GAHS Scholarship Newsletter
April 2013
All scholarships are listed in DUE DATE order.
Come to School Counseling for applications or more information.
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April 20th
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Upcoming Events:April 19th: Advanced Technology Institute speaker during JSTEP (sign up in School Counseling)
Want help filling out your forms for Financial Aid for college?
Beginning every Thursday in 2013…
Ø Sign up for an appointment with our GRASP advisor, Mrs. Deadrick.
Ø Mrs. Deadrick will be available, by appointment, to give you free help with FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Ø Please call the School Counseling Office for more information, 501-3310
Service Academy Day 2013
· Learn about the United States service academies and their admissions process
· April 20, 2013 at 10:00-1:00
· Paramount Theater in Charlottesville
· More information at www.warner.senate.gov
Richmond Area Program for Minorities in Engineering
2013 Summer Engineering Institute
· Three or five week program for middle and high school minority students at VSU and VCU.
· Students must be interested in engineering as a career.
· Students must be academically talented in math and science.
· Applications available in Counseling and due by Friday, April 12, 2013!
VCU High School Arts Program {July 14- August 2, 2013}
o A 3-week residency program that offers high school students the opportunity to explore Richmond and their interests in the fine arts, design arts or performing arts. Students take classes with VCUarts faculty while developing their portfolios or preparing for auditions
o www.arts.vcu.edu/summerintensive
Scholarship Information
April
· Annie Henderson Wood Memorial Scholarship
- Sponsored by the Rho Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Eligible: African American female or male senior with 3.0 GPA or higher planning to attend college/university or technical school in Fall of 2013
- Award: $1,000
- See Ms. Francis for an application
- Deadline: April 1, 2013
· Greater Richmond Relocation Council (GRRC) Scholarship
- Eligible: Senior who relocated more than 50 miles and changed schools during their relocation and has a 2.5 GPA or higher.
- Award: TBD
- Contact Jan Francisco at or www.richmondrelo.org for more information
- Applications available in School Counseling
- Deadline: April 3, 2013
· Virginia Association of Women Judges
- Eligible: Seniors planning to attend a post-secondary institution
- Award: $500 and invitation to attend a reception at the State Capitol
- Essay Contest- See School Counseling for an application
- Deadline: April 5, 2013
· Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Jesse M. Tinsley, DDS Scholarship
- Eligible: Seniors with a 2.5 GPA or higher with financial need
- Award: TBD
- See School Counseling for application
- Deadline: April 5, 2013
· Henrico Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship
- Eligible: Senior planning to pursue a degree in public education as a teacher or school-support professional
- Award: $1,500 or more
- See Ms. Francis for application
- Deadline: April 8, 2013
· Geno Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Eligible: Senior with a minimum 3.0 planning to attend a Virginia community college, university, or vocational school
- Award: $1,000
- See Ms. Francis for application
- Deadline: April 8, 2013
· Richmond Metro Alumni Chapter of Winston-Salem State University
- Eligible: Seniors who plan to attend Winston-Salem State University and have a 2.7 GPA or higher.
- Award: $500 book scholarship
- Deadline: April 8, 2013
· Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated Weldon H. Smith Scholastic Achievement Award
- Eligible: African-American male who has demonstrated both academic promise as well as financial need, GPA 2.5 or higher, community service, and acceptance into a post-secondary institution
- Award: $1,000
- Applications available in School Counseling
- Deadline: April 12, 2013
· Chums Incorporated: Richmond Chapter Chums Scholarship
- Eligible: African-American senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher who has been accepted to a four year college/university and plans to major in education.
- Award: $1,000
- Deadline: April 15, 2013
· Ladies of Glen Allen: Martha Dandridge/Joyce Wilkins Memorial Scholarship
- Eligible: Female seniors with a 2.2 GPA or higher, accepted into a 2 or 4-year college/university
- Award: $500
- Applications available in School Counseling
- Deadline: April 15, 2013
· GRASP Last Dollar Scholarship
- Eligible: Seniors who have met with a GRASP advisor during their senior year, GPA 2.0 or higher, and has filed a FAFSA.
