ethical life-long decision- making and complete an application. This contest has an award of $500. For more information on eligibility and how to apply click here. DEADLINE: FEBRAURY 28, 2021 Each year The Better Business Bureau Serving Western VA offers scholarships recognizing “Students of Integrity.” These scholarships are designed to identify and promote ethics and integrity among young people. The BBB will award scholarships to graduating high school seniors who personify the best aspects of strong character in their personal choices and actions.
The BBB Student of Integrity Essay Scholarship requires students to complete an application and write an essay and has an award amount of $1000. For more information on eligibility and how to apply click here. DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2021 The local chapter of the SAR - Fincastle Resolutions, Roanoke, VA - is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to one local college bound graduating senior. To participate, students must submit an original 400-800 word essay on atopic related to the Revolutionary War (event, person, act, or outcome), along with other application materials. For detailed instructions on how to apply click here or stop by the counseling office for a copy of the application directions.
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2020 The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s (HHF) 2020 Youth Awards educational grants program is now accepting applications! The 22nd Annual Youth Awards will award students who are in the graduating Class of 2021 with up to $1000 in educational grants to fund their higher education or a community-based project.
Recipients will be selected for their accomplishments in the classroom, community and for their excellence in various educational categories. Recipients will also be celebrated in virtual ceremonies. Students can apply at www.hhfyouthawards.com For more information, please visit: www.HispanicHeritage.org DEADLINE: December 6th, 2020 If you are considering VT next year, take a look at the Pamplin Leadership Award: https://honorscollege.vt.edu/Scholarships/recruitment.html (scroll down to the Pamplin Scholars Program tab). The $5,000 one-year, merit-based academic scholarship acknowledges students who demonstrate superior intellectual promise, academic performance, dedication to their communities, interest and success in physical fitness and health, and unimpeachable integrity. Applicants must have a 3.8 or better GPA. (This award/scholarship is for any VT freshmen, not only for Pamplin Business students.)
BHS may nominate one student for the award. If you are interested in being the BHS nominee email Ms. Dwoyer by November 23 emilydwoyer@mcps.org, include your resume and a short statement as to why you would like to be the BHS nominee for this award. If you are selected as the BHS nominee you will receive information on how to apply for the award. DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 23, 2020 The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholarship program addresses the financial needs of college students and provides extensive, hands-on mentoring and support services. The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $30,000 over four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. For more information and to apply visit:
https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/ DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2021 |
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