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Senior Scholarship List

Scholarship List as of March 7, 2014.

**In order to obtain an application you must complete a Scholarship Request form (which is located in the Guidance Department). All completed request forms must be given to Dr. Stanley to ensure prompt receipt of applications.

***Please note, you do not have to complete a scholarship request form if the applications are available online (please read carefully).

****Please adhere to the due dates listed on the scholarship list (often times there is a different deadline for some applications). If you have questions please see Dr. Stanley in Guidance.

 

 

1. 1.      Name of Scholarship: SunTrust

Eligibility Criteria: You must be planning to attend college.

Deadline: May 9, 2014.

       Visit this website to apply: http://www.offtocollege.info

 

 

 

 

1. 2.         Name of Scholarship: AAA Tidewater Virginia (J. Theron “Tim” Timmons”)

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior whose parents or guardians are members of AAA Tidewater Virginia; you must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0; have a financial need and planning to attend (enroll) at an accredited institution of higher learning in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Deadline: April 15, 2014 (post mark date).

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

 

1. 3.      Name of the Scholarship: United Negro College Fund

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior.

Various scholarships are available.

Deadline: Various deadlines Visit this website to apply:

http://www.uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholarships.asp

 

 

1. 4.      Name of Scholarship: Suffolk Education Foundation

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating high school senior from a public school within the City of Suffolk; you must have demonstrated excellence in academic studies and community activities and you must plan to attend an institution beyond the high school level.

Deadline: April 9, 2014 (your completed application must be submitted to Dr. Stanley on this date).

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

 

1. 5.      Name of Scholarship: Virginia Airport Operators Council

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior with a 3.75 unweighted grade point average; planning to pursue a career in the field of aviation and you must be enrolled or accepted into an aviation related program at an accredited college/university.

Deadline: March 14, 2014

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

 

1. 6.      Name of Scholarship: Willard G. Plentl Aviation Scholarship Program

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior with a 3.5 grade point average and planning to pursue a career in aviation or a non engineering area.

Deadline: March 14, 2014

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

 

1. 7.      Name of Scholarship: Epsilon Sigma Alpha

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior.

There are several scholarships listed on this website.

Deadline: Various deadlines

Visit this website to apply: http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants/scholarships/results/?state=Virginia    

 

 

1. 8.      Name of the Scholarship: Abbott & Fenner

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a junior or a graduating senior planning to attend a 4 year college or university.

Deadline: June 14, 2014

Visit this website to apply: (http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm).

 

 

 

1. 9.      Name of the Scholarship: Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend a TMCF college/university, have a 3.0 grade point average; you must complete the FASFA, be a U.S. citizen, demonstrate leadership qualities and service experience and be recommended by a faculty or staff member at your current school (counselor).

Deadline: application available February of 2013

Visit this website to apply: http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/scholarship/about-scholarships-program)

 

1. 10.   Name of the Scholarship: Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend Mid-Atlantic Christian University; you must have a grade point average of 2.5 and you must be able to provide evidence of Christian character and leadership.

Deadline: Can apply before 12/31/2013—no application fee.

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

 

 

1. 11.   Name of the Scholarship: Tidewater Builders

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend college/university in the fall of 2014 and have a financial need.

Deadline: March 21, 2014

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

 

1. 12.   Name of the Scholarship: Lynell Oliver Baker Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: You must be graduating high school senior planning to attend a college/university in the fall of 2014; you must have a financial need and active in community and school activities.

Deadline: April 8, 2014. (Completed applications must be submitted to Dr. Stanley on or before this date)

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

1. 13.   Name of Scholarship: Virginia Credit Union

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior with a 3.0 grade point average; a primary member of the Virginia Credit Union and you must have been involved in community service/volunteer activities and extracurricular activities.

Deadline: March 31, 2014.

Visit this website to apply: www.vacu.org

 

 

 

1. 14.   Name of the Scholarship: Hampton Roads Chapter of American Helicopter Society

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to pursue a career in engineering or related technical fields including physical, applied, or computer sciences.

Deadline: April 1, 2014.

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

 

1. 15.   Name of the Scholarship: SLT Performing Arts & Education Scholarship Fund

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university (as a full-time student) and you must possess above average scholastic achievement.

Deadline: March 28, 2014. (postmark date)

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

 

1. 16.    Name of the Scholarship: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Hampton Roads Section)

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who intends to pursue a degree in engineering, physical or applied sciences pertinent to aerospace.

Deadline:  March 24, 2014.

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

       

 

1. 17.   Name of the Scholarship: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc (Portsmouth Alumni Chapter)

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a (male) graduating senior who plans to attend college/university in the fall of 2014; you must have a minimum grade point average of a 2.5 (C+); SAT score of 1200 and you must be involved in extracurricular activities.