- Award: $250-2,000
- Applications available in School Counseling
- Deadline: April 19, 2013
· Elko Middle School PTSA Scholarship
- Eligible: Seniors who attended Elko Middle School for grades 6-8 and is a current PTSA member
- Award: $500-1000
- Applications available in School Counseling
- Deadline: April 26, 2013
· Glen Allen High School PTSA Scholarship
- Eligible: Seniors who are current members of the PTSA, community service, and a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Applications available in School Counseling
- Deadline: April 30, 2013
· Westhampton Lodge No. 302 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Scholarship Fund
- Eligible: Seniors based on merit and financial need; academic achievement, class rank, standardized test scores, and participation in high school, community, and organized religious activities.
- Award: $1,000
- Applications available in School Counseling
- Deadline: April 30, 2013
· Carol L. Kenzer Scholarship
- Eligible: Seniors who attended Moody Middle School IB program and plan to pursue a four-year degree at a college or university
- Award: $1,000
- See School Counseling for application
- Deadline: April 30, 2013
May
· Henrico Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Eligible: Senior with a 3.0 or higher planning to attend college in Virginia
- Award: $750 for up to 4 years
- See Ms. Francis for application
- Deadline: May 1, 2013
· St. Peter Baptist Church Scholarship
- Eligible: Senior with minimum 3.0 GPA and planning to enroll at a 2 or 4-year technical/vocational program
- Merit Scholarship or Need Based Scholarship
- See School Counseling for application
- Deadline: May 10, 2013 at 5:00
Online Essay Contest Scholarships
Deadlines vary from March-June 2013
· 2012 Nutrition and Health Fitness Scholarship
- www.nutraplanet.com/scholarship
- Deadline: March 1, 2013
· Contact Lenses and Glasses Scholarship
- www.replacemycontacts.com/idx/help/contact-lens-glasses-scholarship.asp
- Deadline: March 1, 2013
· Clean It Supply: Business and Economics Scholarship
- www.cleanitsupply.com/t-scholarship_program.aspx
- Deadline: April 20, 2013
· Connect Your Home Scholarship
- www.connectyourhome.com/scholarship
- Deadline: May 3, 2013
· AmeriQuest Traffic Safety Scholarship
- www.ameriquestcorp.com/contact/traffic-safety-scholarship.aspx
- Deadline: May 15, 2013
· Arrow Exterminators Scholarship
- www.arrowexterminators.com/company/scholarship%20contest
- Deadline: May 15, 2013
· BrokerFish Study Abroad Scholarship
- www.brokerfish.com/scholarships
- Deadline: May 20, 2013
· Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS TM Sweepstakes
- www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships
Miscellaneous College/University Scholarships
· University of Virginia
· Jerome Holland Scholarship
Eligible: All African American students applying to the University are automatically considered for the five to seven Holland Scholarships available each year. Most Holland Scholars are in the top 10% of their class and have a 1300 or better on the SAT.
· Walter N. Ridley Scholarship Fund
The Walter N. Ridley Scholarship Fund at the University of Virginia provides scholarships for black students admitted to U.Va. Named for the University's first black graduate, The Ridley Fund is the product of the vision and generosity of the University's Black Alumni and friends. Since its creation in 1987, hundreds of alumni, parents, and friends have joined forces to award over 300 scholarships. The scholarship is awarded to matriculating first year students and students may apply after they have accepted the University's offer of admission. Applications are available in May and scholarships are awarded during the summer.
· Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the largest Hispanic scholarship-granting organization in the nation. HSF provides financial assistance to outstanding Hispanic students in higher education throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The students represent every region of the country, and attend hundreds of institutions of higher education throughout America.
Scholarships for Hispanic/Latino Students
o Hispanic Scholarship Fund: www.hsf.net
o Hispanic College Fund: www.hispanicfund.org
o Chicana/Latina Foundation: www.chicanalatina.org
o Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: www.chci.org
o Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities: www.hacu.net
o Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundations: www.hispanicheritage.net
o First in My Family Scholarship: www.thesalliemaefund.org
o Gates Millennium Scholars: www.gmsp.org
o Questbridge: www.questbridge.org
Scholarships for Asian American Students
o Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund: www.apiasf.org
o US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce: www.uspaacc.com
o Human Capital Scholarship: http://www.asianpacificfund.org/awards/humancapital.shtml
o Questbridge: www.questbridge.org
Please make sure you inform Ms. Francis of any scholarships/grants that are received!