03/09/2016
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
DAN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
2013 – 2014
**SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE ANNOUNCED/UPDATED WHEN RECEIVED IN GUIDANCE**
Local Scholarship Updates are typically not received/posted until the Spring.
SCHOLARSHIP PICK-UP Seniors are responsible for mailing their own scholarship applications.
Scholarship applications that do not have an internet link will be in the file cabinet in Guidance for
students to pull. When the scholarship application requires a transcript, you should complete a transcript
request form and give it to Mrs. Stephens at least one week in advance. She will provide you with an
official sealed transcript to submit with your application.
TRANSCRIPTS Colleges require a copy of your transcript. We now can submit them electronically
through the National Transcript Service. Multiple Requests may be made on one form. Parent
signature required if under18. See Mrs. Stephens, Guidance Secretary, for more information.
Scholarships Updates will be added at least monthly and emailed to seniors.
Send your email address to carol.dean@pcs.k12.va.us to be on the e-mailing list.
See our full scholarship table in alpha order below, now with
“college-specific” IN/OUT State scholarships in separate table following.
Updated local scholarships are typically not received until Spring term.
~~~~~ Updates for Spring 2014~~~~~~
Scholarships due through April, note current due dates
( go to alpha list for links/more info):
Suntrust Off-to-College Scholarship drawing (every 2 weeks from 10/26-5/10)
Tobacco Region Southside (go to webpage and click NOTIFY ME)
*VHSL Scholarships (Allstate, Wells Fargo, Savedge) (2/20 to Guidance)
Alpha Kappa Alpha (2/22)
VSGA-VIP Golf Scholarship (2/22)
Community Foundation Scholarships (2/26)
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program (2/28)
Granville P Meade (3/1 to guidance)
*ABWA Danville Charter Chapter (3/7)
DCC Foundation Scholarships (3/15)
Virginia Mayflower Society Scholarship (3/15)
*Links Inc (3/17)
Delta Sigma Theta (3/24)
Janice M Scott Memorial (3/31)
*Jazzy Jazz “ TSF” Scholarship (3/31)
JT Minnie Maude (4/1)
*Mid-Atlantic Broadband (4/4)
*NAACP (4/5)
*Chums, Inc. (4/15)
Christopher Gunnell Memorial Scholarship (5/22)
~~~~~~~~See all scholarship details in alphabetical listing below~~~~~~~~~~
03/09/2016
Source
Discipline
Award
Requirements
Deadl
ine
ABWA
Danville Charter
Chapter
Current Senior
N/A
Seniors planning to attend a 4-year
college or university must send in
completed application, a transcript, and
be a citizen of USA with 3 character
reference letters. Biographical
statement, including educational
background, financial need, and other
pertinent information about yourself.
03/07
N/A
Deserving young people who plan to
attend an accredited college. Must have
a minimum GPA of 2.5, financial need,
citizen of US. Send completed
application, 3 letters of character
references, official transcript and a
biographical statement.
03/01
Applications in guidance.
N/A
Completed application by applicant, type
or print clearly,3 character reference
letters, transcript of courses completed
and a typed-biographical statement,
including educational background,
financial need, and other pertinent
information about yourself.
04/15
Applications in guidance.
Postmark Deadline
Student must be in good standing and
submit one letter of recommendation
from a faculty member.
03/15
Applications in guidance.
Plans to enroll in college in a science,
technology, engineering or math degree
(STEM) program this fall.
06/30
For more information and an
application.
ABWA
Dan-Pitts Chapter
Minimum GPA of
2.5
Financial need
ABWA
Seniors planning
Dan Valley Chapter to attend a 4-year
college or
university.
AFA- Air Force
Association
Chapter 240
Danville
Engineering or a
teaching degree
in the
Math/Science
field.
AFA- Lt. Col.
Romeo and
Josephine Bass
Ferretti
Scholarship
Dependents of an 2
enlisted active
scholarships
duty Airman (or @ $2,500.00
Guard or Reserve) ea.
All-Ink.com
5 x $1000
Alpha Gamma
Chapter of the
Delta Kappa
Gamma Society
A female student
in the area of
teaching.
Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority
Alpha Phi Omega
Chapter
Scholarship
Female students
who will enter
college in the fall.
Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc.
Delta Nu Lambda
Chapter
American
Chemical Society
Scholarship
American Fire
Sprinkler Assn.
$500.00
Need based
scholarship
N/A
Chemistry
Awards of up
Scholarships for
to $5,000
African American,
Hispanic, and
American Indian
Students
Virginia Chapter
1st$1500,
750, 500
Applications in guidance.
Mail to:
Mrs. Hilda Barker
504 Leftwich St
Gretna, VA 24557
http://www.afa.org/aef/aid/Ferretti.as
p
12/31 http://www.allminimum 2.5 GPA. You must be a U.S.
ink.com/scholarship.html
citizen or permanent resident; must
submit a 50- to 200-word essay on who
has had the greatest impact on your life,
and a 50- to 200-word essay on what
you hope to achieve in your personal
and professional life after college
$500 non- Candidate must be nominated and well
repayable
deserving of the Anna Dunevant
grant-in-aid Memorial Scholarship. Application,
transcript, and letter of reference.
$1,000
Contact
03/ 26
Applications in guidance. See Ms.
Dean to turn them in.
Transcript with first semester grades, 3
letters of recommendation, essay,
picture, and acceptance letters from
colleges
02/22
Application emailed and in guidance.
Postmark deadline.
Two (2) letters of recommendation,
academics and service to the
community, 2.5 GPA.
03/15
Applications in guidance.
High school senior or college freshman,
sophomore or junior pursuing a college
degree in the chemical sciences or
chemical technology, you may be
eligible for an ACS scholarship. Based
on academic standing, financial need,
career objective, leadership skills, and
involvement in school activities and
community service.
