AAA of Tidewater - J. Theron Tim Timmons Memorial Scholarship Foundation DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2015 www.aaa.com/scholarship This scholarship is available to graduating seniors whose parents/guardians are members of AAA of Tidewater. Other requirements include a minimum GPA of 3.0, two letters of recommendation, and an essay on How You Plan to Use Your Education. The scholarships may be used at any institution of higher learning in Virginia. AIAA Futures in Aerospace Scholarship DEADLINE: MARCH 27, 2015 http://tinyurl.com/aiaahrsscholarship This scholarship is open to seniors who intend to pursue a career in engineering or the physical or applied sciences pertinent to aerospace. At least two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. AFCEA Hampton Roads DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2015 Open to graduating seniors who will be attending a four-year college or university. Must be pursuing a degree in one of the Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Alpha Delta Kappa-VA Alpha Xi Chapter DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2015 All currently enrolled Chesapeake Public Schools high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in teaching may apply. American Legion Oratorical Contest DEADLINE: MARCH 23, 2015 (District competitions should be completed in January) http://www.legion.org/scholarships/oratorical Students are invited to compete in this contest by speaking 8-10 minutes on any subject related to the American Constitution. National top three winners receive $18,000, $16,000 and $14,000 scholarships. Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2015 http://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animationprofessional-scholarship-program Open to high school seniors that are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college.
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2015 http://www.fashion-schools.org/ Open to high school seniors that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited postsecondary school or college. Bachelor-Benedict Social Club of Norfolk Debutante Cotillion FEMALES ONLY DEADLINE: MARCH 28, 2015 Open to high school females. Debutantes must have good character, scholastic achievement, participation in church affairs, and community service. Interested females should write a letter of introduction to include name of parent or guardian, name of school (GPA, extra-curricular activities, etc.), religious affiliation, and community service, hobbies, etc. Letters should be mailed to: Bachelor Benedict Social Club P.O. Box 4554 Norfolk, VA 23523 Or email to BBSCofNorfolk@cox.net Blue Heron Scholarship Open to high school seniors, must have a 2.5GPA, Chesapeake resident with a financial need. Must be planning to attend an institute of higher learning or trade school. Brighton Rock #79 DEADLINE: MARCH 13, 2015 Open to graduating seniors. One page essay required. Scholarship amount is $500.00. CALL ME MISTER PROGRAM www.callmemister.clemson.edu/inex.htl FOUR historically black colleges in South Carolina - BENEDICT COLLEGE, CHAFLIN UNIVERSITY, MORRIS COLLEGE AND SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERITY - will provide scholarships to Black Males who may wish to study to become teachers. Visit www.callmemister.clemson.edu/inex.htl for details concerning online application or call 1-800- 640-2657. Charles B. Cross DEADLINE: MARCH 2, 2015 DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 15 TH This scholarship is open to all seniors with plans for a higher education.the $3,000 award will go to a student who has shown exemplary citizenship in school, church and/or the community.
Chesapeake Council PTA DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2014 http://www.chesapeakepta.org/resourceguide.html This scholarship is open to all Chesapeake Public High School students who are members of their local PTSA. Applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA and a minimum of 40 volunteer hours beginning the summer prior to his/her senior year. An award of $1,000 will be given. Chesapeake Hospital Authority DEADLINE: APRIL 17, 2015 to MS. DREWREY Each year the Chesapeake Hospital Authority awards $2,500 scholarships to 10 college-bound high school seniors who are pursuing a career in the Healthcare industry. College Sports Recruiting Scholarship DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2015 www.collegesportsscholarships.com/scholarship.htm Any current of former student athlete. You do not need to be a college athlete to apply. Current or future college students *High School seniors who will be attending college are eligible. Daisy S. Kessler Scholarship DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2015 Must be a graduating senior at a Chesapeake public high school and accepted to an accredited university or college and must demonstrate a financial need. Daniel s Grace DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015 Open to graduating seniors who have directly impacted by cancer, either personally or by an immediate family member. Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee DEADLINE: MARCH 16, 2015 www.cityofchesapeake.net Open to high school seniors who live in the City of Chesapeake and have been accepted to attend Norfolk State University and planning to pursue a degree in any area of public service. Two 1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Doug Picott Memorial Scholarship/ Southeastern Elementary PTA DEADLINE: APRIL 24, 2015 This scholarship is open to students that attended Southeastern Elementary and have at least a 3.0GPA.
