February Scholarships

LCPS-City of Fairfax Band Association Young Artist Competition

DEADLINE: TBDDownload Application Here---------------->Amount: $2000

This competition is open to Northern Virginia residents in their junior or senior year of high school.

Students must be active with their high school band or orchestra program
play a standard band woodwind, brass or percussion instrument
have a prepared selection which is readily available in a band accompaniment form (see application for further details)
be available and willing to commit,(if selected as a finalist) to the competition auditions at 7:00 pm, on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Applicant must also be available and willing to commit, if selected, to a performance date of Saturday, May 14, 2022.
A completed application signed and certified by the student's parent/guardian and band or orchestra director must be submitted.
Applicant must submit a good quality, unedited CD recording of the student performing the proposed work. (Accompaniment is preferred, but not required for the recording.) All application packages should be postmarked no later than February 18, 2022

to: The City of Fairfax Band Association, Inc.

Young Artist Competition

P.O. Box 1206, Fairfax, VA 22038-1306.

City of Fairfax Band Association - Young Artist Competition.pdf

ECF-Kozy Kerchief & Kozy Kap Scholarship

DEADLINE: February 8, 2023

Click Here for Application & More Info

AMOUNT: $5,000

This scholarship is to offset tuition, books and other academic resources for graduating seniors diagnosed or treated for cancer, or whose parents have been diagnosed or treated for cancer.

Applicant must reside in the area of Northern Virginia, which includes Loudoun County.
The applicant must be a 2023 high school graduate who will be a full-time college student starting Fall 2023
Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
A DIAGNOSIS LETTER MUST BE INCLUDED
The applicant must show demonstrated leadership ability in the school and community.
A current official transcript that includes the most recent grades is required.
Two letters of recommendation are required with one being from a counselor or teacher.
Parental/Guardian contact information is required.
A 200-250 word essay response.

Application packages must be postmarked to

ECF Education Director, Attn: Kozy Kerchief and Kozy Kap

P.O. Box 842

Merrifield, VA 22116

or electronically to: grants@ec-foundation.org by February 8, 2023.

Psi Rho Omega Merit Scholarship

DEADLINE: February 17, 2023

Apply Here

This scholarship is awarded to a high school senior of African-American descent who is a resident of Loudoun County, Virginia and is graduating from a high school, virtual school or home school within or outside of Loudoun County.

Criteria:

Applicant must be pursuing higher education at an accredited institution of higher learning.

Required Documents:

Applicant must complete an online application.
An official transcript (a copy emailed from counselor or CCA) is required.
2 letters of recommendation (one must be from a teacher or school counselor) must be included.
A 300-word essay on "how your culture played a role in your personal experience in leading change, overcoming challenges and leadership development while being a student in Loudoun County?"

. Deadline for the scholarship is February 17, 2023

Loudoun County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Scholarships

DEADLINE: February 17, 2023

Detailed Information and All Applications Here

COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

This award is given to Black/African American male and/or female. Recipients of this award must enroll full time or 12 credit hours, in an accredited two-year (including technical school, junior college, or community college) institution in the fall after their senior year in high school. Award is based on verification of actual enrollment at Community College

FORTITUDE SCHOLARSHIP

This award is given to Black/African American students who have provided service to the school and the community through involvement in organizations, volunteer groups, or other activities.

HBCU EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

This award is given to Black/African American male and/or female. Recipients of this award must enroll in a Historical Black College or University in the fall of 2022 ; demonstrated financial need and a strong record of community service. Award is based on verification of actual enrollment at HBCU.

LINDA GRIFFIN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

This award is given to deserving African-American female students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in their communities and schools.

SELEAH WYCHE-JOYNER STEM SCHOLARSHIP

Given in memory of our deceased sorority member, Seleah Wyche-Joyner. Its purpose is to support and acknowledge African American female students pursuing education and careers in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) related fields. Applicants should demonstrate financial need and a strong record of community service.

Requirements for all Scholarships

Must be attend a 2 or 4-year college/university (including technical school, junior college or community college) in the fall of 2023.
Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or high on a 4.0 scale
A completed application and essay are required.
2 letters of recommendation emailed to the donor at scholarlcacdst@gmail.com with the student's name in the subject line. At least one letter from a teacher/staff member (it is preferred that the letters are on official letterhead and may be from a teacher, employer, volunteer supervisor, school counselor, or administrator)
The transcript may be unofficial and from StudentVue to include grades from fall of 2022
Students must also include a recent wallet-size photo. (JPEG)

All 5 online applications are found at: https://www.lcacdst.org/scholarship.

