Grafton High
Guidance
April in the
Spotlight.....
Who:
Peninsula Sports Club
What:Peninsula
Sports Club Scholarship
How
Much:
$1,000 per year, up to a maximum of $4,000 per recipient
Criteria:
Essay, "How sports made me a better person." Contribution to athletics
and community, 3 letters of rec, individual must not recieve full
financial assistance through an athletic scholarship, has respect of
coaches, peers, and teachers
Deadline:
Must be postmarked by
April 24, 2008
Applications are available in
guidance or in Mr. Kirby's office
Who:
Fort Monroe Thrift Shop Scholarship
How Much: TBD
Criteria: Must be a senior entering an accredited college,
universit, trade or vocational school as a full time student.
Must be a dependent of one of the following:
-Active duty military, reservist, national guard or retired military
working at Ft. Monroe, official HS transcript, essay, 2 letters of rec,
photo.copy of student's military ID card See application for more
criteria
Deadline: Must be postmarked by April
11, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.
Who:
Les Hommes Civic and Social Club
What: Female & minority candidates are strongly encouraged
to
apply.
How Much: $1,000.00
Criteria: 2.5 GPA, 500 word essay, 2 letters of rec, list of
community activities, financial need
Deadline: Must be postmarked by April 30, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.
Who:
NAACP- York/ James
City/
Williamsburg
Branch
What: For minority seniors pursuing studies in a health-related
career
How Much: 2- $5,000.00 2-$2,500.00
Criteria: Must have a GPA of at least a 2.5. Must be planning
to attend
2 or 4 year college.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by April
14, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.
Who: NAACP- York/James City/Williamsburg Branch
What: For ANY student with GPA requirement planning to attend
school of
higher education.
How Much: 3- $1,000.00
Criteria: Must have GPA of 2.5 and must be a member/register to
be a
member of organization with scholarship application.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by April
14, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.
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:
Yorktown Rotary Club
What: 2008 Rotary Service Award
How Much: $1500
Criteria: GPA of 3.0 or above, significantly contributed to and
exhibited leadership in community service and/or school activities
during their high school years, essay "How could society benefit if all
citizens lived by the Rotarian Four-Way Test?"
Deadline: April 1, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.
Who:
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
What: Zeta Lambda Chapter
How Much: 3- $1,000 scholarships
Criteria: GPA of 3.0 or above, student essay, rec. (Students
eligible are from Newport News, WJCity County, York County, or
Poquoson) APPLY!
Deadline: Must be postmarked by April
18, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.
Who: St.
Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church
What:
Parish Thrift Shop Scholarship
How Much:
2 awards of $2,000.00 will be given to
GHS 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:
Friends of Hampton Roads, Inc.
How much: Amount not disclosed
Criteria: Must be minority student w/ 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 rec.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by April
1, 2008
Applications are available at www.friendsof
hamptonroads.org.
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:
Peninsula
Italian American Lodge
What: Gino A. Canale Memorial Scholarship
How Much: $500.00
Criteria: Financial need and academic achievement. 2 letters of
recommendation are req'd, college acceptance letter, academic transcript
Deadline: April
14, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.
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 phsyics,
math, or computer science. Award will go to a student in the Hampton
Roads Area! Students
must complete application, 2 letters of rec., 1-3 pg essay, and
transcript
Deadline: April 1, 2008
Applications are available in guidance or on www.ahs-hrc.org
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:
Allen Law Firm
What:
Educational
Scholarship Program
How
Much:
15-$1,500
Criteria:
Academic excellence despite obstacles or special challenges, 2 letters
of rec., strong attendance record
Deadline:
Must be postmarked by
April 1, 2008
Applications are available in
guidance or www.allenandallen.com
Who:
Drs. Butterfoss & Barton
What:
Orthodontic Senior Student Scholarship
How Much:
$500.00
Criteria:
Eligible for current or past patients of Drs. Buterfoss and Barton,
essay, excellent school standing
Deadline:
Applications must be received by April 30, 2008 available in the
Guidance office.
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:
York Lions Club
What:
Recognition of deserving student from Tabb, Grafton or York High
Schools.
How Much:
$1,000.00
Criteria:
Must have a person to nominate you (it can be anyone!) on attribute of
either compassion, courage, or community service.
Deadline:
Must be postmarked by April 15, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.
Who: The
Armenian Education Center
How Much:
$1,000.00
Criteria:
Essay Competition refering 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