Who:
Davidson College (Liberal arts college
located in Davidson, NC)
What:
John Montgomery Belk Scholarship
How
much: Full tuition
(equivalent to approximately $39K per year)- renewable annually plus 2
summer stipends to pursue international study
Criteria:
Students who demonstrate exceptional promise in academics, character,
leadership, and service.
Deadline:
If interested, submit completed
application to Ms. Klein by November 1, 2007. (GHS can submit only
one application; selection committee will decide on our school's
representative.)
Applications are available at
www.davidson.edu/admission
Who: James
Madison University
What:
Bluestone Scholarship Program- Thomas & Karen Dingledine
Scholarship
How
much: 6 awards
annually equal to full in-state tuition rate
Criteria: Academic
achievement, leadership, community service
Deadline: Applications and
Recommendations must be postmarked no later than November 1,
2007. Early Action freshman application to JMU is required.
Applications are available at www.jmu.edu/admissions/scholarships
Who: Dominion
Virginia Power
What:
Strong Men & Women: Excellence in Leadership Writing Contest
How much:
$1,000 and a Dell laptop computer
Criteria:
Students with strong writing skills. Essay
required.
Deadline:
Essay/ application must be submitted to Ms. Klein by November 1, 2007
(GHS
can send only 2 applications from school.)
Complete details and applications are available at
www.dom.com (keyword: strong)
Who:
2007 Principal's Leadership Award
What:
Outstanding Student Leaders
How much:
100- $1,000 state awards; 8-$1,500 regional awards; 1-$3,500
semifinalist award; 1-$8,500 finalist award; and 1-$12,000 national
award.
Criteria:
Seniors in the top 20% of class and who demonstrate leadership.Must
submit approximately 300
word essay describing the most meaningful leadership role that you have
been a part of to date. Also, must submit a list of all leadership
roles in grades 9- 12. (in and out of school)
Deadline:
Must submit above materials to Ms.Klein by November 16, 2007. Only
one application can be sent from GHS.
