The following scholarships are offered at this time---

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.

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#10
East-West University Challenge Scholarship
Amount:         Unspecified
Criteria:         Applicants to East-West University, Chicago, IL, can take part in the East-West University Challenge Bowl and be eligible.
Deadline:        Visit: http://www.eastwest.edu/east-west/contest/register.asp for more details

#18
Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest

Amount:   521 prizes - $81,000 total
                  $30 – $2000 for grades 9 & 10
                  $50 - $10,000 for grades 11 & 12
Criteria:    Students in grades 9 & 10 must read Anthem and students in grades 11 & 12 must read The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand.  Essays must be written on required topics (per application).
Deadline:  9th & 10th Grade – due March 20, 2010 … 11th  & 12th Grade due April 26, 2010

#29
Virginia Military Institute Scholarship

Amount:         From $5000 per year to full tuition, fees, room, board, and book supplement.
Criteria:         VMI applicants are eligible based on minimum GPA of 3.7, minimum SAT score of 1300 or 29+ on ACT, rank in top 10% for Class of 2010
Deadline:        Applicants are invited to interview for the Institute and Superintendent’s Scholar Programs.

#30
Alma Louise Walton Scholarship Award
Amount:         $350.00
Criteria:         Must be a graduating senior from a Suffolk public high school.  Minimum GPA is 3.00.  Applicant must plan to attend a 4 year college / university. An essay and two letters of recommendation are very important in the consideration of all applicants.
Deadline:   April 30, 2010

#35
Johnson & Wales University National Student Association Scholarships

Amount:         Scholarships are up to and including full tuition.
Criteria:         Applicant must apply to Johnson & Wales University.  Applicant must have been a member of a National Student Organization, such as FBLA, DECA, TSA, FCCLA, or FFA.
Deadline:        Varies, please visit:   www.jwu.edu/nso

#49
AAA of Tidewater – Timmons  Memorial Scholarship

Amount:         $5000
Criteria:         Parent(s) must be a member of AAA of Tidewater, minimum 3.0 GPA, must attend college in Virginia.  Financial need a consideration.  Essay required on current teenage
driving issues.
Deadline:         April 15, 2010

#62
Averett University Scholarship Opportunities for Education Majors

Amount:         4 scholarships available
Criteria:         Students must major in Education                        
Deadline:        Visit, www.averett.edu/financial-aid/private-scholarships.htmf or deadline and details.

#63
Bronco Federal Credit Union Scholarships and John Alan Glasgow Scholarship

Amount:         Glasgow - $10,000 and Bronco is offering three scholarships in the amount of $5000.
Criteria:         Applicants must be members in good standing of the Bronco Federal Credit Union  and the applicant must have applied to an accredited college or university.
Deadline:        March 12, 2010

#66
Hampton Roads American LogisticsAssociation Scholarship Program

Amount:         10 scholarships / $1500 each
Criteria:         Must be a high school senior. Applicant must be a dependent of a military family or military resale employee.  Minimum GPA – 3.0
Deadline:        April 1, 2010

#69
Manna House Ministries – Versie L. Taylor and Cherrie L. Upchurch Scholarships

Amount:         $100 - $500
Criteria:         Applicant must be a current 12th grade student with a minimum 2.6 GPA.  Must have applied and been accepted to a college, trade school, technology program or culinary arts program.  Student must be active in affiliation with a church or community service.  Essay…”As a young adult, I can help others within my community by …”
Deadline:        April 3, 2010

#71
Suffolk Art League – Chip Picot Scholarship

Amount:         Up to $1500.
Criteria:         Applicant must be in grades 6 – 12 in 2009-2010 school year.  Applicants must demonstrate talent in the visual arts, performing arts or literary arts.  Scholarship is to be used to begin or further study in the artistic area of choice.
 Deadline:       April 30, 2010

#72
Tidewater Builders Association Scholarship Foundation Program

Amount:         $7,500 – 10 awards
Criteria:         Applicant must be a high school senior; with a documented financial need, a U.S. citizen, community service desired, academics will be reviewed.
Deadline:        April 16, 2010

#73
Tidewater Chapter North Carolina A & T University Alumni Association,  George S. “Big City” Green Scholarship.

