Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Scholarship

Updated February 24, 2016

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.

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY SCHOLARSHIP

Delta Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated provides need-based scholarships to graduating seniors based on academics and service to community.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Have maintained a 2.5 GPA
Be a graduating senior for the class of 2016
Plan to enroll in an accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need
Demonstrate participation in community service

Award Amount:To be determined

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

Deadline:Postmark deadline for the complete application is March 30, 2016

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be a graduating senior
Attend a qualified HBCU college or university

Award Amount:Two - $500 scholarships

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

Deadline:The completed application must be postmarked by March 31, 2016.

SONY KINGOFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

In honor of Sonny Kingoff, a longtime supporter of academics and athletics at GWHS, a scholarship opportunity is available to a graduating senior who has participated in varsity sports (including cheerleading).

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be a graduating senior
Have participated in any sport, including varsity cheerleading.
Have shown high moral character, have maximized his or her ability in sports endeavors, and have exhibited leadership
Have achieved academically to the best of his or her abilities

Award Amount:To be determined (usually in the range of $1,500)

How to Apply:Use GWHS Local Universal Application (LUSA), located in the scholarship file in Guidance and on the GWHS website.

Deadline:The completed LUSA is due to Ms. McKinnie in Guidance by noon, Thursday March 24, 2015.

THE BOOKER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Booker Award is granted yearly to two former Glenwood Elementary School students who graduate from the Danville Public High School System. This award is named in memory of Jack and Ilah Tate Booker, who valued education, and in honor of their daughter, Margaret Booker Gabal, a dedicated educator.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Have attended Glenwood for a minimum of three years
Have a GPA of 2.0

Award Amount:Two - $2,000 renewable for three additional years

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

Deadline:March 31, 2016

THE ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER OF THE DELTA GAMMA SOCIETY ANNA DUNEVANT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Alpha Gamma Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, an organization for key women teachers, provides a $500.00 non-repayable grant-in-aid to award to a deserving female student who is planning to further her education in the area of teaching.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

A graduating female senior
Be planning to further her education in the area of teaching
Be accepted in college

Award Amount:$500

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

Return completed applications to Ms. McKinnie in Guidance.

Deadline:Completed applications are due to Ms. McKinnie by noon March11, 2016

EVENT ZONE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be a high school senior who resides within a 100-mile radius of Roanoke
Attend a post-secondary arts program for the 2015 fall semester as a full-time student
Plan to minor or major in the fine arts; music, dance, theatre, sculpture, painting, photography, drawing.

Award Amount:Three - $1,000 scholarships

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

Deadline:May 14, 2016

BEACON CREDIT UNION 2016 SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: The applicant must:

Be a high school graduating member or child of a member of Beacon Credit Union in good standing six months or prior to the deadline for the Beacon Scholarship deadline
Pursue higher education upon graduation
Have an overall 2.5 GPA

Award Amount:Four scholarships valued at $2,000 each

How to Apply:Application information is located in the scholarship file in Guidance or on the web at

Deadline:The application and supporting documents must be postmarked no later than April 25, 2016

VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS (VASBO) SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be the child or grandchild of a member in good standing of jBASBO and the sponsor of the applicant must be a current member for consecutive years, not counting the current year.
Be a high school senior

Award Amount:Three -$1,500 dollar scholarships

How to Apply: Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidanceand online at

THE LINKS, INC. DANVILLE CHAPTER MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITY STUDENTS

The Danville Chapter of Links, Inc. offers an annual Merit Scholarships for minority high school seniors.

Eligibility:The student must:

Be a minority high school senior
Have been or anticipate being accepted into an accredited post-secondary institution
Have a 2.5 GPA
Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited four year college or university

Award Amount:To be determined by Links

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

Deadline:Applications are due to Links no later than March 17, 2016.

OPTIMIST CLUB OF DANVILLE ORATORICAL CONTEST

The Optimist Club of Danville sponsors an oratorical contest to students in grades 9 to 12. The organization offers $9500 in scholarships to five winners (first to fifth place) in the amounts of $3,000, $2,500, $2,000, $1,000 and $1,000.

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

Deadline:March 25, 2016

DANVILLE ALUMNAE CHAPTER DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:The applicant must be a graduating senior.

Award Amount:To be determined

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

Deadline:February 28, 2016

ALPHA PHI OMEGA CHAPTER ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. SCHOLARSHIP

Alpha Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated provides support to outstanding high school seniors.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Be graduating high school seniors for the class of 2015
Plan to enroll in an accredited college or university
Demonstrate financial need
Demonstrate participation in community service and/or extra-curricular activities

Award Amount:To be determined

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

Deadline:Postmark deadline for the completed application is Friday, March 18, 2016.

THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED LEARNING AND RESEARCH STEM SCHOLARSHP 2016

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research Foundation offers a scholarship per school division within the IALR service region.

