Scholarships

The Akron Advantage Freshman Award Programs

Amount	up to $7,700
Location	University of Akron
Criteria	Academic Excellence
Information	The Akron Advantage Blue Award is a $4,700 scholarship with the following criteria: high school GPA minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; ACT composite score minimum of 21 or SAT combined test score minimum of 1000; and applicant must be a dependent of a UA alumnus/alumna. The Akron Advantage Gold Award is a $7,700 scholarship with the following criteria: high school GPA minimum of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale; applicant must be in top 10% of high school class; ACT composite score minimum of 27 or SAT combined test score minimum of 1200. For more information, please visit www.uakron.edu.

The Ceili Anne Leahy Service Scholarship

Amount	$2,500
Deadline	04-09-2021
Criteria	This scholarship is awarded to A JM student who has made significant contributions to through service to his/her school and/or local community by demonstrating several of Ceili’s attributes, A JM senior with at least a 2.0 grade point average. Additional consideration will be given to applicants who plan to pursue education and a career dedicated to public service, particularly in an area important to Ceili such as environment, sustainability, human rights, global development, or realization of peace and justice.
Information	This scholarship honors the legacy of Ceili Anne Leahy, a member of the James Monroe High School Class of 2014. Ceili fought cancer with grace and dignity as she continued her high school studies and extra-curricular activities. She graduated in 2014 and attended the University of Virginia that fall. Ceili died in January 2016. Ceili was an excellent student but, more importantly, an exceptional person with a strong commitment to public service. She cared deeply about people, human rights, justice, and the environment. Ceili worked tirelessly to improve the human condition and the natural world. She was a great friend and colleague who had the ability to bring out the best in those around her, helping others to see the inherent goodness in themselves. She led by example and through the passion she demonstrated for her beliefs. She was creative, particularly in writing, and loved to laugh, travel, and learn about other cultures. Ceili was president of JM’s French and Amnesty International Clubs. At UVa she studied global sustainability and was active with Habitat for Humanity, the Community Garden, and the Outdoors Club. She planned to join the Peace Corps after college and pursue a career in global sustainability and writing. Scholarship funds may be used for post-secondary educational expenses including tuition, books, fees, room and board. (Post-secondary education can include college/university, vocational school, trade school, etc.) Pick up an application in the JMHS Counseling Center.

Chapter BZ of P.E.O International

Our Star Scholarship is a highly competitive one-time $2,500 scholarship recognizing graduating high school senior women who demonstrate outstanding leadership, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and community service and who plan to pursue full or part time post-secondary education in the United States or Canada beginning the fall following their high school graduation.

Eligibility:

A woman is eligible to be recommended for the P.E.O. Star Scholarship provided she:

a. Exhibits excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service, and potential for future success.

b. Is in the final academic year (senior year) of her secondary education and is 20 years of age or under at the end of the calendar year.

c. Has a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

d. Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada.

e. Plans to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States or Canada, full-time or part-time in the fall of the academic year following high school graduation.

f. Is recommended by and receives the vote of a local P.E.O. Chapter.

On behalf of Chapter BZ, I am looking for interested candidates. If you know of one or more students who would be eligible for our Star Scholarship, please ask such student or students to email me a letter and resume by September 15 so that we may consider sponsoring her application. My email is reynolds0415@gmail.com.

My full contact information is Barbara Reynolds, 7422 Lees Command Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407; email reynolds0415@gmail.com and phone number 540-412-6469. Please do not hesitate to contact in any manner convenient to you if you have additional questions or if I may be of assistance to you.

Davidson - John M. Belk & Lowell L. Bryan Scholarships

Greetings from Davidson! As a school year unlike any we have known begins, we reach out to share our appreciation for all that you do and to invite your nominations of outstanding students for our John M. Belk and Lowell L. Bryan Scholarships.

John M. Belk Scholarship

The John M. Belk Scholarship recognizes powerful students with demonstrated academic excellence, integrity, intellectual curiosity, willingness to take risks, and potential to be change agents in both their local and global communities. The scholarship provides:

a four-year scholarship covering tuition, fees, room and board
two special study stipends ($3000 each)

You may nominate up to two students for the John M. Belk Scholarship. Nominations are due by December 1, 2020. Learn more and nominate your student(s) at: www.davidson.edu/belk.

Lowell L. Bryan Scholarship

The Lowell L. Bryan Scholarship recognizes scholar athletes who are strong leaders and performers in the classroom and impact players at the NCAA D-I level on one of our 18 eligible teams.

Davidson awards two full tuition Bryan Scholarships to one female and one male athlete in each incoming class.

You may nominate up to three students for the Bryan Scholarship. Nominations are due by September 28, 2020. Learn more and nominate your student(s) at: www.davidson.edu/bryan.

