• Factors to be considered when selecting a recipient for this scholarship will include, but may not be limited to:

  • Grade Point Average

  • Extracurricular Activities

  • Community Involvement

  • Number of, and level of difficulty of History courses taken

  • Essay question response

  • Recommendation from counselor or teacher

• Once a recipient has been selected, he or she:

  • Must be planning to attend an accredited college or university

  • Must declare a major in the area of History

• By July 1 of the year the recipient is first attending college, he/she must present verification of his/her major and acceptance to the college/university. The scholarship check will then be issued directly to the college/university the student will attend.

Application deadline is March 31, 2023. Application can be found here.

Sallie Wetsel Gochenour Scholarship 

Due in the School Counseling Center by Friday, March 31, 2023

Sallie Wetsel Gochenour created this scholarship in memory of her husband, Raymond Gochenour, who farmed for years in Shenandoah County, and to promote the advanced education of students from Shenandoah County.

The scholarships are given each year to deserving graduates of each of the three high schools in Shenandoah County, who plan to attend a college or university. The following factors are to be considered by the selection committee:  

• Participation in 4H and/or FFA.  

• Grades and activities that reflect a disciplined approach to life

• The applicant should be from a family actively engaged in agriculture or a related field. 

• Financial need of the student

• Plan to pursue a course of study in agriculture, environmental science or a related field.

It is anticipated that there will be scholarships of approximately $10,000.00 given to two graduates of each of the three high schools in Shenandoah County.

This fund is primarily for students attending a Virginia college or university for two or four years. However, after students attending a Virginia college or university have been considered, students planning to attend an out of state college or university may receive this scholarship. 

No child or other blood descendant of a member of the scholarship committee or the administration of the Shenandoah County School Board, or the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will be eligible for a scholarship.

Application is available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UAFGQKRwUvswfFk2Z0axdve5Nl4oguB_/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=108470446949310352549&rtpof=true&sd=true

*Application must be typed or printed NEATLY in black or blue ink. If written in pencil, it will be eliminated.

 Please consider filling this application out online and printing the finished product to return to Guidance.

*Application must be legible. If not, it will be eliminated.

*This is a $1,000 Scholarship for Virginia Tech Students only.

*Attached sheets with activities and/or essays are allowed.

*All required signatures are a MUST.

*All parts of the application must be complete when returned to the guidance office except for Part 5. Do not fill out anything in Part 5. This section will be completed in the guidance office.

If you have any questions about the application, please see the School Counseling Center.

DEADLINE TO RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION : MARCH 31, 2023

Application is available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rcLjcqmK7_i2Y0MehzHbq-jPjIbg_wvg/view?usp=share_link

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is a professional Society, one of the oldest and most respected in the United States.  SAME maintains the highest standards of professionalism, fosters the exchange of ideas, and encourages teamwork between military and civilian engineers and architects.  This union of military and civilian design professionals has increased the design potential of the United States and helps our Nation “stay ready.”  As its Charter acclaims, The Society is “Dedicated to the National Defense.” The Blue Ridge Post (BRP) of SAME is made up of approximately 200 individual members and 25 corporate members.

The BRP is excited to announce we are again offering multiple scholarships to graduating seniors and currently enrolled college students, meeting specific requirements (listed below). Our goal is to encourage students to enter full-time undergraduate architectural, engineering or construction-related studies and for interested students to become member of SAME.

BRP will award scholarships ranging in monetary value up to $4,000. You will submit your application through the online application process. SAME Blue Ridge Post Scholarship 2023 (wufoo.com)     Completed applications must be received by 9:00pm on 31 March 2023.

For application consideration, one must join SAME as a Student member; membership is free to all full-time students under age 25, enrolled in high school, two-year or four-year colleges and universities (through the undergraduate level), trade schools, and military academies. Your SAME student membership must be active by 31 March 2023 for consideration.

Student must have one-year of full-time academic instructions remaining in their enrolled college and university.

Student Members can participate in Student Chapters, which offer an opportunity for students to apply what they learn in the classroom while getting to know other students focused on pursuing a STEM future. All applicants are encouraged to Join SAME Today at "https://my.same.org/join-membership".  Membership is free as stated above and sign-up is easy online.

The BRP will notify each student, winners and/or school of the scholarship recipients, no later than 31 May 2023 and be available to the recipient once each college or university receives the funds the Fall Semester 2023. We will also notify non-selected applicants. 

