2009-10 Scholarship Notification

 

Local/State

 

American Fire Sprinkler Association/$1,500

700-1000 Essay
Deadline:  February 1

 

Anita Ernouf Teacher Scholarship/ Alpha Delta

 

Senior, planning a teaching career

Deadline - mid-April

 

Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Senior
Deadline mid-April
http://www.appomattoxchamber.org/scholarship.htm

 

Buckingham County Farm Bureau

 

Senior, Agriculture related major
Deadline - April 1
See Mrs. Green for application 

 

C. Arthur Ware Scholarship

Senior, business, marketing, economics or accounting, essay required, 3.2 G.P.A.
See Mrs. Green for application 

 

Charlotte County Master Gardeners Scholarship

Senior - Resident or former resident of Charlotte County
Major is horticulture, forestry, environmental science, biology or other related field
Academic success and community involvement
Requirement:  500 word essay
Deadline:  June 30
Application:  See Mrs. Green or Charlotte County Extension Service for form.

Colonial Officials Association Scholarship

Senior, student athlete playing football, volleyball, basketball, softball or baseball
Deadline - May 1 
See Mrs. Green for application

Cumberland Ruritan Club Scholarship

Senior, resident of Cumberland Co.
Deadline April 30
See Mrs. Green for Application

 

Dixie Youth League Softball Scholarship

Amount: $1,500
Who: Seniors who have played at least 2 years of DYL softball; based on need
Deadline: March 1
www.dixie.org/softball

 

Farmville Masonic Lodge #41

Senior, resident of Prince Edward Co., attend a Virginia college
Use the Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation application
Deadline - March 1
www.colonialfarmcredit.com

 

Friends of the Library

Charlotte Co. Resident/Senior or current college student
$500
Application available in guidance
Deadline:  April

 

Harry F. Byrd Leadership Award

Senior, must be nominated by principal; one student per school

Hollins University/Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest

$200 and free tuition to two week Hollins Summer Program (creative writing class available)
Sophomore and Junior Girls
www.hollins.edu/poetrycontest

 

Great Valu/$1,000 (local)

Pick up an application at a Great Valu Store.

No web site available

KFC Colonel's Scholarship/$20,000

Senior G.P.A. 2.75+
VA College and need based
Deadline:  February 10
www.kfcscholars.org
 

 

Kiwanis Club of Crewe

Seniors, Essay on an assigned topic of character
Deadline - April 30
See Mrs. Green for application

 

Old Dominion University

Valedictorian and Salutatorian, full tuition scholarship

Peter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship 

Senior Residing in Buckingham or Cumberland

Major in natural resource conservation or environmental studies

Deadline - March 1

See Mrs. Green for application 

 

Piedmont ASAP Scholarship

$1,000 (one from each county)
Seniors from Amelia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottaway and Prince Edward
Essay or Campaign Slogan
Deadline:  May 1
See Mrs. Green for application

Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship

Senior residing in Amelia, Nottoway or Prince Edward
Deadline - March 1
See Mrs. Green for application

Nottaway County Farm Bureau

Senior, Resident of Nottaway
Deadline - March 1
www.colonialfarmcredit.com

Prince Edward County Farm Bureau

Senior, preference given to member
Deadline - March 1
www.colonialfarmcredit.com

Prince Edward Ruritan Club 

Senior, attend school in Prince Edward, 3.00 G.P.A.
Deadline - March 1
www.colonialfarmcredit.com

 

Robert E. Johnson Memorial Fund 

Senior, essay on character and leadership
Deadline - April 30
See Mrs. Green for application 

Southside Soil and Water Educational Scholarship

Senior, residing in Charlotte or Lunenburg Co.
Major relating to natural resource conservation or environmental studies
Deadline - May 9
See Mrs. Green for Application

Southside Chapter Virginia Tech Alumni

Entering college freshman from Brunswick, Lunenburg or Mecklenburg Co.
Deadline - May 1
See Mrs. Green for application

 

