Suffolk Public Schools Blog

Lakeland High School Senior Guidance Department Scholarship List   **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 Ms. Stanley to ensure prompt receipt of applications.   Name of Scholarship: 2013 Elie Wiesel Writing Competition and …

Continue reading »

Lakeland High School

Senior Guidance Department

Scholarship List

**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 Ms. Stanley to ensure prompt receipt of applications.

Name of Scholarship: 2013 Elie Wiesel Writing Competition and Visual Arts

Eligibility Criteria: Information on this competition will not be available until after Thanksgiving. 

THIS COMPETITION IS FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS

Deadline: TBA.

Name of the Scholarship: Holland Blackburn

Eligibility Criteria: You must be an African American graduating senior who plans to apply to and attend the University of Virginia; have a 600 or better on each section of the SAT and in the top 10% of your class.

Deadline: See website (http://.www.hollandblackburn.org/index.php)

Name of the Scholarship: University Achievement Award

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend and apply to the University of Virginia; you must have a history of overcoming disadvantage; be a first generation college student; be a member of an underrepresented minority or ethnic group; be a member of a low-income family; reside in a rural or inner-city location and have been raised in a single parent household.

Deadline: You are automatically considered for this scholarship when applying.

Name of the Scholarship: Walter N. Ridley

Eligibility Criteria: You must be an African American graduating senior who plans to apply to and attend the University of Virginia; you must have special talents and/or leadership qualities (characteristics) and have excelled academically.

Deadline: See website (www.alumni.virginia.edu/ridley/)

Name of the Scholarship: Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a Hispanic graduating senior who plans to apply to and attend the University of Virginia and in need of financial assistance.

Deadline: See website (http://www.hsf.net/)

Name of the Scholarship: Questbridge Scholarship Program

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to apply to and attend the University of Virginia and have an extreme financial need.

Deadline: See website (www.questbridge.org)

Name of the 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 http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants/scholarships/results/?state=Virginia ).

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, 2013 (http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm).

Name of the Scholarship: Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend a TMCF college/university, 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 (you must apply online at http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/scholarship/about-scholarships-program)

Name of the Scholarship: United Negro College Fund

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior.  

Various scholarships are available.

Deadline: Various deadlines (you must apply online at http://www.uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholarships.asp)

Name of the Scholarship: Mary Free Bed Minority Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: You must be an African American, Asian, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native, have a cumulative grade point of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, currently enrolled in or accepted into an accredited college or university as a full-time degree-seeking student in nursing or therapy program (PT , Speech, OT), demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in community services, extracurricular activities or other volunteer activities and demonstrate commitment to serving diverse populations.

Deadline: Application will be available January, 2013 (you can apply at www.maryfreebed.com)

Name of the Scholarship: America’s Homecoming Queen

Eligibility Criteria: Please see link for additional information  http://www.americashomecomingqueen.com/. 

Deadline: TBA

Name of the Scholarship: Paul D Camp Community College Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who plans to attend Paul D Camp Community College (Suffolk, Franklin or Smithfield). 

Deadline: See website for deadlines and applications (www.pdc.edu/scholarships)

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

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior or a student enrolled in a GED program or another alternative education program and planning to enroll in a post secondary program. You must be homeless or have been homeless during your school attendance and have demonstrated average or higher than average achievement.  

Deadline: June 14, 2013

Name of the Scholarship: Virginia Tech Farmhouse Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who has been accepted to attend a four-year college/university in the Fall of 2013; the student must possess outstanding scholastic ability, leadership qualities, educational goals and you must have a financial need.

Deadline: June 1, 2013

Name of the Scholarship: National Technical Association, Inc.

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior with a 2.75 grade point average or higher and plans to pursue a degree in the technical profession (science/technology).

Deadline: June 1, 2013.

Name of the Scholarship: Booker T. Washington Alumni Association

Eligibility Criteria: You must be a graduating senior who is planning to attend a 4 year college or vocational school and your guardian, parent or grandparent must have been a student/graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Suffolk Va.

Deadline: May 24, 2013 (post mark date).

 Additional Scholarships

***Please note that the scholarships listed are not available in the Guidance Department.

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

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

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

Scholarships for PDCCC (applications are not available in Guidance, click the application link)

40/7 Society Scholarship

This scholarship was created in 2011 by the Paul D. Camp Community College Foundation in celebration of the 40^th year of service and inauguration of their 7^th president, Dr. Paul Wm Conco. This scholarship is awarded annually.

Criteria:

• Non-traditional student – Part time, evening (i.e. Taking at least one class after 4pm)
• Demonstrated Financial need (as determined by Financial Aid with FAFSA)
• Good academic standing with college

Application Process:

Application for the 40/7 Society scholarship at Paul D. Camp Community College.

