WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN AWARD
Applicant must exhibit excellence in the classroom, in athletics and within their community and have at least a “B” average. The first 41,000 students that complete an application will win a Wendy’s Gift Card in amount ranging from $5 to $50 (gift cards will be mailed out in November).
Online application must be reviewed and confirmed online by a school representative.
DEADLINE – 10/1/08 Obtain applications – wendys@act.org
HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Applicant must have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Application to be completed online - HoratioAlger@act.org
DEADLINE – 10/30/08
SUN TRUST OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES
High school seniors can win a $1,000 scholarship – one winner will be chosen ever 2 weeks from 10/31/08 through 5/15/09
For complete details, visit offtocollege.info or suntrusteducation.com
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS
.Have earned a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.3
. Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
.Have demonstrated leadership abilities
.Meet the Fed. Pell Grant eligibility criteria
.Complete all 3 required forms (Nominee Personal Info Form, Nominator Form and Recommender
Form Online application highly recommended – www.gmsp.org
DEADLINE 1/12/09
RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM
.Applicants must be African American, excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential, make an impact on their communities through services to others and demonstrate financial need. Scholarship winners will receive $10,000 annually for 4 years. Applications available at www.ronbrown.org
Students who apply by 11/1(postmarked deadline are considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND will have their application information forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers. Students applying by the final deadline of 1/9 (postmarked) will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program ONLY.
DEADLINE 11/1/08
COCO COLA SCHOLARSHIP
TO APPLY: Please access the online application at www.coca-colasholars.org Click on: Coca-Cola Four Year Award for Seniors
DEADLINE 10/31/08
SAE’S 2009 ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS
For full details, applications &FAQs, visit www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
DEADLINE 12/1/08
AMERICAN LEGION HIGH SCHOOL ORATORICAL CONTEST
Any student in grades 9-12 may compete. Interested students may see your social studies teacher for information. The prepared and assigned topic orations are both on the U.S. Constitution. District competitions will be complete in January; State is in February or March.
FLORIDA A &M UNIVERSITY AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN COMPUTER SCIENCE SHOLARSHIP
African American female interested in attending Florida A & M Univ. are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must major in computer sciences or information technology.
DEADLINE – Not specified – applicants are to contact Dr. Jason T. Black at jblack@cis.famu.edu
LINCOLN LANE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applications may be obtained by request - The Lincoln Lane Foundation; 207 Granby Street, Suite 302, Norfolk, VA 23510
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED
.Senior with a 2.0 GPA
.A non-refundable participation fee of $100.00 and participation in the annual Debutante-Beautillion Presentation.
DEADLINE – 10/20/08
VICE ADMIRAL SAMUEL GRAVELY SCHOLARSHIP
.Senior with a 3.0 or better gpa
.Have been accepted to attend a 4-yr degree program at an accredited college or university
.Complete application with ALL required attachments, including a letter of recommendation from a school official
.Complete an essay describing how you would improve your city if you were the Mayor. The essay must be a minimum of 500 words typed, double spaced and single-sided.
DEADLINE-4/4/08
AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION
.Write a creative, interesting and convincing essay on why Residential automatic fire sprinklers should be installed in every new home. Your target audience is the Construction industry, politicians and the general public.
Applications are available in the Guidance Dept. or online at http://www.afsavirginia.com
DEADLINE 12/1/09
DOMINION RESOURCES SERVICES, INC.
.JUNIORS AND SENIORS HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN A LAPTOP COMPUTER!! Powerful words plus a well-written essay could equal a great prize when you enter the Dominion Strong Men and Women Excellence in Leadership Student Writing Contest. Write about the achievements of outstanding African Americans and you could be selected as one of four winners to receive a laptop computer. The winners will also read their essays at a special awards program in Richmond in January. Talk with your English or Social Studies teacher, guidance counselor, or visit the Web at www.dom.com, keyword:strong.
DEADLINE – 11/3/08
MURRAY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
William & Mary’s program offers extraordinary opportunities for learning and personal growth, a rare degree of independence and financial support.
All students who apply to Wm. & Mary through Early Decision (11/1 postmark deadline) or Reg. Decision (1/1) will be reviewed for the Murray Scholars Program.
HAMPTON ROADS AFRICAN AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME (HRAASHF)
.All Seniors that have excelled in academic and community service (athletics are not a primary requirement for submission.
Applications are available in the Guidance Dept.
DEADLINE 10/23/08
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