Amount:         $1500
Criteria:         Applicants must have applied and / or been accepted to North Carolina A & T University.  Minimum GPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and 1000 or better on SAT or composite ACT of 22.  Applicant must provide 3 letters of recommendations.
Deadline:        March 31, 2010

#75
Virginia Credit Union Scholarship

Amount:         25 awards of up to $2500
Criteria:         Applicant must be a member of the “Virginia Credit Union” and entering their first year of study for an undergraduate degree.  Minimum GPA = 3.0.  Applicants will be evaluated on volunteer work, hours devoted to help with the cost of education, extra-curricular activities and essay.
Deadline:        March 31,2010

#77
Allen and Allen Law Firm George E. Allen Scholarship

Amount:        $1500 / 15 scholarships available
Criteria:         This scholarship was founded to recognize students, who despite obstacles or special challenges have nonetheless achieved high standards of performance.
Deadline:      April 1, 2010

#78
American Helicopter Society, INC.Hampton Roads Chapter Scholarship Program

Amount:         $2,000
Criteria:         Applicants must be high school seniors; residing in the Hampton Roads area; will be majoring in engineering or related technical fields (ex. physics, mathematics, computer science, etc.).Essay required topic: “What is the best use of the helicopter?-”
Deadline:        Application must be postmarked by April 1, 2010

#79
Armenian Education Center Scholarship

Amount:         $1000
Criteria:         Applicant must be a Virginia High School student in grades 9 – 12.  Applicant must submit an essay on the Armenian Genocide of 1915 – 1923 (details included in application information).
Deadline:        April 1, 2010.

#80
Baker, Lynell Oliver Memorial Scholarship

Amount:         $2000
Criteria:         Graduating female, senior from a Suffolk City Public Schools high school, plus scholarship, athletic participation, school and community activities and financial need are considered.
Deadline:        April 14, 2010 … must be submitted to Mr. Mitnick in Guidance.

#81
Byrd, Robert C. Honors Scholarship

Amount:          $1500, renewable for four years
Criteria:           Applicant must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.  Consideration will be given to personal achievements (honors, work experience and extra-curricular activities). Student must show promise for future success.
Deadline:         Submit application by March 22, 2010 to Mr. Mitnick in Guidance.  Do not submit on your own.

#82
Colonel Fred V. Cherry Scholarship

Amount:         Between $1000 and $2000
Criteria           Applicant must be a resident of Suffolk with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and have a financial need to           attend college.
Deadline:        April 1, 2010

#83
East – West Foundation, Bill Jesse Memorial Scholarship

Amount:         $1500 (may be renewable)
Criteria:         Applicant must be a graduating senior from a Suffolk or Isle of Wight High School who has been accepted to study Engineering, Architecture or Construction at a Virginia college or university.
Deadline:        April 30, 2010

#85
Marine Officers Spouse Club Scholarship

Amount:         $1000
Criteria:         Applicant must be a high school senior; and a dependent child of active duty, retired, reservists, or deceased members of the U.S Marine Corps stationed and living in the Hampton Roads area.
Deadline:        March 29, 2010.

#86
Suffolk Foundation Howard D. Mast Memorial Scholarship

Amount:         Unspecified
Criteria:         Applicants must be a Suffolk resident; Academics and extracurricular activities will be reviewed. A graduating senior; at one of the public or private high schools located in the City of Suffolk or senior in an accredited home school program conducted in Suffolk; A former graduate of one of the public or private high schools located in the City of Suffolk who is then currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university in the United States.
Deadline:        March 31, 2010

#87
Mid-Atlantic University Christian Character & Leadership Scholarship

Amount:         $8000
Criteria:         Applicant should have applied to Mid-Atlantic University and have a high school GPA of a minimum 2.5.
                        Applicants must complete a registration form at:
                        http://www.macuniveristy.edu/default.aspx?mod=Article&id=1984
Deadline:        March 31, 2010

#89
Randolph College Innovative Student Experience “RISE” Award

Amount:         $2000
Criteria:         All student at Randolph College are eligible to receive a RISE Award for individual research / study.  The award is earned during the first year at Randolph and can be used in the junior or senior year.
Deadline:        Non – specific

#92
MISCELLANEOUS Scholarship Websites for 225 Minority Scholarships

http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

#93
Chesapeake Bay Art Association – John Tenney Memorial Scholarship.
 
