Mary Jordan Memorial Scholarship

Updated December 9, 2015

Seniors are responsible for mailing their own scholarships unless directed otherwise in the George Washington Scholarship newsletter. Scholarship applications that do not have an internet link will be in the scholarship file cabinet in Guidance. Transcript requests for scholarship applications must be submitted on the transcript request form at least one week in advance. Mrs. Melton will provide you with the official transcript to submit with your application.

MARY JORDAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Mary Jordan Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Mary Wescott Jordan who died at the age of 23 following heart surgery. The award is sent directly to the educational institution of the recipient’s choice.

Eligibility: The applicant must:

· Be a graduating senior

· Attend a college, university or seminary

Award Amount: To be determined by the Advisory Committee of the scholarship fund

How to Apply: Follow the instructional page for the Mary Jordan Memorial Scholarships located in the scholarship file in Guidance and complete the GWHS Local Universal Scholarship Application form located in the scholarship file and on the GWHS website.

Deadline: Completed applications are due to Ms. McKinnie in Guidance by noon March 1, 2016.

DANVILLE CHAPTER OF CHUMS, INC

The Danville Chapter of Chums, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that promotes charitable, educational, and religious activities in the community.

Eligibility: The applicant must:

· A senior

· Be planning to further their education after high school

Award Amount: Two $500.00 scholarships

How to Apply: Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline: The completed application and all requested items are due to Chums by Monday April 18, 2016

THE CAROLE JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Carole Johnson Memorial Scholarship established in 1963 by friends to memorialize a young woman who was devoted to a variety of academic, community, and extra-curricular activities at George Washington High School. The purpose of the fund is to recognize young women who show promise of future achievement and service. Students for the scholarships will be selected based on Christian character, unselfish service to others, potential for future contributions to the human community, extra-curricular activities, academic achievement and personality. Scholarship recipients are students who best exemplify Carole Johnson’s commitment to academics, school and community service activities, and dedication to unselfish service to others. Scholarship funds are awarded on a competitive basis to a student or students, who have been admitted to an accredited four-year college or university.

Eligibility: The student must:

· Be a senior lady graduating from GW May 2016

· Demonstrate outstanding commitments to academics, school and community activities, unselfish service to others and potential for future contributions to the human community

· Plan to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university in the continental United States the following academic year

Award Amount: $9,000 approximately

How to Apply: Additional Information is located in the scholarship file in Guidance. Complete the GW Local Universal Scholarship Application located in the scholarship file and on the GWHS website.

Return the completed application and supporting documents to Ms. McKinnie by noon, Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Deadline: Noon, March 1, 2016

VIRGINIA GOLF FOUNDATION VSGA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF THE VIRGINIA GOLF FOUNDATION

The Virginia Golf Foundation administers the VSGA scholarship program. The VSGA created the VSGA scholarships for Virginia high school students with an interest in golf and attending college within the commonwealth. The criteria for the scholarship are based on academic achievement, an interest in golf (skill level not important), character and financial need.

Eligibility: The applicant must:

· Be a Virginia high school senior

· Domicile in Virginia since September 1, 2015

· Be in good academic standing acceptable to the Virginia Golf Association

· Have an interest in golf (skill level not important)

· Be a person of character

Award Amount: Grants ranging from $1,000 to $7,000 were awarded in 2014-2015. Awards for 2015-2016 to be determined.

How to Apply: Apply online at scholarships.VSGA.org

Deadline: Postmarked by Monday February 24, 2016 or submitted online and received online by midnight February 24, 2016.

AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC. (AMP) SCHOLARSHIPS

AMP, the non-profit wholesale electric power supplier for the City of Danville and 132 other municipalities funds the Lyle B. Wright Scholarship for a student whose household receives electricity from an AMP member system. The recipient of the scholarship is chosen based on academic performance, a well-written essay, good score on the public power test and participation in a variety of extracurricular activities/programs.

