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 rec, high school transcript/
Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 11, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.

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

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 Ms.Klein by March 21, 2008
Applications can be downloaded at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/information centers/superintendentsmemos/18

Who: Yorktown Women's Club
What: Scholarship Competition--one YC high school senior WILL win this award!!
How Much: 1-$1000 1-$500
Criteria: Must be accepted by and atend 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 Ms. Klein by Wednesday March 26, 2008
Applications are available in guidance.

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 Ms.Klein by March 21, 2008
ONLY ONE APPLICATION CAN BE SENT FROM GHS!
Please download an application at .http://www.doe.virginia.gov/information centers/superintendentsmemos/20

Who: VHSL and Allstate Insurance
What: Viginia High School League Achievement Award Scholarship
How much: 10-$1,000 (Categories include Outstanding Male Athlete, Outstanding Female Athlete, Acadmic 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 GHS.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 15, 2008
Applications are available in guidance or at http://www.vhsl.org/Prinwkbk.htm.

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 rec, essay.  Only One Male and One Female can be nominated from GHS.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 15, 2008
Applications are available in guidance or at http://www.vhsl.org/Prinwkbk.htm.

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 graduatiing senior with a minimum of 2 years as a participant of GHS'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 GHS can be nominated.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 1, 2008
Applications are available in guidance or at http://www.vhsl.org/Prinwkbk.htm.

Who: David Brian Bullock Memorial Scholarship
What: Only one nominee can be submitted from senior class. APPLY!
How Much: Undisclosed amount
Criteria: Scholastic Achievement, Community Service, Financial need, overall social and academic perfvormance
Deadline: Must be submitted to Guidance by March 28, 2008 Applications are available in guidance.

Who: Bayport Credit Union
What: Beard/Bennett Memorial Scholarships
How much: $6,000 ($1,500 for each year renewable for 4 years) must maintain a 3.0 GPA
Criteria: Complete essay at least 500 words, no more than 650 words. "What, in your opinion, are the leading contributing factors in young people choosing not to be involved in the political process? What is your solution to involve more young people?"
Deadline: Deadline is March 31, 2008
Applications are available at https://www.bayportcu.org/site/product_other_scholar.html

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 be awarded this grant!

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 recieved 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: Grafton High School can only nominate one senior.  Applications in the Guidance office.  Must be recieved by April 4, 2008

Who: Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
What: Marine Corps Scholarship
How much: ranging from $1,000-$10,000
Criteria: Must be son.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: 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 Ms. Klein in Guidance for an application

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, Fla 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: 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: Fort Eustis Officer & Civilian Spouses' Club
How much: Amount not disclosed.(in previous years, it has been approx. $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: Kohl's Corporation
What: Kohl's Kids Who Care
How much: 170 regional winners of $1,000; 10 nat'l winners of $5,000
Criteria: Community service is a must!
Deadline: March 15, 2008
Applications can be downloaded at www.kohlscorporation.com

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: 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: 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: 2009 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, 2009

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 planing on studying cheical science.
Deadline: Applications are on www.acs.org/scholars Deadline is March 1, 2008

Who: Virginia Aviation Foundation
What: 2009 VA Aviation Foundation Student Scholarship
How much: 2-$1,000 scholarships
Criteria: Seniors with a minimum 2.8 GPA who have applied to a school or academy with an accredited aviation-related program. Essay Required with application.
Deadline: Deadline is March 1, 2009 www.doav.virginia.gov