2008
List of Scholarships with deadlines

Each counselor has a notebook with all of the applications for each of these scholarships. If you would like a copy, please stop by guidance and make your request/s. Some are available online and if we have that information it is included below.

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January Scholarships

Who: Burger King
What: Burger King Scholars Program
How much: $1000 scholarship
Criteria: Any Virginia school student; GPA 2.5 or higher, work part-time at least 15 hr/wk
Deadline: Apply online between September 15 and February 2
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars to apply

Who: American Legion, Department of VA
What: Oratorical Contest to demonstrate knowledge of the US Constitution
How much: $1100 for 1st place; $600 for 2nd place and 3rd place.
Criteria: Any Virginia school student
Deadline: District contests are to be completed in January
Specific information concerning the National Scholarships in guidance.

 

 

 

March Scholarships

Who: American Fire Sprinkler Association
What: Essay competition-  700 to 1000 word essay on the topic: Residential automatic fire sprinklers
How much: $1500 for 1st place; $750 for 2nd place, and $500 for 3rd place.
Criteria: Any Virginia school senior
Deadline: Bibliography must include application and essay. Must be postmarked by March 1, 2008
Applications can be found at www.afsavirginia.com.

Who: Virginia PTA
What: Scholarship in memory of M. Freida Koontz and in honor of S. John Davis
How Much: 2- $1,200.00 and several $1,000.00 (# determined at later date)
Criteria: Must be planning to pursue a career in teaching or another youth serving industry. Must have a GPA of a 2.5 or above. Must demonstrate financial need.
Deadline: All applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2008
Applications are available at www.vapta.org or contact Virginia PTA at info@vapta.org.

Who: VHSL Scholastic Publications Advisory Committee
What: 2008 Col. Charles E. Savedge Scholarship
How much: $100 per year (up to $500)
Criteria: Must be a graduating senior with a minimum of 2 years as a participant of BHS's publication staff (i.e. yearbook, newspaper, literary magazine).  Must demonstrate leadership, writing skills, design aptitude, creativity, organization, industry, teamwork, and character. One ONE student from BHS can be nominated.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 1, 2008
Applications are available in guidance or at http://www.vhsl.org/Prinwkbk.htm. (This site has a listing of all available Special Recognition and Scholarship Forms)

Who: American Chemical Society
What: ACS Scholars Program
How much: 100-$2,500-$5000 scholarships
Criteria: Must be African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students who are plan to study chemical science.
Deadline: Applications are on www.acs.org/scholars Deadline is March 1, 2008

Who: Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
What: Marine Corps Scholarship
How much: ranging from $1,000-$10,000
Criteria: Must be son or daughter of active duty or reserve US Marine (see more information at www.mcsf.org) Maximum adjusted family gross income of $77,000 or less., minimum of 2.0GPA
Deadline: March 3, 2008 www.mcsf.org or applications in Guidance.

Who: Fort Eustis Officer & Civilian Spouses' Club
How much: Amount not disclosed.(in previous years, it has been approximately $1,000.)
Criteria: 3.0GPA, dependent child of active duty or retired Army personnel from Ft. Story or Ft. Eustis
Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 5, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.

Who: SAMMY 2007, body by milk
What: Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year competition
How Much: $7,500 scholarship & a weekend at Disney World in Orlando, FL in June 2008
Criteria: Academic excellence, athletic excellence, leadership, and community service.
Deadline: March 7, 2008.  Questions or for more information please contact: Paris Tyler at ptyler@webschandwick.com
Applications are available online at body by milk.com

Who: Peninsula Counselor's Association
How much: $500.00
Criteria: Plan on attending a 2 or 4 year college in 2008-09, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Completed application, essay, resume, 2 letters of recommendation, high school transcript.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 11, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.

Who: Delta Kappa Gamma
What: Beta Omicron Chapter Recruitment Grant
How Much: $500.00
Criteria: Must be planning a career in education or social work
Deadline: Must be submitted in guidance dept. by March 12, 2008
Applications are available in guidance. A senior from one York County High School will receive this grant.

Who: Fort Monroe Spouses' and Civilians' Club (FMSCC)
How much: Amount varies
Criteria: Dependent child of active duty or retired Army personnel from Ft. Monroe
Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 14, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.

Who: Langley Officers' Spouses' Club
What: LOSC Scholarship
How Much: The amounts vary year to year as do the number given.  It all depends on fund raising monies gathered by March
Criteria: Must be a high school senior with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.  Applicants should be the dependent child of an Active Duty member of the US Armed Forces.   Application must include 300 word essay, resume, transcript, and copy of sponsor or personal Military ID card
Deadline: Completed Application Due by March 15, 2008 See www.langleyosc.org for details

Who: Kohl's Corporation
What: Kohl's Kids Who Care
How much: 170 regional winners of $1,000; 10 National winners of $5,000
Criteria: Community service is a must!
Deadline: March 15, 2008
Applications can be downloaded at www.kohlscorporation.com