Friends of Hampton Roads, Inc. DEADLINE: MARCH 16, 2015 http://www.friendsofhamptonroads.com/scholarships/criteria/ This scholarship is being offered to African-American seniors who show financial need and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Good Neighbor Pharmacies of Virginia DEADLINE: APRIL 11, 2015 Open to graduating seniors. Essay is required. One $5,000 scholarship and three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Granville P. Meade DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2015 to MS. DREWREY This scholarship is open to students who achieved academically, but who are financially unable to attend college. Applicants must be planning on attending one of Virginia s public or private colleges or universities. Great Bridge Women s Club TO MS. DREWREY Open to graduating senior females at Grassfield, Great Bridge and Hickory high schools. Green Pest Services http://greenpestservices.net/virginia-scholarship/ Open to graduating seniors with a 3.0GPA. Must be attending an accredited college or university in Virginia in the Fall of 2015. Scholarship award is $750. Hampton Roads American Logistics Association Scholarship Program www.ala-hamptonroads.org/scholarship This organization is affiliated with the military and is offering ten $1,500 scholarships to dependents of military families - either active-duty or retired (up to grade Captain/Commander) and dependents of military resale employees (parents work at Military Exchanges or Commissaries). Hampton Roads Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015 Open to African-American graduating seniors with a 3.5GPA or higher. Essay, three letters of recommendation, as well as acceptance letter from college or university required.
Hawks Hockey Club DEADLINE: MARCH 2, 2015 TO MS. DREWREY Open to HHS graduating seniors who have played HHS field hockey. Hickory High School PTSA DEADLINE: APRIL 17, 2015 The objective of this scholarship program is to offer funds that will be made available to deserving students who may or may not fulfill the stringent academic or athletic criteria that many other scholarship programs require. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have been accepted to a college/university or vocational program. Hickory Middle School PTA DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2015 This scholarship is offered to seniors who have attended Hickory Middle School, have at least a 2.5 GPA and have plans for higher education. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded. Hickory Middle School PTA Dr. Woody Koonce DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2015 This scholarship is offered to seniors who have attended Hickory Middle School, have at least a 2.5 GPA and have plans for higher education. Students must be enrolled in the Teacher Cadet program. A $500 scholarship will be awarded. Hugo Owens Middle School PTSA Scholarship Program DEADLINE: APRIL 22, 2014 Open to high school seniors graduating from a Chesapeake Public School, must be an alumnus of Hugo Owens Middle, must been a PTA/PTSA member during attendance at Hugo Owens, must enter a college or university in August, and must have financial need. Jarrod Camper Smith Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is open to graduating seniors who have lettered in and are active members of a varsity high school soccer team. In addition, applicants must have played select travel soccer and have been accepted to an accredited college or university. There is an award of $2000. Joel Bieber DEADLINE: JUNE 19, 2015 www.joelbieber.com
Open to graduating seniors with a 3.0GPA or higher. Must intend to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. For more information, please visit www.joelbieber.com. Applications should be mailed to Leanne Ferry, 6806 Paragon Place, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23230 or email to LFerry@joelbieber.com. Little Theatre of Virginia Beach DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2015 Open to graduating seniors with a 2.0GPA and above. Students must intend to pursue a career in professional theatre, with emphasis on performance, technical, or arts management. Norfolk Sports Club DEADLINE: APRIL 17, 2015 www.norfolksportsclub.com To qualify for this scholarship applicants must have lettered in at least one sport (cheerleaders qualify), have at least a 2.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and plan to attend a college or university in Virginia. MS Scholarship DEADLINE: VARIES www.msscholarship.org Open to seniors. Please visit website for further information. National Council of Negro Women, Inc. DEADLINE: APRIL 17, 2015 This scholarship is open to African-American female seniors who will graduate from one of the public high schools in Suffolk, Portsmouth, or Chesapeake. Applicants must have at least a 2.8GPA and show financial need for higher education. Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association Foundation DEADLINE: MARCH 2, 2015 The awarding of this year s scholarships will be based in part (50%) upon essays written by those students seeking to win a scholarship and in part (50%) by other factors such as need, grades and extracurricular activities. One $2,500 and one $1,000 scholarship will be awarded. Norfolk State University Alumni Association This scholarship is available to seniors who currently attend a Chesapeake Public School and have a minimum GPA of 2.7. Applicants must be accepted by NSU and intend to enroll for the fall 2015-2016 school year.