Eligibility: The applicant must:

Be a senior graduating by June 2016
Plan to attend a two-year or four-year college or university
Plan to major in science, technology, engineering, or math

Award Amount:$500

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

Deadline:The complete application with all requested information is due to Ms. McKinnie by noon on March 23, 2016

URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:The student must be:

A graduating senior
Entering an accredited college, university or other recognized institution of higher learning as a full time student in the 2016-2017 school year
Member of the URW Community Federal Credit Union for 12 months

Award Amount:$500.00

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

Deadline:Applications and supporting documents must be received by the URW Community Federal

Union by 5:00 P.M, April 8, 2016.

VIRGINIA SHERIFF’S INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP

The Virginia Sheriff’s Institute Scholarship program was established to provide an opportunity for young people in Virginia to pursue an educational curriculum in law enforcement or criminal justice. The scholarship is available to students in jurisdictions where sheriffs participate in the scholarship fundraising efforts. Students in this jurisdiction are eligible to receive the scholarship.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

Live in a locality where the sheriff is a member of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute and has authorized the Institute to conduct a direct mail special appeal to raise funds for the scholarship program
Major in the criminal justice field (those majoring in law or pursuing a career as a lawyer will not be considered as a criminal justice major)
Attend a Virginia college

Award Amount:To be determined

How to Apply:Applications and information is located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

Deadline:Return the completed application and all supporting documents to Ms. McKinnie in Guidance by April 1, 2016.

2016 STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The 2016 Student-View Scholarship program is offering scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. The program includes:

One $4,000.00 scholarship
One 1,000.00 scholarship
Ten $500.00 scholarship

There is:

No minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average
No essay required
No lengthy application form

How to Apply:Log on to

Deadline:April 22, 2016

AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION - DANVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER

Eligibility:The applicant must be:

A graduating senior
Planning to attend a vocational, two year, or four year college

Award Amount:To be determined by the chapter

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

Deadline:Applications are due to the organization by March 28, 2016

MENTALITY FOR MILLIONS SCHOLARSHIP (GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL)

Two former George Washington graduates are sponsoring the Mentality for Millions Scholarship (MFM). The scholarship is based around and centered on the elements of passion and encouraging positive individuality.

Eligibility:The student must:

Plan to attend a two or four year college
Perform a minimum of 2 hours of service at God’s Storehouse

Award Amount:$500

How to Apply:Information is located in the scholarship file in Guidance. Complete the Local Universal Scholarship application and return to Ms. McKinnie in Guidance.

Deadline:April 15, 2016

RICH MURRAY JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP

The Virginia Sports Information Director’s Rich Murray Journalism Scholarship is presented annually to a Virginia high school student who excels in the area of sports journalism and is pursuing a college degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, preferably at an institution in Virginia. The value of the scholarship is $1,000. Application information is online at and a hardcopy of the application is located in the scholarship file in Guidance.

WEDNESDAY CLUB MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

The Wednesday Club provides merit scholarships for senior students in Danville and Pittsylvania County public schools.

Eligibility:The student must:

Demonstrate academic excellence
Pursue a bachelor’s degree from a college or university

Award amount:$1,000

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

Deadline:Postmarked no later than March 21, 2016.

THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DAN RIVER UNIT 325 SCHOLARSHIP

The American Legion Auxiliary Dan River Unit 325 offers a scholarship to a direct descendant; child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. or a legally adopted child or a child/children of a spouse by prior marriage or dependent as defined by the United States of America Armed Services for Veterans of the United States military and National Guard.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

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:April 15, 2016

PAMPLIN LEADERSHIP AWARD

The Pamplin Leader Award is a one-year merit based $5,000 tuition scholarship presented annually to 40 qualified students from among the Commonwealth of Virginia’s public high schools. The student must apply, receive acceptance, accepts the offer of admission. Recipients of the Pamplin Leader Award must possess a record of outstanding academic achievement that is balanced with a commitment to community service and leadership experience. The Pamplin Leadership Award is open to students applying to majors.

Eligibility: The applicant must:

Be a senior enrolled at a Virginia public school planning to attend Virginia Tech
Have a 3.8 overall GPA

Award Amount:$5,000

How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance or at Do not forward your application to Virginia Tech. You must submit the application to Ms. McKinnie. The GWHS Scholarship Committee will select one application from all applications submitted. Virginia Tech will disqualify your application if you do not follow the application procedures.

Deadline: The completed application and supporting documents are due to Ms. McKinnie in Guidance no later than January 21, 2016.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION SCHOLARSHIPS

Guidance Selected Scholarship: For the three scholarships below complete a Local Universal Scholarship Application found in the scholarship file in Guidance and on the GWHS website. Write the name of the scholarship on the appropriate section of the LUSA. The complete application and all supporting documents are due Ms. McKinnie, by noon, February 15, 2016. Please be aware that in additional to the LUSA you must provide a transcript and letter of recommendation for each scholarship.