For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology (FIRST) Scholarship REMINDER TO CHECK

Criteria	Must be part of the Robotics Team
Information	Students must be on the Robotics Team for one season and have plans to go to college for a degree in science, math, engineering or technology. For information regarding applications and deadlines, please visit the main website at https://www.firstinspires.org/scholarships You may also see Mr. Foley in room 100 if you have questions.

Gospel Worship Experience Scholarship

Deadline	08-15-2020
Information	This scholarship application is available to graduating seniors who plan to attend college next fall. The essay for this year is “Love vs. Hate”. Applicants must be present at a concert at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on October 3, 2020 in order to win. Pick up an application from Mrs. Stinchcomb in the Counseling Center.

Horatio Alger Association

106 scholarships at $25,000 each

As one of the nation’s largest college financial aid programs in the country, the Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program is one of the major scholarship programs nationally that specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The scholarships are funded by Horatio Alger Members who, like the Scholars, have experienced challenges but ultimately overcame them to become successful business and civic leaders.

The scholarship application is available NOW and the scholarship deadline is Oct. 25th.

Link to scholarship information

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

APPLY FOR THE 2020 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS

Maybe you planted a garden to feed the hungry. Maybe you found a way to support U.S. troops and veterans. Perhaps you collected clothes or toys and gave them to children in need. No matter your volunteer project, we want to hear about it – in your application for the 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Every middle-level and high school in the nation – and designated local youth service organizations – can select a Local Honoree. If you are named a Local Honoree, you’ll be eligible for statewide recognition, a $1,000 scholarship, a silver medallion, and an all-expense-paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., where America’s top 10 youth volunteers of 2020 will be named. The 10 National Honorees receive additional $5,000 scholarships, gold medallions, trophies, and $5,000 grants from The Prudential Foundation for non-profit charities of their choice.

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Questbridge Scholarship Program

Scholarships for Minority Students

StudentScholarships.org Website

Criteria

Visit www.studentscholarships.org to find numerous scholarships for which you may be eligible. Scholarships for Virginia Students include: The Gilbraitti Scholarship, Youth Volunteer Scholarship, Healthy Choices Scholarship, Scholarship by Design Award, Caretenders Scholarship, LM Scholarship, the Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship, the Sedary & Associates Scholarship, and the Lift Parts Express Scholarship.

U.S. Army National Guard

Ladies and Gentlemen,

My name is Colonel Scott Sonsalla and I am the Director of Recruiting and Incentives for US Army Cadet Command. I would like to start by thanking you for all of the assistance you have provided over the past years assisting your students who were competing for Army ROTC scholarships. Our 2021 National High School Scholarship campaign kicked off on June 12th and will continue through March 4, 2021. I am reaching out to again ask for your assistance in informing students that Army ROTC scholarships are available and they should begin their applications now.

As you know, the COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the way the world works. From telework to the virtual classroom, everything we do these days is on-line. Even our colleges are adapting to the new environment through full time classroom, hybrid, or 100% online learning. This summer's SAT and ACT tests were cancelled affecting how colleges and entities like ours review applications. Please let your students know that we are working every day to ensure that we develop and maintain the processes necessary to ensure that we can continue to offer these scholarships despite the challenges created by COVID-19.

Army ROTC provides full tuition and fees (or $10K for room and board) scholarships to over 2000 high school students each year. We intend to continue to sustain that same level of commitment into 2021. In addition to the tuition and fees, the scholarship pays $1200 annually for books and a stipend of $420 per months (for up to 10 months a year.)

I have provided links to several resources that you can use to assist in counseling your students. One is the Army ROTC overview. It explains, in general terms, the basic eligibility and benefits for the program. The other two items are a resource that you can use to assist the students in preparing for the ACT/SAT as they wait for the tests to be conducted. These tools provide a great way for students to use their spare time to improve test scores. All are easily downloaded by clicking the links below.

Army ROTC Information

March 2 Success Program

Again, thank you for all the assistance you have provided us over the past several years. If you have specific questions, feel free to email us and we will get back with you quickly.

Scott E. Sonsalla
COL, Infantry
Director, Recruiting Marketing and Incentives Division
US Army Cadet Command

UVA Engineering Scholarship

Location	UVA
Criteria	Interest in Engineering
Information	Students interested in the field of Engineering will be reviewed for scholarships. Typically, these students have excelled academically in science and math. They are usually in the top 20% of their class. For more details, please visit http://www.seas.virginia.edu/diversity/

UVA Walter N. Ridley Scholarship

Amount	$2,500 - $12,500
Location	UVA
Criteria	African American Students
Information	The Black Alumni Association sponsors this scholarship designed to support African American Students who have chosen to go to UVA. These students typically have excelled academically in school and are usually in the top 15% of their class, and have special talents and/or leadership qualities. For more information, please visit http://aig.alumni.virginia.edu/ridley/

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