Amount:         $1000.
Criteria:         Applicant must be a senior interested in furthering their knowledge and skills in the field of Art. Applicant must submit 3 color slides or photographs of his/her work.
Deadline:        April 11, 2010

#94
CITE – Virginia, Inc. Scholarship

Amount:         Multiple awards of $1000
Criteria:         Applicants must be an African-American senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and maximum family income of $75,000.  College major must be in a business field.  Dependents of Verizon employees are ineligible for this award.
Deadline:        March 19, 2010

#95
Disabled American Veterans – Suffolk Chapter 5 – Scholarship

Amount:         3 awards / unspecified amount
Criteria:         Applicant must be the dependent or relative of a disabled veteran.  Applicant be attending a 4 year college in fall of 2010
Deadline:        Please request #95 if you meet the above qualification. Deadline is May 1, 2010

#96
2010 Education Exchange College Grant Program

Amount:         34 awards totaling $50,000
Criteria:         Applicant must be a high school senior attending a 4 year college in the fall of 2010 (must have acceptance by May 15, 2010.  Total family income must not exceed $125,000. Selection will be based on character, leadership and academics.
Deadline:        March 15, 2010

#97
Farmers Bank Scholarship

Amount:         $1000 to a NRHS student.
Criteria:         Applicants must demonstrate financial need.  Above average academic record required.  Applicant must exemplify high moral character.  Scholarship may be used at a two or four year college in the fall of 2010
Deadline:        April 1, 2010 to Mrs. Williams

#98
Friends of Hampton Roads, Inc. Scholarship

Amount:         Unspecified    
Criteria:         Applicant must be an African American senior with a financial need to enroll in college in Fall 2010.
Minimum GPA is 3.0. Essay required.
Deadline:        April 1, 2010

#99
 Good Neighbor Pharmacy Scholarship

Amount:         $1000 / 7 awards; $5000 / 1 award
Criteria:         Applicant must supply a transcript, a list of extra-curricular activities, a letter describing why they deserve the scholarship, and an essay (approximately 200 words) on “Improving the Health of
My Community.”
Deadline:        Must be returned to the Good Neighbor Pharmacy / Bennett’s Creek Pharmacy by April 15, 2010

#100
John Yeates (Middle School) PTA Scholarship

Amount:         $400
Criteria:         Applicant must be a 2010
                        graduate of Suffolk Public Schools, have spent at least one year at John Yeates Middle School and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.  Essay required.
Deadline:        April 2, 2010

#101
Kappa  Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Portsmouth-Suffolk  Alumni Chapter – 2010 Education    Achievement Scholarships

Amount:         $1000 – 3 awards   
Criteria:         Applicant must be a minority male student graduating from Portsmouth or Suffolk high school, minimum GPA – 2.5 or C+, minimum SAT score of 1200, be involved in extra-curricular activities and not be the recipient of a full scholarship or grant-in-aid.  Essay Required – “College Attendance – A Key to My Success and Future expectations”.
Deadline:        April 1, 2010

#102
National Council of Negro Women, Tidewater Section – Joyce Gould Educational Award

Amount:         $1000 / 2 awards
Criteria:         Applicant must be an African
American female with a minimum 2.8 GPA.  Applicant must demonstrate financial need and document participation in school and community / church activities.
Deadline:        March 29, 2010

#103
Norfolk  and Portsmouth Bar Association Foundation Scholarship

Amount:         Two awards - 1 = $2500 an 1=$1000
Criteria:         Applicant will be judged on financial need, grades, extracurricular activities including volunteer work outside school and the student essay on constitutional rights of an individual.
Deadline:        March 31, 2010