Irene L.Pritchett Memorial Scholarship – for qualified black graduates from the Danville and Pittsylvania County
Spiro Skenderis Memorial Scholarship – for students who have overcome a hardship
Eileen and Joseph Stendig Scholarship – for deserving students with financial need

Student Selected Scholarships: Applications must be submitted online at before February 29.

Adkerson-Dodson Special Education Scholarship – for Danville/Pittsylvania residents who have a need for financial support and who are pursuing and undergraduate or graduate degree or licensure in special education.
Alger Pugh Memorial Scholarship - Open applications for GW High School athletes, with a preference given to GW football players.
Andy Warren Memorial Scholarship - Open applications for GW High School athletes, with a preference given to GW football players.

Arnold B. Porter & Elizabeth J. Porter Scholarship - Open applications for members of Fairview United Methodist Church who demonstrate a reasonable need for financial aid.

Danville Academic Boosters Scholarship - Awarded to the top-five graduates of Danville Public Schools as determined by the School System
Danville Regional Medical Center Auxiliary/Volunteers Scholarship - Open applications for Danville Regional Medical Center current employees and volunteers and their immediate families (current spouses, children.
Deputy Frankie Lynn Betterton Scholarship - Open applications for deserving Danville/Pittsylvania residents who have a financial need and who are pursuing a law enforcement career.
Diane Marie Gross Scholarship - Open applications for Danville graduates attending Washington and Lee University or the College of William and Mary.

Douglas Sager Hayes and Mildred "Mickey" Hayes Scholarship - Open applications for Danville and Pittsylvania County graduates studying art.
Eileen and Joseph Stendig Scholarship - Guidance departments of Danville Public Schools may nominate one or two deserving students with a financial need.
Eliza Patterson Hines Memorial Scholarship - Open applications for local graduates pursuing a career in teaching, preferably in grades 1-7.
First Responder-Hero Education Scholarship - Open applications for Danville, Pittsylvania and Caswell County graduates whose parents are armed force members or veterans, law enforcement.
Gail and Walter Gunn Scholarship - Open applications for local African American students with a preference for those studying business or with an entrepreneurial interest.

Gantsoudes Scholarship Fund – for graduating seniors of George Washington High School attending college in North Carolina or Virginia.
GW Class of 1957 Scholarship – for graduating seniors of George Washington High School.
Hokie Bird Scholarship - Open application for Danville-Pittsylvania County graduates attending Virginia Tech.
Irene L. Pritchett Memorial Scholarship - Guidance departments may nominate qualified black graduates from the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County or the Children’s Home of Virginia.
John B. Grubb Scholarship - Open application for Danville and Pittsylvania County graduates.
John R. and Betty B. Eggleston Scholarship - Open applications for Danville, Pittsylvania or Caswell County graduates.
John Watson Daniel Scholarship – Open application for graduates in Danville, Pittsylvania, or Caswell County. Preference for descendants of employees or retirees of John W. Daniel Construction Company.

Louise P. Surles Scholarship - Open applications for Danville, Pittsylvania or Caswell county graduates attending the University of Virginia.

Onnie H. & Bertie W. Milloway Scholarship - Averett University recommends local Danville, Pittsylvania or Caswell county graduates with a financial need.
Patrick H. Musick Memorial Scholarship - Averett University recommends Danville, Pittsylvania and Caswell county graduates who are deserving students, with a preference for academically...
Percy and Velna Scearce Scholarship – for graduates in Danville, Pittsylvania or Caswell, who actively support their religious convictions, are merited and have financial need
Ray M. Harris Scholarship - Open applications for graduates of public and private schools in Danville or Pittsylvania County, with a preference for Pittsylvania County.
Robert and Bernice Milam Scholarship - Open applications for active members (or students whose parents or legal guardians are active members) of Third Avenue Congregational Christian...
Roy G. and Joan F. Gignac Scholarship Fund – for graduating seniors pursuing technical fields of study, preferably attending the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Roy L. and Mary G. Doss Scholarship – for graduating seniors of Danville or Pittsylvania County.
Spiros Skenderis Memorial Scholarship - Guidance departments of Danville and Pittsylvania County Public Schools may nominate one or two students who have overcome a hardship
Steven Bruce Daniels, Jr. Scholarship -Open applications for Danville, Pittsylvania or Caswell county graduates attending either NC State University or Virginia Tech and plans for.
Stuart Harris Drama Scholarship – for graduates of Danville Public Schools who are outstanding drama students.

Susan L. Edwards Memorial Scholarship – for students who are pursuing the field of radiologic technology, and if no applicants for radiologic technology, then nursing school applicants will be considered.
William Barr Scholarship – for Danville/Pittsylvania graduates attending Hampton-Sydney.
Woodlawn Academy Scholarship – for Danville and Pittsylvania County graduates given to former students and immediate family or former students.

WEDNESDAY CLUB MERIT SCHOLARSHIP