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Alpha Natural
Resources
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Graduating senior
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Will take
applications Nov. 1-Jan 31
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1-Engineering
2-General
3-Career &
Technical Education
4-Sons &
Daughters Program
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BBB Student of
Integrity Scholarship
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High School
Senior, 3.0 GPA
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January 21
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$1,000
Scholarship
Complete an entry
form, one letter of recommendation,
and answer essay question
See Guidance for
Application
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Wendy's High
School Heisman
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Seniors who excel
in academics, athletics, and community
involvement
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October 3
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Apply at www.WendysHeisman.com
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Foundation for
Individual Rights in Education
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High School
Senior
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Nov 1
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First Place:
$5,000 Second Place: $2,500
Get an entry form
and the essay question from:
www.thefire.org/contests
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AES Engineers
Scholarship
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See website
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October 8
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$500 per year,
Essay required
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
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ETSU Scholarships
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Senior planning
to attend ETSU (each scholarship has
varying requirements)
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TBD
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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
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Big Sun Athletic
Scholarship 2010
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Senior Athlete
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TBD
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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
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VFW Scholarship
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Graduating
senior, descendant of a veteran of
foreign war, 2.0 GPA
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TBD
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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.
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Cancer Outreach
Foundation Scholarship
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Cancer survivor
or a child/sibling of a cancer
survivor or victim
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TBD
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See guidance for
application
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JMH Scholar
Athlete
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Senior excelling
in academics and athletics
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TBD
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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
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Bill Gatton
Scholarship at Emory & Henry
College
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Top 15% of
graduating class, ACT-24 or SAT 1020,
offered admission to E&H
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TBD
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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.
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Aid & Assist
at Home, Inc.
Passion
Scholarship
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Graduating
senior, Essay, Min GPA 2.75
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TBD
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www.AssistAtHome.net or see Guidance
for Application
Cover Letter
Essay on
"Passion"
Transcripts
Letter of
Recommendation from Teacher/Guidance
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Washington Co.
Retired Teachers Association
Scholarship
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High School
Senior planning to major in Education
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TBD
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$500 scholarship
See Guidance for
Application (Applications should be
returned to guidance)
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Greever Crouse
Memorial Scholarship
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Senior
participant in VHSL events
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TBD
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See Guidance for
Application
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Jack F. &
Edith Updyke Harmon Scholarship
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Senior w/3.0 GPA
pursuing music, art, agriculture, math
or science at E&H, King, ETSU or
UT
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TBD
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All applications,
guidelines and deadlines are available
at http://www.easttennesseefoundation.org
$5,000 per year
renewable for four years
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SAMMY 2010
(Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the
Year Award)
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graduating
senior, academic, athletics,
leadership, community service and milk
experience
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TBD
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https://www.sammyapplication.com/
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Granville P.
Meade Scholarship
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Senior
demonstrating financial need
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TBD
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Download
Application
Return to Guidance for submission to
Superintendent (5 chosen from WCPS to
advance)
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ETEAC Scholarship
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High School
Seniors interested in the field of
engineering
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TBD
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See Guidance
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Best Buy
Scholarship
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Graduating senior
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TBD
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http://www.bestbuy.com/scholarships
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Burger King "Have
it Your Way Scholarship Program"
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Graduating
Senior, 2.5 GPA, Work Part-time,
Community Service
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TBD
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Visit
http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_qualifications.html for more
information
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Lee-Jackson
Educational Foundation Scholarship
Program
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VA resident,
Junior or Senior, plan to attend
4-year college
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TBD
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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
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Southwest VA
Counselors Association Scholarship
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Senior Planning
to attend UVA-Wise
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TBD
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Complete Application and return to
address listed on bottom of
application
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The Justin
Foundation
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Financial need,
community service, 2.25 GPA
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TBD
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Application and recommendation
Mail to:
The Justin
Foundation
PO Box 656
Damascus, VA
24236
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JMH Health
Careers Scholarships
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Senior planning
to enter medical field
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TBD
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Complete Application and return with
Letter of Recommendation to
Guidance
$500 Scholarship
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AIMS Scholarship
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Graduating
senior, Washington Co. Community
Scholar planning to attend VHCC
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TBD
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Download
Application
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King College
Athletic
Training, Team Manager or Statistician
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Graduating
senior, interest in sports at the
collegiate level
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TBD
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See Guidance
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Intermarkets-Lucido
Journalism
Scholarship
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Graduating
senior, Interest in Journalism
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TBD
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Download
Application at
www.intermarkets.net/scholarship/index.html.