03/31
http://www.cnetweb.org/american
_chemical_society_scholarships.
htm
Creative, interesting and convincing
Essay (700-100 words) on the value and
importance of automatic fire sprinklers
in schools. Awards not based on
financial need. Application, essay and
02/01
http://www.afsavirginia.com
submit by email or mail:
Ron.Reynolds@vdfp.virginia.gov
Ron Reynolds-SFMO
1005 Technology Park Drive
03/09/2016
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National contest (10)$2000
(3)$1000
American Legion
Post 325
(2) $500
American Legion
Auxiliary, Unit
1097
Qualifying seniors
American Legion
Dan River Post
1097
Seniors who plan
to attend an
accredited
college/university
with a GPA of 3.0
Varies
American Legion
Constitution
Oratorical Schol
Grades 9-12
$600-1500
$18,000
AnyCollege.com
scholarship
General
$1,000
Armenian
Genocide
Scholarship
Question
Competition is
open to 9-12
grade students.
$1000.00
Awareness
Garden
Foundation
Scholarship
Seniors whose
lives have been
impacted by
cancer or wish to
work in a cancer
related field.
AXA
Achievement &
Community
Scholarships
Seniors
seniors
Best Buy
Scholarships
Grades 9-12
Beta Chi Chapter
of
Delta Kappa
Gamma
Female
Teaching
Academics,
Character, Need,
Application
Glen Allen VA 23059
***************************************
04/03
www.afsascholarship.org
the applicant must be a child or
dependent of a veteran in good standing
4/15
3.0 GPA, US Citizen, 3 References,
Biographical Statement, Direct
Descendant of US wartime veteran
03/01
03/01
U. S. citizen and legal resident of
Virginia or North Carolina, three
character references, official transcript,
biographical statement, verification of
direct descendant’s honorable discharge.
8-10 minute prepared oration and 3-5
minute assigned topic from
Amendments 8,10,26, and 27
01/14
Go to www.anycollege.net and click on
the "Win a Scholarship" button that is
located on the home page. After filling
out a short application form, click on the
"Submit Form" button, and you’re
automatically registered.
03/01
An essay question competition which will 04/01
award a $1000 scholarship to one
Virginia high school student.
1- $2500, 1- Completed application, essay, SAT/ACT
$5000
scores, and GPA. Must plan to attend
an accredited two or four yr. college,
university or technical school.
Local-$2500
VA-$10,000
10 national$25,000
Community$2000
BBB Student of
Integrity
Scholarship
bibliography.
Up to $1000
Female
entering
teaching
profession
$700
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03/01
American Legion Post 325
135 American Legion Blvd
Danville, VA 24540
Application in Guidance. Must mail
by due date.
Applications are in guidance.
http://www.anycollege.com
You may acquire information from a
history teacher or guidance.
Applications available Jan. 15, 2009
http://www.awarenessgarden.com
12/1
www.axa-achievement.com
http://www.axa-equitable.com/axafoundation/communityscholarships.html
Entry form, min 3.0 GPA, 1 letter of
recommendation, activities, transcript,
and essay on “being a student of
integrity”.
Selection based on leadership, service,
integrity and essay.
1/21
Application online
www.vawest.bbb.org/scholarship
Solid grades, community service and/or
work experience
2/16
www.at15.com
or
www.bestbutcommunityrelations.com
Female entering teaching profession.
Must provide 2 references, a
biographical statement and transcript.
03/15 Application in guidance. Mail to:
Evelyn T Whittler
2400 Riceville Rd,
Java, VA 24565
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Ambition and drive
Determination to set & reach
goals
Respect for self, family and
community
Ability to succeed in college
03/09/2016
Buick Achievers
Major in
technology,
engineering,
design or business
with interest in
auto or related
industry
Builders &
No specific field of
Associates of
study.
Southern Virginia
100(up to
$25K per
year)
renewable
Five (5)
scholarships
in the
amount of
$1,000 each
02/28
Academic achievement and financial
need, •Participation and leadership in
community and school activities, work
experience •Special consideration will be
given to the following applicants: firstgeneration college, female, minority,
military veteran or a dependent of
military personnel
www.buickachievers.com
Seniors must have a need for monetary
assistance. Academically qualified and
some form of community service is
desired. No specific field of study
04/25
Applications in guidance
Postmark Deadline
1/10
www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/
WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
Burger King
Scholars
CareFirst
BlueCross
BlueShield
Scholarship
Must have a 3.0
GPA
Cappex
Scholarships
Cheerleading
Scholarship
Program
General
Christopher W.
Gunnell Memorial
Scholarship
General
Chums, Inc.
Danville Chapter
General
(Any field)
Coca-Cola
General, high
school senior, plan
to attend a 2 yr.
college.
Community
Foundation
Scholarships
general
20- Meritbased
scholarships
in the
amount of
$1,000 each
Transcript, letter of recommendation
from a teacher or school administrator
and a completed student essay (see
essay topics below) 1. What qualifies
you for a scholarship to attend
Presidential Classroom’s global Health
and the Environment program and how
would you use the tools learned in the
future? 2. What are some of the public
health problems facing your local
community? What major health issue
would you focus your attention on and
why? 3. How will changes in our
environment influence the way we
address public health challenges in the
future?
$1,000
Seniors who plan to attend one of these
fields: Business, Computers, Culinary
Arts, Criminal Justice, Design, Digital
Media, Fashion Design, Health Careers
and Nursing, Photography, Video
Games, and Psychology
Thousands of
dollars
$$$$$$$$$$
$$$$$
$250

Presidential Classroom
Attn: Scholarship Committee
119 Oronoco Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
04/30
http://www.cappex.com/msep/schola
rships/
Any cheerleader in the ninth to
12th grade.
You currently don’t have to be
cheering at your school
You only need high school
cheer experience.
03/01
G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher, student must
be in good standing, and requires a
counselor’s signature. Must have
participated in a sports team or other
organized activity at Dan River High
School. Graduating class of 2009 and
obtain one recommendation from a
DRHS administrator or teacher
recommending the student for the
scholarship.
05/22
Applications in Guidance.
Return to Guidance
04/15
Applications in guidance. Received no
later than 4/15 to:
Danville Chapter of Chums, Inc.
Scholarship Committee
218 Searcy St
Danville, VA 24541
05/31
Application must be completed
online at
http://www.coca-colascholars.org
03/01 – 05/31
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2 (two) - $500 Complete application, transcript, photo,
essay on career plans and how they can
benefit from the scholarship two letters
of recommendations.
Varies
03/30 Pick up Information sheet in
guidance.
