Scholarship

Requirements

Amount

Deadline

Promise Scholarship www.cfwv.com 

3.0, ACT 22+

Tuition

6/11/11

Scholarship website: www.studentscholarships.org

Varies

Varies

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Scholarship website: www.SchoolSoup.com  

Varies

Varies

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Scholarship website:  www.fastweb.com  

Varies

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WV Garden Clubs Essay Contest

9-12^th grade, 500 word essay

$500-$1,000

10/15/10

WV Garden Clubs Speech Contest

9-12^th grade, Write and deliver speech

$500

10/15/10

QuestBridge National College Match

Apply online: www.questbridge.org

Senior, low-income status, ACT 30+, Top 5% of class

Full scholarship to top-rank college

9/30/10

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program

 Apply online: www.horatioalger.com/scholarships

College bound senior, 2.0 GPA, financial need, community involvement

$2,500-$20,000

10/30/10

Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Program: see Mrs. Lockhart to apply

1 Sophomore selected based on  written essay

Week long Seminar at WVU

11/6/10

Wendy’s High School Heisman Award:  www.WendysHeisman.com

Senior, “B” average, athlete, community involvement

$500 Wendy’s gift card, Recognition in NYC, trophy

10/3/10

2011 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest: www.jfklibrary.org

9-12, 1,000 word essay

$500-$5,000

1/8/11

Esther J. Hinchman Scholarship: see a counselor to apply

Senior planning to major in Environmental Studies, must write 250 word essay

$500

2/1/11

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation: www.tgkvf.org

Senior

Many scholarships available

Apply 10/15/10-1/15/11

Foodland Scholarship: available at Foodland

Senior planning postsecondary program

$1,000

3/31/11

American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program: see a counselor to apply

9-12^th grade, 8-10 min. speech on assigned topic

$100-$1500

TBA

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award: www.NFIB.com/YEA

College or technical school bound Senior who owns a small business

$1,000-$10,000

12/15/10

Helen Hold Mollohan Scholarship: www.mollohanfoundation.org   

Senior female, planning to attend Glenville State College

$2,500, renewable annually

2/7/11

John R. Spears Education Scholarship: www.mollohanfoundation.org   

Senior planning to attend Glenville and pursue a degree in education, 3.0 GPA, financial need

$6,000

2/7/11

Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Scholarship: www.mollohanfoundation.org   

Senior planning to attend the Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center at Fairmont State or Pierpont Community & Technical College, 2.5 GPA

$1,000

2/7/11

WV Lions Youth Camps & Exchange Scholarship Contest: (www.wvlions.org and www.lionsclubs.org ) see a counselor to apply

10^th-12^thgrader wishing to travel to another country during Summer 2011

$1,000-$2,000

12/1/10

Freedom in Academia Student Essay Contest: www.thefire.org  or www.thefire.org/contests

Seniors, write essay

$1,000-$5,000

11/1/10

WV PTA Scholarship: see a counselor to apply

Senior, 2.0 GPA, must write essay

$500

1/21/11

Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP): www.wvhcop.org

Senior, have a strong interest in a medical, dental or pharmacy career

6 week summer residential program

4/17/11

KFC Colonel’s Scholars: www.kfcscholars.org

Senior planning to attend 4 year college in WV, 2.75 GPA, financial need, entrepreneurial spirit

Up to $20,000

1/1/10

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship: www.axa-achievement.com

College bound senior

Varies

2/15/11

Burger King Scholars Program: www.haveityourwayfoundation.org

/burger_king _scholars_program.html

Senior, see website for details

$1,000, 45,000, $25,000 scholarships

1/10/11

Mensa Scholarship Essay Contest: see a counselor to apply

College bound senior

$300-$1,000

1/15/11

Jim Bailey Scholarship: see a counselor to apply or visit www.wvapt.org

Senior planning to attend 1 or 2 year technical school, 2.5 GPA, community service, good attendance, financial need, 

$600

4/15/11

Dell Scholars Program: www.dellscholars.org

College bound senior involved in GEAR UP, 2.4 GPA

$20,000

1/15/11

Walmart Foundation Scholarships (4 available): www.walmartfoundation.com

Senior

Varies

1/31/11

Ohio University Summer High School Honors Academy: www.ohio.edu/honorsacademy

9-11^th grade with 3.25 GPA, take college level courses from June 18-July 22

None

4/15/11

Roane County Historical Society Essay Scholarship (NEW): see a counselor for application

Senior planning postsecondary education, essay required

$500

4/4/11

Best Buy Scholarship: https://bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org/

9-12^th grade planning to attend college or technical school, must have 2.5 GPA

$1,000

2/16/11

WV Desk & Derrick Club Scholarship: see a counselor to apply

Senior planning to attend a WV 4-year college or university, preference given to those entering an energy related program, essay and recommendation required

$1,000

3/15/11

WV Engineering, Science and Technology Scholarship: www.cfwv.com  or see a counselor to apply. 

Senior enrolling in a certification, associates or baccalaureate program in WV.  Must pursue a career in engineering, science, or technology, and must pursue a career in WV one year for each year the scholarship is received.  Must have 3.0 GPA.

