Guidance Counselor - B.K. Walker (bwalker@wcs.k12.va.us)

Scholarship Information:


Alpha Natural Resources

Graduating senior

Will take applications Nov. 1-Jan 31

1-Engineering

2-General

3-Career & Technical Education

4-Sons & Daughters Program

BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship

High School Senior, 3.0 GPA

January 21

$1,000 Scholarship

Complete an entry form, one letter of recommendation, and answer essay question

See Guidance for Application

Wendy's High School Heisman

Seniors who excel in academics, athletics, and community involvement

October 3

Apply at www.WendysHeisman.com

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education

High School Senior

Nov 1

First Place: $5,000 Second Place: $2,500

Get an entry form and the essay question from:

www.thefire.org/contests

AES Engineers Scholarship

See website

October 8

$500 per year, Essay required

http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

ETSU Scholarships

Senior planning to attend ETSU (each scholarship has varying requirements)

TBD

Guaranteed Academic Performance Scholarships (www.etsu.edu/scholarships)

Competitive Academic Performance Scholarship (www.etsu.edu/scholarships) February 15

General Scholarships (www.etsu.edu/scholarships) March 1

University Honors Scholars (www.etsu.edu/honors/university/scholars) January 31

Ffine and Performing Arts Scholars Program (www.etsu.edu/honors/arts) March 15

Big Sun Athletic Scholarship 2010

Senior Athlete

TBD

Complete an essay answering the following question:

"How has your participation in sports affected the person you are becoming?"

Visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ for more information

VFW Scholarship

Graduating senior, descendant of a veteran of foreign war, 2.0 GPA

TBD

Letter to the VFW Post to describe how this scholarship will benefit you.

Letter of recommendation from principal or guidance counselor.

Submit applications to guidance office.

Cancer Outreach Foundation Scholarship

Cancer survivor or a child/sibling of a cancer survivor or victim

TBD

See guidance for application

JMH Scholar Athlete

Senior excelling in academics and athletics

TBD

Complete Application and Return with Letter of Recommendation to JMH

Chris Dishman

Director of Communications and Marketing
Johnston Memorial Hospital
351 Court Street NE

Abingdon, VA 24210
$1,500 Scholarship

Bill Gatton Scholarship at Emory & Henry College

Top 15% of graduating class, ACT-24 or SAT 1020, offered admission to E&H

TBD

See guidance department for application.

Application and letter of recommendation from guidance counselor or principal must be submitted to the Centralized Student Assistance Office at Emory & Henry by deadline. 

Aid & Assist at Home, Inc.

Passion Scholarship

Graduating senior, Essay, Min GPA 2.75

TBD

www.AssistAtHome.net or see Guidance for Application

Cover Letter

Essay on "Passion"

Transcripts

Letter of Recommendation from Teacher/Guidance

Washington Co. Retired Teachers Association Scholarship

High School Senior planning to major in Education

TBD

$500 scholarship

See Guidance for Application (Applications should be returned to guidance)

Greever Crouse Memorial Scholarship

Senior participant in VHSL events

TBD

See Guidance for Application

Jack F. & Edith Updyke Harmon Scholarship

Senior w/3.0 GPA pursuing music, art, agriculture, math or science at E&H, King, ETSU or UT

TBD

All applications, guidelines and deadlines are available at http://www.easttennesseefoundation.org

$5,000 per year renewable for four years

SAMMY 2010
(Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award)

graduating senior, academic, athletics, leadership, community service and milk experience

TBD

https://www.sammyapplication.com/

Granville P. Meade Scholarship

Senior demonstrating financial need

TBD

Download Application
Return to Guidance for submission to Superintendent (5 chosen from WCPS to advance)

ETEAC Scholarship

High School Seniors interested in the field of engineering

TBD

See Guidance

Best Buy Scholarship

Graduating senior

TBD

http://www.bestbuy.com/scholarships

Burger King "Have it Your Way Scholarship Program"

Graduating Senior, 2.5 GPA, Work Part-time, Community Service

TBD

Visit http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_qualifications.html for more information

Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation Scholarship Program

VA resident, Junior or Senior, plan to attend 4-year college

TBD

27 scholarships are available to VA high school juniors and seniors submitting outstanding analytical essays on any aspect of the career, character or legacy of General Robert E. Lee or General Stonewall Jackson.

Application packets available in the guidance office or at www.lee-jackson.org

Southwest VA Counselors Association Scholarship

Senior Planning to attend UVA-Wise

TBD

Complete Application and return to address listed on bottom of application

The Justin Foundation

Financial need, community service, 2.25 GPA

TBD

Application and recommendation

Mail to:

The Justin Foundation

PO Box 656

Damascus, VA 24236

JMH Health Careers Scholarships

Senior planning to enter medical field

TBD

Complete Application and return with Letter of Recommendation to Guidance
$500 Scholarship

AIMS Scholarship

Graduating senior, Washington Co. Community Scholar planning to attend VHCC

TBD

Download Application

King College

Athletic Training, Team Manager or Statistician

Graduating senior, interest in sports at the collegiate level

TBD

See Guidance

Intermarkets-Lucido Journalism Scholarship

Graduating senior, Interest in Journalism

TBD

Download Application at

www.intermarkets.net/scholarship/index.html.