Please send all additional
application materials to:
Current students, as well as high school
seniors, planning to attend a two-year
degree granting institution in the fall are
eligible to apply for one of (350) $1,000
scholarship awards.
http://www.misscheerleaderofameric
a.com/
Applications also in guidance.
02/26
Over
Community Foundation Scholarships
$200,000 in are listed on the board in guidance.
scholarships
There is only one application for
awarded
them all, just check the boxes of
the ones that you are interested in.
Applications online only
https://cfdrr.academicworks.
com/
03/09/2016
Danville Chapter
of Links, Inc.
Merit
Scholarships to
be awarded to
minority high
school seniors
attending an
accredited postsecondary
institution.
Achievement and
financial need will
be considered.
N/A
All applicants should have at least a 2.5
GPA, pursue a bachelor’s degree, or its
equivalent, in an accredited four-year
academic program.
03/18
Applications in guidance.
Danville
Historical Society
For college book
expenses
$250
Typed 500-750 word essay on “Why
historic preservation is important to
me and what I have done to
contribute to the preservation of
Southside Virginia”.
04/01
Postmark deadline.
Available in Guidance or
http://danvillehistoricalsociety.org
Danville 40&8
Nurses Training
Scholarship
Scholarship Grant
in Nursing
N/A
Offered to graduates of local high
schools in need of financial help in
order to enter a nurses training
program. This scholarship is for
those students attaining
Associate or Bachelor’s Degrees
in Nursing ONLY.
Danville
Any field of study
Pittsylvania
Academy of
Medicine
Scholarship Fund
$500
DAR Good Citizen
Award
$1,000
Applications in guidance.
You will need to submit a sealed
transcript, essay, SAT scores and two
teacher’s recommendation (student
rating form).
04/15
Applications in guidance.
Please return applications to Ms. Dean
before the posted deadline, so that they
can be reviewed.
Activities & Community Service resume
Statement of 4 qualities: dependability,
service, leadership & patriotism
2 letters of recommendation
Later- Impromptu essay
10/20
Deadline 10/20 to Guidance
Transcripts, 3 recommendations, recent
photo, tax return, & Max 1000 word
Essay on the topic: “Why I Desire to
Further My Education in College”.
Explain why you feel you should receive
this scholarship.
03/24
Postmark deadline
Applications in guidance.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Danville Alumnae Chapter
PO Box 621
Danville VA 24543
Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority,
Inc.
Danville Alumnae
Chapter
Female students
Dorothy J. Hall
Scholarship
Program
For Members of
Virginia Credit
Union (not any
credit union in VA
but a member of
Virginia Credit
Union)
Electronic
Security Assn.
Youth
Scholarships
Parent must be
fulltime PSO
(Police, Sheriff, or
Fire Dept
employee) or Fire
Volunteer
$500 to
$7500
National
Essay, resume, transcript
03/31
danny@ssisecurityva.com
Elks National
Foundation Most
Valuable Student
Scholarship
500 total awards
nationwide
$500 to
$15000
renewable
for 4 years
Scholarship, Leadership, Financial Need.
Application, essay, transcript, counselor
report, exhibits, parent financial
information.
12/07
www.elks.org/enf/scholars to download
application. Mail to:
Danville Elks Lodge #227
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 227
Danville VA 24543
Friendship Club
General
$500
Student must live in area and enter
post-secondary training during the same
graduating year. Graduate in the upper
1/3 of the class. Financial need is given
priority. Essay on why he/she should
receive this award.
05/11
Applications in guidance.
Up to $2,500 Scholastic achievement, community
for 25
service and extra-curricular activities,
students
essay. GPA must be at least 3.0. An
official transcript must be mailed by
a guidance counselor. You must be a
Virginia Credit Union Member.
03/31 http://www.vacu.org/about/scholarshi
ps.asp
to download application or come to
guidance and pick up one on Mrs.
Stephens desk. (limited) Must be
received by the close of business on
due date.
03/09/2016
Gates Millenium
Scholar
GE-Reagan
FOUNDATION
Scholarship
Program
Granville P.
Meade
Scholarship
2 or 4 year college
seniors
$10,000
who embody
renewable
characteristics of
President Ronald
Reagan at school,
in the community,
in the workplace,
and at home.
Eligible applicants must have a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of
3.3 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrated
leadership skills, and significant financial
need.
1/16
Looking for students who demonstrate
exemplary:
• Leadership
• Drive
• Integrity
• Citizenship
1/10
Scholarship
$2,000 per
To provide financial assistance to
awards are for
year for four
students who have achieved
worthy and needy
years
academically, but who are financially
Virginia high
Renewable.
unable to attend college. Academic
school seniors to
achievement, extracurricular activities,
attend one of
good character as determined by letters
Virginia’s public or
of recommendation and financial need.
private colleges or
universities
Hispanic
2 or 4 year college
Scholarship Fund
www.gmsp.org.
https://scholarships.gmsp.org/Program/
Details/
ONLINE ONLY!
Apply online through
www.reaganfoundation.org/schola
rships or
http://facebook.com/GEReaganSc
holarships
03/01
Applications are in guidance and are to
be submitted to your principal, return
to Ms. Dean by March 1
varies
For outstanding Hispanic/Latino
heritage students; min 3.0 GPA
12/15 https://apply.hsf.net/applications/
Financial need and overcame
personal adversity with integrity
and perseverance
10/25 www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
See website
12/31 http://www.writersofthefutur
Horatio Alger
Assn.
4 year college (or
college transfer)
$5000 to
20,000
Illustrators of
the Future
Illustrator/ visual
arts
$5000
e.com/submit-your-illustration
J.T. –Minnie
Based on
Maude Charitable academic
Trust
achievement,
financial need, and
other selection
criteria. 2
scholarships
offered. One
traditional and one
non-traditional.
Varies – up
to and
including a
possible full
scholarship
U.S. citizen residing in or has
resided in Danville-Pittsylvania
county (VA) and surrounding area
for a minimum of 12 months at the
time of application. Minimum GPA
of 2.0 – 2.5 on a 4.0 scale through
the most recent completed
semester.
