Scholarship Information Updated May 13, 2013 This is only a small representation of available scholarships. We encourage you to research beyond this list for those scholarships that may address your particular talent or need.
Information concerning some of the scholarships listed below is available in the scholarship file in the guidance office. Please do not take the last form/application. If there is only one in the folder, please ask Mrs. Landes to make additional copies.
Kennard Educational Fund, Inc.—Low interest student loan. Applications available in the guidance office. DEADLINE: June 1, 2013
Ray Houser Scholarship—The scholarship fund was established in 2011 by theStaunton Music Guild in honor of Mr. Houser’s dedication to radio broadcasting, music, and his steadfast commitment towards helping others in his community. Ray Houser was a local icon, DJ, musician, entrepreneur, and radio personality since 1946. This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior from any school in Augusta County. Applicants must have a GPA equal to or higher than 3.0 and submit a 500 word essay on the following topic: How has music inspired you and what are your future plans in the music/broadcasting industry? Applicants should include contact information, grade, and the school attended on the essay. Electronic submissions should be sent to info@stauntonmusicguild.org and hard copy submissions to the attention of SMG, 16 West Beverly St, Staunton, VA24401. DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted not later than 5pm May 24, 2013.
Waynesboro Rotary Foundation—A renewable scholarship of $500 per school year. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA. Awards are based on need (primarily) as well as school/community involvement and achievements. Applications are available in the guidance office. DEADLINE: Must be received by April 26, 2013
Staunton-AugustaJunior Women’s Club Scholarship—two $1000 scholarships will be awarded to a female high school senior who lives in Staunton or Augusta County. The award is based on academic achievement, community involvement, and overall merit. Applications are available in the guidance office. DEADLINE: Must be received by scholarship chairperson in entirety byApril 30, 2013
ThursdayMorning Music Club Scholarship—a scholarship for students planning to continue music studies in college either through their major or electives and extracurricular activities. Each participant must submit a CD or make arrangements for a live audition. Finalist will perform May 9 at 10:30 a.m. for the Thursday morning Music Club. First place winner will receive a minimum of $1,000. Specific guidelines can be found in the guidance office. All materials must be received by April 26, 2013.
VA Alpha Gamma Scholarship—$1000 local scholarship for a senior from Waynesboro or Augusta County pursuing a career in education from VA Alpha Gamma a local chapter of Apha Delta Kappa, honorary educational sorority for women educators. Applications are available in the guidanceoffice. DEADLINE: Must be returned to the guidance office by April 8, 2013
Booker T. Washington Alumni Association of Staunton Scholarship—the alumni association will award a $2000 scholarship ($250 per semester forfour years) to a local graduate based on academic achievements, financial need and participation in school and community activities. Applications are available in the guidance office. DEADLINE:Must be returned on or before April 26,2013
Quota International of Harrisonburg—offers a $2,500 scholarship to a senior who either has a speech or hearing impairment OR who is preparing to work with hearing or speech impaired people. Applications are available in the guidance office. DEADLINE: Must be received by April 20, 2013
Virginia Association of Women Judges Scholarship—a $500scholarship competition open to any senior in Virginia. The competitioninvolves the submission of a five hundred word essay on the topic: What are the benefits of the participationof women in the legislative and judicial branches of government? Applications are available in the guidanceoffice. DEADLINE:April 5, 2013
TheStaunton Augusta Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America—issponsoring a $750 scholarship to an area student entering a college programfocusing on conservation and/or environmental studies. Applicants must rank in the top 50 percent ofthe graduating class and submit an application, transcript, essay and threeletters of reference. Applications areavailable in the guidance office. Complete application packets are to besubmitted to Guidance. DEADLINE: April 15, 2013
The CommunityFoundation of the Central Blue Ridge Scholarships—The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge administers several local scholarships for seniors in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County. The scholarship applications are 100%electronic (online) this year. A description of each scholarship and the applications can be found online at www.communityfoundationcbr.org. DEADLINE: Must be submitted online by midnight April 5, 2012.