The BRP prides itself on being able to fund multiple scholarships for the upcoming 2023/2024 school year. We look forward to receiving your responses. If you or your students have any questions regarding the scholarship process, please contact Donn Booker, Scholarship Chair at dbooker@sheladia.com.  

Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

* A US Citizen.

* Attending a High School/College within 75 miles of Winchester, VA, or a resident within 75 miles (If resident you may attend a College/University outside this range)

* Enrolled or have applied and are awaiting acceptance in either a two-year, full-time associate engineering, architecture, or other STEM-related studies program at a community college or preparatory          school or four-year, full-time undergraduate engineering or architecture-related studies degree program at an ABET/NAAB (Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology/ National Architectural Accreditation Board) accredited college or university in the fall term of 2023. 

* Of good character and positively contributes to their community.

* Plan to continue their education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Architecture, or Construction discipline.

Summary and special notes:

1.      Online application must be submitted by 31 March 2023. https://brpscholars.wufoo.com/forms/same-blue-ridge-post-scholarship-2023

2.      The applicant’s school counselor, academic advisor, or administrator must endorse each application to verify enrollment.  

3.      Financial awards are remitted directly to student college accounts on or about August 1.  Formal recognition takes place at the BRP “2023 Scholarship Awards Luncheon” in Winchester, VA.

4.      Multiple scholarship awards ranging in value up to $4,000 will be granted in 2023.

5.      Decisions relating to Award are by the BRP only and are final.

6.      Applicants who receive an appointment to one of the U.S. Military Academies (or affiliated preparatory schools), or are awarded a full scholarship at any ABET/NAAB accredited U.S. post-secondary institution of higher education, are not eligible to receive this scholarship. A full scholarship is defined as one that provides for payment of tuition, books, lab fees, and other related expenses. Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarships are considered full scholarships.

7.      The applicant is required to provide a letter of recommendation from the SAME Sponsor, teacher, guidance counselor, coach, or civic organization leader.

8.       Applications will be accepted online. Mailed applications will only be accepted if the applicant does not have feasible access to the Internet.

9.       If you are a scholarship recipient, it is mandatory to join the Blue Ridge Post as a student, for which membership is free.

10.     Awarded scholarship cannot be deferred for future years and must be applied to 2023/2024 academic year.

The annual Charles J. Colgan Scholarship, in the amount of $2,000 (Two Thousand Dollars), is awarded to a well deserving Virginia resident High School, Technical School Senior or College/University Undergraduate who is pursuing an aviation or aerospace related career at an accredited institution. The scholarship will be paid directly to the institution in the name of the Awardee. 

The deadline for 2023 submissions is Friday, April 28, 2023. 

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Scholarship Requirements

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• Completed and signed application and all supporting documents received by the deadline.

• Attained a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in their last full year of study.

• Completed essay, typed, double-spaced between 250-500 words on the subject: "Why I Wish to Pursue a Career in Aviation or Aerospace" or "Why Aviation or Aerospace is Important to the Commonwealth of Virginia". Careers in Aviation shall include, but not be limited to, pilots, aviation maintenance, aviation management, air traffic control, aerospace engineering and aviation operations.

• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation, preferably from at least one person in the Aviation industry.

• Proof of acceptance into an aviation-related post-secondary education program or proof of good standing in an existing program located in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Consideration may also be given to any additional factors or criteria that an applicant may wish to present to the scholarship committee by submission of an additional statement, typed, double-spaced, of no more than 250 words. 

Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria: Academic performance (30%), Essay (30%), Recommendations (20%), and Subjective (20%).

How to Apply

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Having read the requirements, complete the following steps to apply for the VABA Charles J. Colgan Aviation and Aerospace Scholarship.

• Complete and sign the VABA Scholarship Application.

• Have your guidance counselor or other high school official sign all required certifications.

• Attach an official copy of your current high school transcript and a copy of acceptance letters or other verification of enrollment or good standing/acceptance into an accredited post-secondary institution.

• The individuals that provide your letter of recommendation must put their letters in a sealed envelope, with their signature across the back sealed fold.

Mail all documents together to arrive by the deadline to:​​

VABA Scholarship (Attn: L. Cary)

c/o Virginia Aviation Business Association

1011 E. Main Street

Suite 400

Richmond, VA 23219

Gene Baker Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

Open to all AEA members, their children, grandchildren or dependents. This scholarship may be used for any field of study at an accredited college or university and will be applied toward tuition only. The scholarship is in memory of Gene Baker, the first executive director of the Aircraft Electronics Association.