04/01
Janice M. Scott This scholarship is
Memorial
to honor Janice
Scholarship Fund Marie Scott who
was a victim of the
attacks by
terrorists on Sept.
11, 2001. She was
killed in the
Pentagon. As a
result, the family
of Mrs. Scott
created this
scholarship fund in
Oct. 2001 to honor
her legacy.
2,500
High school senior must plan on
attending a 4 yr. college or
university full time. Have
demonstrated leadership abilities
through participating in community
services, extra-curricular or other
activities. U.S. citizen or permanent
resident, GPA of 3.0 or higher,
official transcript, essay and 2
letters of recommendation.
03/31
Applications in guidance.
Jazzy Jazz Social Enrolled or
Club “TSF”
expecting to enroll
Scholarship
in a two yr. or four
yr. institution, at
least a GPA of 3.0
1st place –
$1,000
2nd place–
$500
Completed application, 500 word
essay on topic, 3 letters of
recommendation, self-addressed
stamped envelope, & transcript.
03/31
Applications in guidance.
Mail to:
Jazzy Jazz Social Club
Attn: Scholarship Committee
202 Swain Drive
Danville, VA 24540
JFK Profile in
Courage Essay
Grades 9-12
1st-$10,000
2nd-$1,000
(5)$500
Online only
Open Jan 1
http://www.jtmm.org
Essay on act of political courage by US 01/08
elected official (since 1956).
Nominating teacher receives $500 grant
Register online
www.jfklibrary.org
03/09/2016
Joy Holley
Memorial
Scholarship
Planning a
career in
education
KFC Colonel’s
Scholars
Need and
entrepreneurial
spirit
Kymanox’s
James J. Davis
Memorial
Scholarship for
Study Abroad
Study abroad
L Ron Hubbard
Illustrators of
the Future
Fantasy/ science
fiction art
Links Inc.Danville Chapter
Minority students
4 year degree
Mid-Atlantic
Broadband
Science,
Technology,
Engineering, Math
Misty Adkins
Memorial
Scholarship
(Riverview
Rotary Club)
N/A
Available to any graduating member of
the current Senior Class who has a GPA
of no less than 3.25 and who is planning
on a career in education. 300-500 word
essay, one teacher recommendation
letter, current transcript
05/1
Applications in guidance.
postmark
Up to $5000 Min GPA 2.75, pursuing Bachelor Degree
renewable in their state of residence
2/8
www.kfcscholars.org
For questions, call toll-free 1-866KFC-7240
03/27
online
www.kymanox.com;
scholarship@kymanox.com
03/31
06/30
Writersofthefuture.com/17/rules/ilofr
ules.html
$1000
Students interested in studying abroad
toward study
abroad
$500 each
quarter,
grand prize
of $4000
(5) $4000
$1,000
Gifted art students interested in fantasy
or science fiction
Achievement and need. 2.5 GPA
3/17
Received by date:
The Links Inc Danville Chapter
c/o Mrs. Mona N. Whittle
121 Leslie Lane
Danville VA 24541
Min. 3.2 GPA, teacher & community
recommendations, essay, transcript &
letter of college acceptance. Selection
based on :
a. Academic
Achievements/Awards/Honors
b. Participation in School Clubs or
Organizations
c. Community Involvement
d. School Sponsored Extracurricular
Activities
4/4
Received by date
Mail to:
Mid-Atlantic Broadband
Attention: Scholarship Committee
1100 Confroy Drive, Suite 4
South Boston, VA 24592
Awarded annually to a DRHS
graduating senior who best follows
her example of service to others
and academic achievement.
05/15
NAACP
Pittsylvania Co
Branch
General
Preference to
NAACP Youth
Chapter and low
income families.
$500
Transcript, 3 letters of recommendation,
topic essay of no more than 1000
words.
NFIB Young
Entrepreneur
Award
Graduating seniors
operating their
own small
business
$100010,000
Students must run their own business.
They are required to write an essay
describing their entrepreneurial endeavors
and goals. Standardized test scores, GPA,
and class rank are also considered.
Interested in
biomedical,
behavioral, and
social science
health-related
fields
$20,000
02/28
High school senior, son/daughter of
Marine on active duty, reserve, retired
or deceased; son/daughter of Marine or
Marine Reservist who has received
Honorable or Medical Discharge.
NIH Undergrad
Scholarship
Program for
Individuals from
Disadvantaged
Backgrounds
Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Rho
Iota Chapter
Need, scholarship,
achievements,
community service
and future interest
Black male only. Min 150 word
theme addressing topics listed to
<<left and photo requested.
Application in guidance. Received
by
04/5 Application in guidance. (Must be
received by)
NAACP-Pittsylvania County
Branch
Rev. Joan Tarpley-Robinson
809 Concord Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
12/17
www.NFIB.com/YEA
apply online between Oct 1 and Dec 17.
https://ugsp.nih.gov
04/20 Application, theme and photo
received by 4/20 at:
Scholarship Committee
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
PO Box 2051, Danville VA 24543
03/09/2016
Pittsylvania County
Cattleman’s
Association – Todd
Brown Memorial
Scholarship
Major in a course
curriculum related
to agriculture or
pursuing a career
in auctioneering.
$400
Pittsylvania
County Youth
Basketball
League
Scholarship
Must have
participated in
Pittsylvania County
Youth Basketball
League Program
(minimum 3 yrs)
(4) $500
Pittsylvania
Must have
County Youth
participated in
Football League Pittsylvania County
Scholarship
Youth Basketball
League Program
(minimum 3 yrs)
(4) $500
Pittsylvania Soil
and Water
Conservation
District
Scholarship
For students
majoring in
curriculum related
to agriculture and
environmental
science.
Prudential Spirit
of Community
Awards
Must be accepted to a college curriculum 04/10
in an agriculture related major or an
auctioneering program. Preference will
be given to graduating seniors. High
school or college transcript must
accompany the application.
Completed application, resident of
Pittsylvania County, VA and attend
school in Pittsylvania County Public
Schools, submit a transcript, and
write a 300-word essay.
Applications in guidance.
04/01
Applications in guidance.
Completed application, resident of
Pittsylvania County, VA and attend
school in Pittsylvania County Public
Schools, submit a transcript, and write a
300-word essay.