Deadline:  April 1, 2014 (post mark date).

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

   

 

1. 18.   Name of the Scholarship: Bachelor-Benedict Social Club Debutante

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a female graduating senior who has excelled academically; has good character and is well rounded. In addition, you must be planning to attend an institution of higher learning in the Fall of 2014.  

Deadline:  March 29, 2014.

In order to obtain an application you must compose a letter of interest and send to Bachelor-Benedict Social Club, Inc.– P. O. Box 4554–Norfolk Virginia 23523.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

1. 19.   Name of the Scholarship: National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (Tidewater Section)

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior (African American); you must have a financial need; a grade point average.

Deadline:  April 1, 2014 (post mark date).

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

 

1. 20.   Name of the Scholarship: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc (Portsmouth Chapter)

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior (Male-African American); you must have a 2.5 grade point average and you must be involved in extracurricular and community service activities.

Deadline:  March 21, 2014 (post mark date).

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

 

1. 21.   Name of the Scholarship: Word-West-Pankey-Wyche Scholarship, Inc.

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who resides in the City of Suffolk; you must have a financial need and planning to pursue higher education.

Deadline:  April 1, 2014 (post mark date).

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

1. 22.   Name of the Scholarship: Norfolk State University Alumni Association (Suffolk Chapter)

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who is admitted or in the process of being admitted to NSU.

Deadline:  May 12, 2014 (post mark date).

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

1. 23.   Name of the Scholarship: Brighton Rock Lodge #79 Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend college in the Fall of 2014 and you must have a 2.5 grade point average.

Deadline:  March 10, 2014.

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

1. 24.   Name of the Scholarship: Suffolk Association of Educational Office Professionals

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating high school senior who has applied for admission to a post-high school program and plans to further his/her education; you must have a 3.0 grade point average.

Deadline:  April 25, 2014

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

 

1. 25.   Name of the Scholarship: 2014-15 Sarah Lanier Tabb Oliver Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a (female) graduating senior who plans to attend James Madison University; you must have a substantial financial need and you must be a resident of Virginia.

Deadline:  March 15, 2014.

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

1. 26.   Name of the Scholarship: National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend college in the Fall of 2014 and you must have demonstrated a commitment to education during the experience of homelessness.

Deadline: June 16, 2014.

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

1. 27.   Name of the Scholarship: Norfolk Sports Club Scholarship Award

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend a college or university within the Commonwealth of Virginia; you must have lettered in at least one sport (cheerleaders do qualify); you must have a financial need and you must have a grade point average of a C or better.

Deadline: April 19, 2014.

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

1. 28.   Name of the Scholarship: The Suffolk-Nansemond Chapter of Izaak Walton League of America

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend a college, university or technical school to pursue a degree in field of conservation and the environment.

Deadline: April 1, 2014.

Visit this link to obtain the application: https://sites.google.com/site/suffolknansemondchapter/programs-activities/iwla-education-scholarship

 

 

1. 29.   Name of the Scholarship: Suffolk Art League (Sharon Picot and Chip Picot) Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: You must have an artistic talent and a desire to excel in the area of choice; you must have a financial need and good scholastic achievement.

Deadline: April 24, 2014.

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

1. 30.   Name of the Scholarship: Suffolk Ruritan Club

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend a college/university in the Fall of 2014; you must have a grade point average of a 3.0 and you must participate in community service activities.

Deadline: May 1, 2014 (only 1 application from Lakeland will be forwarded to the Suffolk Ruritan Club—decided upon by the scholarship committee).

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

1. 31.   Name of the Scholarship: Virginia Bankers Association Bank Day Scholarship Program

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior with a grade point average of a 3.0.

Deadline: March 14, 2014 (last day to sign up for the program).

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

1. 32.   Name of the Scholarship: National Coalition of 100 Black Women (Tidewater Chapter)

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior; a resident of Hampton Roads and have a minimum grade point average of a 3.0.

Deadline: April 15, 2014.

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

1. 33.   Name of the Scholarship: Suffolk Chapter of the Links, Inc. Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior from a  public high school in Suffolk; have a minimum grade point average of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; you must plan to enter college/university in the Fall of 2014 and you must have a financial need.

Deadline: April 11, 2014 (post mark date).

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

1. 34.   Name of the Scholarship: Obici Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary Jane Fischetti/Ann Barber Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to pursue a career in the field of health care.

Deadline: April 1, 2014 (post mark date).

Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.

 

 

Additional Scholarships

 

***Please note that the scholarships listed below are not available in the Guidance Department. Please click the links to find out more information on the application process.