$3,000, renewable for four years

3/1/11

Hino Motors Scholarship: www.pacfwv.com

Senior planning an associates or higher degree in manufacturing, transportation, logistics/distribution systems in WV.  Must have 2.5 GPA and/or 19 on ACT.  Selection based on academic achievement, leadership, interest in business and manufacturing fields

See website

3/7/11

Rev. John L & Lucille E. Holbert Scholarship: www.pacfwv.com

Senior planning to study ministry or Christian mission/Christian education or a health care field such as nursing or medicine.  Selection based on moral character and service

See website

3/7/11

Susan Kraybill Roberts Memorial Scholarship: www.pacfwv.com

Senior planning a degree in library science, Selection based on demonstrated scholarship, talent, potential, and financial need

See website

3/7/11

SDR Scholarship: www.pacfwv.com

Senior who is a dependent of an SDR Employee or Star Plastics & SDR Technologies, has a 2.0 GPA and admitted to a postsecondary institution.  Selection based on financial need and community service.

See website

3/7/11

Whitaker-Minard Memorial Scholarship: www.pacfwv.com

Senior admitted to college, pursuing an associates or bachelor’s degree in a field specializing in services for individuals with disabilities, must have 2.5 GPA

See website

3/7/11

Pat Shimp Memorial Scholarship: www.pacfwv.com

Senior pursuing a degree in the business or agriculture field. Must have 2/0 GPA, preference given to those with record of community service.

See website

3/7/11

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program: www.buickachiever s.com

Senior planning to attend a  4 yr. college majoring in science, technology, engineering, math, business administration, finance, marketing or design and interested in a career in the automotive or related industries

$2,000-$25,000

3/31/11

WV Garden Club Scholarship: see a counselor to apply

Senior planning to major in  environmental studies at a 4 year college

$500

3/1/11

Metro News WV Scholar Program: www.wvmetronews.com, click “apply now” button

Junior desiring to attend WV Wesleyan College

4 year tuition, fees, room and board, 2^nd place-$80,000, 3^rd Place-$70,000 scholarship

Priority deadline: 3/1/11

Living In Kind Environments (L.I.K.E.) 4^th Annual Scholarship:  see a counselor to apply

Senior with a minimum 2.0 GPA, planning postsecondary education, financial need, community involvement, one page essay etitled “Bullying, what I am doing to stop it”

$100-$500

5/2/11

Saint Francis Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship: see a counselor to apply

Senior planning to attend WV college and major in a healthcare field, financial need, academic excellence

$1,500

4/8/11

CC Scholarship: see a counselor to apply

Junior or Senior wishing to take college class, must have 3.0, possess financial need, and write a 500 word essay

Cost of college class and book

John & Mildred Peluso Scholarship: see a counselor to apply

Senior planning 4 year college, must have Italian descent

TBA

4/15/11

Sons of the American Legion: see a counselor to apply

Senior who is a son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter or current or deceased American Legion member. 

$1,000

5/16/11

WV Black Walnut Festival Scholarship Pageant/Miss Roane County Pageant: see a counselor to apply

Female between 16 and 22. 

$300

Applications due 4/16/11, Pageant will be held on 5/21/11

2011 Teen Entrepreneurship Summit-Camp Horseshoe (June 12-18): see a counselor to apply

9^th-11^th Graders

Week long camp in Parsons, WV

4/22/11

Mark Ware Construction Scholarship: see a counselor to apply

Senior planning to enroll in 4 year college or vocational school in WV and will pursue construction related field (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, painting, carpentry, , minimum 2.0 GPA

$1,000

4/29/11

WV Aerospace & Engineering Scholars Program: see a counselor to apply or visit: http://www.fairmontstate.edu/collegofscitech/outreach

Junior with an interest in science, technology, engineering or math, must have internet access, minimum GPA of 2.7, be at least 16 yrs. Old

Online coursework from May –July and all expense paid residential academy at Fairmont State University during the first week of August

4/25/11

WV Pumpkin Festival: see a counselor to apply

Senior planning to attend a public WV college or university, needs financial assistance

$2,000

3/31/11

Roane County 4H/FFA Scholarship

Senior planning higher education, must be a 3 year member of 4H and/or FFA in Roane County, participated in the Livestock Program and shown an animal for at least 3 years, be an active member of 4H or FFA  during the senior year, must prove enrollment in postsecondary institution. 

$1,000

5/5/11

Roane Jackson Technical Center Scholarship: see a counselor to apply

Senior planning to attend RJTC as an adult student, recommendation, excellent character, prefer students who currently attend RJTC

$1,000 towards tuition

4/29/11

WV Gear Up Incentive Award: www.wvgearup.org

Senior

See website

4/15/11

WV Youth Science Camp, July 10-16 at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley, WV: see a counselor to apply.  Visit www.nysf.com/wvysc

Current Freshman

Attend a summer camp with science curriculum and recreation activities

3/30/11

Summer 2011 VolunTEEN Program at St. Francis Hospital and Thomas Memorial Hospital: see a counselor to apply

Students ages 14-18 wishing to volunteer in a hospital during the summer

Volunteer work

4/30/11

Roane County Farm Bureau Scholarship: see a counselor to apply

Senior planning to pursue a career in agriculture, forestry, or veterinary science, must have 2.5 cum. GPA

$500

4/18/11