Scholarships

The following page outlines information on where to find the scholarships and grants, as well as organizes opportunities dedicated to specific demographics, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinx students, and several others. The featured scholarships are current and provided by trusted organizations.

Below is the URL to the scholarship opportunities guide:
https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/scholarships-minority-students

Historically Black Colleges & Universities represent some of the oldest institutions of higher education operating in the United States. Being accepted into an HBCU is a great honor; allowing for students to be in an environment that provides a connection to black history, celebrates black culture, and offers outstanding programs. Although HBCUs are well known for making college accessible for low-income students, the cost of attending continues to be a roadblock for potential students.
 
In an effort to support these students, AffordableCollegesOnline.org has created a guide that lists 50 scholarships available for HBCU students, how to land them, and where to find more information. See below:
 
Scholarships for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/hbcu-scholarships/

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

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Check out this website for multiple scholarship opportunities!

Careeronestop.org

Application Deadline:  Monday, April 10, 2023 – By 3:00 PM to the James Monroe High School Counseling Center, 2300 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

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

Each year, scholarships are awarded by the Falmouth High School Alumni Association to deserving graduates. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be a DIRECT descendant of a person who attended Falmouth High School between the years of 1931-1952 (recently extended thru 1956). The recipient(s) is chosen on the merits of this application by a judging committee of the Alumni Association. The application must be verified/signed by the student's Guidance Counselor and postmarked no later than APRIL 5th of the graduating year. Once the following information has been provided to the FHS Treasurer, the scholarship in the form of a check will be sent to the college where the recipient has been accepted: Date due, student ID number, College address and treasurer. 

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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.

We are excited to announce our new Cyber Scholarship for college-ready high school and home school juniors and seniors. This unique scholarship gives you the opportunity to take FREE college classes in cybersecurity and I.T. at Germanna.

Starting this fall, you can get a head start on your college education by earning transferable college credit through instructor-led classes—completely online. Courses may be applied towards a Germanna degree or used to prepare for an industry-recognized credential.

The scholarship covers all your costs, including tuition, textbooks, supplies and certification exam costs.

We urge you to complete the application process by our October 3, 2022, priority deadline.

More info and application HERE.

The Gloria Wille Bell and Carlos R. Bell Scholarship Program for the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan -  

During their lifetimes, Gloria Wille Bell and Carlos R. Bell, longtime residents of Gloucester County, Virginia, created a trust fund to provide scholarship support to forward the careers of students pursuing degrees in engineering, mathematics􀀓 physics, computer science or another related scientific field at the University of Michigan. The scholarship support is based on academic accomplishments rather than financial need. The scholarship program will provide up to $80,000 over four years of undergraduate study to students selected from the Commonwealth of Virginia, with a preference given to residents of the Gloucester, Virginia area. The scholarship program is available online and all applications, including essays, will be submitted online. Please visit the trust's website www.bellscholarship.org for detailed information about the scholarship in general, frequently asked questions, and the application process, including essay details.

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HireAHelper is very passionate about helping students achieve higher education.

The $2,000 scholarship occurs four times a year and is open to high school seniors and current college students.

Our application dates are as follows:

• Spring Contest Cycle: April 17 - July 17 of each year.
• Summer Contest Cycle: July 18 - October 14 of each year.
• Fall Contest Cycle: October 15 - January 15 of the following year.
• Winter Contest Cycle: January 16 - April 16 of each year

You can find all the information related to the scholarship on HireAHelper Scholarship

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.

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The HYPEMAN Foundation has scholarships available to honor Isaac "HypeMan" Evans. Isaac was an outstanding student at The James Monroe HS and Class President of the Class of 2015. Isaac was tragically killed in a car crash in March 2021. His family is honoring his legacy by Honoring African American Males between the ages of 18-25 with scholarships and awards for their perseverance and exceptionalism. 

Please see more information about the scholarships here; https://thehypemanfoundation.org/the-james-monroe-high-school-athletics-scholarship

For other available scholarships from the Hypeman Foundation, go here; https://thehypemanfoundation.com/scholarships-and-awards

Growing demand and lack of qualified workers in skilled trades and technology means it’s a great time to go back to school and enter these lucrative and fast-growing industries. To help keep up with demand and assist the next generation of professionals, ISN will award a $2,000 scholarship four times a year to eligible students.

You can find all the information related to the scholarship at the link below.

ISN  Scholarship

Our application dates are as follows:

• Spring Contest Cycle: April 17 - July 17 of each year.
• Summer Contest Cycle: July 18 - October 14 of each year.
• Fall Contest Cycle: October 15 - January 15 of the following year.
• Winter Contest Cycle: January 16 - April 16 of each year

Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS)

Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)

Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP)

Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation (SMART)

National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate (NDSEG)

This program works with high achieving low income students by providing academic and financial support to college.  This is a matching and binding process that guarantees low income students a full four year scholarship.  UVA is a partner school with this program.  Visit www.questbridge.org for information.

The Ron Brown Scholarship is a national award given to low-income African American high school seniors of outstanding promise who excel academically, show exceptional leadership skills, and make an impact on their communities through service to others. Ron Brown Scholars receive a $40,000 academic scholarship to be used toward educational expenses at an accredited four-year college or university, and are provided mentoring and guidance, leadership experiences, and service opportunities. The Ron Brown Scholarship accepts applications only from current high school seniors. We begin accepting applications on August 1st and have an early application deadline of November 1st. The final deadline is January 9th. Applications may be found at www.ronbrown.org. Ron Brown scholarship winners are notified no later than April 1st each year.

For more information on programs offered by the Ron Brown Scholar Program, click here. 

For more information regarding the scholarship, including the application and a FAQ's section, click here. 

$1500 scholarship offered twice a year to students majoring in the healthcare and education fields, has an October 1 deadline in the fall semester. Care-giving and teaching can both be challenging but incredibly rewarding professions. This scholarship is available to further the education and career development of future doctors, nurses, technicians, professors, and teachers of all areas of specialization with this scholarship.

See more info: https://www.onlinecprcertification.net/scholarship.php

The scholarships, all open to students nationwide, are available to those in historically underrepresented groups, including those who are pursuing healthcare careers, such as nursing, health administration, or allied health careers.

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There are many scholarships available for minority students online.  If you are interested, please visit Black Scholarships.org

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
• Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship
• Sedary & Associates Scholarship
• Lift Parts Express Scholarship

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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. 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.)

Army ROTC Information

March 2 Success Program

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

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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