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Please make an appointment with your High School Counselor for information on sources, contacts, and deadlines pertaining to these and other scholarships. Colleges offer applicants a variety of scholarships based on majors/interests, grades, test scores, and other qualifying items. Please contact individual colleges for specific scholarships they may offer. |
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| AFS Awards for Excellence Scholarship Program | www.usa.afs.org/usa_en/view/5137 |
| Amateur Athletic Union / Milky Way Brand All American Scholarship Program |
See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| American Business Woman Association | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| American Cancer Society: |
South
Atlantic Division
(Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia) For requirements and an application, call: 1-800-227-2345 Application deadline: Postmarked April 16, 2007 (completed application); July 2, 2007 (college acceptance letter for freshmen or transfers) |
| American Legion National Scholarship | http://www.legion.org |
| American Association of School Administrators | http://www.aasa.org/awards/index.cfm |
| Anderson Back to School Clothing Scholarship | http://www.mcps.org/andersonscholarship.htm |
| Arts Council of the Blue Ridge-Laban Johnson Arts Scholarships | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| The Ayn Rand Institute | http://aynrand.org/site/Search?query =scholarships&inc=10 |
| American Fire Sprinkler Association | (1-804-371-7156) http://www.clse.org/scholarships.htm |
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American Welding Society District Scholarship Program |
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| Austin Cloyd Memorial Scholarship (Blacksburg High School) | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
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Aviation Scholarship Award |
http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/ |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship |
http://www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/about- us/33a_National_Initiatives.html |
| B’NAI B’RITH Athletic and Achievement Award |
Students
nominated by coaches See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| BEST BUY SCHOLARSHIP | http://www.bestbuy.com |
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Better Business Bureau Student of Integrity Award |
http://www.vabbb.org |
| Beverly Hills Foundation for Nanotechnology Research | http://www.iest.org/technical/scholarships/scholarships.html |
| Billiard Education Foundation | http://www.billiardeducation.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=35 |
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Black Caucus Scholarship Program (African American/2 .5 GPA) |
http://www.cbcfinc.org/CBC%20Spouses/Scholarships/index.html |
| Blacksburg Rotary Club | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Blue Ridge Council of Teachers of Mathematics Scholarship |
Scholarship will be awarded to a student who plans to enter a two-or
four-year college and is committed to a career in the teaching of
mathematics. |
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Burger King Scholarship |
www.bk.com/scholars |
| Bundestag Exchange | http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org |
| Carilion NRV Auxiliary & NRV Health Foundation Scholarship (nursing field) | See Guidance Counselor for application and information |
| Chapel of Four Chaplains (project/essay contest of humanity) | http://www.fourchaplains.org/programs.html#yosp |
| Coca-Cola Scholars Program | https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/Index.jsp |
| Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program(2.8 or Higher GPA, leadership abilities, community service) |
Deadline:
December 14, 2007 |
| Community Foundation of the NRV; Adrienne Marie Rudy (overcome adversity) |
http://www.cfnrv.org |
| Community Foundation of the NRV; A. Phillip Meadows (leader, going to VT) |
http://www.cfnrv.org |
| Community Foundation of the NRV; T. Scott Eaton (music/theatre/the arts) |
http://www.cfnrv.org |
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D.A.R.E. America National
Scholarship Marty Nadel Scholarship Fund for children of DARE Instructors |
See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
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Delta Kappa Gamma Teachers Scholarship |
See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Discover Card Tribute Award | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Epperly Family Scholrarship | http://www.cfnrv.org/scholarships/Epperly_Scholarship_1-07.doc |
| Foundation for Roanoke Valley (various scholarships offered to students in the NRV) | http://www.foundationforroanokevalley.org/ |
| Frank E. Page Scholarship (for MCPS students) | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Friday Football Extra: Noel C. Taylor Scholar/Athlete Aware (must be a high school football player) | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Future Business Leaders of America Scholarship | http://www.fbla-pbl.org/web/page/696/sectionid/585/pbl.asp |
| Gates Millennium Scholarship | http://www.gmsp.org |
| Granville Meade Scholarship Program (2.5 GPA 5 students from the county) | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Leadership Award Leadership Award to a high school senior | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| History Essay Contest (essay on US Constitution) (four $3000 scholarships awarded to VA seniors) | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Harvard- Free Tuition for low income students |
http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/daily/2006/03/30-finaid.html |
| Home Builders Association of Virginia Scholarship | http://www.rrhba.com/?pageid=10 |
| Horatio Alger Scholarship | https://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/apply.cfm |
| International Association of Administrative Professionals | http://www.iaap.org.vt.edu/forms.html |
| JEA Scholarships for Future Teachers | http://www.jea.org/awards/futureteacher.html |
| John R. Lillard VAOC Scholarship Program (wants to be a pilot/3.75 GPA) | http://www.doav.virginia.gov/scholarship_lillard.htm |
| John W. Hancock, Jr. Scholarship Award | http://www.centerinthesquare.org/scholarship/index.html |
| The Lee Jackson Foundation Scholarship | www.lee-jackson.org |
| Links Inc., Roanoke Chapter (female, community involvement, 2 .5 GPA) | See guidance counselor for information and application |
| Long & Foster Scholarship | www.Longandfoster.com/scholarship |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest (open to all middle and high school students) | See Guidance for information |
| MCEA / Mary Mattus Teacher Scholarship | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Micron Science and Technology Scholars Program | http://www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/micron/ |