Application documents should be submitted to scholarlcacdst@gmail.com by the February 17, 2023 deadline date.

Professional Athletes Foundation Scholarship

DEADLINE:

Apply using links below!

The PAF Student Scholarship is designed for high school athletes with intentions to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university. The scholarship rewards high school athletes for their non-athletic achievements and assist them in achieving their academic career goals.

Required Documents:

All applications and coach's nomination packages must be signed, certified and returned by February 25, 2022

- Packages and support documents shall be uploaded and attached with each application and coach's nomination packages.

- Student applications must be certified by the applicant and a school's counselor. In addition, all coaches must certify their prospective nomination package.

NOTE-

The coach can certify within their nomination package. The students can send their applications to their counselor to certify. Upon completion, the student can submit their package.

Links to Applicants and Coach's nomination Packages

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Student Application Form

Coach's Nomination Form

Coach's Video

The Dream.US National Scholarships

DEADLINE: February 28, 2022
Apply Here

TheDream.US National Scholarships are for highly motivated DREAMers who want nothing more than to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost. An award will cover your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $16,500 for an associate degree and $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree, at one of the Partner Colleges qualifying for in-state tuition (Virginia- NOVA, George Mason or Marymount). The award can be renewed each year if the awardee meets the continuing eligibility requirements.
Criteria: Applicant must be pursuing higher education at an accredited institution of higher learning.

Applicant must be a graduating senior with a high school or GED diploma by the end of the 2022 Spring term.
Applicant must have a current DACA; TPS; or have come to the country before November 1, 2016, and otherwise meet DACA criteria.
Applicant must have come to the United States before the age of 16.
Applicant must have significant unmet financial need.
Applicant must have graduated or will graduate from a US high school by the end of the 2021-22 academic year.
A GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent GED score).
Applicant must intend to enroll full-time in an associate or bachelor's degree program at a Partner College no later than the Spring term of 2022-23 academic year.

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Required Documents:

Applicants must complete application which can be found linked above by February 28, 2022.

LCPS- Army Engineer Spouses' Club AEMA Scholarship

DEADLINE: February 28, 2023
Apply Here

Available to graduating high school seniors who intends to attend college, are citizens of the U.S. and whose sponsor, parent, or legal guardian is a member of the Army Engineer Spouses’ Club and U.S. Army Engineer or current Department of the Army employee of the US Corps of Engineers.
PLEASE NOTE
The AEMA award is open to students in all fields of study.
The Geraldine K. Morris Award is open to a high school senior who intends to enroll in a program leading to a nursing degree or certification.

- This award is renewable annually, based on GPA, providing a student maintains full-time enrollment in a nursing program.
- The award must be applied toward tuition or scholastic expenses at a two-year or four-year college or university.
- Both awards are merit based on academic and extracurricular achievement during high school and includes a written essay, and an official transcript.
- Information and the online application can be found at: https://www.armyengineerspouses.org/.

Applications may be emailed to: awardsapplication@armyengineerspouses.org with the subject line indicating 2022 AEMA Award, or by U.S. mail to: Memorial Awards Committee, c/o Kara Anderson P.O. Box 6332, Alexandria, VA 22306-6332.
Deadline for these scholarships is February 28, 2022.

LCPS- Army Engineer Spouses' Club Geraldine K. Morris Scholarship

DEADLINE: February 28, 2023
Apply Here

Available to graduating high school seniors who intends to attend college, are citizens of the U.S. and whose sponsor, parent, or legal guardian is a member of the Army Engineer Spouses’ Club and U.S. Army Engineer or current Department of the Army employee of the US Corps of Engineers.
PLEASE NOTE
The AEMA award is open to students in all fields of study.
The Geraldine K. Morris Award is open to a high school senior who intends to enroll in a program leading to a nursing degree or certification.

- This award is renewable annually, based on GPA, providing a student maintains full-time enrollment in a nursing program.
- The award must be applied toward tuition or scholastic expenses at a two-year or four-year college or university.
- Both awards are merit based on academic and extracurricular achievement during high school and includes a written essay, and an official transcript.
- Information and the online application can be found at: https://www.armyengineerspouses.org/.

Applications may be emailed to: awardsapplication@armyengineerspouses.org with the subject line indicating 2022 AEMA Award, or by U.S. mail to: Memorial Awards Committee, c/o Kara Anderson P.O. Box 6332, Alexandria, VA 22306-6332.
Deadline for these scholarships is February 28, 2022.