Waynesboro Game and Fish ProtectiveAssociation—offers a $500 scholarship to any student who wishes to further his/her education in wildlife management or a related area (such as environmental sciences). Qualifications include a 3.0 GPA and financial need. Applications are available in the guidance office. DEADLINE:Must be returned to the guidance office by April 15, 2013
BlueRidge Community College Scholarship Applications for the 2013-2014 academicyear. Information is available on line at www.brcc.edu/financial_aid/scholarships.htm. Applicants just need to complete one application and they will automatically be considered for all available scholarships. Applicants are able to access the application on-line atwww.brcc.edu/financial_aid/forms/scholarship_app.pdf . DEADLINE: Completed applications must be received in the BRCC Financial AidOffice on or before March 15, 2013
Dupont Community Credit Union Scholarship—DuPontCommunity Credit Union is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating seniorat each of the area high schools. Each school in the area has onerecipient. Applicants must be planning to attend a two or four year accreditededucational institution. Applications must be completed online at www.mydccu.com (search scholarships). DEADLINE:March 4, 2013
Fraternal Order of the Eagles—offers a $500-$1000 scholarship to a senior at each of the five county high schools and the city schools as well as to a child of a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. The application process includes completing a short application form and providing three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a parent. Applications are available in the guidance office. DEADLINE: Must be received by April 5, 2013
Granville P. Meade Scholarship—four-year scholarship based upon financial need and merit. Student must be planning to attend a Virginia college or university. Applications are available in the guidance office. DEADLINE: Return application to guidance by March 15, 2013
PublicPupil Transportation Scholarship at Virginia Tech—five $2500 scholarships awarded for the 2013-2014 year. Eligible students must have a parent or grandparent either currently employed or formerly employed withinVirginia’s pupil transportation community-bus drivers, technicians, administrative or support staff, etc. See guidance for more details. DEADLINE: March 1, 2013
Buster BynumScholarship—$2,500 scholarships awarded in Virginia to two seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher whose parent/guardian has been an active employee in public transportation with an annual income equal to or less than $75,000. DEADLINE: Return application to guidance by April 18, 2013
ClydeW. Morris Memorial Scholarship—a $2,500 scholarshipwill be awarded to a senior in Virginia who has a parent or grandparent either currently employed or formerly employed in the public school pupil transportation field in Virginia. They must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.Applications are available in the guidance office. DEADLINE: Return application to guidance by April 18, 2013
TheIntermarkets-Lucido Journalism Scholarship – Intermarkets, Inc., a Virginia-based independentadvertising management services firm for online publishers, is offering one$5,000 scholarship to a senior from a Virginia High School who plans to studyjournalism in college. The Intermarkets-Lucido Journalism Scholarship wascreated for students who are interested in understanding and promoting theimportance of non-biased journalism in the U.S. media. For the application andrequirements, go to www.intermarkets.net/ourCompany/scholarship/index.html. DEADLINE: April 5, 2013.
Lillian Perkins Morse Scholarship, WaynesboroPlayers Inc.—offersa $1000 scholarship to a high school senior with a good academic record, acommitment to public service, contribution to local theatre includinginvolvement of any sort with at least one Waynesboro Player’s production and aninterest in pursuing the performing arts or related area in college.Information is available in the guidance office. DEADLINE: Must be received by April 18, 2013
Lee-JacksonEducational Foundation Scholarship Program
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is pleased to announce the Charlottesville Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation Scholarship Program. The objective of the program is to acquaint young people with the historical legacy of two of Virginia's most outstanding military figures, General Robert E. Lee and General Thomas J."Stonewall" Jackson. The application and reporting forms can be found at www.lee-jackson.org . The scholarships are awarded as follows:
- $2,000 for the first place essay, and $1,000 for the second place essay, submitted in each of the state's eight public high school regions.
- A bonus award of $8,000 will go to the single essay that is judged to be the most outstanding in the state. Therefore, the winning essay will be awarded a total of $10,000, and the winning essay writer will be designated as the 2013 J. Clifford Miller, Jr. Scholar.
DEADLINE: Submit application and essay to guidance by February 15, 2013
WMHS Scholarship Application—WMHS administers severalscholarships. To be considered for the each of the scholarships seniors mustcomplete one overall application. The application contains a financial needsection that is optional. Only seniors who attend WMHS are considered.Applications are available in the guidance office and here. DEADLINE: Return application to guidance by April 19, 2013
MaudeE. Wallace Scholarship—is a general scholarship ($1,000)for any senior planning to further his/her education in any field at a Virginiacollege or university and who has financial need. Applications are available inthe guidance office. DEADLINE: May 1, 2013 Ella.G. Agnew Scholarship—is for a senior seeking trainingfor a nursing career OR in a field related to the medical profession. The scholarship is for $1,000 and you must beplanning to go to a college in Virginia and have financial need. Applicationsare available in the guidance office. DEADLINE: May 1, 2013
BuickAchievement Scholarship—national scholarship for students interestedin pursuing a degree in engineering, technology, design or business, with aninterest in the automotive industry. 1,100 scholarships are available. Go to http://www.buickachievers.com for moreinformation. DEADLINE: February 28, 2013Engineering/Technology or select Design andBusiness-related programs of studyThe Buick Achievers ScholarshipProgram wants to reward students who have succeeded both inside and outside ofthe classroom—and who may not be able to attend college without financialassistance. It's a reward for what you've made of yourself and the differenceyou are making for others. The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program wants to reward studentswho have succeeded both inside and outside of the classroom—and who may not beable to attend college without financial assistance. It's a reward for whatyou've made of yourself and the difference you are making for others. The BuickAchievers Scholarship Program wants to reward students who have succeeded bothinside and outside of the classroom—and who may not be able to attend collegewithout financial assistance. It's a reward for what you've made of yourselfand the difference you are making for others.
