NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS High School Scholarship Bulletin –December 2019 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. Scholarship Title Due Date Scholarship Amount Eligibility Abbot and Fenner Scholarship June 12, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Must be a Junior, Senior, or Registered in any post secondary institution ● 500 to 1000 word essay ● Submit essay: to [email protected]● For more information go to: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm and/or see 0your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist ABC Humane Wildlife. Academic Scholarship July 1, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Must be studying or planning to study the fields of science (excluding social science i.e. economics), engineering, mathematics, or technology. If the applicant or the applicant’s parent/legal guardian is employed by ABC Wildlife, Inc. at the time of award, the student is not eligible for the scholarship. Eligibility of finalists will be verified before winners are selected. ● Applicant must include “Women in STEM Scholarship” in the
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NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High School Scholarship Bulletin –December 2019
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.
Scholarship Title Due Date Scholarship Amount Eligibility
Abbot and Fenner
Scholarship
June 12, 2020
$1,000.00
● Must be a Junior, Senior, or Registered in any post secondary
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School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
CIA Undergraduate Scholars Program
Likely Spring 2020, with applications opening in early
2020
Up to $18,000 per year
● 18 years of age by the date of application to the scholarship program
● 1000 SAT (new official score scale) or 1500 SAT (old score scale); or 21 ACT score or higher (high school students)
● Acceptance at a 4-year college/university; or pursuing undergraduate degree as a full time student and enrolled in, or planning to take, at least 12 credits per semester
● GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale for high school and/or college ● For more information go to: https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-
opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html#job-details-tab2 and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
C.I.P Scholarship December 31, 2019 $1,000.00 ● Students must be 17 years or older who plan to start a program of higher education within the next 12 months or who are currently enrolled in a program of higher education
● Applicants may be full- or part-time students and attend a campus-
● Applicant must be a U.S. citizen ● A resident of Virginia; be between the ages of at least 16 years old
and 20 years old; ● Have attained a GPA of at least 3.0 or higher ● Complete the attached application ● Complete an essay of 300-500 words explaining why he/she has a
passion to learn to fly or why he/she wishes to pursue a career in aviation
● Two letters of recommendation ● complete solo flight or achieve pilot certificate within one year of
receiving a scholarship. ● List of volunteer or community work, job experience, club
membership and other extracurricular activity. ● For more information go to:.https://www.thevaba.org/scholarship
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest
March 2, 2020 $10,000.00 ● This scholarship is pretty unique—and it's great for students with some untapped artistic talents! Students compete for this award by submitting a photo, a piece of artwork, or computer graphic to be used on the front of a greeting card. The winner will receive $10,000, and the winner's school will also get $1,000.
● For more information go to: https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specilaist
Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship
March 15, 2020 From $3,000.00 to $
$5,000.00
● The application process includes an essay ● Must be daughter of commissioned officer in the regular Army,
Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, Marines (active, retired, or deceased).
● Must be an undergraduate student ● Must attend a university or a four-year college ● Minimum 3.0 GPA ● Citizenship requirements: US ● Restricted to female students ● Must currently be a high school student ● For more information go to:
https://www.petersons.com/scholarship/daughters-of-the-cincinnati-scholarship-111_149698.aspx and/or see your School Counselor/college & Career Specialist
Davidson Fellowship Scholarship
February 12, 2020 From $10,000 to $50,000
● Must be 18 or younger as of Oct. 1, 2020 ● Must be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States, or a Permanent
Resident of the United States residing in the United States, or be stationed overseas due to active U. S. military duty.
● Must complete application online ● For more information go to:
http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows-scholarship/how-to-apply and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Digital Responsibility E-waste Scholarship
Aprili 1, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Must complete application online ● Must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a
current or entering college or graduate school students of any level.
● Home schooled students are also eligible. ● There is no age limit ● You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. ● 140-character message about e-waste. ● For more information go
to:http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/ewaste-scholarship and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award
January 31, 2020 $5,000.00(12 Awards) ● Students must submit an online entry form to participate in the contest
● High School SeniorCareer Specialist. ● Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of
potential: however, emphasis may be placed on the individual’s motivation, sincerity and integrity in the personal essay
● Unofficial High School transcript with GPA in a sealed envelope ● Must have been accepted by an accredited institution in the year
the scholarship is applied for ● Personal Essay (300 words) ● For more information go to :
https://www.ppsk12.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_794494/File/Scholarship_Info/Kappa%20Epsilon%20Psi,%20Military%20Sorority,%20Inc.%20Scholarship.pdf and/or see your school Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Hampton Roads Southside Epsilon Chapter
Scholarship
March 21, 2020 Honor Awards $500.00
● High School Senior ● GPA 3.0 or above ● Score 23 or higher on the ACT test, or 1300 or higher on the SAT
test.Unofficial /official High School transcript with GPA in a sealed envelope
● Must have applied and accepted by an accredited institution in the year the scholarship is applied for
● Letter of recommendation ● Personal Essay (650 words) ● For more information go to:
https://www.ppsk12.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_794494/File/Scholarship_Info/Kappa%20Epsilon%20Psi,%20Military%20Sorority,%20Inc.%20Scholarship.pdf and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
HBCU Tour Meal Scholarship 2019 Denny's Hungry For Education
Scholarship
December 13, 2019
$500.00 ● All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (high school and college) in the United States or Puerto Rico.
