1 NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS High School Scholarship Bulletin – March 2015 Listed below are brief details of scholarships and procedures for applying. Additional information, procedures, and applications may be found in the School Counseling Office – College Career Center For additional assistance contact your high school’s College & Career Specialist DO NOT WAIT UNTIL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE TO REQUEST TRANSCRIPT: FIVE WORKING DAYS MUST BE ALLOWED FOR PROCESSING OF TRANSCRIPTS. NOTE: Spring Break is April 6-10! For all scholarships with a due date during break or the week following break, transcripts must be requested no later than March 30 th . SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY 1 st Advantage Federal Credit Union “Director’s Scholarship Program” April 15, 2015 4@$2000.00 Senior Dependent 1 st Advantage Credit Union member or member self Attend 2 year, 4 year, 2 year vocational, or training school fulltime Statement Selection based on need , academics, additional activities, statement Letters of recommendation http://www.1stadvantage.org/life-shared/about-us/2015-directors- scholarships.html AAA Tidewater Automobile Association J. Theron "Tim" Timmons Scholarship April 15, 2015 $5000.00 Applicant must be a high school senior, citizen of the United States and parent or legal guardian is member of Tidewater AAA GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale must demonstrate financial need, Eligible or accepted for admission to an accredited institution of higher learning in Virginia. http://www.tidewater.aaa.com/home/automotive/driver-education/teen- programs/aaa-scholarship-program.html AABE - American Association of Blacks in Energy March 27, 2015 Local 4@ $1000.00 Regional $3000.00 National $5000.00 Senior, African American, Hispanic, Native American Minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA Major business, physical sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics Essay Transcript & Test scores 2 letters of recommendation Visit your College and Career Center for more information
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NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High School Scholarship Bulletin – March 2015
Listed below are brief details of scholarships and procedures for applying. Additional information, procedures, and applications may be found in the School Counseling Office – College Career Center
For additional assistance contact your high school’s College & Career Specialist DO NOT WAIT UNTIL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE TO REQUEST TRANSCRIPT: FIVE WORKING DAYS MUST BE ALLOWED FOR PROCESSING OF TRANSCRIPTS. NOTE: Spring Break is April 6-10! For all scholarships with a due date during break or the week following break, transcripts must be requested no later than March 30th.
SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
1st Advantage Federal Credit Union “Director’s
Scholarship Program” April 15, 2015 4@$2000.00
Senior
Dependent 1st Advantage Credit Union member or member self
Attend 2 year, 4 year, 2 year vocational, or training school fulltime
Statement
Selection based on need , academics, additional activities, statement
Natural or legally adopted child of active-duty, inactive/active-duty reserves or retired mil i tary personnel or resale employees to grade Captain/Colonel equivalent and/or grade 12 or members of the Hampton Roads ALA who reside in the Hampton Roads area.
top 35% of class and have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Copy of Federal Tax Form 1040 for any/all person(s) providing financial support to the applicant
Copy of transcript & SAT or ACT
Letters of recommendation from faculty and/or community leaders
http://www.ala-hamptonroads.org/scholarship
Hampton Roads Dream High Inc. “Erica Nicola
James Educational
Scholarship Fund “
May 22, 2015 3 @ $500
GPA of 3.0 or above
Proof of involvement in community activit ies
2 letters of recommendations – 1 from HS & 1 from church officer
An official copy of the high school transcript
Demonstrated leadership skills
Involvement in community activities
An essay containing no more than 300 words Topic “” Why I Chose This Career Goal “
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
2 letters of recommendation ( 1 from community , 1 from High School school) Visit your College & Career Center for more information
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Various Dates Various amounts
Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
Be a US citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree
Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student in a degree seeking program at a US accredited institution in the US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or Guam in the upcoming academic year.
Apply Online at www.hsf.net
Huntington High School Alumni Association
Dead line Extended:
March 16, 2015
Amount to be determined
Senior Newport News or Hampton Public Schools
2.5 GPA minimum
SAT or ACT scores
2 or 4 year college or 2 year trade school
Short essay
3 letters of Recommendation
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
Ferguson Enterprises Scholarship
March 14, 2015
Amount to be determined
Applicant must have a “qualifying” Ferguson parent who is employed full-time (a minimum of 30 hours per week) with at least two full years of consecutive service as of the application deadline
Special Note: Children of Ferguson officers, directors, headquarters department heads, and general managers are NOT eligible.
Applicants must be a member of a credit union in the Tidewater Chapter of Credit Unions.
To be a member you must have an account in your name and not a joint member with someone else. If you are not sure if your credit union is a member, please ask them prior to filling out this application.
. A completed application includes - transcripts, tax return from 1040 from 2014; and application form pages 1 through 3 filled out completely and signed.
Visit your College and Career Center for more information
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship
Fund March , 23 2015 $2,500.00
Selection is based on academics, community service, and writing skill
3.0 GPA or higher
Restricted family income
2 letters of recommendation
High school picture
500-1000 word essay
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Hampton-
Newport News Alumni Chapter
March 31, 2015 8@ $500 to $2000.00
Senior Male
Attend a HBC
2.3 to 3.0 Minimum GPA (8 different scholarships with varying GPA requirements)
820-900 SAT minimum (8 different scholarships with varying GPA requirements)
2 Letters of Recommendation
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Other requirements based on individual scholarship
Visit your College and Career Center for more information