Who: VHSL and Allstate Insurance
What: Virginia High School League Achievement Award Scholarship
How much: 10-$1,000 (Categories include Outstanding Male Athlete, Outstanding Female Athlete, Academic Activity, & Courageous Achievement)
Criteria: Min. GPA 3.0, must have previously won at least 1 varsity letter, involvement in other school sponsored activities, outside work, etc. 2 letters of recommendation, 500 word student essay, photograph.  Only ONE student can be nominated for EACH category from BHS.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 15, 2008
Applications are available in guidance or at http://www.vhsl.org/Prinwkbk.htm. (This site has a listing of all available Special Recognition and Scholarship Forms)

Who: VHSL and Wachovia
What: Wachovia Citizenship Award
How much: 6- $1,000
Criteria: Senior who participated in at least one VHSL activity, contributions to family, school, and community, good citizenship and sportsmanship, 2 letters of recommendation, essay.  Only One Male and One Female can be nominated from BHS.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 15, 2008
Applications are available in guidance or at http://www.vhsl.org/Prinwkbk.htm. (This site has a listing of all available Special Recognition and Scholarship Forms)

Who: Granville P. Meade Scholarship
What: Dept of  Education sponsored opportunity to provide financial assistance to worthy & needy VA high school seniors planning to attend college.
How Much: $2000 per year for 4 years
Criteria: Must demonstrate true financial need
Deadline:  Applications must be submitted to your counselor by March 21, 2008
Applications can be downloaded at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/information_centers/superintendents_memos/2008/01_jan/inf018.html

Who: Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
What: Program designed to award those who have demonstrated OUTSTANDING academic achievement.
How much: $1500
Criteria: Academic achievement, three letters of recommendation, completed application
Deadline: Applications are due to your counselor by March 21, 2008
Only one applicate can apply from Bruton. If you are interested, see your counselor.
Please download an application at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/information_centers/superintendents_memos/2008/01_jan/inf020.html

Who: Delta Sigma Theta  
What: Williamsburg Alumnae Chapter
How Much: 3- $1000.00 each
Criteria: Must be an african-american student with a GPA of 3.0- school and community involvement a must. Must have 2 letters of recommendation.
Deadline: March 22, 2008 see your counselor in Guidance for an application

Who: Yorktown Women's Club
What: Scholarship Competition--
How Much: 1-$1000 1-$500
Criteria: Must be accepted by and attend a Virginia college (for $1000 scholarship) or vocational school (for $500 scholarship). Must have a GPA of at least a 2.5, extracurricular activities, community/ school service, financial need are all considered in award winner.
Deadline: Due to your counselor by Wednesday March 26, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.

Who: National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
What: NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award
How much:  $1,000
Criteria: Demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and initiative. 
Deadline: Applications are available online at www.NFIB.com/YEA Deadline is March 28, 2008

Who: Virginia Credit Union
What: 2008 Dorothy J. Hall Scholarship
How much:  25-$2,500 scholarships
Criteria: Must be a member of Virginia Credit Union,  3.0 GPA,  community service, essay. 
Deadline: Applications are available in the guidance office or on www.vacu.org Deadline is March 31, 2008


What: Wilbert M. Wallace Scholarship
How much: Amount not disclosed
Criteria: Financial need, must be enrolled in County of York, James City or Williamsburg, GPA of at least a 2.5, must have Church involvement
Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 31, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Zeta Lambda Chapter

$2,500

April 27

Essay, Application and Recommendation

 

 

APRIL Scholarships

Who: American Helicopter Society, Inc
What: Hampton Roads Chapter (HRC) Scholarship Program
How much: 1- $2,000
Criteria: high school seniors with the desire to pursue a career in engineering or a related technical field such as physics, math, or computer science. Award will go to a student in the Hampton Roads Area!  Students must complete application, 2 letters of recommendation, 1-3 pg essay, and transcript
Deadline: April 1, 2008
Applications are available in guidance or on www.ahs-hrc.org

Who: Friends of Hampton Roads, Inc.
How much: Amount not disclosed
Criteria: Must be minority student with a GPA of at least 3.0, have financial need, completed FAFSA form, essay no more than 1000 words (see website for essay topic), 2 letters of  recommendation
Deadline: Must be postmarked by April 1, 2008
Applications are available at www.friendsof hamptonroads.org.

Who: St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church
What: Parish Thrift Shop Scholarship
How Much: 2 awards of $2,000.00 will be given to BHS students
Criteria: Awards granted based on content of essay- "Community Service- How Have I made a Difference?" and community service involvement in HS
Deadline: Must be received by April 1, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.
*NOTE:*Award winners do NOT have to be attending a traditional college- any training/educational setting qualifies an applicant.