Determination is made by the Paul D. Camp Scholarship Committee

Alvin C. Rogers Memorial Smithfield Ruritan Scholarships

Amount:

One scholarship at $500 for Spring Semester

Criteria:

• At Least 2.0 GPA or GED (transcript or GED scores must be attached to application)
• Financial Need (paragraph describing financial need must be attached to application)
• Enrollment in a certificate or degree program at Paul D. Camp Community College’s Smithfield Center
• Smithfield Address
• 200- to 500-word essay on “The Importance of Community Service Organizations”(must be attached to application)

Application Process:

Application for the Alvin C. Rogers Memorial Smithfield Ruritan scholarship at Paul D. Camp Community College.

College Scholarship Committee makes selection

Bertella C. Westbrook Memorial Scholarship for Nursing Students

Amount: $750

This scholarship was established in memory of Bertella C. Westbrook, RN, who was a staunch advocate of education and the nursing profession.

Criteria:

• Letter of acceptance into the RN Program at PDCCC (must be attached to application)
• Resident of College Service area (Cities of Franklin and Suffolk, Counties of Isle of Wight and
  Southampton)
• Three letters of recommendation, referencing character, potential for leadership in school activities,
  and community work (must be attached to application)
• Financial Need (paragraph describing financial aid must be attached to
  application)
• Short Essay on why you chose the nursing profession (must be attached to application)

Application Process:

Application for the Bertella C. Westbrook Memorial scholarship at Paul D. Camp Community College.

The College Scholarship Committee makes selection.

Career Preparation Grant (for Franklin, Southampton or Isle of Wight residents; one for each service area)

Amount: $500

Criteria:

• New or Returning Student with interest in career/job preparation (a returning student is one who has not attended college in the last 3 years)
• Resident of Franklin, Southampton, or Isle of Wight
• Three letters of recommendation (must be attached to application)
• Enrollment in at least 6 semester hours of an Associate or Applied Science degree or certificate program at PDCCC for the Fall Semester.

Application Process:

Application for the Career Preparation Grant scholarship at Paul D. Camp Community College.

The College Scholarship Committee makes selection.

Col. Lula B. Holland, U. S Army (Ret.), MSW, BSN, AA Scholarship

Amount: $250

After dropping out of high school for several years, Lula B. Holland decided to return and completed her high school diploma at the age of 21. Later, she earned an Associate of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a Master’s degree in Social Work. She retired from the U.S Army Reserves at the rank of Colonel, having served as the Chief Nurse of the 18th Field Hospital—and from the City of Portsmouth (VA), having served as the Assistant Director of Social Services.

Known throughout the country as the “hat lady” because she is never seen in public without wearing a beautiful hat on her head, Lula prides herself more in wearing the “hats” of service to her country, service to her community, service to her church and service to her family. This annual scholarship established in her name will provide for books and incidentals related to the completion of a degree by a non-traditional student.

Criteria:

• High School Graduate or GED recipient
• Enrollment in at least 6 semester hours of an Associate or Applied Science Degree Program at PDCCC
• Starting college at age 21 or older
• Resident of Suffolk
• Financial Need (paragraph describing financial need must be attached to application)
• Proof of community service
• Two letters of reference (must be attached to application)
• Essay describing (1) how the decision was made to begin pursuing a college education at an age greater than 21 years old and (2) future plans (must be attached to application)

Application Process:

Application for the Col. Lula B. Holland, U. S Army (Ret.), MSW, BSN, AA scholarship at Paul D. Camp Community College.

The College Scholarship Committee makes selection.

King’s Fork Woman’s Club of Suffolk Scholarship

Amount: $150

The King’s Fork Woman’s Club of Suffolk has designated a scholarship to be awarded to an adult student at Paul D. Camp Community College.

Criteria:

Essay describing the applicant’s goals (personal or professional), why the selected continuing

education courses are important, and how this scholarship might help.

Application Process:

Application for the King’s Fork Woman’s Club scholarship at Paul D. Camp Community College.

King’s Fork Woman’s Club makes the selection

The Franklin Woman’s Club Scholarship

Amount: $400

Criteria:

• Available to any person who would like to enroll for college work after having been out of school or college for at least three years
• Must have a high school diploma or GED (transcript or GED scores must be attached to application)
• Financial circumstances of the applicants may be considered a factor in granting the scholarship (paragraph describing financial need must be attached to application)
• Two letters of reference (must be attached to application)
• Short paragraph explaining how this award would be beneficial to you (must be attached to application)

Application Process:

Application for the Franklin Woman’s Club scholarship at Paul D. Camp Community College.