Eligibility: The applicant must:

· Be a graduating senior who will attend college or technical school

· Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.

· Be a well-rounded student

· Have a record of participation in a variety of extracurricular activities/programs.

· Be the member of a household that receives electricity from an AMP member system.

Award Amount: $2,000

How to Apply: Complete the Local Universal Scholarship Application (LUSA) located on the scholarship link of the GWHS website.

Deadline: Return the completed LUSA to Ms. McKinnie in Guidance by noon, Monday, November 23, 2015.

VIRGINIA PTA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Virginia PTA offers scholarships to graduating Virginia high school students who are planning to enter teaching or other youth-serving professions.

Eligibility: The applicant must:

· Attend a school that has a PTA or PTSA association in good standing

· Reside in Virginia and graduate from a Virginia public high school

· Plan to pursue a career in teaching or qualify for service with a youth serving agency

· Enter a Virginia college or university in September following the date of application for the scholarship

· Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better

· Provide evidence of financial need and academic achievement

Award Amount: $1,200.00 scholarship memorializing M. Frieda Koontz

$1,200.00 scholarship honoring S. John Davis

Additional $1,000.00 scholarships

How to Apply: Applications are available at www.vapta.org and are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline: Return the completed application and required documents (three letters of recommendation, transcript, SAT and/or ACT test scores) to Ms. McKinnie in Guidance by noon, Tuesday, February 1, 2016.

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU STUDENT OF INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Virginia offers the annual “Student of Integrity Award” to honor seniors in the 32 county service areas who personify high ethics as demonstrated through leadership, community service, overall personal judgment and academic history.

Eligibility: The applicant must:

· Be a member of the graduating class of 2016

· Have a 3.0 GPA

Award Amount: $1,000

How to Apply: The application and information is located in the scholarship file in Guidance or at www.bbb.org/western-virginia

Deadline: January 29, 2016

DANVILLE RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Danville Retired Teachers Association provides a scholarship to a chosen candidate enrolled in a college to become a teacher.

Eligibility: The applicant must:

· Be a graduating senior planning to attend college for a career as a teacher

· Have maintained grades of a “C” average or better

Award Amount: $500.00

How to Apply: Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline: Completed applications are due to Ms. McKinnie by noon, Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DAN RIVER UNIT 1097 MICKEY HAYES’ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The American Legion Auxiliary Dan River Unit 1097 offers a scholarship to a direct descendant (child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. or a legally adopted child) of a US wartime veteran who served on active duty during one or more of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion as determined by the United States Government.

Eligibility: The applicant must:

· Have a GPA of 3.0

· Plan to attend an accredited college/university

· Be a citizen of the United States and legal resident of Virginia or North Carolina

Award Amount: To be determined by the auxiliary

How to Apply: Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance

Deadline: March 1, 2016

THE AMERICAN LEGION HIGH SCHOOL ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The purpose of the American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States.

Eligibility: Participants must be citizens of the United States or permanent residents of the United States, under 20 years of age; enrolled in high school, and domiciled in the state they enter competition.

Award Amount: State Scholarship 1st place $1,100.00, 2nd and 3rd place $600.00

National Scholarship 1st place $18,000; 2nd place $16,000; 3rd place $14,000

How to Apply: Specific contest rules may be found online at www.legion.org/oratorical. For dates, sites, and deadline information concerning local, district and state level competition,

individuals should contact their local American Legion post or their respective state headquarters office of the The American Legion.

Deadline: District contests are to be completed in January, following the local Post contest.

HUGHES MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Hughes Memorial Foundation awards Scholarships to individuals for higher education or job training with preference being given to needy and/or disadvantaged children living in the Virginia counties of Pittsylvania, Halifax, Mecklenburg, Charlotte, Campbell, Bedford, Franklin, Henry and Patrick; the North Carolina counties of Stokes, Rockingham, Caswell, and Person; and the cities of Virginia and North Carolina that are located geographically within those counties. Preference is also given to needy and/or disadvantaged children in these counties who are linear offspring of Hughes Memorial Home when it was an orphanage. The Hughes Memorial Foundation Scholarship application and additional information is located at www.hughesmemorialfoundation.org. The enrollment period begins January 1, 2016 and the deadline for the application and all supporting documents is April 1, 2016.