#104
Rawls (Walter Cecil) Educational Trust Scholarship

Amount:         Unspecified – Last year’s awards were approximately $3300.
Criteria:         This award is open to all 2010 graduates. Winners will be selected by the Suffolk School Board Scholarship Review Committee.  Considerations will be financial need, extra-curricular & community service activities, honors, awards, special talents and/or interests and applicant’s statement of desire for this award.
Deadline:        Due April 20, 2010 to Mrs. Williams

#105
Suffolk Education Foundation Scholarship Program

Amount:         $11,000 in scholarships will be awarded to Suffolk Public Schools students.
Criteria:         Applicants will be evaluated on demonstrated excellence in academic studies, participation in school and community activities, future plans and some scholarships require financial need.
Deadline:        Applications must be returned to Mrs. Williams in Guidance by
                        March 29, 2010.

#106
Student View Scholarship – 2010

Amount:         $8000 divided into 7 awards
Criteria:         Scholarships are awarded by random drawing to students enrolling in a two year or four year college in the fall of 2010.  Register at:  www.student-view.com
Deadline:        April 22, 2010

#107
Verizon Wireless / UNCF Black History Month Essay Contest

Amount:         25 awards of up to $5000
Criteria:         Applicants must be graduating seniors with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
                        Enrollment in a two year or four year college in the fall of 2010 is required.  This is an essay competition.  Details are at:           www.uncf.org
Deadline:        March 15, 2010

#108
Word West Pankey Wyche Scholarship Fund, Inc.  Scholarship (Ministry of East End Baptist Church)

Amount:         One Scholarship of $500 a year for four years – other one year scholarships available depending on the growth of the scholarship fund
Criteria:         Applicant must be a high school graduate or the equivalent, citizen of Suffolk, with financial need and demonstrates a sincere desire to pursue higher education
Deadline:        April 1, 2010

#109
Churchland Tigers Pop Warner Football / Cheerleading Scholarship

Amount:         1 award of $500 to a male student
                        1 award of $500 to a female student
Criteria:         Applicant must have participated for at least two years in the Churchland Football Association program and be in good standing with the organization.  Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.  Enrollment in a two  year degree program or four year degree program in the fall of 2010 is a requirement.
Deadline:         June 1, 2010

#110
Hobbs, Sarah Crocker MemorialScholarship

Amount:         Unspecified ( awarded $750 in 2009)
Criteria:         Applicants will be judged on their character and conduct (as determined by letters of recommendation)
Deadline:        Interested students should submit a resume detailing their volunteer work and submit three letters of recommendation to Mrs. Williams by April 26, 2010.  NRHS nominee will be chosen from applicants.

#111
The Virginia West Reid and William Harrell Reid Memorial Educational Fund Scholarship

Amount:         $1000
Criteria:         Applicant must write a two page, double spaced typewritten essay on their career goals and how the financial assistance can help them attain their goal.
Deadline:        March 31, 2010 to Mrs. Williams in Guidance

#112
2010 Granville P. Meade Scholarship

Amount:         $2,000 per year for 4 years
Criteria:         Applicants must attend a Virginia college or university. Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and character.
Deadline:        Please see Mrs. Williams by March 10, 2010

#113
 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Suffolk Alumni Chapter

Amount:         Not Indicated
Criteria:         Applicant must have a 3.0 and above GPA, essay required, resumè required.
Deadline:        March 25, 2010 to Mrs. Williams in Guidance

#114
 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

Amount:         Not Indicated
Criteria:         Applicant must have a GPA of 2.65 or above, has applied and will attend a 4 year college or university.      
Deadline:        March 23, 2010 to Mrs. Williams in Guidance

#115
OBICI Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary

Amount:         $1,500
Criteria:          Must be high school senior pursuing career in human health services, essay required, proof of community service required, list of achievements and awards required.
Deadline:        Due to Mrs. Williams by March 29,2010.