● All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
● All applicants are only allowed to apply for ONE HFE Scholarship, and applying for more than one disqualifies the applicant
● Student must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA (high school and college)
● Students will need to provide a 300-word essay (high school) ● For more information go to:
https://www.dennyshungryforeducation.com/scholarships#IconCards_HS and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career
April 1, 2020 $500.00 ● Must currently be in high school, college, or university ● Must be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline ● Must be a resident of the United States or Canada ● Must complete the application before 11:59PM ET on April 1, 2020 ● Application must be completed online ● For more information go to:
https://studentscholarships.org/student_jobs.php#sthash.OF1X7c84.dpbs and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Jame W McLamore WHOPPER@ Scholarship
December 15,2019 Scholarships range from $1,000 to
$50,000
● Be a citizen of the United States or Canada, ● Have graduated from high school within the last three years or be a
full-time student who is a senior at a high school or home school in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico,
● Students who have a cumulative unweighted grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3
● Students who have a minimum ACT Composite score of 25 or a minimum combined SAT score of 1220
● Plan to attend a 2-year/4-year accredited university, college or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
● Full-time freshman to a four-year accredited college or university that is located in the United States and is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code
● Demonstrated active leadership in community services, athletics, and/or similar co-curricular activity
● For more information go to: https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-king-scholars-program/application-information/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
s and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
MusicAuthority’s Annual
Music Lovers Scholarship
April 15, 2020 $1,00.00 ● All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited US college or university for the semester that they are applying to receive the scholarship
● Applicants are not required to have a minimum GPA ● Domestic, international, and undocumented students may apply ● Students attending online universities are welcome to apply ● Essay 1200-1500 words ● For more information go to:
https://musicauthority.org/scholarships/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Neeka H. Bartlett Future
Humanitarian Scholarship
Fund
January 6, 2020 $500.00 (Two awards) ● High School Senior ● Must be a Newport News Residents Only ● Acceptance Letter (4 Year University) ● Minimum GPA 2.7 ● Extracurricular Activities (At least 2 club) ● 75 Community Service/Volunteer Hours ● Proof of Address ● Official Transcript ● 2 Letters of recommendations (1 professional/1 personal)
December 15, 2019 $1000.00 (5 Awards) ● U.S. Citizens (or permanent resident) ● Enrolled (or enrolling) as a full time student at an accredited
college/university within the United States for completion of an undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.
● The applicant must comply with IRS rules to qualify for the tax-free benefits of the scholarship.