Franklin Woman’s Club makes selection

The Woman’s Club of Smithfield Scholarship

Amount: Two Scholarships @ $400 each

Criteria:

• 25 years of age or older
• 2.5 GPA or above (transcript or GED scores must be attached to application)
• Enrollment or completion of any SDV course at PDCCC’s Smithfield Center
• Enrollment in at least one 3-credit academic course at the Smithfield Center
• Resident of Isle of Wight County

Application Process:

Application for the Woman’s Club of Smithfield scholarship at Paul D. Camp Community College.

College Scholarship Committee makes selection

Susan E. Terry Scholarship for Returning Students, Sponsored & Given by the Franklin Jr. Woman’s Club

Amount: $250

Criteria:

The Susan E. Terry Scholarship was established in 1983 in memory of Susan E. Terry, a dedicated member of the Franklin Junior Woman’s Club.

• 21 years of age or older
• Resident of Franklin or adjacent counties
• Enrollment in one or more courses at PDCCC
• Three letters of reference (must be attached to application)
• Essay explaining your need for this scholarship, the reason for your decision to continue your education, and your future plan (must be attached to application)

Application Process:

Application for the Susan E. Terry scholarship at Paul D. Camp Community College.

Junior Woman’s Club Committee makes selection

The Connie Patterson Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund

Amount: $250

The Connie Patterson Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund was established September 22, 2006 to honor the memory of Connie Patterson. Connie was employed by Internal Medicine from October 14, 1996 until her death in 2006, as a medical administrator. Connie is survived by her husband, John Patterson and two sons, Adam T Patterson and Mark E. Patterson.

The initiative for the Fund came from her coworkers at Internal Medicine and the physicians, Robert G. Edwards, MD and Daniel K. Peak, Jr. MD, who worked with Connie and desire to honor her commitment to helping others by establishing a scholarship to assist deserving students in the nursing profession

Criteria:

• New or Returning Student with interest in career/job preparation (a returning student is one who has not attended college in the past three years)
• Resident of Franklin, Southampton, or Isle of Wight
• Three letters of recommendation (must be attached to application)
• Enrollment in at least 6 semester hours of an Associate or Applied Science degree or certificate program at PDCCC for the preceding Fall Semester (attach student OR official transcript)

Application Process:

Application for the Connie Patterson Memorial Nursing scholarship at Paul D. Camp Community College.

College Scholarship Committee makes selection

Ryan L. Kirkland Memorial Scholarship for Nursing Students

Amount: $500

Ryan Lawrence Kirkland graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Following a brief tour for the State of Alaska as a scientific observer on commercial fishing boats, he taught science in the public school system for four years. Ryan was passionate about education, science, and people. It was only natural when he decided to return to school to become a Registered Nurse. He entered the RN program at Paul D. Camp Community College in August 2006. His ready smile, sense of humor, dedication to study, and caring for others quickly earned the trust and respect of his classmates and college faculty. He was elected President of the Class of 2008.

Ryan loved people and accepted them as they were, no questions asked. He was always ready to lend his support to any project, problem, or cause. On March 21, 2007, Ryan died in a car accident. His time here was short, but he will never be forgotten. Ryan’s classmates said it best at their capping ceremony when they read a poem in his memory called “The Dash” by Linda Ellis. The poem affi rms a simple truth: On a tombstone, you will see a date of birth and a date of death, but what is really important is how the Dash was spent between those years.

Criteria:

• High School Graduate or GED recipient
• Enrollment in at least 6 semester hours of an Associate or Applied Science Degree Program at PDCCC
• Starting college at age 21 or older
• Resident of Suffolk
• Financial Need (paragraph describing financial need must be attached to application)
• Proof of community service
• Two letters of reference (must be attached to application)
• Essay describing (1) how the decision was made to begin pursuing a college education at an age greater than 21 years old and (2) future plans (must be attached to application)

Application Process:

Application for the Ryan L. Kirkland Memorial scholarship at Paul D. Camp Community College.

Kiwanis Club of Smithfield Scholarships

Amount: Two Scholarships @ $250 each For Spring Semester

Criteria:

• 2.5 GPA or above (transcript or GED scores must be attached to application)
• Financial Need (paragraph describing financial need must be attached to application)
• Enrollment in a certificate or degree program at PDCCC’s Smithfield Center • Resident of Isle of Wight County
• 250- to 500-word essay on “How this Scholarship Might Assist Me in Obtaining my Educational and/or Career Goals” (must be attached to application)

Application Process:

Application for the Kiwanis Club of Smithfield scholarship at Paul D. Camp Community College.

College Scholarship Committee makes selection