#116
The Farmers Bank Scholarship

Amount:         $1,000
Criteria:         Must be high school senior, must have accepted an offer of college admission, financial need, above average academic achievement, and exemplify high moral character.
Deadline:        Due to Mrs. Williams by March 29,2010.

#117
TCC Scholarship
Children of Enlisted Military Personnel Scholarship

Amount:         $2,900.40
Criteria:         Applicant must be a dependent of an active duty enlisted person (E-1-E-9). Minimum G.P.A of 2.5,evidence of community service, 1 page essay, full time high school student.
Deadline:        Applications must be returned to Mrs. Williams in guidance by June15,2010.

#118
Girls Incorporated of Southwest Hampton Roads Center for the Youth

Amount:         $1,000
Criteria:         Applicants must be a 2010 graduating female high school senior attending Chesapeake or Suffolk public schools, be recommended by a teacher and a member of the community, attend the Celebration Luncheon, plan to attend a college/university, reflect qualities of honesty, integrity, and courage, and show proof of college/university acceptance to receive scholarship monies.
Deadline:        Due to Mrs. Williams by April 28, 2010   

     
#119
Woman’s Club of Suffolk, Virginia Inc.

Amount:         Not Indicated
Criteria:         Applicants must have SAT scores, transcript- academic achievement, community service, extracurricular resumè, 2 letters of recommendation, essay describing yourself and include why you deserve this scholarship.
Deadline:        Due to Mrs. Williams by April 28, 2010

#120
Suffolk Presbyterian Church Willis-Volper Scholarships  

Amount:         $2,000 over 2 year period
Criteria:         Financial need, character, academic achievement, and pursuing post-secondary education.
Deadline:        Due to Mrs. Williams by April 21, 2010

#121
Farm Fresh-Urban League of Hampton Roads

Amount:         $1,000
Criteria:         Reference t letter, essay required, academic performance, community service, career goals, overall character, and financial need.
Deadline:        Due to Mrs. Williams by April 21, 2010

#122
Suffolk Association of Educational Office Professionals “Embracing a New Vision with Bridges to Opportunity”

Amount:         $250.00
Criteria:         Applicants must be a graduating high school senior of Suffolk Public Schools, applied for admission to a post-high school program, plans to further his/her education in the business field, 2 letters of recommendation, essay, and transcript.
Deadline:        Due to Mrs. Williams by April 21,2010.

#123
James Madison University Sarah Lanier Tabb Oliver Memorial Scholarship

Amount:         Currently $ 32,000 over a 4 yr. period.
Criteria:         Applicants must be a high school senior, female, financial need, filed for FAFSA and received at processing center by 3/1/10, demonstrates academic success, and a Virginia resident. For more information visit:  www.jmu.edu/finaid/scholarships.
Deadline:        Forms accepted until scholarship is awarded

#124
Suffolk Christian Church Scholarship
Amount:         Unspecified
Criteria:         Applicants must be in good academic standing, financial need will be considered, reflect qualities of courage, honesty, reliability, perseverance, self control and concern for others, have the ability to succeed in college, 3 reference letters required
Deadline:        Due to Mrs. Williams by April 12, 2010.

#125
Booker T. Washington Alumni Association

Amount:         $500.00
Criteria:         Applicant must be the dependent or relative of a graduate of Booker T Washington High School in Suffolk Virginia, attending full time in a college/ vocational school, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, one from a BTW Alumni, and essay required.
Deadline:        Due to Mrs. Williams by April 12, 2010.

#126
Crittenden, Eclipse and Hobbs Ruritans

Amount:         $1,000.00
Criteria:         High School transcript,
 list of extracurricular activities.
activities that demonstrate the candidate’s community service.
a letter as to why the applicant feels they are deserving of scholarship, a letter of recommendation from a school official.
Deadline:        Due to Mrs. Williams by April 26, 2010.