03/15
Applications in guidance.
$500
Must be full-time students enrolled in or
who have applied to a college
undergraduate or graduate curriculum.
Applicants should have a class ranking
in the top 20% or 3.0 GPA, Most recent
official high school or college transcript
must accompany application
04/14
Applications in guidance.
State $1000
Nat’l $5000
Outstanding community service
required.
11/6
http://spirit.prudential.com
or www.nassp.org/spirit
Application and financial need
verification.
05/15
Postmark deadline. Applications in
Guidance.
Questions may be directed to
sarah.kay@baml.com
Or angel.l.gonzalez@baml.com
Must be a graduate or have
received the equivalent of a high
school diploma (GED); legal
resident of the State in which he or
she applies;
03/01
Applications in guidance. Return to
Mrs. Dean
by March 1
Ray M. Harris
Educ. Trust
(Bank of
America)
Robert C. Byrd
Honors
Scholarship
Merit based
Outstanding
academic
achievement.
1,500
Rotary
Scholarship
Interact Club
members will be
given 1st
consideration
Financial need
$1,000
This scholarship is based on
financial need, citizenship,
community service, academic
achievement, and extracurricular
activities.
05/ 11
Applications in guidance.
Return to Ms. Dean
Roy Bank
Breedlove
Scholarship
General
$1,000
Graduating senior who will be continuing
his/her education in a four year school
of higher learning.
Any application not completed
will not be considered.
05/14
Applications in guidance.
postmark
Ruritan Club of
Climax VAMiss Sorghum
Queen
Junior or Senior
Min. Age 17
Scholarships
for top 2.
Winner
competes in
Miss
Pittsylvania
County
Must be single with no children.
Essay, picture and application must
be received by club no later than
deadline of Sept. 10. Winner will be
crowned at Sorghum Festival, Sept.
25.
09/10
Applications in guidance.
CLOSED
03/09/2016
Ruritan National
Foundation
Scholarship
Basis of financial
need, character,
scholarship,
academic promise
and desire by the
applicant for
further education
or training.
$300 local
SFM Scholarship
We offer
All
Center
scholarships to
scholarships
(Look for the
attendees of four- awards are
Dale E. Fridell, & year colleges, two- $500 and are
the Nursing
year and
given four
Scholarship)
community
times per
colleges,
year.
vocational and
technical schools.
Southern Women
of the Piedmont
Return completed application,
confidential financial statement, high
school records, and a reference letter
from two (2) Ruritans.
Straightforward Media offers 22
different scholarships to a wide
variety of students every year. Each
of our scholarship programs is open
to both American and international
students.
2 references, transcript, statement
Minimum GPA of 2.5
03/23
Applications in guidance.
Return to Guidance.
04/14
http://www.straightforwardmedia.co
m/sfm/scholarships.html
01/14, 04/14, 07/14
03/30
State Farm
Insurance National Merit
$2500
Scholarship
National Merit
Scholarship
Corporation
$2500
State Farm
Insurance National Merit
Achievement
Scholarship
State Farm
Companies
Foundation
sponsors 20
Achievement
Scholarships
annually.
$2500
Teaching Field
Every 3
months a
scholarship
is awarded
For seniors who plan to attend college
and prepare to enter the teaching field,
04/14
Apply online at
http://www.straightforwardmedia.co
m/education/
01/14, 04/14, 07/14
$1,000
High school seniors can win scholarships
for their first year expenses at a college
or private career school. One winner will
be chosen every two weeks from Oct 26
to May 10. You may enter for each
drawing every 2 weeks.
05/14
Apply online at
offtocollege.info
The scholarships are intended to help
students who would otherwise find
attending college to be a significant
financial burden, due to the loss of a
parent to breast cancer. You will be
selected based on scholastic
achievement, community service,
financial need, and leadership potential.
03/20 http://ww5.komen.org/ResearchGrant
s/CollegeScholarshipAward.html
Straightforward
Media Teaching
Scholarships
SunTrust Off to
College
Scholarship
Sweepstakes
Susan G. Komen
for the Cure
College
Scholarship
Free to enter
and eligibility
not based on
GPA or
financial need.
One-time nonrenewable awards
made to high school seniors who
qualify as top finalists in the annual
National Merit Scholarship Program,
based on Grade 11 PSAT scores
Receipt deadline
Mail to:
Vicky Coleman
SWOP Scholarship Committee Chr
7501 Spring Garden Rd
Blairs, VA 24527
http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/meri
t.htm
Varies
Achievement Scholarships are awarded
to African-American high school
seniors selected by the National Merit
Scholarship Corporation based on
http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/meri
t.htm
Varies
PSAT/NMSQT scores, academic
distinction, personal achievement,
leadership abilities
GPA of 2.8. This
award helps cover Up to $10,000
the cost of tuition, a year for four
books, fees and
years
on-campus room
and board.
begins 10/26/12, ends 05/10/13
03/09/2016
See website
Tobacco Region
Southside
The Tylenol
Scholarship
UAW Essay
Contest
healthcarerelated
education.
Scholarship
program based on
the results of an
essay contest.
URW Community
Must be a
Federal Credit
member of URW
Union
FCU Credit Union
Scholarship
for 12 months
prior to
applying,
US JCI Senate
Foundation
Scholarship
(JayCees)
(10) $10K Applications must be received by May
scholarships 15, 2009. Winners will be selected by
(30) $5K
July 15, 2009. Funds delivered by
grants.
August of 2009.
1st $2,000
2nd $1500
3rd $1,000
4th $500
5 - $500
$1000
First year
only
Online only
click Notify ME at
http://tobacco.swcenter.edu
05/15
Tylenol.com - The TYLENOL®
Scholarship Winners
Received date
Open to all seniors planning to attend an 03/31
accredited college or university as a fulltime student commencing with the fall
term of that year. You DO NOT have to
belong to the UAW to enter this contest.
Applications in guidance
Seniors planning to attend an institution
of higher learning, a full-time student in
the 2008-09 year, 2 letters of
recommendation, and an essay.
04/15
Applications in guidance.