Ronald L. Hutchens, Sr.Memorial “Vision in Business” Scholarship—HUTCHINS &HUTCHINS, INC. is offering a $500.00 scholarship for one male and a $500.00scholarship for one female, graduating seniors, from high schools in AugustaCounty and the cities of Waynesboro and Staunton. The scholarship is a onetimeaward toward the recipients first year of higher education in BusinessManagement. Applications are available in the guidanceoffice. DEADLINE:Must be received by HUTCHINS & HUTCHINS, INC. no later than 5:00 PM March 29, 2013.
WaynesboroPolice Foundation Scholarship—a $1500 scholarship will be awarded toa student from WMHS, Stuarts Draft or Waynesboro. The student must have atleast a “B” average and be working towards an advanced diploma. A 500 word essayis part of the application. Applications are available in the guidance office.
DEADLINE: Mustbe received by April 15, 2013
The Kappa Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International—an honorary society for womaneducators is offering a $1000 scholarship to a female student in Staunton orAugusta County who has intentions of pursuing a career in the field ofeducation. Applications are available in the guidance office. Applications are availablein the guidance office. DEADLINE: Must be received by April 15, 2013.
Staunton School of Cosmetology Scholarship—$1000 scholarship for qualified studentsenrolling in July or August after their senior year. Applications are availablein the guidance office. DEADLINE: May 1,2013
ShenandoahValley Association of Insurance Women Scholarship—one$500 scholarship will be awarded to a senior from the area who demonstratesfinancial need and a sincere and serious interest in pursuing higher education.Applications are available in the guidance office. DEADLINE: Must be received by April 4, 2013
ShenandoahValley Electric Co-op Scholarship—SVEC awards ten $1,000 scholarships for seniors whose parents or legal guardians are consumers of SVEC. Primary consideration is given to the quality of a written essay, participation in school/community activities and quality of applicant’s high school course load. Consideration is also given to financial need, reference letters, and GPA. Applications are available in the guidance office or at www.svec.coop.DEADLINE: February 25, 2013VirginiaState Golf Association Scholarship Program- available to any Virginia high school senior in good-standing. Selection based on academic achievement, interest in golf, character and financial need. Application available in the guidance office. DEADLINE: February 22, 2013
ShenandoahValley Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa – is offering two $1000 scholarships to seniors interested in being a future educator. Applications are available in the guidance office. DEADLINE: March 1, 2013
AllenLaw Firm Scholarship—is awarded to15 Virginia studentswho despite obstacles or special challenges have nonetheless achieved high standards of performance. Their goal is to honor those students whose accomplishments would probably not be recognized otherwise. The amount of the award is $1,500. Transcripts, attendance records, test scores, an application form, and two letters of recommendation are required. Applications are available in the guidance office or at www.allenandallen.com/scholarships.html. DEADLINE: March 1, 2013
Waynesboro Woman’s Club Scholarship- offers a $1500 renewable scholarship based on scholastic achievement, financial need, extracurricular activities and good character. Applicants must be seniors at Wilson Memorial,Stuarts Draft or Waynesboro High School. There will be no discrimination based upon race, color, creed, or gender. The complete application form is available in the guidance office. DEADLINE: March15, 2013
Student of Integrity Scholarship Awards- sponsored by the Better Business Bureau Serving Western Virginia is offered to high school seniors based on leadership, community service, personal integrity and academic history. Awards are for up to $1000. See the guidance office for applications and more information. DEADLINE: January 21, 2013
studentscholarships.org - Scholarship search site for seniors and underclassmen. Additional information on this website includes - career and salary information, academic majors, and a virtual tour. Visit studentscholarships.org
csopportunity.org - scholarships for low income and/or minority students
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