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see also: FCPS Scholarship Database
In addition to websites and e-mail addresses provided here, students can contact Mrs. Malik for Web site regarding these opportunities.
| Deadline | Scholarship | Requirements | Award | Contacts / Further Information |
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| May 1 | Mark McGinly Memorial Scholarship |
Senior, plays varsity sport(s); no financial need necessary; good student; good character; is a person who may otherwise go unrecognized and probably would not qualify for a scholarship from any other source; is a person like Mark McGinly; copy of college acceptance; photograph of self; one student selected from GCM High School; may self nominate to counselor or Career Center |
Up to $10,000 | Web site |
| May 1 | Mark McGinly Memorial Scholarship: “Achievement in the Arts” Award |
Senior, outstanding in “the Arts”; may self-nominate to Career Center; one student nominee per high school |
$2,500 | |
| May 1 | Mark McGinly Memorial Scholarship: Commitment to Military Service Education” |
Senior, will attend U.S. Military Academy in fall 2008; may self-nominate to Counselor or Career Center |
$2,500 | |
| May 8 | Maria Teresa Capin Scholarship |
Senior, has completed 2 full years at Marshall H.S.; good academic standing (2.5 GPA); will have fulfilled all graduation requirements; 2 teacher/counselor/coach/employer recommendations; accepted into accredited college as a full-time student with at least 12 credit hours; demonstrates financial need (FAFSA form and parents’ income tax); activity sheet of sports, club, community service, work experience, etc.; application available in Career Center Additional considerations: “In addition to the criteria listed above, positive consideration should be given to those applicants who exhibit a creative and or innovative spirit, participate in sports, demonstrate citizenship and service within the community, and/or exhibit leadership skills within the school or community. Study of a foreign language, first generation college students and extenuating circumstances will be given special attention. These qualities and/or accomplishments will enhance an applicant’s standing in the evaluation process.” | $3,000 | |
| May 15 | VA State Alumni Association |
Senior; 200 word essay (see Career C enter for specifics); SAT; leadership; 2 letters of recommendation; financial need; 2.5 GPA; application; grade transcript; photo; student must have been accepted to VSU; must have attended high school in northern VA in 2008 | 703-824-0663 or e-mail | |
| May 18 | Northern VA Apartment Association, Inc. |
Senior; preference given to student who will go to a 2 / 4 year college in Virginia; academic achievement; community service / volunteerism; has overcome obstacle(s) in life; application; transcript; SAT; activity sheet; statement why interested in attending college and statement about interest in field of real estate | $1,500 | E-mail or 703-671-6777 |
| May 23 (interviews on June 5) | U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Admission letter of acceptance from GMU, Marymount or the Corcoran; 2007 Federal Income Tax Return for your parents; 2008-2009 FAFSA form; Student Aid Report (SAR) : This is the award letter you received from the college (generated by the FAFSA form) giving you grants, loans, and work study money to assist you in college expenses; Listing/copy of any other scholarships or aid you’ve received; Most recent transcript of grades; Recommendation from a teacher or a counselor; Resume; Activity Sheet (Extra-curricular, work, volunteer service, etc.); Personal Statement: a one-page essay (double spaced) explaining your financial need for this scholarship, citing specific family and personal circumstances and explaining your future plans and career aspirations; Must attend Tyson’s Rotary Club Meeting on Thurs., June 19 at The Tower Club of Tyson’s ;Must periodically attend Tyson’s Rotary Club Meetings to update members on your university experiences and work; Must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA for scholarship renewal for 4 years |
$1,000 renewable for 4 years |
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| July 1 | Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride Scholarship |
12; US Citizen; must be accepted to Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) school by July 1, 2008; 3.5 GPA; essay; leadership; SAT 1300+; letters of recomendation; community service/ extracurriculars |
Covers tuition, room & board, books "full ride"; must maintain 3.0 GPA at college and take 15 credit hours per semester to continue scholarship | Web site |
Alpha Phi Alpha, Jewel Scholarship |
Web site | |||
| Washington Korean Women's Society Scholarship | Web site | |||
| Washington Korean Women's Society scholarship | Open to a student of any ethnicity. Applicant will provide evidence of a 3.0 GPA or above in FCPS by submitting his/her high school transcript; an unofficial transcript is sufficient. Applicant will provide certification letter from parents that family income is less than $70,000. Applicant will provide proof of acceptance at a college for the 2008-2009 school year. Applicant will submit a 300-word essay describing how she/he overcame a significant obstacle in life. Scholarship check will be sent directly to the recipient’s college. |
$1,000 | Applications available in Career Center or e-mail Mrs. Malik and she will email the app to you. | |
| Check web site | Presidential Classroom 2008 Scholarship opportunity | $750 need-based scholarship | Web site | |
Fort Belvoir Enlisted Spouse's Club |
Web site | |||
| Northern Virginia Apartment Association Memorial Scholarship | Web site | |||
| Northern Virginia B'Nai B'rith Sports Scholarship | Web site | |||
| Richard Gregory Freeland II Scholarship Program | Web site | |||
| My Sister’s Keeper Scholarship | Web site | |||
| National Pan-Hellenic Council of Northern Virginia Scholarship | Web site | |||
| Society of Women Engineers Scholarships | Web site | |||