Received by 5 pm in branch office
Application, essay
12/10
US JCI Senate Foundation
Scholarship Application
State contact:
vajcischolarships@verizon.net
VHSL
Scholarships
$1000
$1000
$500
Virginia Assn of
Women Judges
$500
Allstate- Academic Athlete
Wells Fargo- Citizenship
Savedge- School Publications
2/20
-Submit to guidance for school
verification
(Links to applications were sent in
separate email and copies
available in Guidance)
500 word essay on “Why should
women serve in the legislature or in
the judiciary?”
3/15
Application in Guidance
Virginia Athletic
Trainers
Association
Scholarship
Award
Interest in
One time
pursing a career
award of
in the Allied
$1,000 for
Health
the winner,
Profession of
$500 for the
Athletic Training
runner up.
High school senior who has been
accepted into a college or university and
had indicated an intent to continue
educational preparation toward
becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer.
04/04
To receive an application, please
access the VATA website at:
http://www.vata.us postmark
Virginia Burglar
& Fire Alarm
Association
Awarded to sons
and daughters of
active-duty police
and fire personnel.
$1,000
statewide
$500regional
Student must be at least 15 yrs. of
age and not older than 20. Must be
a graduating high school senior in
the state where they apply. Must be
accepted for admission to an
accredited college or university in
the fall.
03/31
Applications in guidance.
Virginia
Mayflower
Society
Senior or
currently in
college
$1620
Resume, original essay on topic,
teacher sponsor.
03/15 (received date)
http://virginiamayflower.org/sc
holarship
Any questions contact Mrs. Dean in
guidance.
03/09/2016
Virginia Sheriff’s
Institute
Scholarship
Program
Law
Enforcement or
Criminal Justice
majors
(not Lawyer)
VSGA
Scholarship
/Grant
Students play or
interested in
Golf
WDBJ Noel C.
Taylor ScholarAthlete Award
Varsity Football,
1 to full-time
and 1 to parttime student
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Essay required
Transcript
SAT scores
Acceptance from VA
college/university
Letter of recommendation from sheriff
04/15
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2/22
Recommendation of VSGA club
member
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3 character references
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Transcript & SAT scores
3 question/500 word essay
$2000
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Application in Guidance
Application available in guidance
Varsity Football, min 2 years
Above-average academics,
Financial need, not likely to
receive full athletic scholarship
Honesty, integrity, courage and
sportsmanship
2 letters of recommendation
Paragraph on defining moment
11/13 Application in Guidance. Return to
Guidance by 11/13. Up to 4
nominations per school.
Wednesday Club
Merit
Scholarship but
consideration
also given to
leadership traits
and financial
need.
N/A
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Transcript
two recommendation letters
short typed essay (200-300
words)
03/01 Applications in guidance
WIN_LC
Scholarship
Program
3.0 GPA,
2/4 year college
Nuclear
Technologies
Career Path
$1000 each
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Must mail all parts together:
application, self description,
essay, , academic reference,
official transcript
4/29
Mail in time to be received no later
than 4/29 to:
ABREVA NP Inc.
Attn: Ms. Cathy Woody-MR-17
Women in Nuclear-Lynchburg Chap
155 Mill Ridge Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
ALL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Appalachian State
University
Scholarships
A & T University
Various
opportunities in all
majors
Various
opportunities
Boston Univ
Trustee Scholarship
Danville
Community
College
Scholarships
Peyton Sellers
Champion Award
Scholarships for:
High school
graduates
Variesdepending
on
scholarship
Varies –
depending
on
scholarship
Full tuition &
fees
N/A
Technical program
$500
Varies
East Tenn State
Recipient must be a
tobacco farmer,
have an immediate
family member who
is a tobacco farmer,
or have occupation
related to the
decline or loss of
tobacco production
since 2000.
Honors program
Emory Univ
Emory & Goixueta
varies
DCC Tobacco
Financial
Assistance
Program
Application requirements vary for
each major.
03/02
Application requirements vary for
each major.
You can access all the scholarships
DCC has to offer (includes Tobacco
Financial Assistance, Recognition &
Excellence of Achievement)
Current high school graduate
from Danville, Halifax County,
Pittsylvania County, majoring in
a technical program, has
academic promise and who
possesses and displays
leadership potential.
Scholarship recipients must be
enrolled either full-time or part-time
in credit courses At DCC. Completed
application, proof you have applied
for Financial Aid, copy of either the
1040 Federal Tax Return or the
Tobacco Indemnification Settlement
payment letter and you must
maintain a 2.0 GPA to be eligible.
SAT, 3.5 GPA, community &
leadership
Common Application with add’l
Apply online
http://www.admissions.appstate.edu
/scholarships/list.html
http://www.ncat.edu/~finaid/Scholar
shipindex.htm Varies
12/1
http://bu.edu/admissions/trustee
03/15
www.dcc.vccs.edu/foundation/Dcholstd
hip_application_form.htm
04/30
Applications in guidance.
One nominee per school
Return to Mrs. Dean.
Applications in guidance
11/15
www.etsu.edu/honors/university/app
lication.asp
www.emory.edu/admission/scholars
03/09/2016
Scholars
Hampton-Sydney
JMU- Sarah
Lanier Tabb
Oliver Memorial
Scholarship
Joe Francis Hair
Care
Johnson & Wales
University
Chancellor’s
Scholarship
Davis Fellowship
Six other
This scholarship
assists female
students who, for
financial reasons,
would not be able
to attend JMU.
Cosmetology
students only (this
includes barber
schools).
For members of
national student
organizations
Marist College,
NY
Math & Computer
Science majors
Mid-Atlantic
Christian Univ
Eliz City, NC
Presidential 2:52Christian Character
Leadership
Academic Merit-
PIA
Radford
University
Aviation
Drama/Theatre
approximately 20
Work Study
Scholarships in the
Costume, Scenery,
Lighting, Sound or
Box Office
Management.
Roanoke College
Scholars
Randolph College
Sweet Briar
College
UVA
Univ of Michigan
VCU
Full-pay
$5-30K
Amount
award
depends on
availability
of funds.