● For more information go to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11374/north_american_van_lines_logistics_scholarship_scholarship.php and/or see your School Counscelor/College & Career Specialist
North Carolina A&T State University Scholarship
December 15, 2019 TBD ● Be a United States citizen who has graduated or will graduate from an accredited high school prior to the fall semester of the year for which the selection is made
● Meet the requirements for admission to NC A&T State University ● Must apply to the university prior to the application deadline ● Minimum 3.5 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale ● Score of 1100 or higher on the SAT or 22 or higher on the ACT ● Include two typed and signed letters of
recommendation/evaluation letters on letterhead ● For more information go to:
https://form.jotform.com/92864745369171 and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
NRA Civil Right Defense Fund
December 31, 2019 $1,000.00-1st Place $600.00-2nd Place $200.00-3rd Place $100.00-4th Place
● Must be enrolled in an Elementary, Junior High, or High School for 2019-2020 school year, including homeschooled students at equivalent level
● Must submit approximately 1,00 word essay ● Must have a statement from parent or teacher certifying the essay
is the student’s original work ● For more information go to:
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/all/NRA_Civil_Rights_Defense_Fund_Youth_Essay_Contest/4581 and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
May 1, 2020 $1,000.00 ● A completed application ● A typed one-page essay about a business you hope to create one
day. ● High school transcript or GED ● One letter of recommendation from a non-family member ● For more information go to: https://www.projectorlamps.com/t-
scholarship.aspx and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Pureland Supply Scholarship
May 1, 2020 $1,000.00 ● A completed application ● A typed one-page essay about: How your chosen trade or field is
important in today’s society and why this is the trade you want to be in
● Official High School Transcript ● One letter of recommendation from a non-family member ● Must have been accepted to an accredited trade school, vocational
college, technical school or community college for the study of trade, craft, or labor occupations
● For more information go to: https://www.purelandsupply.com/t-scholarship.aspx and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Ralohcs Legacy, Inc Scholarship
April 1, 2020 $500.00 (2 Awards)
● Heritage High School Senior ● Minimum 3.3 Cumulative GPA ● Official High School Transcript ● Must attend an accredited College or University ● 3 Letters of Recommendation ● Plan to pursue a STEM/technical degree ● Personal statement/Motivation Letter-300 words ● Resume ● 750-1000 Word Essay ● For more information go to: https://www.ralohcslegacy.com/
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Review It Scholarship April 30, 2020 $1,000.00(1 Award)
● Be attending a college or university no later than September of 2020
● Be attending of planning to attend a school in the U.S. ● Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater ● Must complete application online ● For more information go to:
https://studentscholarships.org/review.php#sthash.YQ9kgZWJ.dpbs and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships
January 17, 2020
Up to $100,00
● Must be a current high school senior ● Must be eligible to attend a two or four year college, university or
vocational/technical school ● Must be a legal U.S. resident ● Must be less than 21 years of age ● Must have a minimum 2.7 GPA ● Must reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating
Chapter. ● For more information go to: :https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-
to-win-a-mcdonalds-scholarship and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Savvy Saver Scholarship
December 13, 2019
$2,500.00 ● Must be U.S. citizens and permanent residents ● Must be 18 years of age ● Be attending an accredited two/four-year college or university ● Must complete short essay (400-600 words ● For more information go to:
https://www.offers.com/blog/post/offers-com-launches-student-scholarship/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Science Ambassador Scholarship
December 9, 2019 $40,000 ● Must be a female ● Must be a high school senior or undergraduate college students ● Submit a three-minute video explaining a STEM topic you are
passionate about ● For more information go
to:https://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/ and/or see your School Counselor/ College & Career Specialist
Scooterinside Scholarship
Program - 2020
March 15, 2020 $1200.00 ● Students must attend high school and will be attending a recognized college or university in the next academic year.
● Graduates and Undergraduates can apply ● Essay to 1500 words (maximum) ● Go to website for more information
https://www.scooterinside.com/scholarship/ and/or see your
July 15, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Students submit a 250-750 word essay ● Must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States of America
or have a valid student visa. ● Must be registered as a student at an accredited high school,
college, or university within the United States ONLY. ● Must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale ● For more information go to:
https://www.selectblinds.com/scholarship.html and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
SP Scholarship December 31, 2019
$10,000.00 (10 Awards)
● Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2020
● At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.
● A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico. ● Answer the Essay question on the the sponsors website ● For more information go to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14870/sp_high_school_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.Mo34E2Tc.dpb and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Stephen J Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship
December 5, 2019 $5,000.00 ● Must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the US.
● Have demonstrated ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services.
● All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States who reside in the contiguous United
● States, Alaska, and Hawaii only. ● For more information go to:
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/stephen-j-brady-stop-hunger-scholarships/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Jan 30, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Applicant must be a high school, college, graduate or home schooled student
● Must be U.S. citizen or legal resident ● Must write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay ● Must complete an online applications ● For more information go to:
http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest
December 30, 2019 $500.00 ● High school seniors who have been accepted into a college, university, or trade school
● Must be a citizen or lawful resident of the United States ● Create a video no longer than 3 minutes ● All questions should be emailed to [email protected] ● For more information go
to:https://www.andrewflusche.com/scholarship/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The Engebretson Foundation
March 1, 2020 $500.00 ● Be a graduating senior from a United States high school ● Plan to attend a four year college ● Be in need of financial assistance in order to attend a four year
college ● Have achieved a score of 28 composite or higher on the ACT exam
(or at least 1240 on the SAT ● Have achieved at least a 3.75 GPA or above and/or top 5% of
graduating class. ● Have applied for federal financial aid and have already received
back the Student Aid Report that contains your Expected Family Contribution (EFC); see Filing for FAFSA.