THE GLORIA AND CARLOS R. BELL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Gloria and Carlos R. Bell longtime, 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 is based on academic accomplishments rather than financial need. The scholarship will provide financial support to students selected from the Commonwealth of Virginia, with a preference given to residents of the Gloucester, Virginia area.

Eligibility: The applicant must:

· Have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

· Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Award Amount: $80,000 ($20,000 yearly for four years)

How to Apply: The application and information may be found at www.bellscholarship.org.

Deadline: February 1, 2016

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SUNTRUST OFF TO COLLEGE SWEEPSTAKES

One winner will be chosen every two week until May 13, 2016. Students may register once every two weeks after each drawing for the next drawing.

Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior and eligibility is not based GPA or financial need

Award Amount: Thirty scholarships valued at $500 are awarded.

How to Apply: Visit suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes for details.

Deadline: Two winners are randomly chosen every two weeks from October 30, 2015 to May 13, 2016.

TOBACCO REGION SCHOLARSHIP PRGRAM-SOUTHSIDE

The Tobacco Region Scholarship Program-Southside provides assistance with tuition for eligible students who live within the approved localities of the Southside Virginia region.

Eligibility: The applicant must:

· Be a resident of the Southside Virginia and have resided in Southside Virginia for 12 months

· Be a United States citizen

· Be seeking or plan to seek a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited 4 year college or university

Award Amount: To be determined

How to Apply: Go to http://tobacco.swcenter.edu . Click Notify Me in the upper right and fill out the requested information.

VIRGINIA PTA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Virginia PTA offers scholarships to graduating Virginia high school students who are planning to enter teaching or other youth-serving professions.

Eligibility: The applicant must:

· Attend a school that has a PTA or PTSA association in good standing

· Reside in Virginia and graduate from a Virginia public high school

· Plan to pursue a career in teaching or qualify for service with a youth serving agency

· Enter a Virginia college or university in September following the date of application for the scholarship

· Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better

· Provide evidence of financial need and academic achievement

Award Amount: $1,200.00 scholarship memorializing M. Frieda Koontz

$1,200.00 scholarship honoring S. John Davis

Additional $1,000.00 scholarships

How to Apply: Applications are available at www.vapta.org and are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

COMCAST LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program funded through the Comcast Foundation recognize high school seniors from Comcast communities for their commitment to community service, academics, and demonstrated leadership.

Eligibility: The applicant must:

· Have a grade point average of 2.8 or higher

· Demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through work experience

· Have strong commitment to and involvement in community service

· Plan to attend an accredited, nonprofit college, university, or vocational/technical school in the United States

Award Amount: $1,000.00

How to Apply: Complete the GWHS Local Universal Application (LUSA) scholarship file in Guidance.

Return the completed (LUSA) application to Ms. McKinnie by October 30.

Deadline: October 20, 2015

JEFFERSON SCHOLARSHIP TO THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

The Jefferson Scholars Foundation seeks to find high school seniors who possess exceptional ability in leadership and scholarship who show promise of making significant contributions to the University community as students and to society as graduates. Successful candidates for the Jefferson Scholarship have demonstrated uncommon academic abilities, exceptional leadership talents and an understanding of the broader community around them. Nominees are typically within the top 5-10 percent of their class, have taken the most challenging course load and possess an intellectual curiosity and vigor for learning. The Jefferson Scholars Foundation does require as a condition of nomination that each nominee agree not to make application to a college or university under a binding early decision plan, however any senior who wishes to apply to a college or university under a non-binding plan would be eligible to compete for and win a Jefferson Scholarship. Applying to the University of Virginia is highly encouraged, but not required of nominees.