Students
typically
received
$8,000,
renewable
$1,000
Up to full
tuition
renewable
for 4 years
(17) full
4yr tuition,
rm & bd
$50,000
$10,000 $12,000
$2000 to
$50,000
varies
www.hsc.edu/finaid/scholarships
To request scholarship
considerations you must be a
high school:
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Female
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Resident of Virginia
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Substantial financial need
[based on the results of the
Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA)]
EngineeringCLIMB
& Wyllie
Diversity
scholarshipsJerome Holland,
University
Achievement,
Up to full
tuition
renewable
$10,000/yr
$5000/yr
Up to full
tuition
http://www.jmu.edu/finaid/scholarshi
ps/town_sch.shtml Interest forms
are accepted until scholarship is
awarded.
Completed application by deadline,
and active enrollment or acceptance
to a cosmetology school by August
of the award year is required.
Seniors who are accepted into
the university’s honors program
and those who demonstrated
academic achievement and
community service.
Academic performance and strength
of hs curriculum
06/01
2/1
www.marist.edu/technologyscholars
hips
-Christian character, Leadership,
min GPA 2.5 for HS and college,
references, essay
-Min. 2.75 SAT 900 RM
-Min Unweighted 3.7 SAT 1260 RM
Prepare for the Aviation Industry
offers two Scholarships for
entering Freshmen: the Nancy
Necessary Pridemore and
the GeorgAnne Voland Buck
Scholarships. These
scholarships target talented
students with a strong academic
background.
03/31
http://www.macuniversity.edu/admis
sions/financial-aid
$45000/yr
see financial aid avail fact sheet
www.pia.edu
http://theatre.asp.radford.edu/schola
rships/scholarships.ht m
Academic merit and need-based
Must complete FAFSA
CLIMB- need and merit based
Wylie- merit based only
Minority and disadvantaged
students
$20,000/yr
renewable
Meal
stipend
provided
Engineering, math, physics,
computer science. Non-need
4 week summer preparatory,
common dorm, freshman year
courses & volunteer work
PAMPLIN LEADER
$5000 up
to full
renewable
$1000
3.7 GPA, SAT 1350 Verbal and
Math) or ACT 30.
Application, resume, 2 essays
3.8 GPA, top 10 %
http://www.joefrancis.com
click on picture and then
scholarship
No deadline, but the early bird
catches the worm!
10/15
Bell & Bell
Scholarship
Acceleration prehealth sciences
program
VMI
VA TECH
Essay and teacher recommendation.
Based on Merit
www.roanoke.edu/scholars
www.randophcollege.edu
12/1
Dec 1- April 1
www.engineering.sbc.edu
www.virginia.edu/undergradadmissi
on/outreach.html
2/1
4/1
www.hollandblackburn.org
www.alumni.virginia.edu/ridley
www.bellscholarship.org
www.dhsd.vcu.edu/college/accelera
tion.html
http://www.vmi.edu/institutescholars
2/1
DAN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
FINANCIAL AID SOURCES / SCHOLARSHIPS
Try these websites for financial aid information and additional scholarships:
Application in guidance
03/09/2016
Many websites have large scholarship databases that will do the grunt work for you. Enter your criteria and they
will return a list of scholarships that match them. Most sites are free and only require you to register to use their
services. There are also many organizations that provide scholarships and/or links to scholarship resources.
Some sites to check out are:
FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid Online! http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
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http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply/AdditionalScholarships.aspx many minority and other
http://www.anycollege.com - click on “Win a Scholarship” link
www.ChristianConnector.com- scholarship resource and $2500 scholarship drawing
www.collegeanswer.com
www.collegefund.org (Native American)
http://www.collegenet.com/
www.college-scholarships.com
www.fastaid.com
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org
www.gmsp.org (Gates Millennium Scholars)
www.hsf.net (Hispanic)
www.uncf.org (African American)
www.salliemaefund.org
www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.srnexpress.com
www.scholarships.com
www.review.com
www.apiasf.org (Asian American)
www.latinocollegedollars.org
www.papercheck.com/scholarship.asp
http://www.myfreedegree.com
Major-Specific Databases – specialized career emphasis scholarships
http://www.ayusa.org/study_abroad/scholarships (3 full scholarships)
http://www.makingitcount.com
https://www.sammyapplication.com/
http://www.vsgc.odu.edu
http://www.careersandcolleges.com
http://www.cappex.com/scholarship/
http://www.thinkquest.org
http://www.nationalhousingendowment.com/Scholarships.htm
Mass Scholarship Sites:
http://www.finaid.org
www.fastweb.com -free scholarship search
www.fastaid.com
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/
www.free-4u.com
www.military.com/Careers/Education/ScholarshipSearch/
www.scholarshipamerica.org
www.schoolsoup.com/
www.meritaid.com
www.petersons.com
www.cappex.com
www.discovercolleges.com
03/09/2016
Scholarships with a military connection:
ALASKAN SEA SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Applicant must be a legal resident of the State of Alaska. Alaska Sea Service Scholarship
Fund, c/o U.S. Navy
League Council 55-151, P.O. Box 201510, Anchorage, AK 99520-1510.
AMERICAN LOGISTICS ASSOCIATION NEW YORK CHAPTER: One dependent from each of the five uniformed services. Commanding
Officer (Code N005), Naval Station New York, 355 Front Street, Staten Island, NY 10304. Due 29 March.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NAVAL ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS: Candidates must be in final one/two years of full time or coop
undergraduate or one year graduate program in engineering or physical science, and U.S. Citizen. The American Society of Naval Engineers, 1452
Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. (703) 836-6727.
BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION, KATHERN F. GRUBER SCHOLARSHIP: Children/spouses of legally blinded veterans. Katherine F.
Gruber Scholarship Program, Blinded Veterans Association, 477 H. Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. Due 15 April.
CAPTAIN CALIENDO COLLEGE ASSISTANCE FUND: Children of regular, reserve, retired, or deceased enlisted personnel in pay grade E-6 or
below. U. S. Coast Guard
Petty Officers Association, 5520 G. Hempstead Way, Springfield, VA 22151,
phone: 703-941-0395. Due 1 June of each year.
COMMANDER WILLIAM STUHR SCHOLARSHIP: Senior High School Military Dependents of all services. One award of $4,500, paid annually
for 4 years. Must be a high school senior with Junior or Senior year (1st half year) average grades in top
10% of his/her class; having financial need. Must be planning to attend
accredited college (no geographic limitations).