Southside Tobacco Forgiveness Loan Program

Senior, resident of Southside Virginia 
Agree to return to work in Southside Virginia after graduation
https://www.swcenter.edu/tobacco/southside/FAQ_SS.htm (info)
www.tic.virginia.gov (application)

 

Southside Virginia Community College Foundation Scholarship

Senior attending SVCC
See Mrs. Green for application

 

University of Virginia/ Jefferson Scholar

Senior, one student nominated by school
Online application process through school
Deadline - November

University of Virginia/ Football Manager Scholarship

www.people.virginia.edu

Vernon Womack Service Above Self Scholarship

Seniors living or attending school in Farmville area
Deadline - early March
See Mrs. Green for an application

Virginia Airport Operators Council Scholarships

Lilliard:  $3,000 and Plenti - $1,000
Senior with 3.5 GPA planning an aviation career
Deadline:  February 20
See Mrs. Green for application

Virginia Aviation Foundation Scholarships

Galanti - $1,000 and Howell - $1,000
Seniors with 2.8 GPA enrolled in an accredited aviation program
Deadline:  March 1
See Mrs. Green for application

 

Wal-Mart’s Sam Walton Community Scholarship

 Senior, local, not affiliated with Wal-Mart store
Deadline - January

 

William and Mary - Harriet Pittard Beales Scholarship

Senior attending W&M, from Southside Va. (13 counties)
Automatically considered in admission process

 

William and Mary/ Murray Scholars

Senior Nominated by school
Deadline - November 1

 

National Scholarships

American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest

9-12 grade, speech contest (8-10 minutes)
Deadline - March 14
Site also has scholarships for children of veterans
http://www.legion.org/programs/resources/scholarships

 

AXA Achievement Scholarship

Students who set and reach ambitious goals, community service
Deadline - December 15
www.axa-achievement.com

 

Best Buy Scholarship Program

Grades 9-12, solid grades and work/volunteer experience
$1,500 (x 1,000)
Deadline: February 15
Online @ www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com

Burger King Scholars/$1,000

Senior, U.S. Citizen, work at least 15 hours/week
Deadline:  February 2
Online @ www.bk.com/scholars

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Senior
SAT score - 1,000 or higher; ACT score - 21 or higher
GPA - 3.0
Demonstrate financial need
Commit to work experience each summer during college
Agree to CIA employment for 1.5 times the length of their CIA-sponsored scholarship
Amount:  annual salary including benefits and up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, books/supplies
Online www.cia.gov/index.html
Deadline:  October 15

 

Coca-Cola Scholars

Senior, well-rounded, part-time employment
Deadline - October 31
www.coca-colascholars.org

 

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation Scholarship

Senior, numerous scholarship options
www.colonialfarmcredit.com

 

Horatio Alger

Senior with critical financial need (under $50,000 family income)
Deadline - October 30
www.horatioalger.com/scholarships 

McKelvey Foundation Scholarship

Senior - attending a four year college in the United States
Own and operate a genuine business; non-profits are eligible
Have at least one paid employee
Deadline:  January 25
www.mckelveyfoundation.org

National Wild Turkey Federation

Senior $1,000, member of NWTF, local organization
http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/xtreme/scholarships.html
Deadline December 1

 

 

Questbridge

Full tuition at numerous "Elite" colleges
Challenging Summer Programs
Eligibility:  High school students with limited family income
For information:  http://www.questbridge.org/

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Senior, African American
Deadline - November 1 (preferred) and January 9
www.ronbrown.org

 

 

SAMMY (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year) Award

Senior Student Athletes
$7, 500/weekend at Disney World/ad in USA Today
http://www.sammy.bodybymilk.com 

 

Toyota Community Scholars

Senior with exceptional community service
One student recommended by school

Wendy’s High School Heisman

Senior athlete/academic excellence, community service  
Deadline - October 1
www.wendysheisman.com

Will to Win

Senior with Asthma
Deadline - August 31
See Mrs. Green for paper application
www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Grade 5-12, based on community service project
Deadline -  October 31
www.prudential.com/spirit