| Montgomery County/Radford/Floyd County NAACP Branch Scholarship | www.naacpnrv.org/index.php |
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Montgomery Co. Principals Association (prospective teacher) $500 Mary Fain |
See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Montgomery County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Morrow-Stevens Foundation Scholarship Program (3.0 GPA, financial need) | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Multiple Sclerosis Association Essay Contest | http://www.swaebr.org/Essay/index_start.html |
| National Alliance for Scholastic Achievement (2.75 GPA/application fee) | http://www.scholastic.com |
| National Association of Secondary School Principals Nominees are selected on the basis of their leadership skills, participation in service organizations and clubs, achievements in the arts and sciences, employment experience, and academic record. Students also were required to write an essay. In recognizing leadership in co-curricular activities - an essential part of the school curriculum - as well as academic performance; the PLA scholarship recognizes the importance of a well-rounded education. | See Guidance Counselor for more information |
| National Co-op Scholarship Program | http://www.co-op.edu/scholarships.htm |
| National Future Farmers of America Scholarship | http://www.ffa.org/index.cfm?method=c_programs.Scholarships |
| National Honor Society Scholarship | http://www.collegehonors.org/welcome.htm |
| New Life Community Development Corporation | www.nlcdcsite.com |
| National NAACP Scholarship | www.naacp.org/youth/scholarships/information/ |
| Nettie Tucker Yowell (VA Business and Pro Women’s Foundation) Scholarship | |
| New River Battalion Army ROTC | http://www.armyrotc.vt.edu |
| New River Community College Foundation Scholarship | http://www2.nr.edu/foundation/scholarship.asp |
| New River Valley Business Exchange Scholarship (financial need, circumstances) | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| NRV Legal Secretaries Scholarship | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship(McDaniel) | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Outstanding Students of America | www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com |
| Palmer and Associates (Riner.com) | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Papa John’s Scholarship | http://www.papajohnsscholars.com/application.asp |
| PDK-Prospective Educator Scholarship | http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/awardhome.htm |
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Principal’s
Leadership Award (academic Excellence, leadership, |
See guidance counselor for application and information |
| Profiles In Courage Essay |
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+ Programs/Profile+in+Courage+Award/ Essay+Contest+for+High+School+Students /Contest+Information/ |
| Prudential Spirit of Community Award | www.prudential.com/spirit |
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PTA Scholarship |
www.vapta.org |
| Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Sherry Kostric Memorial Scholarship | http://www.montva.com/rsvp |
| Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Ron Brown Scholar Program (merit based, African-American students) | See guidance counselor for application and information |
| ROTC Scholarship: Army: | http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high_school_students.jsp |
| ROTC Scholarship: Navy/Marines: | https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships_application.cfm |
| ROTC Scholarship: Air Force: | http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/applynow/highSchol.php |
| SAE Engineering Scholarships |
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/ undesignated/ |
| Sam Walton Community Scholarship | http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=765 |
| Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award Program | www.bodybymilk.com |
| Shelor Motor Mile Scholarship | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Sisson and Ryan “Excellence in Mathematics” Award | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Society of Physics Students Scholarships | http://www.compadre.org/student/scholarships/Detail.cfm?id=3 |
| Suntrust | www.offtocollege.info |
| Tau Mu Omega Chapter – AKA Sorority (2.5 GPA/minority student/community service) | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Teacher Scholarships | http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/education/other-scholarships.php |
| TET ’68 | http://www.tet68.org/TET68sch.html |
| Toyota Community Scholars | http://www.toyota.com |
| Tuition Assistance Grant (Private Virginia Colleges) | See Guidance Counselor for more information |
| United States Army College Fund | http://www.goarmy.com/flindex.jsp |
| United States JCI Senate Foundation Program (essay/application/$ need/transcript) | http://www.usjcisenate.org/modules/scholarship/Virginia/ |
| VA Airport Operator Scholarship (3.5 GPA/career in aviation enrolled or accepted into an aviation related program) | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| VA Association of Soil and Water—Conservation Districts Scholarship | http://www.vaswcd.org/scholarship.htm |
| VA PTA / PTSA Scholarships (attend a Virginia college/university, career in teaching or a youth service profession) | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| VHSL Achievement Award Scholarship | http://www.vfbinsurance.com/VHSL/VHSLAbout.asp |
| Virginia Athletic Trainers Association (want to be a certified Athletic Trainer) | www.vata.us |
| Virginia Golf Association Scholarship | http://www.vsga.org/article.asp?ID=2113 |
| Virginia’s Junior Miss Pageant/scholarship competition | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Virginia is for Heroes | http://www.virginiaisforheroes.org |
| Virginia Sheriffs Institute Scholarship (essay/SATs/good GPA/want to be an officer) | http://www.sheriffs.org/about/AwardsandScholarships.asp |
| Virginia Burglar & Fire Alarm Association | See Guidance Counselor for information and application |
| Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association - Albert James (Bert) Shoosmith Scholarship | http://www.vnla.org/Scholarships/ShoosmithAplBrochure.pdf |
| Virginia Tech | http://www.finaid.vt.edu/types_of_aid/scholarships |
| Virginia Elks Association | http://elkslodge450.com/scholarship2007text.htm |
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Wendy’s High School Heisman Award |
www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com |
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Willard Plentl Aviation Scholarship Program (aviation/non-engineering/3.5 GPA) |
See Guidance Counselor for information and Application |
| Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition | http://www.collegeboard.com/yes/ |