Pat Napolitano - Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Pat Napolitano Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Technicians - $3,000

Available to all graduating seniors or current college students pursuing their Aviation Technician Certification.

Pat Napolitano, Fleet Support Representative and Staggerwing Pilot for Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics was a respected employee and member of the aviation community. With more than 30 years of experience and over 4,500 hours of flight time, his passion for aircraft maintenance and flying was apparent to anyone who had the opportunity to meet him. Through this scholarship, Pat’s legacy will inspire a new generation of aviators.

AEA Educational Foundation Bill Barnes Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

Available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.

AEA Educational Foundation Chuck Peacock Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

Given by Wanda Peacock in memory of her late husband, Chuck Peacock. As the founder of the Aircraft Electronics Association, Peacock credited his aviation and business management skills as the cornerstones for his success in the industry. This scholarship is offered to recognize the importance of management skills and is available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an aviation management program.

AEA Educational Foundation David Arver Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

Given by Dutch and Ginger Arver in memory of their son, David. Dutch Arver was a supporter of the AEA for years and served on the board of directors until his retirement. The recipient of this scholarship shall be a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.

AEA Educational Foundation Dutch and Ginger Arver Scholarship - $1,000

Available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.

Garmin Scholarship - $2,000

Available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.

Garmin–Jerry Smith Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

Available to a high school, college or vocational/technical school student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.

Gogo Business Aviation Scholarship - $2,500

Established in April 2012, the Gogo scholarship was created through a donation valued at more than $50,000 to the AEA Educational Foundation, providing a $2,500 annual scholarship for a 20-year period to an aspiring avionics or aircraft maintenance technician. Gogo is a provider of in-flight connectivity for business aviation. The Gogo scholarship is presented each year to a high school senior and/or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.

AEA Educational Foundation Johnny Davis Memorial Scholarship -  $1,000

Named in memory of Johnny Davis, president of Dallas Avionics in Dallas, Texas, who supported the general aviation industry for more than 30 years and served as an AEA board member. This scholarship is available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.

AEA Educational Foundation Kent McIntyre Memorial Scholarship -  $1,000

Named in memory of Kent McIntyre, owner and president of Bevan Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, who was a longtime AEA member. Available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.

Kevin Miesbach Memorial Scholarship - $2,000

This scholarship is available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.

After graduating from Southeast Community College with a degree in electronics engineering technology, Kevin Miesbach began his 40-year career in aviation as an avionics installation technician with Lincoln Avionics in Lincoln, Nebraska. Duncan Aviation purchased Lincoln Avionics shortly thereafter, and Kevin transitioned to Duncan as an avionics line and bench technician specializing in aircraft troubleshooting and bench repair of navigation and communications equipment. Between 1985 and 2006, Kevin held positions at Duncan Aviation of avionics/instruments team leader, shop supervisor, assistant manager and manager. In 2016, Kevin was promoted to business development manager for component repairs. Kevin had a strong technical skill set, was always willing to help, and he had an innate ability to communicate and build relationships with anyone he met. Everyone who knew Kevin always said he had a great laugh, sense of humor, and was always genuine and honest. Personal and technical improvement was important to Kevin, and he logged over 500 training events during his career. Kevin understood the value of ongoing training and was steadfast in promoting AEA training opportunities to students, his team members and industry partners. Kevin led the development of Duncan Aviation-provided training at AEA regional and national events, and he participated on many industry and college boards. He received the AEA Member of the Year Award in 2020, and his knowledge and feedback were instrumental in the development of curriculum to properly prepare students for a career as an avionics technician. The Kevin Miesbach Memorial Scholarship celebrates Kevin’s contribution to the avionics technician field and will continue to share his passion for the value that a career as an avionics technician has to offer.

AEA Educational Foundation - Lee Tarbox Memorial Scholarship - $2,500

Given by Pacific Southwest Instruments, this scholarship is available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.

Temple Electronics Co. Marshall Temple Memorial Scholarship -  $1,000

Named in memory of Marshall E. Temple, founder of Temple Electronics in Houston, Texas. Temple, a U.S. Navy veteran, started his business in 1973, which has been an AEA member ever since. This scholarship is available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Scholarship -  $1,000

Available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.

AEA Educational Foundation Stone Foundation Scholarship - $1,000

Available to a high school senior or college student who plans to attend or is attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program.

Universal Avionics Scholarship -  $1,500

Available to high school seniors and/or college students who plan to or are attending an accredited school in an avionics program or aircraft maintenance program.