DAUGHTERS OF THE CINCINNATI SCHOLARSHIPS: Must be a daughter of Commissioned Officer in the regular Army, Navy, Air Force,
Coast Guard or Marines, (active, retired or deceased) and a high school senior at the time of application.
Daughters of the Cincinnati, Scholarship Program, 122 East 58th Street, New
York, NY 10022. Due 15 March.
EXCEPTIONAL FINANCIAL NEED (EFN) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS (SDS)
Full-time students with exceptional financial need pursuing degree in medicine, dentistry, or osteopathic medicine. Division of Student Assistance,
BHPr/HRSA, Student and Institutional Support Branch, Parklawn Bldg, Rm 8-34, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone:
301-443-4776.
FISHER, ZACHARY AND ELIZABETH M. ARMED SERVICES FOUNDATION: Children of active or reserve service members. Zachary and
Elizabeth Fisher, Armed Services Foundation, Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum, 12th Ave. and West 46th Street,
New York, NY 10036. Due 1 February.
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS I, II, III, AND IV: Dependent
children/spouses of members in good standing. FRA Scholarship Administrator
c/o 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50398. 1-800-424-1120. Due 15 April.
FORT MEADE ARMY OFFICERS WIVES CLUB: Children of member's of the Ft. Meade Officers Wives Club in good standing. Applications
accepted between the
beginning of January and the end of March of each year. Scholarships awarded
each April. For additional information, write Ft. Meade OWC, P. O. Box 280,
Fort Meade, MD 20755.
FRATERNAL ORDER UDT/SEAL EDUCATION GRANT: Sons/daughters of regular members in good standing. Chairman, Scholarship
committee, Fraternal Order of UDT/SEAL, Inc., P.O. Box 5365, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. Due 15 April.
GAMEWARDENS OF VIETNAM ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Sons/daughters of members who served with Navy River Patrol Force
"Operation Game Wardens", Game Wardens of Vietnam Association, Inc., P.O. Box 5523, Virginia Beach, VA 23455-0523. Due 15 April.
LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION: Children of members in good standing. LAFRA Scholarship Administrator,
c/o 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50398. 800-424-1120. Due 15 April.
MARIANAS NAVAL OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: Children/spouses of regular/ reserve Navy, Marine or Coast Guard members
on active duty, retired or deceased. Scholarship Chairman, Marianas Naval Officers' Wives' Club, COMNAVMAR, Box 49, FPO AP 96630. Due 1
April.
MARINE OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB OF WASHINGTON, D.C. HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR AND SPOUSAL SCHOLARSHIP: Dependent children
and spouses of officer/enlisted Marines residing or stationed within a 50-mile radius of Washington, D.C. Scholarship Chairman, Marine Officers'
Wives' Club, 9418 Mt. Vernon Circle, Alexandria, VA 22309. Due 1 March.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART (MOPH): Sons, daughters, grandchild or a member. Scholar Program, Military Order of the Purple
Heart, Headquarters,
5413-B Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151. No due date.
03/09/2016
NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (NSDAR): Must be a US citizen. Attend an accredited college in the
U.S. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to National Society, DART, Office of Committees-Scholarships, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, D.C.
20006-5392. Due 1 February.
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (NFCU) STUDENT LOANS: Available to NFCU members worldwide. Navy Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box
3350, Merrifield, VA 22119-2250. No due date.
OCEANA OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: Children of service members residing in Tidewater area. Scholarship Chairman, Oceana
Officers' Wives' Club, P.O. Box 8492, Virginia Beach, VA 23450. Due 15 April.
OPPENHEIMER SCHOLARSHIP TO CULVER MILITARY ACADEMY: Children of members who served a minimum of five years. The
Oppenheimer Scholarship, Office of Admission, Culver Academies, Winter School, Culver, IN 46511. No due date.
PATUXENT RIVER CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: Children of members
in good standing. Chief Petty Officers' Wives' Club, Scholarship Committee, P.O.
Box 264, Patuxent River, MD 20670. Due 1 April.
SAN DIEGO NAVAL OFFICERS' WIVES' CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: Children, spouses: member must
have served tour in San Diego since 1985. Naval Officers' Wives' Club, Scholarship
Committee, P.O. Box 18-2104, Coronado, CA 92118. Due 15 April.
USO/ANHEUSER-BUSCH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Family members (including spouses) of active
duty personnel who graduated from high school within last four years. USO World
Headquarters Scholarship Program, 601 Indiana Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, or
visit local USO. Due 1 March.
USO-METRO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Sponsored by USO-METRO, valued at $1000. Applicant
must be an immediate family member (son, daughter, spouse only) of an active duty
enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces. Active duty spouse must be based
in Greater Washington/Baltimore area on 1 April 1995. Applicant must be a high school
senior graduating in 1995. Selections are based on established criteria and the
scholarships are limited to undergraduate studies at an accredited educational
institution. Deadline: 1 April.
USO-METRO SATO TRAVEL ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP: Sponsored by SATO Travel, valued at $2000. Applicant must be the spouse of an
active duty enlisted service member E-5 or below as of 1 JAN 95, based (applicant and spouse) in greater Washington area (Baltimore to Quantico), a
high school grad or GED equivalent, at least 17 years old, must type 30 words per minute. Upon successful completion of 9 week course or 14 week
course (evenings), the awardees will receive a diploma certifying graduation from a professional travel academy. The academy will provide job
placement and career counseling. Contact USO-Metro for more information at 703-696-2628.
VADM E. P. TRAVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Sponsored by Navy and Marine Corps Relief
Society. (1) $2,000 awarded to qualifying children of active duty members; (2) up to a $3,000 interest free loan awarded to active duty parents to be
repaid by a 24 month allotment. Applications are available by contacting NMCRS, Education Program, 801 N. Randolph Street, Suite 1228,
Arlington, VA 22203-1989; (703) 696-4904. Due 15 March.
WOMEN IN DEFENSE HORIZONS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION: Citizen enrolled in junior year or higher, including graduate level, in a
curriculum leading related to the advancement of women in the National Security career field. P.O. Box 16221 Arlington VA 22215. 202-225-4775.
Due 12/1 and 8/1 each year.