Local/National Scholarships
2008-09 Scholarship Notification
Local/State
American Fire Sprinkler Association/$1,500
700-1000 Essay
Deadline: February 1
http://www.afsavirginia.com
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
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
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
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 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
Vernon Womack Service Above Self Scholarship
Seniors living or attending school in Farmville area
Deadline - early March
See Mrs. Green for an application
Virginia Aviation Scholarships
Seniors planning a career in aviation
See Mrs. Green for application
Virginia Chapter of the American Fire Sprinkler Association
Seniors, essay
Deadline - March 1
www.afsavirginia.com
Wal-Mart’s Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Senior, local, not affiliated with Wal-Mart store
Deadline - January
www.walmartfoundation/org
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
Abbott and Fenner Law Firm Scholarship
All high school juniors and seniors, college students currently in accredited college
Deadline - June 20
www.scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
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
Burger King Scholars/$1,000
Senior, U.S. Citizen, work at least 15 hours/week
Deadline: February 2
Online @ www.bk.com/scholars
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
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Senior, African American
Deadline - November 1 (preferred) and January 9
www.ronbrown.org
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.wenysheisman.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