● For more information go to: http://www.engebretsonfoundation.org/application.html and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specilaist
● Application must be completed online ● Essay ● Be residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia ● Be a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in
engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or another related scientific field in the College of Engineering or the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.
● Or one of the following counties in Michigan: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Oakland, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Washtenaw and Wayne;
● Or be a graduate of New Trier High School (or any successor school) in Winnetka, Illinois;
● be a graduate of the Chicago public, parochial or private school system;
● Or be a graduate of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora, Illinois
● For more information go to: https://bellscholarship.org/requirements-application/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The Institute Scholarship
Program
February 1, 2020
$20,000.00($5000.00 per
academic year)
● Students must complete an application for admission to VMI ● A complete Scholarship Application form ● A resume ● Two short essays ● An official copy of high school transcripts ● Combined SAT 1350 ( combined critical reading & math or ACT 31 ● High School GPA 3.7 ● For more information about VMI’s Institute Honors Program,
contact: Colonel Rb McDonald, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, at 540-464-7212 or [email protected] and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Up to $2,500.00 ● Students must complete an online application within its entirety ● The application is open to college freshmen, who are enrolled as
FULL-TIME college students in the fall of 2019 at any accredited four-year institution
● Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of high school graduation and upload an official transcript
● Complete a one-page essay on your desired career interest ● Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA), and have demonstrated unmet need. (As identified per your institutions financial aid office).
● Students must be African-American citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
● Be able to certify at least 60 hours of active community service within this past academic school year
● For more information go to:https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/3765b7e5-7f38-4996-b77e-c9f0961a56a1 and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The “No Sweet” Scholarship
December 31, 2019
$2,500.00 ● Create a FREE Student Cirkled In account ● Increase your chances of winning by completing your portfolio ● For more information go to:
https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
● High School senior graduating in 2020 ● Neatly typed application ● Copy of transcript or report card from the last two years ● Three (3) or more letters of recommendation (at least one form a
teacher) ● Any documentation related to your promotion of vegetarianism in
high school and/or community ● For more information go to:
http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm snd/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
The Virginia Military Institute
Scholarship Program
February 1, 2020
$5,000.00 up to a full
scholarship
● Must submit a complete application for admission to VMI ● Must submit a resume ● Two (2) short essays ● An official copy of high school transcripts ● For details go to https://www.vmi.edu/about/offices-a-z/financial-
aid/types-of-aid/merit-scholarships/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Thiel Fellowship Scholarship
December 31, 2019
$100,000.00(30 Awards)
● Must be under the age of 22 ● Be interested in designing and building things ● Must complete an online application ● For more information go to :
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14065/thiel_fellowship_scholarship.php#sthash.X8In1ANH.dpbs and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Tobi Cares Scholarship December 31, 2019
$3,000.00+$200 Tobi.com
store credit
● Applicant must be a women enrolled or enrolling as an undergraduate student in a four year college or community college in the United States
● Applicant must be an incoming freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior to qualify
● Applicant must submit their application by December 31, 2019 ● Applicant must answer all essay questions on our application form ● For more information go to:
https://www.tobi.com/tobi_cares/scholarship_program and/or see
$1,500.00 ● This scholarship is open in the US/Canada and European Countries to students accepted/enrolled in a university
● Students must plan to pursue a science related degree. ● Personal statement 500 words or less ● For more information go to: https://www.tocris.com/scholarship
and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
UNCF/CENGAGE Unlimited
Voucher Program 2019
December 5, 21019
TBD ● U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident ● The UNCF/Cengage Learning Digital Textbook Voucher Program
provides access to digital textbooks for Black students attending HBCUs
● Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
● Be Black and of African descent. ● Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. ● Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by their
college. ● Be a full-time student enrolled at any UNCF-member institution or
other HBCU. ● Students shall submit an online application for the Program ● Letter of recommendation ● One-page essay ● For more information go to:
https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/1624b6a0-dc0e-4260-80f3-8c05e625b942 and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
UNCF General Scholarship
Application 2019
March 27, 2020 TBD ● Be enrolled full-time at a UNCF Member College or University ● Complete the Free Application for Student Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) at https://fafsa.ed.gov ● Have a demonstrated financial need as verified by the financial aid
office ● Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale; ● Complete the online application ● For more information go
to:https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/af6b18ca-6b33-43de-8cf6-ecd78eec8d7d and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Unigo $10K Scholarship December 31, 2019 $10,000.00 ● Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application ● Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of