 

 

Howard University Presidential Scholarship

Contact: http://www.howard.edu/financialaid/grants_scholarships.htm#Freshman Eligibility: First-Time-in-College students with SAT=1500 – 1600, ACT = 34 – 36, and GPA ? 3.75. Award: Tuition, Fees, Room, Board, $950 Book Voucher, & Laptop Deadline: contact for details

 

Hampton University Presidential Scholarship

Contact: http://www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/admissions/scholarship.htm Eligibility: Freshmen with a SAT score of 1300 – 1390 (combined Math and Critical Reading score only) or an ACT composite score ranging from 29- 31. Award: Tuition, Room, and Board Deadline: contact for details

 

Hampton University Trustee Scholarship

Contact: http://www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/admissions/scholarship.htm Eligibility: Freshmen with a minimum SAT score of 1400 (combined Math and Critical Reading score only) or minimum ACT

composite score of 32. Award: Tuition, Room, Board, and a $500 book stipend Deadline: contact for details

 

McDonald’s Scholarship (African American Future Achievers)

Contact: RMHC US Scholarship Program, International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc.

PO Box 22376, Nashville, TN 37202, http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ Eligibility:

Currently enrolled high school seniors who have at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage and who are eligible to enroll and attend an institution of higher education or vocational/technical school with a complete course of study in the year immediately following graduation. Applicant must be a legal US resident, be less than 21 years of age, have a minimum 2.7 GPA and reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating Chapter that offers a scholarship under the RMHC/African American Future Achievers Scholarship program. Award: $1,000 Deadline: January 27

 

Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

Contact: http://www.taisf.org/scholar.htm tuskegeeairmeninc@yahoo.com or 310-215-3985 Eligibility:

Current high school graduating seniors with a GPA of at least three points (3.0) on a four-point scale.

Award: $1,500 Deadline: January 15

 

 

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program

Contact: http://www.act.org/goldwater/index.html Eligibility: The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

Program was created to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural

sciences, or engineering and to foster excellence in those fields. Student must be a full-time matriculated

sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education, have a college grade point  average of at least “B” (or the equivalent) and be in the upper fourth of his or her class, and be a US citizen or a permanent resident. Award: up $7,500 Deadline: January 27

 

 

Dell Scholars Program

Contact: www.dellscholars.org Eligibility: Must have participated in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program for a minimum of two years; be a current high school graduating senior; earned a minimum of a 2.4 GPA; demonstrated need for financial assistance; plan to enter a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after graduation from high school, and be of US citizenship or permanent residency. Award: varies Deadline: January 15

 

Discover Scholarship Program

Contact: http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml, info@applyists.com or 1-866-

756-7932 Eligibility: Any current high school junior who has at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades, demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership, and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge. Award: varies Deadline: January 31

 

Emma L. Bowen Foundation Work/Study

Contact: http://www.emmabowenfoundation.com/about_talent.html Eligibility: Minority high school

juniors and seniors and college freshmen with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and an interest in a career in the media industry (business, technical, creative, and journalism) are eligible to apply. Candidates must be US citizens or have permanent residency status in the US and be fluent in English. Award: Students earn an hourly salary and matching funds for tuition and other college expenses. Deadline: January 31

 

Princeton Prize in Race Relations

Contact: http://www.princeton.edu/pprize/, pprize@Princeton.edu or 800-742-1036 Eligibility: Any

student currently enrolled in grades 9–12 in participating regions. The candidate must have been actively

involved in a volunteer activity in the last 12 months that has had a significant, positive impact on race

relations—broadly defined—in his or her school or community. Award: $1,000 Deadline: January 31

National Society of Black Physicists Scholarships

Contact: http://www.nsbp.org/scholarships/ Eligibility: Declared physics majors Award: $1,000 Deadline: January 13

National Peace Essay Contest

Contact: essaycontest@usip.org or 202-429-7178 http://www.usip.org/programs/initiatives/national-peaceessay- contest Eligibility: Students who are in grades 9-12 and attending school in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the US Territories. Award: $1,000 -$10,000 Deadline: February 1

 

 

American Physical Society Minority Scholarship

Contact: 301-209-3232 or minority@aps.org, http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/

Eligibility: Any African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American US citizen or permanent

resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply for the scholarship. Award: $2,000 Deadline: February 4

 

 

American Bar Foundation Summer Research Diversity Fellowships in Law and Social Science

Contact: 312-988-6560 or fellowships@abfn.org Eligibility: American citizens and lawful permanent

residents including, but not limited to, persons who are African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native

