National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program
Applicants must have MS or have a parent with MS and plan to attend an accredited
post-secondary school at a two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical
school. Scholarships from $1000 to $3000 will be given. For more information and
application forms, please visit www.scholarshipamerica.org/mssociety
Deadline: Jan 15th
Better Business Bureau Student of Integrity Scholarship
The BBB Serving western VA Student of Integrity Scholarship Program recognizes high
school seniors with high ethics demonstrated through leadership, community service,
overall personal integrity and academic history. Five students will be selected by an
independent panel of judges to receive a $1000 scholarship. See guidance for an
application or visit www.vawest.bbb.org/studentofintegrity
Deadline: Jan 15th
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Funded by a grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to provide low income
African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American,
and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate
college education in any discipline area of interest. For eligibility to apply, visit:
www.gmsp.org
Deadline: Jan 16th
VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation
Awards scholarships annually to Virginia high school students with an interest in golf.
Applicants must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need. Visit
http://vsga.org/foundations/vsga-vip-scholarship-foundationto apply.
Deadline: Feb 1st
Anchor and Hope (Sam R. Sayers) Scholarship Fund
Available to seniors enrolled at GWHS, FCHS, or RRHS with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Applicants are chosen based on character, leadership, and financial need. Visit
www.csascholars.org to apply
Deadline: Feb 1st
National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators (NAFEPA)
Three scholarships awarded at $2,500 each. Application includes
extracurricular/leadership activities, 3 letters of recommendation, financial
information, & a 300 word (max) essay. See guidance for an application.
Deadline: Feb 1st
Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Up to $50,000–Applicants must be 18 or younger, a US Citizen, have completed a
significant piece of work in one of the submission categories (available online) & be able
to demonstrate that the work is his/her own. Visit
www.DavidsonGifted.org/Fellowsfor application details.
Deadline: Feb 6th
NSBA Hispanic Caucus
Offering 10 scholarship awards for high school seniors. Scholarship awards are
distributed to 2 students in each of the 5 National School Board Association’s regions.
Applicants must be of Hispanic origin and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. See guidance
for an application or visit www.nsba.org/caucus
Deadline: Feb 15th
Virginia Tech Pamplin Scholars
$1,000 Awarded to one senior at each public high school in VA. Must be a senior
planning to attend Virginia Tech- GPA 3.8 or better and be ranked in the top 10% of the
class. See guidance or visit:
www.univhonors.vt.edu/html/scholarships_pamplin.htmlfor an application.
Deadline: Feb 8th
Best Buy Scholarship Program
1,200 scholarships of $1,000 are awarded to applicants in grades 9-12. Scholarship
recipients are selected based on academic achievement, volunteerism efforts and work
experience. Apply online at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.comor www.at15.com
*2013 applications accepted beginning December, 26th
Deadline: Feb 15th
National Co-Op Scholarship Program
Seniors with a GPA of a 3.5 or better who have been accepted to one of the WACE
Partner institutions (list is available on the website). For more information and to apply
visit www.co-op.edu
Deadline: Feb 15th
Lee Jackson Foundation Scholarship Program
Essay on General Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson or both. Must be submitted to
guidance and then selected for submission to the school board office by school
principal. Awards begin at $1000 for local level and may compete at higher levels for up
to $10,000 total. Entry forms available in guidance or at www.lee-jackson.org
Deadline:February 15th
Buick Achievers Scholarship
100 renewable scholarships of $25,000 and 1,000 scholarships of $2,000 are awarded.
Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend a 4 year college/university
after graduation. Applicants must plan to major in a course focusing on
engineering/technology and have an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or
related industries. Visit www.buickachievers.com to apply
Deadline: Feb 28th
Foundation for Roanoke Valley Scholarships
Margaret Jones Irvin Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $1,000. Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to
students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree.
 Be a Virginia resident.
 Enroll full-time in an accredited two-or four-year college or university.
The National Honor Society—Felton Pendleton Memorial Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $TBD. Fund provides undergraduate higher education
scholarships to students.
 Be a graduating senior from a Wythe County High School.
 Enroll or be accepted to an institution of higher learning.
 Be of strong moral character and have outstanding scholastic ability.
 Financial need may be considered, but it is not a criterion for receiving a
scholarship.
Walter M. Otey, III Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $500. Fund provides scholarships to talented and needy young
men and women to obtain a college education. The Fund perpetuates Mr. Otey’s
interest in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences and Roanoke College’s programs.
 Be a Virginia Resident.
 Be a graduating high school senior.
 Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
 Enroll on a full-time basis in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at
Virginia Tech OR Enroll on a full-time basis at Roanoke College and either
be a music major or perform in one or more of Roanoke College’s recognized
choral or instrumental ensembles.
 Demonstrate financial need.