Columbia ● Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2025) in an
accredited post-secondary institution of higher education ● For more information go
to:https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
UVA Wise Within Reach Program
February 1, 2019 Full Scholarship ● Submit an application for admission to UVA Wise ● Be accepted to UVA as a regular, non-provision admitted student ● Be a Virginia resident eligible to receive in-state tuition ● Have a family income of less than $40,000.00 as determined via
FAFSA and assets less than $75,000. ● Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and
submit it annually by February 15 ● Be a full-time, degree-seeking student who is eligible to apply for
federal and institutional financial aid ● Be attempting heir first bachelor’s degree( no second degree,
graduate students, or certificate programs) ● For more information go
to:https://www.uvawise.edu/admissions/apply-now/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Wells Fargo Scholarship Program for People with
Disabilities
December 6, 2019 $2,500.00 Full-time $1,250 award for half-
time study
● Have an identified disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term or recurring issue that impacts one or more major life activity)
● Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent
● Be a high school senior or graduate ● Student who plans to enroll or who is already enrolled in full-time
or half-time (at least 6 credits per term) ● Undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year
college or university in the United States for the entire 2020-2021 academic year
● For more information go to: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/pwdscholarship/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Willard G. Plentl Aviation Scholarship Program
March 13, 2020 $1,000.00 ● Complete an application. ● GPA of at least 3.5 ● Have your guidance counselor or other high school official sign all
required certifications. ● An official copy of your current high school transcript ● Copy of acceptance letters or other verification of enrollment or
acceptance into a post-secondary institution. ● Double-spaced essay (350 words minimum/500 word maximum)
on the subject: “Why I Wish to Pursue a Career in Aviation.” ● Attach recommendation letters (no more than three) and a typed
(one-page maximum) sheet listing both school-related and extracurricular activities demonstrating accomplishments and leadership capabilities
● For more information go to:.https://mymsic.org/images/pdf/Stem2020/2019-2020_Plentl_Scholarship.pdf and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Women’s Western Golf Foundation Scholarship
January 30, 2020 $8,000.00 ● Applicant must be a female high school senior who intends to graduate high school in the year of application
● Provided the recipient shows continued financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
● Must be a United States citizen ● Applicant must meet entrance requirements and plan to enroll at
an accredited college or university ● must fill out the Federal SAR (Student Aid Report) ● Applicant must fill out a Preliminary Application prior to March
1st. ● For more information or to apply go to:
https://wwga.org/WWGA.org/Scholarship_Information.html and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specilaist
YDI Scholarship December 29, 2019 $1,000.00 ● You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories.
● You must be 16 years of age or older ● You must either be enrolled now, or will be enrolled within three
months of registration in the Scholarship Sweepstakes, in a qualified high school, college or university within the United States.
● Application must be completed online ● For more information go to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15589/you_deserve_it_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.WuSjCUyC.dpbs and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Ziprecruiter Scholarship December 31, 2019 $3,000.00 ● Must be at least 18 years of age ● Must be a legal resident of the United States
● Must be currently enrolled as a student at an accredited high school, college, or university in the United States
● For more information go to: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/scholarship and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
Zonta Club of Washington D.C. Undergraduate
Scholarship
March 16, 2020 $$5,000.00 (5 Awards)
● Must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale ● Demonstrates financial need ● Enrolled in an undergraduate program at one of the following
institutions: American University, Catholic University of America,Georgetown University, George Washington University,Howard University, Trinity Washington University,University of the District of Columbia.
● Previous recipients may apply ● For more information go to:
www.http://www.zontawashingtondc.org/scholarship-undergraduate.html and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
$1,000 HeadsetPlus.com
2019 College Scholarship
December 31, 2019 $1,000.00 ● High school senior entering college, current college students, or graduate school
● Student must have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA ● Applicant must be at least 16 years of age ● Applicants must be legal residents or citizens of the United States ● For more information go to: https://headsetplus.com/blog/1000-
headsetplus-com-2019-college-scholarship/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist
December 31, 2019 $1,000.00 ● Be eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of application ● Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of
Columbia ● Be currently, have been, or will be enrolled (or enroll no later than
the fall of 2020) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university or trade school)
● Application must be completed online ● For more information go to:
https://www.moneysolver.org/scholarships/holiday-celebration-scholarship/ and/or see your School Counselor/College & Career Specilaist
$2,500 College Raptor
Scholarship
December 31, 2019 $2,500.00 ● Applicants must be legal residents of the U.S ● Students must be 16 years or older ● Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited
college, university or trade school ● There are no minimum GPA or test score requirements and the
award may be used to study any subject area. ● Application must be completed online. ● For more information go to:
https://www.chegg.com/scholarships/2500-college-rapt-scholarship-13274 and/or se your School Counselor/College & Career Specialist