| American Society of Military Comptrollers | Information | |||
| American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship | Grades 9-12; 8-minute oration on assigned topics | $1500 - $18,000 | 804-353-6606, or contact your local American Legion Post | |
| NYU School of Education: Future Teacher Scholarship Merit and need based scholarships | $1000 - $15000 annually | 212-998-4521 for details and deadlines | ||
| 2008 Schubmehl-Prein Prize for Essay on Impact on Computing | 11th grade; top 20% of class; essay Topic: "What should be the ethical and legal responsibilities of the providers and users of resources like Facebook, YouTube and blogs?" |
$250 - $1000 | Web site for details and deadlines | |
| Robertson Scholars Program | Senior enrolling in Duke U.; intellectual curiosity; leadership and superior academic achievement; will make impact on world |
Full tuition, room and board and living stipend at UNC-Chapel Hill or full tuition, Duke U. | Send e-mail | |
| Coca Cola Scholars | 12th grade; good academics; not child of Coca-Cola employee; part-time employment; permanent resident or US citizen or one of 8 categories of citizenship (check website); must apply online | 50 $20,000 awards and 200 $100,000 awards | Check website for deadlines and details | |
| UMBC Meyerhoff Scholarship | 12; academically superior; persuing undergrad studies in sciencek technology, engineering and/or mathematics; must want to persue doctoral studies and have an interest in the advancement of underrepresented students in the sciences and related fields; 3.0 GPA; great SAT scores | $5,000-$22,000 per year | Deadlines and details online |
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| Virginia Chapter of American Fire Sprinklers Association | 12th; application; essay with bibliography; topic: "Residential Automatic Fire Sprinklers"; no financial need | $500-$2,000 | Application at online or call 804-371-7156 (Ron Reyhnolds) |
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| Horatio Alger Scholarship | 12; 2.0 GPA; must have overcome personal adversity; permanent resident or US citizen; extra-curricular; community service, financial need (family must have $50,000 income or less per year) | $2,500-$20,000 |
Web sites | |
| Violet Richardson Award: Soroptimist International | Fairfax County Female; 14 - 17 years old; resume; community service; volunteer work | $250 to individual and $250 to charity | E-mail or 703-255-2016 |
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| Caron's 3 D's to Success | 11- to 18-year-olds; submit piece of work: essay, song, rap video, artwork, poem, etc.; include name, age, school; determination, discipline, dedication: Which of these have you used to succeed? | Go online or call 202-628-3200 x4526 | ||
| Check local lodge listing for deadlines and details | Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship | Senior; US citizen; application; essay; transcript; optional employment history; honors & awards; financial need; community service; leadership; completeness and thoroughness in filling out multiple forms | $1,000 - $60,000 | E-mail or go online |
| Commerce Bank: American Dream Scholarship | Senior; must enroll in 2 or 4 year college program; 3.0 GPA; must be employed or actively involved in community | $1,000 | Apply online | |
| Check website for dates, sites and deadlines | American Legion: Oratorical Contest | Grades 9 - 12; must be under age of 20; US citizen or lawful resident; prepared and assigned orations | $1500 - $18,000 | 317-630-1249 or acy@legion.org |
| The University of Texas at Dallas "Eugene McDermott Scholars Program" |
Senior; applied to UT at Dallas; 2100 SAT Score or top 97%; top 5% of class; community service/volunteerism; interest in science, literature and arts; great social skills |
Award: provides tuition, stipend toward books; monthly living stipend; opportunity to study abroad | Apply online or e-mail Molly Seeligson | |
| Digital Sports High School Scholarship & Recognition Program "Applause Scholarship | Senior; excellent academics, community service, play sports; has overcome diversity; each high school nominates one female and one male per sports season; may self-nominate | Web site | ||
| University of Mary Washington Scholars Program | senior; excellent academics; legal VA resident; admitted to UMV Honors college; leadership and extra-curricular; 2 scholarships to incoming freshmen |
2 full scholarships to UMW | www.umw.edu or admit@umw.edu | |
| Telluride Association Summer Program (TASP) | Juniors | Free, all expense paid (except transportation) 6-week summer seminar at one of 3 universities (2 at Cornell, one at Univ. of Michigan, one at University of Texas @ Austin) | E-mail or call 607-273-5011 |
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| League of Reston Artists Scholarship | senior; application packet (Career Center or on-line); teacher recommendation; indicated interest in the arts; portfolio of work; pursuing art career | 2 awards of $1,000 each | Online, or call 703-481-7898 or e-mail for more information |
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| Vary | DECA scholarships | Vary | Vary | deca.org |
| See website | Hampden-Sydney College “Davis Fellowship Program” | 12, male, will attend Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney is “seeking the student who possesses “the right stuff” for success, but whose records suggest he has not lived up to his full potential”. | Tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, stipend for study abroad and summer internships | www.hsc.edu or 434-223-6110 |
2001 Colleges, College Scholarship and Financial Aid Page
http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm
Absolutely Scholarships
http://apps.absolutelyscholarships.com/exec/scholarship
Financial Aid Resource Center
http://www.theoldschool.org/scholars.asp
Wiredscholar
http://www.wiredscholar.com/
National Merit Scholarship
http://www.nationalmerit.org/
Scholarship.com
http://www.scholarships.com/index.html
Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
FastWeb
http://www.fastweb.com/