 ESSAY TOPIC: (CHOOSE ONE) What are your reasons for seeking a college
education and why are scholarship funds important? Why is it important for
young people to volunteer their time helping others in the community? What
are the two most serious challenges facing young people today and how
would you address these challenges? (Maximum of three typed pages.)
 Students must have already submitted a FAFSA form and received a
Student Aid Report which reports your “Expected Family Contribution”.
Kenneth D. Twitchell Memorial Scholarship Fund
(Deadline: May 25, 2012) Typical Grant $500. Fund provides educational
scholarships and charitable financial aid.
 Be a child of an hourly employee of Branch & Associates, Inc.
 The parent of the applicant must have worked full-time for the company for
at least one year as of the date of the application for a scholarship.
 Demonstrate financial need.
NOTE: Family members of Kenneth Twitchell or of the company founders or
executives are not eligible.
The Dianne E. H. Wilcox Scholarship Fund
Typical Grant $1,000. Fund provides higher education scholarship assistance to
students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree.
 Be a Virginia resident.
 Enroll full-time in an accredited two-or four-year college or university.
These scholarships are administered by Foundation for Roanoke Valley.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: By 5:00 p.m. on MARCH 1, 2013, unless otherwise noted
(Not a postmarked deadline). You must submit all application and supplemental
materials to Foundation for Roanoke Valley, ATTN: Michelle Eberly, P.O. Box 1159,
Roanoke, VA 24006. Applications may also be hand delivered to the Foundation’s office
located at The Patrick Henry, 611 South Jefferson Street, Suite 8 (Second Floor),
Roanoke, VA 24011.
All incomplete and late packages will not be accepted!
See Guidance or visitwww.foundationforroanokevalley.org for an application
Hamilton Relay Scholarship
One recipient is selected from each eligible state. Applicant must be a graduating high
school student who is deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or has difficulty speaking.
Completed application, essay, signed talent release form and letter of recommendation
are required. Visit www.hamiltonrelay.com for more information.
Deadline: March 1st
Gilbraitti Scholarship
$500 Scholarship-Applicants must submit an essay answering the following question:
“If you could attend any college or university in the world, what school would you
choose and why?” in less than 1,000 words. Visit
http://www.mortgagebrokerslangley.ca/application.phpto apply.
Deadline: March 1st
Through the Looking Glass
A total of fifteen $1000 scholarships will be awarded. Scholarship information and
applications are available on Through the Looking Glass’ website
www.lookingglass.org or see guidance for an application. To be eligible, a student must
be a high school graduate by summer 2012, planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college in
the fall, and have at least one parent with a disability.
Deadline:March 11th
Allstate Foundation/VHSL Achievement Award
Ten $1,000 Scholarships available in the following categories: outstanding male athlete,
outstanding female athlete, outstanding academics, & courageous achievement award.
3.0 GPA & essay required. Visit www.vhsl.orgor see guidance for an application.
Deadline: March 15th
Virginia Mayflower Society
$1,620 scholarship available for applicants with at least a 3.0 GPA. An essay of no more
than 1500 words is part of the application. Visit www.VirginiaMayflower.org for more
information and to apply.
Deadline: March 15th
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, plan to attend a 4 year college/university in
the fall, have leadership qualities, and the household income cannot exceed $100,000.
Candidates will provide a 500-1,000 word essay for a chance at this one time $2,500
scholarship. See guidance for an application.
Deadline: March 26th
Odenza Marketing Group Spring Award
$500 award available. Applicants must complete an essay of 500 words or less. Topic for
the essay and application are available at www.odenzascholarships.com
Deadline: March 30th
American Fire & Sprinkler Association Scholarship
High School Seniors may enter this contest for the opportunity to win 1 of 10 $2,000
Scholarships. Log on to www.afsascholarship.org to apply.
Deadline: April 3rd
American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Applicants must be the child of an active duty United States military, National Guard,
or military reservists who died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Visit
www.legion.org/scholarships/legacyto apply.
Deadline:April 15th
SunTrust Off to College Sweepstakes
$1,000 scholarship to help with expenses at college or a private career school. No
financial need or merit requirement. Winners are chosen every 2 weeks from Oct. 26,
2012-May 10, 2013. You may enter once per cycle. Visitwww.offtocollege.info for
complete information.
Discover Colleges
Visit www.discovercolleges.com to register for a chance to win a $2,500 scholarship to a
private college/university.
Deadline: May 31st
Wells Fargo College STEPS Scholarship
Random $1,000 drawing at the end of each month; (You are registering for the
CollegeSteps Program when you apply, so see website for rules/eligibility) Application
available online at:
https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships/index
Breylan Communications Scholarship
$1,000 available to students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who submit answers to two
essay questions available on the website. Visit www.breylancommunications.comfor
more information and to apply.
Deadline: June 30th