Applications are due April 1, 2023. For more information and applications, please visit: https://aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp

The Shenandoah Education Foundation will award a $1,000 scholarship to one graduating student at each Shenandoah County High School who meets the criteria outlined below: 

Criteria: 

must be a graduating high school senior who is planning to continue their education in pursuit of a teaching degree

preference will be given to applicants who help diversify the teaching pool and bring unique life experiences to their chosen career

preference will also be given to those who are the first in their family to pursue post high school education 

Applications are due to the high school counseling office by April 21, 2023 and can be found here. 

Dunkin’ and its franchisees are committed to a strong local community. The Dunkin’ Baltimore/Metro DC Regional Scholarship Program has been established to recognize the importance of education and provide support to residents of the community and our extended corporate family. This program will award up to fifty $2,500 scholarships to qualified students throughout the region.

The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor, and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team. Awards for this scholarship are granted to eligible recipients without regard to creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.

Applicants to the Dunkin’ Baltimore/Metro DC Regional Scholarship Program award must:

• Be current undergraduate students or high school seniors who plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire 2023-2024 academic year.

• High school seniors must be residents of one of the eligible municipalities listed.

• Undergraduate students must attend school in one of the eligible municipalities listed.

• Students must show a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) or higher to be eligible.

Dunkin’ full-time or part-time employees who meet the eligibility criteria are also encouraged to apply.

Franchise owners and dependents are not eligible.

*Eligible municipalities are as follows:

• Washington DC-related counties: Washington, DC, Charles (MD), Frederick (MD), Montgomery (MD), Prince George’s (MD), St. Mary’s (MD), Washington (MD), Arlington (VA), Clarke (VA), Fairfax (VA), Frederick (VA), Loudoun (VA), Prince William (VA), Shenandoah (VA), Spotsylvania (VA), Stafford (VA), Warren (VA), Berkeley (WV), Jefferson (WV)

• Baltimore-related counties: Anne Arundel (MD), Baltimore (MD), Calvert (MD), Carroll (MD), Cecil (MD), Harford (MD), Howard (MD), Kent (MD), Queen Anne’s (MD), Talbot (MD)

• City of Baltimore (MD)

Deadline to apply: April 13, 2023 11:59 pm ET 

To Apply please use :   https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dunkinbaltimoredc/

VaSID's Rich Murray Journalism Scholarship is presented annually to a Virginia high school student who excels in the area of sports journalism and is pursuing a college degree in journalism, communications or a related field, preferably at an institution in Virginia. A 1971 graduate of Washington and Lee University, Rich Murray served the profession for nearly 40 years at James Madison University and the University of Virginia. He retired June 22, 2012. Murray was a founding member of the Virginia Sports Information Directors in 1983, and served as the organization's inaugural President. Murray remained heavily involved in VaSID throughout his sports information career. 

For the application and more details, please visit: https://vasidsports.com/sports/2012/6/22/General_0622123808.aspx

Deadline is April 15, 2023.

Purpose: To promote the education of Virginia citizens in technical fields with natural resource conservation and  environmental protection.  To give financial support to students majoring in or showing a strong desire to major in a course curriculum related to  natural resource conservation and/or environmental studies. 

Qualifications: Individual applicants must be Virginia residents and full-time students enrolled in or who have applied  to a college freshman level curriculum. Applicants shall document a class ranking in the top 20% of his or her  graduating class or a 3.0 or greater Grade Point Average or appropriate equivalent of individual scholastic achievement.  A copy of the applicant’s most recent official school transcript must accompany the application. Applicants shall  demonstrate active interest in conservation.  

Only one applicant per district may be submitted. Applications should be made from the county the student resides or  attends school. Eligible applicants must reside or attend school within a local Soil and Water Conservation District. 

It is the responsibility of the districts to screen applications for eligibility in accordance with the criteria stated herein.  Applications not fulfilling minimum criteria shall not be considered.  

Amount Awarded: Four $1,000 scholarships will be given to statewide winners. Two scholarships are awarded on behalf  of the VASWCD Education Foundation and two scholarships are awarded on behalf of the Virginia Chapter of the Soil &  Water Conservation Society. A check will be issued directly to the selected institution of higher education on behalf of the  student.  

The application for this scholarship is included and should be completed and submitted to LFSWCD by April 3rd, 2023 via online and/or hard copy.

