The following scholarships are offered at this time--- New entries begin at #110

If you would like to apply for any of the scholarships listed in this bulletin, complete a scholarship request form, available from 12th grade English and Government Teachers and in the Guidance Office.  Applications / information will be returned to you within two or three days.  If you do not receive your applications/ information … come to Guidance and see Mr. Mitnick or Mrs. Williams

#75
University of Virginia Football Student Manager Scholarships

Amount:     Increases from $1698 / year to $6790 / per year over four years

Criteria:      Applicants must be interested in serving as a Student Manager or Equipment Manager to the U Va. Football Program. Announcement includes responsibilities and time commitments.

Deadline:    None given – contact information included in announcement.

#77
Virginia Tech Corp of Cadets Emerging Leader Scholarship

Amount:        Up to a maximum of $2000 / year for 4 years ($8,000)

Criteria:         Applicants must have applied toVirginia Tech and the Virginia Tech Corp of Cadets.  Applicants must submit a FAFSA form and indicate Virginia Tech as a recipient institution. Academic merit is a qualification as well.

Deadline:      All Corp of Cadet applicants are given consideration for this scholarship.

#80
ACCESS College Foundation Scholarship

Amount:     $1000

Criteria:      Applicant must be a graduating senior with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Applicant must have submitted a FAFSA form.

Deadline:    May 30, 2008

#98
Suffolk Chapter – Norfolk State University Alumni  Association Scholarship

Amount:     $500

Criteria:      Applicant must be admitted to
or in the process of being admitted to Norfolk State University (copy of admission letter required). Applicant must submit a list of Honors and Awards with their application.
Essay Required – “Why I should be the recipient of the Suffolk Chapter of the Norfolk State Alumni Association Scholarship.”

Deadline:    June 9, 2008

#105
Wallace W. and Catherine W White Scholarship

Amount:     Unspecified – award is renewable

Criteria:      Applicant must be attending Ferrum College, Virginia Wesleyan College or Randolph Macon College.  Statement of goals, vision and self improvement required.

Deadline:    July 1, 2008

#107
Suffolk Council of PTA/PTSA Scholarship

Amount:     $400 award to one NRHS senior

Criteria:      Applicant must have a minimum 2.50 GPA.  Applicant must write an essay (between 200 and 400 words) on “History could be made in the 2008 Presidential Election…How could it affect your life?” Specific direction are contained in instructions.

Deadline: May 23, 2008

#108
Tidewater Community College – F. Ludwig Diehn Chorus Scholarships

Amount:     $650 – several awards

Criteria:      Applicant must be attending the any campus of TCC and be enrolled in MUSIC 137 – Chorus at the Portsmouth Campus for the entire academic year, serve as a section leader and recruit student for chorus.

Deadline:    June 6, 2008

#109
United Veterans Alliance Scholarship – 2008

Amount:     $1000

Criteria:      Applicant must be able to document 100 hours of community service related to Veterans (of the U.S. military) or Veteran Families in the past 24 months.

Deadline:    June 1, 2008

#110
Belleville Chapter 148, Order of the Eastern Star Beatrice Plummer Scholarship

Amount:     $500

Criteria:      Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5.  The applicant must have been accepted to a two year or four year accredited institution.
Applicant is to submit an essay explaining their goals for the future.

Deadline:    July 1, 2008

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Virginia Mentor SAT & ACT Test Preparation Is a free, on-line SAT and ACT test preparation program open to all students in Virginia.  Students must log on to: www.virginiamentor.org  create an account then they will have access to customized test preparation courses.  The website features tutorials, practice sessions and students receive comparable scores and percentile rank to SAT and ACT scores.

Graduating seniors are reminded that a copy of all scholarship award letters and college financial aid awards are to be submitted to Mr. Mitnick, Scholarship Chairperson, and Ms. Collins, ACCESS College Counselor. 
This information will be used to document scholarship awards and grants that will be listed in the graduation program.

Websites of Interest:

For personal scholarship search:
www.scholarhship.com
www.eduprep.com
www.fastweb.com

Ideas for Volunteerism: www.volunteermatch.org

For help in deciding on a college major: www.MyMajors.com

Career decision making information: www.vakuder.com

A extensive college search engine is available at:www.collegeboard.com

For career and college information in Virginia, go to: www.KnowHowVirginia.org