Lakeland High School Guidance Department
Senior Scholarship List
Scholarship List as of December 9, 2013
**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. Name of the Scholarship: The Ron Brown Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need.
Deadlines: The Ron Brown Scholar Program currently has two deadlines for applications (students must be current high school seniors at the time of their application):
January 9th – final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program ONLY.
Visit this website to download an application: http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply/EligibilityRequirements.aspx
- 2. Name of the Scholarship: The Gates Millennial Scholars Program
Eligibility Criteria: You must be an African American, American Indian/Alaska native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; you must be a U. S. citizen; have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale; will enroll in an accredited college or university in the fall of 2014 and have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities.
Deadline: January 14, 2014 (by 11:59 pm EST)
Visit this website to download an application: www.gmsp.org
- 3. Name of Scholarship: African American Sports Hall of Fame
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior. Please see specifics in regards to the various scholarships available below:
Frank Blowe Scholarship- You must demonstrate the highest degree of determination and a commitment to high standards; have a positive self-image and possess the quality of good citizenship at school and in the Hampton Roads community.
The Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame- You must be a high school senior at the time of the application; have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better and possess outstanding customer service commitment.
The Williams “Dick” Price Scholarship- You must have participated as a high school varsity athlete for at least two years; exhibit the character, motivation and achievement which demonstrate eagerness and readiness for college and need significant external financial assistance in attaining a college education.
Paramount Youth Services Scholarship-You must be a male senior who has consistently exhibited school spirit; remained loyal, honorable, friendly, kind and enthusiastic and maintained the highest scholastic average based on potential.
Deadline: TBA
Visit this website to apply: http://http://hraashof.org/
- 4. Name of Scholarship: National Co-op Scholarship Program
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior with a 3.5 or better grade point average and planning to attend (or accepted) to a WACE Partner Institution (these institutions are listed within the application).
Deadline: February 14, 2014
Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.
- 5. 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
- 6. Name of Scholarship: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend a 4 year college/university in the fall of 2014; have a 3.5 grade point average (or above); must have a SAT score of 1200 or an ACT score of 26+ and you must have an unmet financial need.
Deadline: May 9, 2014.
Visit this website to apply:
https://testregistration.org/rsp/CreateAccount.do?event=go&realm=36120299
- 7. 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.
- 8. 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
- 9. Name of Scholarship: Norfolk State University DNIMAS Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend/apply to NSU; have minimum of a 3.30 (unweighted) grade point average; and a combined SAT score of 1500 (500 for Math, Reading and Writing) or a 22 composite ACT score.
Deadline: December 15, 2013
Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.
- 10. 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.
- 11. Name of Scholarship: Virginia PTA Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who is an active member (in good standing) of the PTA or PTSA; reside in Virginia; planning to pursue a career in teaching or qualify for service with a youth-serving agency; have a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and you must have a financial need and achieved academically.
Deadline: March 1, 2014 (post mark date)
Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.
- 12. Name of Scholarship: Virginia PTA Citizenship Essay Project
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a Virginia student presently enrolled in a school with an active PTA/PTSA unit in good standing.
Deadline: February 1, 2014 (post mark date)
Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.
- 13. Name of Scholarship: Ronald McDonald House of Charities (U. S. Scholarship Program)
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend a college/ or a university in the fall of 2014.
Deadline: January 21, 2014
Visit this website to apply:
https://aim.applyist.net/RMHC or visit www.rmhc.org
- 14. Name of Scholarship: The Gloria Wille Bell and Carlos R. Bell Charitable Trust
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend college/university to pursue a degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or another related scientific field at the University of Michigan.
Deadline: February 1, 2014
Visit this website to apply:
http://www.bellscholarship.org/
- 15. Name of the Scholarship: Pridemore
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to apply to and attend Radford University; have a minimum gpa of 3.3; a combined SAT score of 1100 or higher and have the ability to demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in theater.
Deadline: January 25, 2014.
Visit this website to apply:
http://www.radford.edu/`theatre
- 16. Name of the Scholarship: GeorgAnne Voland Buck
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to apply to and attend Radford University; have a minimum gpa of 3.3; a combined SAT score of 1100 or higher and have the ability to demonstrate an outstanding level of achievement in theater.
Deadline: January 25, 2014.
Visit this website to apply:
http://www.radford.edu/`theatre
- 17. 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: Match 14, 2014
Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.
- 18. 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: Match 14, 2014
Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.
- 19. Name of Scholarship: Progressive Women, Incorporated Cotillion
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating high school senior with a 2.5 grade point average.
Deadline: December 15, 2013.
Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.
- 20. Name of Scholarship: GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who demonstrates the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship at school, work and in the community; you must also have a 3.0 grade point average; have a financial need and planning to attend a college/university full-time in the fall of 2014.
Deadline: January 9, 2014 (apply early; this organization will only accept 25,000 applications).
Visit this website to apply: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/ge-reagan/
- 21. 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
- 22. 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).
- 23. Name of the Scholarship: The Jackie Robinson Foundation
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a minority graduating senior who will attend an accredited 4 year college/university within the U.S., show leadership potential, demonstrate a dedication to community service, and have a financial need and an ACT score of 22 or SAT score of 1,000 (math and critical reading).
Deadline: February 15, 2014
Visit this website to apply: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/application.php)
- 24. 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)
- 25. Name of the Scholarship: George E. Allen Academic Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend college pursuing a degree in nursing, business, trade or technical training or a similar program.
Deadline: March 1, 2014 (post mark date)
Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.
- 26. 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.
- 27. Name of the Scholarship: Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association Foundation
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who resides in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach or Chesapeake and plans to attend college.
Deadline: March 3, 2014.
Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.
- 28. Name of the Scholarship: Daughters of the American Revolution
Eligibility Criteria: See list of scholarships below with eligibility requirements.
Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship (General Scholarship)
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend a 4 year
college/university and have a grade of point average of 3.75. This scholarships is
renewable.
Political Science, History, Government, and Economics Scholarships
Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who will pursue an undergraduate
degree with a concentrated study of a minimum of 24 credit hours in American History
and American Government, a U.S. citizen and have a grade point average of 3.25.
The Lucinda Beneventi Findley History
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who have demonstrated interest
in history and is planning to major in history in a full-time accredited college or university in the U.S. and you must have a grade point average of 3.25.
Deadline: February 15, 2014 (post mark date)
Visit this website to apply:
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#GCS
- 29. 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.
- 30. Name of the Scholarship: Hampton Roads Global Commerce Council
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend college in the fall of 2014.
Deadline: January 6, 2014.
Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.
- 31. Name of the Scholarship: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who resides in Suffolk, Chesapeake, Isle of Wight, Virginia Beach or Portsmouth and you must be planning to enroll full-time at a college, university or technical school in the Fall of 2014.Please note that there are several scholarships available.
Deadline: February 28, 2014.
Visit Guidance to complete a scholarship request form to obtain this application.
- 32. 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.
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
and making a chain to see just how many were really given. We have also sharpened our pencils to tell Santa just what we would like and why we should receive his consideration. 
The JV and Varsity Boys’ Basketball team played their first home game of the season on Friday, December 6, 2013. The Boys’ played Indian River. Click here to view pictures from the game. Suffolk News-Herald article