The VA Community Action Program Council (CAP) and Region 8 of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Workers of America (UAW)

Graduating Seniors planning to attend college or university full-time in the fall

TBD

Essay contest topics:
-A biography of any of the great labor leaders of the past
-The history of any of the specific International Unions, i.e., United Auto Workers, Steel Workers, Machinists, etc.
-Women's role in labor's past
-Labor history of any specific era
-The history of labor's role in education
-The history of labor's role in politics/legislature/lobbying, etc.

1-Choose Topic, 2-Plain Paper 8.5 x 11, 3-Typewritten, one side only, double spaced, 4-No more than 4 pages, 5-Must be accompanied by a cover sheet containing the following: name, social security no., age, grade level, high school, name and address of college you plan to attend, 6-A statement from your principal or guidance counselor attesting to the fact that you have either submitted an application, taken entrance exams or have sent transcripts must accompany your essay, and be forwarded to:

 

United Region 8

ATTN:Essay Contest

1005 North Point Blvd. - Suite 701

Balitmore, MD 21224

2011 Basler Incentive Scholarship at ETSU

Incoming ETSU freshman who is entering Department of Engineering Technology or Surveying and Digital Media

TBD

See Guidance for Application procedures

Virginia Tech Presidential Scholarship Initiative

Senior, financial need, first generation college bound

TBD

See guidance for more information

2009 College Environment and Sustainability Scholarship Program

Member of the Class of 2009

TBD

Applicant must reside within the Mount Rogers, CPC and Lenowisco Planning Districts.

Prepare a double-spaced, typewritten essay, not to exceed 500 words, on:

“How I would use this scholarship to make a positive environmental impact for Southwest, Virginia area communities.”

Virginia Aviation Foundation

Senior, 2.8 GPA

Interest in aviation

TBD

Download Application

Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation

Senior, child/grandchild of Marine Corp who was honorably or medically discharged or killed while serving

TBD

www.mcsf.org

Airport Operators Council

Senior, 3.75 GPA, career interest in aviation

TBD

Download Application

American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship

High School Senior

TBD

http://www.afsavirginia.com

1st place-$1500, 2nd place-$750, 3rd place-$500

Write a 700-1000 word essay on the following topic:

"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."

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

High School Student

TBD

See Guidance for application

Recognizes Middle and High School students for volunteer service in their community.

TEACH Grant

Graduating senior interested in pursuing a degree in education.

TBD

TEACH Grant

Southwest Virginia Emergency Medical Services Scholarship

GPA of 3.0, 1 year member of EMS

TBD

Application information available at:

http://www.southwest.vaems.org

Blankenship/Justice Scholarship (SunTrust)

Graduating senior, child of coal miner or seeking degree in coal mine safety

TBD

See Guidance for Application
Submit FAFSA also

Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation

Graduating senior

TBD

See Guidance for Application

The Communication Disorders Foundation of VA High School Award

High school senior that is hearing impaired, B average, pursuing education beyond high school

TBD

http://www.cdf-virginia.org/hs_scholarship.htm

Virginia Athletic Trainers Association Scholarship Award

Graduating senior interested in the profession of athletic training

TBD

See guidance

Appalachian Officials Association

Senior planning to attend E&H

TBD

See Guidance for Application

Federal Reserve Bank Student Essay Contest

High School Junior or Senior

TBD

http://www.richmondfed.org/educational_info/academic_competitions/essay_contest/index.cfm

Emory Scholars Program

High School Senior (only 4), college application

TBD

See Guidance

Alice Lloyd Distinguished Scholars Program

High School Senior, ACT-27 or SAT-1220, 3.5 GPA, exemplary character, college application

TBD

See Guidance

Earl Jones Honor Scholarship

High School Senior, college application

TBD

http://admissions.wlu.edu/forms

National Alliance for Scholastic Achievement

High School Senior, 2.75 GPA, SAT/ACT, Letter of Recommendation from teacher

TBD

See Guidance for Application

2007 Dorothy J. Hall Scholarship (Virginia Credit Union Members)

Va Credit Union Member, graduating senior

TBD

www.vacu.org

Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program

graduating senior who plans to pursue a career in an agriculture related field

TBD

www.monsanto.com

Drive Your Future Scholarship Program sponsored by Mercedes Benz

graduating senior, first generation college attendee, 3.0 GPA

TBD

www.MBUSA.com/drivefuture

Micron Science and Technology Scholars Program

senior, SAT of 1350/ACT of 30, GPA of 3.5, plan to major in engineering, computer science, physics or chemistry 

See Website

www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/micron

Society of the Cincinnati History Essay

High school senior who will attend a four year college/university in Virginia

TBD

Four scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded.  Complete essay and application (see guidance).  Essay topic: The Virginia Declaration of Rights

First Freedom Student Competition

High School Student (senior)

TBD

www.firstfreedom.org

SunTrust
$1000 and $250 gift card

High School Senior

TBD

www.suntrusteducation.com

Radford University Department of Theatre and Cinema
(2 scholarships from $15,000-$21,000)

Senior, 3.3 GPA, SAT of 1100, apply to RU by Jan. 23

TBD

www.radford.edu

Toyota Community Scholars
100 renewable - $10,000

Senior, 3.0 GPA, community service, plan to attend 4 year university

TBD

See Guidance

AXA Achievement Scholarship

High School Student (senior)

TBD

www.axa-achievement.com

National Commission for Cooperative Education

High School Senior

TBD

www.co-op.edu