December 2009

HENRICO HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER DEADLINES:

AXA Achievement
Qualifications: Active in community; led/initiated a project that benefits others; overcome
personal challenges/difficulties
Amount: $10,000, $25,000
Deadline: 12/15/2009
Procedure: Apply online
More Info: www.axa-achievement.com

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards

Qualifications: Senior planning to attend 2- or 4-year college; participation in DECA, Jr.
Achievement, FBLA, FFA, or NFTE; based on merit, not financial need
Amount: $1,000-$10,000
Deadline: 12/31/2009
Procedure: Apply online; access key: NFIB
More Info: www.NFIB.com/YEA

JANUARY DEADLINES:

Virginia JCI Senate Scholarship

Qualifications: Senior planning to attend 2- or 4-year college; US citizen; financial need;
extracurricular activities
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 1/6/2010
Procedure: Application online; mail to address on form
More Info: http://tinyurl.com/yfjqccf

Royce Scholarship
Qualifications: Senior planning to attend 4-year college and major in counseling, psychology,
education, or social work
Amount: $200
Deadline: 1/8/2010
Procedure: Submit poster to Ms. Harris; instructions available in school counseling office
More Info:

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Qualifications: African-American senior; academics; leadership; community service; financial
need
Amount: $40,000
Deadline: 1/9/2010
Procedure: Apply online
More Info: www.ronbrown.org

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Gates Millennium Scholars

Qualifications: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander
American, or Hispanic American; US citizen, national, or permanent resident; 3.3+ GPA;
leadership in community service or extracurriculars; meet Federal Pell Grant criteria
Amount: Up to full tuition, books, fees, & living expenses
Deadline: 1/11/2010
Procedure: Apply online
More Info: www.gmsp.org

Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarships

Qualifications: Senior planning a career in government service
Amount: $500-$5,000
Deadline: 1/15/2010
Procedure: Apply online
More Info: www.gwcf.org

FEBRUARY DEADLINES:

American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship

Qualifications: Senior; write a 700-1,000 word essay on the history of automatic fire sprinklers
and why they are important
Amount: $500-$1,500
Deadline: 2/1/2010
Procedure: Application in school counseling office; mail to address on form
More Info: www.afsavirginia.com

Burger King Scholars

Qualifications: 2.5+ GPA, work part-time min. 15 hrs/wk, participate in community service,
demonstrate financial need, plan to enroll in accredited 2- or 4 -yr. college
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 2/1/2010
Procedure: Apply online; Access key: BKS
More Info: www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_application.html

Gloria Wille Bell and Carlos R. Bell Scholarship Program

Qualifications: Virginia resident planning to pursue a degree in engineering, math, physics, or
computer science at the University of Michigan; based on academics, not financial need
Amount: $80,000
Deadline: 2/1/2010
Procedure: Apply online
More Info: www.bellscholarship.org

National Commission for Cooperative Education Scholarships

Qualifications: Senior with 3.5+GPA planning to attend one of eight NCCE Partner Colleges
Amount: $24,000
Deadline: 2/15/2010

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Procedure: Apply online

More Info: www.co-op.edu

Oh, the Places You'll Go! Scholarship

Qualifications: Senior; essay on opportunities and challenges in your future education
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 2/15/2010
Procedure: Application in school counseling office; mail to address on form
More Info: www.ohtheplaces.org

Marist College NSF Scholarships

Qualifications: Senior majoring in Computer Science or Information Technology at Marist
College; academically talented; financially needy
Amount: Full tuition, room, and board
Deadline: 2/15/2010
Procedure: Apply online
More Info: www.marist.edu/admission/nsfgrant/

KFC Colonel's Scholars

Qualifications: Senior with financial need; 2.75+ GPA; enroll in public, in-state
college/university; US citizen/permanent resident
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: 2/20/2010
Procedure: Apply online beginning December 1st
More Info: www.kfcscholars.org

Baldacci Education Fund Scholarship

Qualifications: Senior w/ financial need; US citizen or permanent resident; pursuing Advanced
Studies diploma; 3.0+ GPA; leadership, community service, and extracurriculars
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: 2/26/2010
Procedure: Application in school counseling office; submit to Mrs. Bradford
More Info: www.henricofoundation.org/studentscholarships.htm

