March 2, 2015
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:April 3, 2015
DANVILLE ROTARY CLUB - MALCOM W. HUCKABEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Danville Rotary Club awards (5) $1,000 scholarships to selected applicants.
Eligibility:The applicant must:
- Have a record of school or community service
- Have promise of societal contribution
- Be a current senior
Award Amount:$1,000
How to Apply:Applications and information are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.
Deadline:April 3, 2015
DANVILLE PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Danville Professional Women’s Association promotes and mentors professional women through educational programs, networking,and providing scholarships to further their education and career advancement.
Eligibility:The applicant must:
- Be a graduating female senior
- Plan to enroll in an accredited college in fall 2014
Award Amount:To be determined
How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.
Deadline:Must be received by the organization no later than April 16, 2015.
DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Danville Community College (DCC) offers over 300 institutional scholarships. You complete one scholarship application for the Danville Community College Foundation Scholarships.
Eligibility:The applicant must:
- Apply to DCC
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before completing the DCC scholarship application.
- Create a DCC account with STARS
Award Amount:$100 to full tuition
How to Apply:Complete the online scholarship application at
click on STARS
Deadline:March 31, 2015
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Scholarship Program is sponsored by Virginia independent pharmacies.
Eligibility:The applicant must:
- Be a senior in high school graduating spring 2015
- Enroll full-time in an accredited United States college fall 2015
Award Amount:One - $5, 000 and four - $1,000 scholarships
How to Apply:Applications are on-line at MyGNP.com/scholarships and in the scholarship file in Guidance.
Deadline:Application and supporting documents are due to your participating Good Neighbor Pharmacy no later than April 11, 2015.
VIRGINIA SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:The applicant must:
- Be a high school senior planning to pursue a post-secondary opportunity
- Have a minimum un-weighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Award Amount: $1,000
How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.
Deadline:Application must be postmarked by April 17, 2015.
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 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 by noon March 8, 2015
Deadline:Completed applications are due to Ms. McKinnie by noon March 8, 2015
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. Selections of students for the Carole Johnson Memorial Scholarships isbased 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 dedicated to unselfish service to others.
Eligibility:The student must:
- Be a senior lady graduating from GW June 2015
- 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:$7,700 approximately
How to Apply:Additional required information is located in the scholarship file. Complete the GW Local Universal Scholarship Application located in the scholarship file in Guidance and on the GW Guidance website. Return the completed application and supporting documents to Ms. McKinnie by noon March 2, 2015.
Deadline:Noon, March 2, 2015
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 bedetermined by the chapter
How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.
Deadline:Applications are due to the organization by March 6, 2015.
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, 2015
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
- Be planning to 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 23, 2015.
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
- 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 3, 2015.
THE VIRGINIA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CAPITAL ONE SCHOLARSHIP
The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Genworth and Capital One supports two $5,000 scholarships to two graduating Latino high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, community involvement, academic excellence and extracurricular involvement.
Eligibility:The applicant must be:
- A graduating senior
- Demonstrate leadership, community involvement, academic excellence and extracurricular involvement
Award Amount:To be determined by organization
How to Apply:Applications are located at
Deadline:March 31, 2015
GRANVILLE P. MEADE SCHOLARSHIP
The Granville P. Meade Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who have achieved academically, but who are financially unable to attend college. This scholarship provides awards to seniors to attend one of Virginia’s public or private colleges or universities.
Eligibility:The applicant must:
- Be a graduating senior
- Upon graduation attend a Virginia public or private public university or college
- Have financial need
- Have demonstrated academic achievement
Award Amount:$2,000 per year renewable for four years
How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.
Deadline:March 6, 2015 - Completed applications with all supporting documents are due to Ms. McKinnie in Guidance.
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 28, 2015
THE ARMENIAN EDUCATION CENTER /SCHOLARSHIP
The Armenian Education Center provides a scholarship to one Virginia high school student. The competition is open to ninth through twelfth grade students.
Eligibility:The competition is open to ninth through twelfth grade students.
How to Apply: Information is located in the scholarship file in Guidance and at the Armenian website,
Award Amount:$1,000
Deadline:Hard copies of essays must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2015. Essays must also be emailed by April 1, 2015.
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 a high school senior in 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 the Guidance.
Deadline:Postmark deadline for the completed application is March 27, 2015.
TOBACCO REGION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM-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 four year college or university
Award Amount:To be determined
How to Apply:Go to . Click Notify Me in the upper right and fill out the requested information.
Deadline:April 30, 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 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 - $1,000 renewable for three additional years
How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.
Deadline:March 13, 2015
THE WEBSTER AND ELIZABETH MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Webster and Elizabeth Marshall Award is given annually to a student who graduates from a high school in the Danville Public School System and is accepted to Averett University. The award is named in the memory of Webster Marshall and in honor of Elizabeth Marshall, to fulfill their desire to support education by assisting Danville Public Schools graduates who wish to continue their education at Averett University.