#127
The Gladys H. Yates Award, Alpha Theta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma

Amount:         $1500.00
Criteria:         A senior from a high school within the city of Suffolk, accepted by an accredited college or community college, an honor graduate having a B average or 3.0 and above, planning to pursue a career in teaching, a resident of the City of Suffolk, 2 reference letters and essay required.
Deadline:          Due to Mrs. Williams by March 23, 2010

# 128
USS Theodore Roosevelt Family Readiness Group Scholarship

Amount:         Unspecified
Criteria:         Applicant must be a dependent of a ship’s company officer or enlisted crewmember currently stationed aboard the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, dependent children of past crewmembers, plan to attend an accredited academic institution of higher learning for the 2010-2011 year, essay, letter of recommendation, Proof of sponsor stationed aboard the TR, or if a previous crewmember.
Deadline:        Due to Mrs. Williams by April 19, 2010.

#129
2010 Unity Classic Scholarship

Amount:         Unspecified
Criteria:         Applicant must be a resident of the City of Suffolk, attend a public school in Suffolk, a graduating senior with a GPA of 2.0, and a member of a high school band, chorus, step team or must be an event participant.
Deadline:        Due to Mrs. Williams by April 13, 2010

#130
Suffolk Chapter The Links, Incorporated

Amount:         Unspecified
Criteria:         Applicant must be a graduating senior from a public high school in Suffolk, minimum grade point average of 2.5, plan to pursue a college degree, and demonstrate or document financial need.
Deadline:        Due to Mrs. Williams by April 13, 2010

#131
The Education Association of Suffolk Reggie Smith/James F. Parker Memorial Scholarship

Amount:         $500.00
Criteria:         Applicant must be majoring in education and have a B average, 2 letters of recommendation, paragraph explaining why you have chosen the education profession.
Deadline:        Due to Mrs. Williams by May3, 2010

#132
YMCA of Portsmouth College Scholarship

Amount:        Unspecified
Criteria:        Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or better, 2 letters of recommendation, a summary of honors, achievements, and goals, as well as a description of school activities, community involvement, and work history, and documented full-time enrollment at an accredited college.
Deadline:      Due to Mrs. Williams by April 13, 2010

#133
The Hampton Roads Directors’/Organists' Guild Scholarship

Amount:         $500.00
Criteria:         Applicant must have a letter or recommendation, extracurricular activities, community service, clarity and realism of expressed goals, financial need, and a successful audition.
Deadline:         Due to Mrs. Williams by April 29, 2010

  Opportunities Worthy of Your Attention

4 Star Camp / University of Virginia is an academic enrichment program for high school students.  Sessions are one week in length and are tuition based.  SAT Prep is included in the program of study.  Contact: www.4StarCamps.com

Bachelor of Science: Commercial Music Technology California University of Pennsylvania has initiated a new Bachelor degree program in commercial music technology.

Camp Lighthouse a program of the Sentara Hospice Program, is having a two day event to assist students and parents in ways to cope with grief.

College of William and Mary Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early American History
Open to high school junior and seniors. Study of American History From Jamestown through the American Revolution or From the American Revolution through the Civil War. Two 3 week session are offered. College credit is awarded. Fee for tuition and room and board. Scholarship opportunities. Visit www.wm.edu/niahd for more information.
ATTENTION JUNIORS:  College Bound Seminar Series is being sponsored by Langley Federal Credit Union. There are four session on Thursday evenings in March.  Registration is required.  (ask for flyer for additional details)
Norfolk State University is sponsoring a “First View” on Saturday March 6, 2010.  This is open to all prospective students.  On-site application / admission is available.
Sewanee Environmental Institute Pre-college Field Study Experience is now accepting applications. Deadline for applying is April 1, 2010.  Information can be obtained at: http://sei.sewanee.edu/programs/precollege

Sorenson Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia is a two week, tuition based, residential experience for students interested politics.  If you are interested in being nominated, see Mrs. Williams in Guidance.