Benjamin J. Lambert, III Scholarship

Qualifications: Senior planning to pursue study/training beyond high school; leadership and
community service; US citizen or permanent resident; 3.0+ GPA; extracurriculars; financial need
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 2/26/2010
Procedure: Application in school counseling office; submit to Mrs. Bradford
More Info: www.henricofoundation.org/studentscholarships.htm

Capital One Access Opportunity Scholarship

Qualifications: Senior accepted at two- or four-year college; 2.75+ GPA; community service
and/or extracurricular involvement; significant financial need; employees/children of Capitol
One, HCPS, and HEF not eligible

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Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 2/26/2010
Procedure: Application in school counseling office; submit to Mrs. Bradford
More Info: www.henricofoundation.org/studentscholarships.htm

Dr. Jo Lynne DeMary Scholarship

Qualifications: Senior planning to obtain Va. teaching license in math, science, exceptional
education, or ESL; financial need; US citizen or permanent resident; 3.0+ GPA; leadership
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 2/26/2010
Procedure: Application in school counseling office; submit to Mrs. Bradford
More Info: www.henricofoundation.org/studentscholarships.htm

Governor James S. Gilmore, III Future Educator Scholarship

Qualifications: Senior planning to pursue teaching certificate; US citizen or permanent resident;
3.0+ GPA; leadership, community service, and extracurriculars
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 2/26/2010
Procedure: Application in school counseling office; submit to Mrs. Bradford
More Info: www.henricofoundation.org/studentscholarships.htm

Henrico Police Memorial Scholarship

Qualifications: Senior planning to pursue a career in law enforcement; US citizen or permanent
resident; 2.5+ GPA; leadership, community service, and extracurriculars
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 2/26/2010
Procedure: Application in school counseling office; submit to Mrs. Bradford
More Info: www.henricofoundation.org/studentscholarships.htm

VSGA Scholarship
Qualifications: Senior planning to attend college in VA; interest in golf; academic achievement;
character; financial need
Amount: Unknown
Deadline: 2/26/2010
Procedure: Application in school counseling office and online; mail to address on form
More Info: www.vsga.org

LATER DEADLINES:

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Scholarships

Qualifications: 2.0+ GPA, enroll in curriculum program at Reynolds
Amount: $100-$3,500
Deadline: 3/31/2010
Procedure: Application in school counseling office and online; mail to address on form
More Info: www.reynolds.edu/scholarship

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Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship

Qualifications: Senior and US citizen/permanent resident planning to attend four-year college;
financial need; academics; community service; writing skills
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: 3/31/2010
Procedure: Application in school counseling office; mail to address on form
More Info: geraldine@starpower.net

EduNova IB Scholarships
Qualifications: Senior IB Diploma candidate; non-Canadian citizen; planning to attend college in
Nova Scotia
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 4/1/2010
Procedure: Apply online
More Info: www.edunova.ca/student

The Fountainhead Essay Contest

Qualifications: Juniors or Seniors must write an 800-1,600 word essay on a topic from the book
by Ayn Rand
Amount: $50-$10,000
Deadline: 4/26/2010
Procedure: Apply online
More Info: www.aynrandeducation.com

ONGOING/VARIED DEADLINES:

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Qualifications: Latino senior planning to enroll full-time at 2- or 4-year college; US
citizen/permanent resident; 3.0+ GPA; financial need
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Procedure: Apply online
More Info: www.hsf.net

Call Me Mister Scholarship

Qualifications: Student from an under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged, or
educationally at-risk community; plan to pursue a degree and teaching certificate from a
participating college
Amount: Tuition assistance through loan forgiveness
Deadline: Ongoing
Procedure: Apply online
More Info: www.callmemister.clemson.edu

Lexus of Richmond Pursuit of Perfection Leadership Award

Qualifications: Academics, athletics, leadership, citizenship, community service
Amount: $10,000

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Deadline: Ongoing
Procedure: Application in share folder; submit to Mrs. Bradford
More Info: lexusofrichmondscholarshipprogram@cc.com

Navy ROTC Scholarships

Qualifications: Senior planning to attend a participating college/university; SAT 1050+; ACT
21+; US citizen
Amount: Full tuition, books, and fees
Deadline: Ongoing
Procedure: Apply online
More Info: www.nrotc.navy.mil

UVA Scholarships for Underrepresented Students

Qualifications: Senior planning to attend UVA; other requirements vary
Amount: $2,500-full tuition
Deadline: Varies
Procedure: Contact the Outreach Office at UVA
More Info: www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/outreach.html

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