October Deadlines
Virginia War Memorial Seeks Entries For 2023 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest
The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond is seeking entries for the Virginia War Memorial 2023 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest. This annual competition is open to all Virginia middle and high school age public, private and homeschooled students.
Submissions must be between 500-750 words, incorporate at least one primary source, and include an APA or MLA style bibliography.
Winners of the 2023 Essay Contest will receive a prize package through McDonalds of Richmond and Hampton Roads. Awardees will be invited to read their winning essays at the Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony, to be held Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11:00am.
Entries should be submitted electronically through the Virginia War Memorial’s website by 11:59pm on Sunday, October 15th.Please contact Crystal Coon (crystal.coon@dvs.virginia.gov) with any questions.
Complete information regarding the essay theme, rules, guidelines and how to enter is available online at https://vawarmemorial.org/learn/contests-scholarships/essay/
DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 15, 2023
Heisman High School Scholarship
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 17, 2023 6PM(EST)
The Heisman® High School Scholarship supports education, recognizes achievement, and celebrates male and female community-minded high school student-athletes around the country.
Seniors, if you strive for excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and in your community, now’s the time to get the recognition you deserve.
Apply today for your chance to earn up to a $10,000 scholarship.
For more information and to apply visit: https://heismanscholarship.com/materials-for-schools/?utm_source=Initial%20Email%201&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=2022Educator
UPCOMING NOMINATION SCHOLARSHIPS
DEADLINE: CHECK FOR DEADLINES
Blacksburg High School has the opportunity to nominate student(s) for the following scholarships. Please review the criteria for each scholarship, and fill out this Google form if you would like to be considered.
DAVIDSON BELK SCHOLARSHIP - Comprehensive funding to Davidson University. Nominees should demonstrate academic excellence, purposeful engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to both their local and global communities.
HARRY BYRD LEADERSHIP AWARD - Recipients receive a $20,000 scholarship. Nominees should demonstrate excellence of character, qualities of leadership, devotion to duty, and academic accomplishment.
UVA JEFFERSON SCHOLARS PROGRAM - Comprehensive funding to UVA. Nominees should demonstrate exceptional leadership talents, an understanding of the broader community around them, and uncommon academic abilities.
UVA WALENTAS SCHOLARS PROGRAM - Comprehensive funding to UVA. Nominees should demonstrate exceptional leadership talents, an understanding of the broader community around them, and uncommon academic abilities AND First Generation (trailblazers in the first generation of their families to earn a bachelor’s degree).
COCA COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Deadline: October 2, 2023
Coca-Cola Scholars Program - $20,000 - 150 Awards
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a current high school student who will graduate during the 2022-2023 year.
B) Be a U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education.
Applications can be found by going to: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/