Updated January 13, 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.

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

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

JT - MINNIE MAUDE CHARITABLE TRUST SCHOLARSHIP

The trust’s primary goal is to provide higher education opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels through financial assistance to deserving and needy students in the Danville and surrounding area. Scholarships will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and promise, financial need and other related selection criteria.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

  • Be a resident of Pittsylvania, Halifax, Henry, Caswell or Rockingham County and all of the cities located in these counties for a minimum of twelve months at the time of the application
  • Attend an accredited public or private, two or more year college or university, or an institution offering a one year certificate degree

Award Amount:Varies up to and including a possible full scholarship

How to Apply:Visit the website for details.

STAN PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – ROANOKE VALLEY WRESTLING ASSOCIATION

The Roanoke Valley Wrestling Association awards an annual scholarship in memory of Stan Parker.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

  • Be a senior from the Blue Ridge, River Ridge, Three Rivers, Pioneer, Piedmont, Western Valley or one of the independent schools of Roanoke Catholic or North Cross
  • Attend a junior college, state or private college, or university
  • Be active in wrestling and student activities or the son or daughter of a coach, official, or connected to wrestling.
  • Have maintained a “C” average

Award Amount:$1,000.00

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

Deadline:Applications are due to the Roanoke Valley Wrestling Association by March 25, 2016.

BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program funded by the GM Foundation provides scholarship to high school seniors and undergraduates who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business with an interest in the automotive industry. The foundation will award scholarships, including renewable scholarships of up to $25,000 per year. The scholarship program seeks to help those who put forth the effort and find success both in and out of the classroom, yet are unable to attend college without financial assistance. The majority of the scholarships will be awarded to students majoring in STEM disciplines.

Eligibility:The applicant must:

  • Have an excellent academic record
  • Have financial need
  • Have participation and leadership in community and school activities, work experience and interest in pursuing a career in the automotive industry

Award Amount:Up to $25,000 renewal up to four years for 100 first-time freshman and $2,000 one-time awards for an additional 1,000 students.

How to Apply:The application and related information is located at

Deadline:February 29, 2016

VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIPS

The Virginia High School League (VHSL), in partnership with its corporate sponsors offers four scholarship awards for college bound high school seniors.

Andrew Mullins Courageous Achievement Award – $1500 value

The Andrew Mulling Courageous Achievement Award recognizes a female or male student who had made significant contributions to one or more VHSL athletic and/or academic activities. The student currently has or has overcome a serious illness, injury or disability, has overcome great adversity, such as challenging social or home situations in a positive way; or other extraordinary situations, where the student has displayed tremendous courage against overwhelming odds. The award requires the student to have (1) a minimum 3.0 GPA (2) won at least one varsity letter or the equivalent in the VHSL sport/academic activity, involvement in other school sponsored activities, and (3)involvement in activities outside of school (work, charities, etc.). Application information is located in the scholarship file in Guidance. For consideration for the award the application must be submitted by the school. Return the application and all required documents toMs. McKinnie in Guidance by noon, Friday, February 19.

Allstate Foundation/VHSL Achievement Award (Athletic) - $1500 value

The award requires the student to have (1) a minimum 3.0 GPA (2) won at least one varsity letter or the equivalent in the VHSL sports activity (3) involvement in other school-sponsored activities and (4) involvement in activities outside of school (work, charities, etc.). Application information is located in the scholarship file in Guidance. For consideration for the award the application must be submitted by the high school. Return the application and all required documents to Ms. McKinnie in Guidance by noon, Friday, February 19.

Allstate Foundation/VHSL Achievement Award (Academic) - $1500 value

The award requires the student to have (1) a minimum 3.0 GPA (2) participate in a VHSL academic activities of , debate, drama, forensics (ACE), creative writing, newspaper, yearbook, magazine, scholastic bowl or film festival (3) involvement in other school-sponsored activities and (4) involvement in activities outside of school (work, charities, etc.). Application information is located in the scholarship file in Guidance. For consideration for the award the application must be submitted by the high school. Return the application and all required documents to Ms. McKinnie in Guidance by noon, Friday, February 19.

Virginia High School League Savage Scholarship Award - $500 value

Each year the VHSL awards one college-bound senior who has participated and excelled in school publications (magazine, newsmagazine, newspaper and yearbook), and for at least two years has demonstrated outstanding personal qualities such as leadership, writing, proficiency, design aptitude, creativity, teamwork and character. The applicant must be: (1) A graduating senior with a minimum of two years as a staff participant in GWHS school publications; yearbook, newspaper, literary magazine or have achieved equivalent participation through contributions to community or professional publications. (2) Have demonstrated one or more of the following personal qualities, leadership, writing skills, design aptitude, creativity, organization, industry, teamwork, character and (3) Apply to an accredited college, university or educational institution beyond the secondary school level. For consideration for the award the application must be submitted by the high school. The application and required documents are due to Ms. McKinnie by 12:00 noon Friday, February 19.

Vito Periello Citizenship Award - $1,000 value

This scholarship is available for seniors wishing to further their education in medicine or an allied health field at an institution of higher learning including universities, colleges, and trade schools.

For purpose of this award the student must:

  • Graduate at the end of the current school year
  • Have participated as an Athletic Student Training Aide
  • Participated in at least one activity offered by the League
  • Have contributed to family, school and community
  • Promoted good citizenship and sportsmanship
  • Provide two letters of support, one from a school official and one from any other non-family member with knowledge of applicant’s contribution to citizenship
  • Written essay
  • Have demonstrated actions in sportsmanship in athletic or academic activities or exemplary acts in coming to the assistance of those in need; and/or

Contributions to the family, school and community, or the arts, the environment, education, health or human services through volunteer efforts;

  • Have overcome the odds, moving beyond significant hardships or family or societal difficulties to enhance the quality of the life of others.

For consideration for the award the application must be submitted by the high school. The application and required documents are due to Ms. McKinnie by 12:00 noon Friday, February 19.

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 Chumsby 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.