American, or Puerto Rican. Scholarships for sophomore and junior academic majors in social sciences or

humanities with a 3.0 or higher grade point average. Award: $ 3,600/8 weeks Deadline: February 15

http://www.americanbarfoundation.org/fellowships/Call_for_Summer_Research_Diversity_Fellows.html

 

 

Davidson Fellows Scholarships

Contact: DavidsonFellows@DavidsonGifted.org, http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/ Eligibility:

Extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work in the categories of Mathematics, Science, Literature, Music, Technology, Philosophy and Outside the Box who are US citizens residing in the US, or Permanent Residents of the US residing in the US, or stationed overseas due to active US military duty. Award: $10,000 – $50,000 Deadline: February 1

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program

Contact: http://www.kfcscholars.org/scholarships/ 866-KFC-7240 or kfcscholars@act.org Eligibility:

Current high school graduating senior. Earn a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75. Plan to pursue 11 a bachelor’s degree at a public, in-state college or university (start date no later than September 30). Be a US citizen or permanent resident. Demonstrate financial need. Award: up to $5,000 Deadline: February

 

**USDA/1890 National Scholars Program**

Contact: Carl Butler, Program Manager, USDA/1890 National Scholars Program, (202) 720-9238 or

1890init@usda.gov,http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=1890program.xml Eligibility: Graduating high school senior must be a US citizen; have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale); have a combined verbal/math/written score of 1,500 or more on the SAT (note: 1,000 or more combined for those universities that only accept verbal/math score) or a composite score of 21 or more on the ACT; be interested in attending one of the eighteen 1890 Land-Grant Universities; intend to study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic

disciplines; and demonstrate leadership and community service. Award: Tuition, fees, books, room and

board, and use of a laptop computer, printer and software while on scholarship for each of the 4 academic

years, plus a paid summer internship each year. Upon completion of the program, there is an obligation of 1year of service to the US Department of Agriculture for each year of financial support. Deadline: February 1

 

 

LAGRANT Foundation Scholarship

Contact: erickaavila@lagrant.com or katiealvarez@lagrant.com,

http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/wpsite/?page_id=6 Eligibility: Undergraduate (current freshmen,

sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors ONLY!) may apply. Applicant must be a US citizen or

permanent resident and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific

Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaska Native. Applicant must be a full-time student at a fouryear, accredited institution with a minimum of 2.75 GPA and MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising or must minor in communications with desire to

pursue a career in public relations, marketing or advertising. Award: $5,000 Deadline: February 28

 

 

National Co-op Scholarship

Contact: http://www.co-op.edu/scholarships.htm Eligibility: Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. Award: contact for details Deadline: February 15

 

 

American Meteorological Society (AMS) Minority Scholarship

Contact: http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/index.html Eligibility: The AMS Minority Scholarships help support the college educations of minority students traditionally underrepresented in the sciences who intend to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Minority students who will be entering their freshman year of college in fall 2012 are eligible to apply. Award: $3000 for a nine-month period in the freshman year and an additional $3000 for a nine-month period in the sophomore year. Deadline: February 10

Contact: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/application.php, scholarships@jackierobinson.org or 212-

290-8600 Eligibility: Minority graduating high school senior showing leadership potential, demonstrating a dedication to community service, and demonstrating financial need. Award: up to $7,500 Deadline: Mar 30

 

 

The Buick Achievers Scholarship

Contact: http://www.buickachievers.com/home buickachievers@scholarshipamerica.org or 1-800-537-

4180 Eligibility: Be high school seniors or high school graduates who are first-time college students, plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university, plan to major in a course of study that focuses on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math), demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries using these areas of study, and be US citizens and have permanent residence in the US. Award: $2,000 – $25,000 Deadline: March 31

 

 

**PPQ William F. Helms Student Scholarship**

Contact: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/helms/index.shtml, (202) 690-4759 Eligibility: Be a US citizen. Be enrolled in an accredited college or university within the US. Be a sophomore or junior in good academic standing (students must maintain at least a 2.5 grade-point average). Be enrolled in programs related to agriculture or the biological sciences. Agree to work for the agency during school breaks a minimum of 640 hours prior to completion of studies. Award: Up to $5,000 in financial assistance each year enrolled in a degree program, paid work experience during school breaks, and possible permanent employment upon graduation Deadline: March 1

 

 

Jack & Jill of America Foundation

Contact: http://www.jackandjillfoundation.org Eligibility: High school seniors with a 3.0 GPA who will

become and maintain full-time status at an accredited, four year post secondary institution beginning in the fall of the year working toward a bachelor’s degree. Award: $1,500 – $2,500 Deadline: March 14

 

 