Who: Allen Law Firm
What: Educational Scholarship Program
How Much: 15-$1,500
Criteria: Academic excellence despite obstacles or special challenges, 2 letters of recommendation, strong attendance record
Deadline: Must be postmarked by April 1, 2008
Applications are available in guidance or www.allenandallen.com

Who: The Armenian Education Center
How Much: $1,000.00
Criteria: Essay Competition referring to the Armenian Genocide, see full question in guidance office.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by April 1, 2008
Visit www.armenian-educationcenter.org for more information

Who: Garland K. Keeling Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc.
What: Keeling Scholarship
How Much: 1-$1,500 3-$1,000
Criteria: Must be graduating senior, rank in the top 25% of the class, must have received notification of acceptance from an accredited college of his/her choice on or before April 1, 2008, consideration given to character of student and financial need.
Deadline: Bruton High School can only nominate one senior.  Applications in the Guidance office.  Must be received by April 4, 2008

Who: Delta Kappa Gamma
What: Carol Wagner Recruitment Grant
How Much: $500.00
Criteria: Senior girl must be planning a career in education.  The recipient will be from one of the four high schools in York County. APPLY
Deadline: Must be submitted in guidance dept. by Monday, April 14th 2008
Applications are available in guidance.

Who: Farm Bureau
What: James City/ York County/ New Kent Bureau scholarships
How Much: 1- $2,500, 1- $2,000, 1- $1500, 4- $1,000
Criteria: Academic excellence, leadership/community service, essay
Deadline: Must be received by April 15, 2008
Applications are available in guidance

Who: 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union
What: Director's Scholarship Program for dependents of credit union members
How Much: 4- $2,000.00
Criteria: Student/parent MUST have an account in good standing at 1st Advantage.
Deadline: Applications must be received by April 15, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.

Who: AAA Tidewater Virginia
What: J. Theron "Tim" Timmons Scholarship
How Much: Amount not disclosed
Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0, 2 letters of recommendation, essay on driving issues affecting teens. Financial need must be able to be demonstrated.
Deadline: April 15, 2008
Applications are available at www.aaa.com
If you have questions, contact Mrs. Blumling at gblum@tidewater.aaa.com


Who: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Zeta Lambda Chapter
How Much: $2,500.00
Criteria: Essay, Application and Recommendation
Deadline: April 27

Who: Drs. Butterfoss & Barton
What: Orthodontic Senior Student Scholarship
How Much: $500.00
Criteria: Eligible for current or past patients of Drs. Butterfoss and Barton, essay, excellent school standing
Deadline: Applications must be received by April 30, 2008 available in the Guidance office.

Who: Junior Woman's Club Art Scholarship
What: Visual Arts
How Much: $Varies
Criteria: Eligible for college bound students wanting to pursue fine arts and live in Williamsburg or live in Bruton district
Deadline: Applications must be given to guidance by April 30, 2008 available in the Guidance office or print your own from website.

Who: Junior Woman's Club Art Scholarship
What: Performing Arts Scholarship
How Much: $Varies
Criteria: Eligible for college bound students wanting to pursue performing arts and live in Williamsburg or live in Bruton district
Deadline:Applications must be given to guidance by April 30, 2008 available in the Guidance office or print your own from website.

Who: Virginia Sheriffs' Insitute Scholarship Progam
What: York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office
How much: Amount not disclosed  for full time student and 1 for part time student.(amount will be the same for both)
Criteria: Must be planning to major in the criminal justice field.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by May 1, 2008
Applications can be found at www.virginiasheriffs.org.

Who: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
What: Kappa Iota Iota Chapter
How Much: $1,000.00
Criteria: Must be African-American male planning to attend college and have clearly demonstrated the desire and skill to succeed personally & academically.
Deadline: Applications must be received by May 1, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.
Who: Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia
What: Award given to hearing impaired student
How Much: $1,000.00
Criteria: Must be hearing impaired & have a "B" average.
Deadline: Must be received by May 1, 2008
Applications are available on www.cdf-virginia.org/Student_Scholarships.html or by emailing jws8n@virginia.edu and requesting it.

Who: American Society for Quality
What: Frank G. Stegall Quality Scholarship
How Much:  2-$750 & 1 year freee membership in the ASQ Tidewater section
Criteria: 1000-1500 word essay, current transcript, acceptance letter
Deadline: Deadline: May 15, 2008
Applications are available in guidance or email RathLor@verizon.net
Who:  Virginia State University - Financial Assistantships - Agriculture
How Much: 5 - $2,000.00
Criteria:  Must be accepted to VSU with a concentrated area of study to be either Agricultural Business / Economics; Agricultural Education; Animal Science / Pre-Vet; Aquatic Science; Plant, Soil and Environmental Science.  Minimum cumulative GPA 2.5, Minimum SAT 900 (minus writing). 
Deadline:  Must be received by May 16, 2008
Applications are available in Guidance
Who:  Virginia State University - Financial Assistantships - Human Ecology
How Much:  2- $2,000.00
Criteria:  Must be accepted to VSU with a concentrated area of study in either Dietics; Family Child and Community Service; Family and Consumer Science Education; or Textiles Apparel Merchandising & Mangement (TAMM).  Minimum cumulative GPA 2.5, Minimum SAT 900 (minus writing).
Deadline:  Must be received by May 16, 2008
Applications are available in Guidance
Who: Disabled American Veterans Scholarship Program
What: Charles Radcliff Memorial Scholarship
(open to local schools ONLY-i.e- small applicant pool)
How Much: 4- $1,000.00
Criteria: 500 word essay stating goals, letters of recommendation
Deadline: Must be received by May 26, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.