Rich Murray Journalism Scholarship Open to Virginia high school graduating seniors who excels in the area of sports journalism and must be pursuing a college degree in journalism, communication, or a related field with intentions of pursing a career in sports. Second Calvary Baptist Church Scholarship DEADLINE: MARCH 23, 2015 www.secondcalvarybaptistchurch.org Open to male high school seniors. Students must have a 2.5GPA or higher and accepted to attend an accredited 4 year institution of higher learning. Transcript and 3 letters of recommendation are required. Scholarship award is $1,000. Application and all supplements should be mailed to: Stein Family College Scholarship DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015 www.jewishva.org/tjf-stein Second Calvary Baptist Church W.H. Gray Men s Ministry Scholarship Award 2940 Corprew Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510 Scholarship applicants must be Jewish and be current residents of Hampton Roads. Applicants must be high school graduates entering a degree-granting institution within the United States for the first time as a full-time, degree-seeking student. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicant must demonstrate academic ability, concern for school and both the Jewish and general communities through extracurricular activities and volunteer service, and note any unusual circumstances that make the applicant more worthy of consideration. SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes DEADLINE: MAY 9, 2015 www.offtocollege.info High school seniors can win a $1,000 scholarship for first year expenses at an accredited college or private career school. One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 25, 2014 through May 9, 2015. It's FREE to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Only one entry per person for each drawing; however, you can register after each drawing for the next one. Tidewater Builders Association DEADLINE: MARCH 11, 2015 www.tbaonline.org This scholarship is offered to well deserving seniors in the Tidewater area who have a genuine need and want to further their education. In addition to monetary need the student must be
academically qualified and have involvement in some form of community service. Applications are also available at www.tbaonline.org under the Scholarship Foundation link. Tidewater Community College Outstanding High School Graduate Award DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2015 DEADLINE EXTENTED TO THIS DATE http://www.tcc.edu/students/admissions/scholarships To be eligible, the student must be a graduating senior from a Chesapeake high school who has at least a 3.0 GPA. Recipients must register full-time at the Chesapeake Campus for the Fall 2015 semester. Applicants should have completed the TCC Admission Application and listed Chesapeake Campus as the home campus. Tidewater Home Funding DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2015 Open to graduating seniors in the Hampton Roads area with a 3.0GPA or higher. Essay of 950 1000 word essay on How a college education will better prepare me for home ownership, and why home ownership is important to the community is required. US Marine Corps Frederick C. Branch Leadership Scholarship www.marineofficer.com/branch Please visit website for more information. Virginia Association of Women Judges DEADLINE: APRIL 3, 2015 Open to graduating seniors. Essay required (no more than 500 words see application for topic). Scholarship award is $1,000. Virginia Aviation Business Association Scholarship DEADLINE: MAY 30, 2015 www.doav.virginia.gov Seniors applying for this scholarship must have a 3.0GPA in their last full year of study, must be planning a career in the field of aviation, and must be accepted into an aviation related program at an accredited college. A $2,000 will be awarded. Virginia Credit Union s Dorothy J. Hall Scholarship Program www.vacu.org To be eligible for this scholarship the applicant must be a primary member of Virginia Credit Union and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants will be evaluated on four equally weighted categories: scholastic achievement, community service & extracurricular activities, hours
devoted to work to help with cost of education, and essay. Twenty-five $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. Virginia Department of Aviation-John R. Lillard Scholarship Program DEADLINE: MARCH 13, 2015 www.doav.virginia.gov Seniors applying for this scholarship must have at least a 3.75 unweighted GPA, must be planning a career in the field of aviation, and must be accepted into an aviation related program at an accredited college. A $3,000 will be awarded. Virginia Department of Aviation-Willard G. Plentl Scholarship Program DEADLINE: MARCH 13, 2015 www.doav.virginia.gov Seniors applying for this scholarship must have at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA, must be planning a career in the field of aviation, and must be accepted into an aviation related program at an accredited college. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded. W. Randolph Nichols Scholarship Foundation DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2014 to MS. DREWREY This scholarship is open to Chesapeake Public School seniors who have at least a 3.0 GPA and have applied to a post-secondary institution with the intent to major in the field of education. Applicants must also show financial need. A $1,500 award is to be given to one senior. Opportunities for 9 th -12 th grade students American Legion Oratorical Contest DEADLINE: MARCH 23, 2015 (District competitions should be completed in January) http://www.legion.org/scholarships/oratorical Students are invited to compete in this contest by speaking 8-10 minutes on any subject related to the American Constitution. National top three winners receive $18,000, $16,000 and $14,000 scholarships. Armenian Education Center s Essay Contest DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015 www.armenian-educationcenter.org This essay competition is open to students in grades 9-12. The topic of the essay is Armenian Genocide. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded.
NORFOLK FBI DEADLINE: APRIL 6, 2015 Open to high school students between the ages of 15-16 by the contest deadline (4/6/15). The essay contest is an opportunity for Chesapeake high-school students to express their views on law enforcement collaboration with people of all faiths/ cultures. Students are requested to use the following guidelines for their entries. Essay Subject: Students are asked to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates how the power of working together around shared values can impact neighborhoods. Students should elaborate on ways people of all faiths can collaborate with law enforcement to improve their community. The maximum word count is 800 with a minimum of 500. The essay must include a cover sheet with the essay title, student s full name, student s phone number, student s home address, name of high school, and student s e-mail address. Entries can be e-mailed to vanessa.torres@ic.fbi.gov or mailed to: Norfolk FBI Community Outreach Essay Contest 509 Resource Row Chesapeake, VA 23320 QuestBridge JUNIORS ONLY DEADLINE: MARCH 25, 2015 www.questbridge.org/refer-a-student Please refer to website for further details. Randolph College Book Award JUNIORS ONLY DEADLINE: APRIL 9, 2015 TO MS. DREWREY This book award is given to a high school junior who is academically strong and who is a leader outside the classroom. One junior from HHS will be nominated. All interested juniors will need to submit a resume emphasizing their leadership and community service to Ms. Drewrey by April 9, 2015.