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The VA Community
Action Program Council (CAP) and
Region 8 of the International Union,
United Automobile, Aerospace and
Agricultural Workers of America (UAW)
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Graduating
Seniors planning to attend college or
university full-time in the fall
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TBD
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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
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2011 Basler
Incentive Scholarship at ETSU
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Incoming ETSU
freshman who is entering Department of
Engineering Technology or Surveying
and Digital Media
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TBD
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See Guidance for
Application procedures
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Virginia Tech
Presidential Scholarship Initiative
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Senior, financial
need, first generation college bound
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TBD
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See guidance for
more information
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2009 College
Environment and Sustainability
Scholarship Program
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Member of the
Class of 2009
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TBD
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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.”
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Virginia Aviation
Foundation
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Senior, 2.8 GPA
Interest in
aviation
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TBD
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Download Application
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Marine Corp
Scholarship Foundation
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Senior,
child/grandchild of Marine Corp who
was honorably or medically discharged
or killed while serving
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TBD
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www.mcsf.org
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Airport Operators
Council
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Senior, 3.75 GPA,
career interest in aviation
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TBD
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Download Application
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American Fire
Sprinkler Association Scholarship
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High School
Senior
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TBD
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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."
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Prudential Spirit
of Community Awards
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High School
Student
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TBD
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See Guidance for
application
Recognizes Middle
and High School students for volunteer
service in their community.
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TEACH Grant
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Graduating senior
interested in pursuing a degree in
education.
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TBD
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TEACH Grant
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Southwest
Virginia Emergency Medical Services
Scholarship
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GPA of 3.0, 1
year member of EMS
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TBD
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Application
information available at:
http://www.southwest.vaems.org
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Blankenship/Justice
Scholarship (SunTrust)
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Graduating
senior, child of coal miner or seeking
degree in coal mine safety
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TBD
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See Guidance for
Application
Submit FAFSA also
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Educational
Communications Scholarship Foundation
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Graduating senior
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TBD
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See Guidance for
Application
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The Communication
Disorders Foundation of VA High School
Award
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High school
senior that is hearing impaired, B
average, pursuing education beyond
high school
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TBD
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http://www.cdf-virginia.org/hs_scholarship.htm
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Virginia Athletic
Trainers Association Scholarship Award
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Graduating senior
interested in the profession of
athletic training
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TBD
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See guidance
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Appalachian
Officials Association
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Senior planning
to attend E&H
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TBD
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See Guidance for
Application
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Federal Reserve
Bank Student Essay Contest
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High School
Junior or Senior
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TBD
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http://www.richmondfed.org/educational_info/academic_competitions/essay_contest/index.cfm
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Emory Scholars
Program
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High School
Senior (only 4), college application
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TBD
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See Guidance
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Alice Lloyd
Distinguished Scholars Program
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High School
Senior, ACT-27 or SAT-1220, 3.5 GPA,
exemplary character, college
application
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TBD
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See Guidance
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Earl Jones Honor
Scholarship
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High School
Senior, college application
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TBD
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http://admissions.wlu.edu/forms
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National Alliance
for Scholastic Achievement
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High School
Senior, 2.75 GPA, SAT/ACT, Letter of
Recommendation from teacher
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TBD
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See Guidance for
Application
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2007 Dorothy J.
Hall Scholarship (Virginia Credit
Union Members)
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Va Credit Union
Member, graduating senior
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TBD
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www.vacu.org
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Commitment to
Agriculture Scholarship Program
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graduating senior
who plans to pursue a career in an
agriculture related field
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TBD
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www.monsanto.com
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Drive Your Future
Scholarship Program sponsored by
Mercedes Benz
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graduating
senior, first generation college
attendee, 3.0 GPA
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TBD
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www.MBUSA.com/drivefuture
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Micron Science
and Technology Scholars Program
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senior, SAT of
1350/ACT of 30, GPA of 3.5, plan to
major in engineering, computer
science, physics or chemistry
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See Website
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www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/micron
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Society of the
Cincinnati History Essay
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High school
senior who will attend a four year
college/university in Virginia
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TBD
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Four scholarships
of $3,000 each will be awarded.
Complete essay and application (see
guidance). Essay topic: The
Virginia Declaration of Rights
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First Freedom
Student Competition
|
High School
Student (senior)
|
TBD
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www.firstfreedom.org
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SunTrust
$1000 and $250 gift card
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High School
Senior
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TBD
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www.suntrusteducation.com
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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
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TBD
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www.radford.edu
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Toyota Community
Scholars
100 renewable - $10,000
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Senior, 3.0 GPA,
community service, plan to attend 4
year university
|
TBD
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See Guidance
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AXA Achievement
Scholarship
|
High School
Student (senior)
|
TBD
|
www.axa-achievement.com
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National
Commission for Cooperative Education
|
High School
Senior
|
TBD
|
www.co-op.edu
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