Grant  Opportunities for MCPS Students


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.   


All available Grants are organized alphabetically according to name. Click on a letter below to see Grant opportunities or scroll down.

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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

American Welding Society District Scholarship Program

http://www.aws.org/foundation/district_scholarships.html

Austin Cloyd Memorial Scholarship (Blacksburg High School) See Guidance Counselor for information and application

Aviation Scholarship Award

http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/
AXA Achievement Scholarship http://www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/about-
us/33a_National_Initiatives.html

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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

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

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. 
See Guidance Counselor for information and application

Burger King Scholarship

www.bk.com/scholars
Bundestag Exchange http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org

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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
See guidance counselor for application and information

Community Foundation of the NRV; Adrienne Marie Rudy (overcome adversity)

http://www.cfnrv.org
http://www.cfnrv.org/scholarships/index.html

Community Foundation of the NRV; A. Phillip Meadows (leader, going to VT)

http://www.cfnrv.org
http://www.cfnrv.org/scholarships/index.html

Community Foundation of the NRV; T. Scott Eaton (music/theatre/the arts)

http://www.cfnrv.org
http://www.cfnrv.org/scholarships/index.html

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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

Delta Kappa Gamma Teachers Scholarship

See Guidance Counselor for information and application
Discover Card Tribute Award See Guidance Counselor for information and application

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Epperly Family Scholrarship http://www.cfnrv.org/scholarships/Epperly_Scholarship_1-07.doc

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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

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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

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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

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International Association of Administrative Professionals http://www.iaap.org.vt.edu/forms.html

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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

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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

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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   

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

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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

http://www.bpwva.org/scholarships.shtml

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

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Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship(McDaniel) See Guidance Counselor for information and application
Outstanding Students of America www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com

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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

Principal’s Leadership Award (academic Excellence, leadership,
community activities) Deadline: December 7, 2007

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

PTA Scholarship

www.vapta.org

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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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

Willard Plentl Aviation Scholarship Program (aviation/non-engineering/3.5 GPA)

See Guidance Counselor for information and Application

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Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition http://www.collegeboard.com/yes/

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