RentDeals.com Scholarship Program

Contact: http://www.rentdeals.com/scholarship.php Eligibility: Beautiful Minds Scholarship – minority

graduating high school seniors (high school GPA of 3.0 or higher) who are attending school in the US and

planning to enroll in a regionally accredited post-secondary institution; essay on the topic “Finding My

Purpose.” First Things First Scholarship – graduating high school seniors who will be the first in their

immediate family to attend college, are attending school in the US and plan to enroll in a regionally

accredited post-secondary institution, have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher; essay on the topic

“Education as a tool for success.” The Dreamer Scholarship – a current undergraduate majoring in either a

Business or Science discipline with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Award: $1,000 Deadline: March 12

 

 

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Business Clubs, Inc. Scholarship

Contact: http://www.nanbpwc.org/scholarship_applications0.aspx Eligibility: African American graduating high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale by February 1st of graduation year. Must be a US Citizen. Award: contact for details Deadline: March 1

 

 

Dr. Julianne Malveaux Scholarship

Contact: http://www.nanbpwc.org/scholarship_applications0.aspx Eligibility: African American female

with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale by February 1st in the year of graduation. A College Sophomore or Junior enrolled in an accredited college or university majoring in journalism, economics or related field. Must be a US Citizen Award: contact for details Deadline: March 1

 

 

Herbert Lehman Scholarship

Contact: scholarships@naacpldf.org, http://naacpldf.org/herbert-lehman-education-fund-scholarship

Eligibility: High school seniors, high school graduates or freshmen currently enrolled in college or

university must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited, four-year college or university;

must be of excellent character and be able to present strong academic records, test scores, and personal

essays; and must have a demonstrable record of community and school involvement that reveals exceptional leadership potential with a capacity to work well in diverse settings. Award: $2,000 Deadline: March 15

 

 

Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program

Contact: http://www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/scholarship/index.asp Eligibility: Must be between the ages of 6 and 18 and not yet a high school graduate. Award: Regional winners will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary education. National winners will each be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for post-secondary education and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a non-profit organization on each winner’s behalf. Deadline: March 15

 

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund

Contact: http://www.usd108.org/Counselor/Janice%20M%20Scott%20Scholarship.htm Eligibility: US

Citizen or permanent resident of US. High school senior with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher who will

matriculate full-time at a US accredited four-year college or university within the fifty states or District of

Columbia starting at the beginning of the fall semester or quarter. Student must have demonstrated

leadership abilities through participating in community services or other extracurricular activities. Combined adjusted income of the parents cannot exceed $100,000. Award: $500 – $2,500 Deadline: March 31

 

Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program

Contact: http://www.cbcfinc.org/louis-stokes-health-scholars-program.html, scholarships@cbcfinc.org or

202-263-2800 Eligibility: US citizens or legal residents, minimum 3.0 GPA, currently enrolled or planning to start a full-time undergraduate program with an anticipated course of study in the health field. Award: up to $8,000 Deadline: April 14

 

 

Tylenol Scholarship

Contact: http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc Eligibility: Applicants should be majoring in health or healthcare. Award: $5,000 – $10,000 Deadline: May 27

 

 

SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes

Contact: http://www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/ Eligibility: Sweepstakes is open to any legal resident of the US who is either a high school senior, or a current undergraduate college student, who is planning to enroll in a US Department of Education accredited college or career school for the Fall. Entrants must be at least 13 years of age. Award: $1,000 Deadline: May 11

 

 

Megan Ashley Perry Memorial Scholarship

Contact: http://www.meganashleyperry.org/scholarships.html info@meganashleyperry.org Eligibility:

Graduating high school seniors who have been admitted to an accredited US post-secondary institution and intend to pursue a major in Education, Social Services, Social Sciences, Communications, or related fields; US Citizens or qualified non-citizens with a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA at the time of application. Award: $4,000 Deadline: May 13

 

Abbott & Fenner Consultant Scholarship

Contact: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. Write an essay on the most difficult time in your life, and why. Award: $1,000 Deadline: June 15

 

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AiCHE) Minority Scholarship Award

Contact: http://www.aiche.org/Students/Awards/MinorityScholarshipAwardsStudent.aspx Eligibility:

Applicants shall be undergraduates in chemical engineering, be members of a minority group that is underrepresented in chemical engineering, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0. Award: $1,000 Deadline: Jun 15

 

 

Raymond W. Sarber Awards for Microbiology

Contact: http://www.asm.org/asm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2294&Itemid=328,

27 awards@asmusa.org Eligibility: Undergraduate and predoctoral students attending accredited US university and enrolled in a microbiology-related major. Award: $1,500 Deadline: July 1