MIT Summer Research Program – Massachusetts Institute of Technology is offering the opportunity for high school sophomores and juniors who are interested in Science and Engineering to attend an eight week residential program.  Programs targets minority students.  Information is available at: http://web.mit.edu/odge/msrp

The Bank of America Student Leader Program is looking for high school juniors and seniors who are actively engaged in improving their community.  Summer, paid internships are available through this program. 
The deadline for applying is February 17, 2010.Visit: www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders for additional information and application.

University of Virginia Summer Enrichment Program for gifted learners Is accepting application for students currently in
grades 4 – 10.  This is a tuition based two week program in Charlottesville, Virginia. 
The application deadline is February 15, 2010.  VISIT: http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/sep for details and application materials.

Introduction to Engineering / University of Virginia is a two week summer program for rising juniors and seniors to become more familiar with science, technology, engineering and mathematic topics. Dates:  June 27 – July 3, 2010.  Cost is involved. 
Deadline – April 9, 2010.

The Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps is providing a service / learning opportunity for youth aged 14 – 17.  Students live and work in State Parks for the summer.  Housing, meals and a stipend of $500 are provided.  Visit:http://www.der.virginia.gov/state_parks/ycc.shtml
for information and application.

Need a Lift, published by the American Legion, is an annual publication that gives students and parents information about colleges and financial aid opportunities.  Available at: www.legion.org/needalift.

Sallie Mae’s Scholarship Search Tool Visit : SallieMae.com/Scholarships for a new, free,  national scholarship search engine.

Application … 34 Colleges The Common Black College Application is available to African American students.  For $35 they can apply to 34 black colleges.  See:  www.eduinconline.com

George Mason University’s New Century College is an integrated studies degree at GMU.  It allows students to study “outside the box” in the metro Washington, D.C. area. Visit:  www.ncc.gmu.edu

eKnowledge provides funds for SAT / ACT preparation to military families.  This program is sponsored by the National Football League and Major League Baseball.  See: www.eknowledge.com/military

At http://edu.fastweb.com …Fastweb.com allows you to find information on what it takes to get a scholarship, a scholarship checklist and scholarship searches all for free.

Suffolk Youth Public Safety Academy is accepting applications from at-risk, 13 – 17 year old students who would like to participate. Session are held from October 27th – through January 26th from 3:30 – 7:00 PM each Tuesday and Thursday at Suffolk Fire Station #3.  The deadline for applications is October 9th at 5 PM.  See a Counselor for more 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.

Athletics Scholarships for Women’s Sports …this website connects High School athletes with college coaches:
www.TAKKLE.com

WAVY TV 10 along with its Partners on Your Side is once again sponsoring it’s recognition of Hampton Roads Young Achievers.  Students in Grades 8 – 12 can be nominated for excellent character in addition to school and community involvement.  Ten winners each year will be recognized with scholarships and / or savings bonds.  Nomination materials are available in the Guidance Office.

Virginia Tech/ College of Engineering
The center for the enhancement of engineering diversity at Virginia Tech invites you to attend a tailgate picnic and the VT spring football game!
In order to increase the numbers of top notch students in the College of Engineering, CEED hosts various programs throughout the year to introduce high school students to engineering at Virginia Tech. As a part of these efforts, CEED will host an event for high school sophomores with an interest in engineering are invited. Deadline March 22, 2010.

JETS – is the “nation’s premier educational organization helping students explore, assess and experience engineering.” Explore engineering by ordering a copy of EXPLORE magazine at www.jets.org.

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard Apprenticeship Program is currently accepting applications for entry into the program in July / August, .  Interested students must complete the application process between October 5, 2009 and December 7, 2009.   An information packet is available from Mr. Mitnick in Guidance.

Ohio State University offers scholarships for out of state student (Morrill Scholars Program).  Scholarships are from $7,200 – full out-of-state tuition to full out-of state expenses.  Visit: www.meritawards.osu.edu

Websites of Interest:

For personal scholarship search:
www.scholarhship.com
www.meritaid.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.virginiamentor.org 

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

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

If you would like to receive this scholarship bulletin and all future scholarship bulletins by email, send an email containing your name and email address to Mr. Mitnick at: davmitnick@spsk12.net