Eligibility:The applicant must:
- Graduate from a high school in the Danville Public Schools
- Attend Averett University
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Award Amount:To be determined and may be renewed annually for up the three additional years
How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.
Deadline:The application and all required documents must be postmarkedby March 31, 2015.
HUGHES MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The Hughes Memorial Foundation awards scholarships to individuals for higher education or job training with preference 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. Needy and/or disadvantaged children in these counties who are linear offspring of Hughes Memorial Home when it was an orphanage receive preference for scholarship funds.
The Hughes Memorial Foundation Scholarship application and additional information are located at . The deadline for submitting the application is April 1, 2015.
VIRGINIA MAYFLOWER SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:The applicant must:
- Be a resident of Virginia or
- Be related to a resident of Virginia or
- Be a member of junior member of the Virginia Mayflower Society or
- Be related to a member of the Virginia Mayflower Society
- Have a GPA of 3.0
- Be sponsored by a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the Commonwealth of Virginia or by one of the applicant’s current teachers.
Award Amount:$1,650
How to Apply:Application information is located in the scholarship file in Guidance or at
Deadline:Applications must be receive by the organization by March 15, 2015
THE LINKS, INC. DANVILLE CHAPTER MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
The Danville Chapter of Links, Inc. awards annual Merit Scholarships.
Eligibility:The student must:
- Be a high school senior
- Have been or anticipate being accepted into an accredited post-secondary institution
- Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Be planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited four year college or university
Award Amount:To be determined
How to Apply:Applications are located in the scholarship file in Guidance.
Deadline:Applications are due to Links no later than March 7, 2015.
ESSEL PROPACK MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
The Essel Propack Manufacturing Excellence Scholarship Program recognizes Danville area high school seniors for their
community service, academic performance and leadership skills.
Eligibility:The applicant must:
- Be a US citizen
- Be a senior
- Be awarded either a Graduate of Merit or Graduate of Distinction honors from his or her high school
- Have been accepted at an accredited 2-year community college, 4-year college/university or vocational/technical school for full-time status to commence in the fall of 2015
Award Amount:Essel Propack will award four scholarships of up to $5,000 each to Danville area high school seniors who meet the eligibility requirements.
How to Apply:Applications are located in the Guidance scholarship file.
Deadline:Completed applications are due to Ms. McKinnie by March 31, 2015.
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:Complete the 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 Monday March 12, 2015.
MARY JORDAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Mary Jordan Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of Mary Wescott Jordan who died at the age of 23 following heart surgery.
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. Complete the GWHS Local Universal Scholarship Application locatedin the Guidance scholarship file and on the GWHS website.
Deadline:Completed applications are due to Ms. McKinnie in the Guidance by noon on Monday, March 2, 2015.
2015 STUDENT VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The 2015 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $11,000 worth of 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 scholarship
- Two $1,000 scholarships
- Ten $500 scholarships
The University of Richmond, Richmond’s Promise to Virginia” provides a financial aid package equal to full-time tuition and standard room and board (without loans) to Virginia residents who:
- Are submitting a first year admission application for the first time for fall 2014
- Qualify for admission as first time students
- Have a total family income of $60,000 or less
- Qualify for need-based financial aid based on Richmond’s need analysis formula
- Are U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Domiciled residents of Virginia
ROANOKE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Roanoke College offers numerous scholarship programs including the Roanoke College Scholars Program. The Roanoke College Scholars Program has a value of $190,000 for over four years. Please check the Roanoke College website for deadline and requirements.
JT - MINNIE MAUDE CHARITABLE TRUST SCHOLARSHIP
The trust’s primary goal is to provide higher education opportunities through financial assistance to deserving and needy students in the Danville and surrounding area. Scholarships selection is based on academic achievement and promise, financial need and other related selection criteria. The application period opens January 2015.
Eligibility:The applicant must:
- Be a resident of Pittsylvania, Halifax, Henry Counties 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.
Deadline:Applications are due to J.T. Minnie Maude by April 1, 2015
JOHN R. LILLARD VIRGINIA AIRPORT OPERATORS COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP
The John R. Lillard Scholarship program is to assist future aviation leaders and to honor John R. Lillard, an aviation enthusiast and humanitarian. Mr. Lillard served in leadership positions with the Capital Region Airport Commission (which operates Richmond International Airport), Chesterfield County Airport, and Eastern Airlines.
Eligibility:The applicant must:
- Be a Virginia high school senior
- Have a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA
- Be planning a career in the field of aviation
- Be enrolled or accepted into an aviation related program at an accredited college
Award Amount:$3,000