Applications for the scholarships maybe be emailed to Allyson Ponn at: allyson.ponn@lfswcd.org OR mailed to the following:

Lord Fairfax SWCD

722-B East Queen Street

Strasburg, VA 22657

Applications can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b1q2DN9HyiC_xwTJnmRm-_fWi-ckAce1/view?usp=share_link

Elizabeth Kleese taught in Shenandoah County Public Schools for over ten years. Mrs. Kleese believed that students should be able to further their education, especially students who had faced challenges and in spite of difficulty, continued to show persistence of spirit and actions in their daily lives. In support of this, a graduating senior from each high school in Shenandoah County Public School System who plans to improve his or her education is eligible to apply for this scholarship. 

Criteria for this scholarship are:

• Completion of the attached application.

• Graduating Senior must have a GPA of 2.0 or better.

• Student must plan to enroll in higher education which may include a technical school, a two year college, or a four year college or university.

• Completion of an essay discussing how you personally have faced challenges and continued to persevere ( maximum of 500 words).

• Letter of recommendation form one or more teachers  (maximum of four letters).

• Copy of an official transcript.

Due April 20th to the School Counseling Center 

Application is at:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Af0vm9C89nfmtngjDq4h3XzKlH4n6Oy/view?usp=sharing

Scholarship Information

The Hamburg Ruritan Club (HRC) is pleased to announce the 2023 James Miller Memorial Scholarship for $1000.

James Miller was a farmer in Shenandoah County, an employee of Valley Fertilizer for 44 years and a long-time active member of the Hamburg Ruritan Club. HRC established this scholarship fund in 2021 to honor Mr. Miller’s dedication and service to HRC and the agricultural industry. HRC awarded the first scholarship in June 2021. The application procedure for 2023 is outlined below. This program is open to any students who are Shenandoah County residents.

Applications are available in the School Counseling Offices.

Application Procedures

Submit an essay of not more than 500 words to Hamburg Ruritan Club stating your educational and career goals. Include a copy of your

current school transcript. This may be done via email to: swelchkessler@gmail.com or mailed to: HRC Scholarships c/o Sharon

Kessler 2633 Rittenour Road, Edinburg, VA 22824, and must be postmarked no later than April 18, 2023.

The Retired Teachers' Association of Shenandoah County will offer a $1000.00 Scholarship to: 

1. A Shenandoah County high school senior whose intent is to declare a major in education. This will be awarded at the beginning of his/her junior year in college.  OR:

2. A junior or senior college student who has graduated from Shenandoah County Public Schools and has declared education as a major. This will be awarded at the beginning of his/her junior/senior year in college.  OR:

3. A current employee of the Shenandoah County Public Schools System who wishes to continue their education in education. 

Grades and activities will be considered for high school seniors and college 

students, however this does not apply to current employees. 

All applicants must submit a letter of recommendation: 

1. High school students - from at teacher or someone in administration. 

2. College students - from their educational advisor from the college they are attending. 

3. Shenandoah County employee - from their supervisor. 

The recipient of this scholarship will be notified in April of 2023. 

Application is available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/119ynmJ16rsF9wje9LKSgWZ-DyIn7vfFZ/view?usp=share_link

Applications and letters of recommendation must be returned to and received by Margaret Figgins by 

April 15, 2023. 

Margaret Figgins 

SCRTA Scholarship Chairman 

348 Hickory Lane 

Woodstock, VA 22664 

540-459-4433 

The RADM Marocchi Memorial Scholarship provides two awards of $2,500 each, one given to a graduating senior from a Virginia high school, and one given to a Virginia resident attending a college or university in Virginia.

Rear Admiral John Marocchi served in the United States Navy for decades, with a career that spanned service in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Admiral Marocchi was one of very few Navy officers to complete Army Airborne training, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Legion of Merit. He also served for over fifteen years as a member of the Board of Trustees at the Virginia War Memorial. He was a person who used every opportunity to teach those around him, and all were able to benefit from his experience and perceptive view of the world. In his memory, a scholarship has been created to encourage and enable motivated students who plan to enroll or who are already enrolled in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at a Virginia school of higher education.

This year, we are pleased to announce that for the first time, the Marocchi Memorial Scholarship is open to both graduating high school students AND to currently enrolled college students. This scholarship is intended to reward Virginia students who participate in ROTC at a Virginia school, and we are proud to be able to extend this reward to even more students who have chosen to serve.

NOTE: Applicants do NOT need to be JROTC participants in their high schools. All graduating seniors who meet the qualifications are welcome to apply.

Application and additional information can be found here. Application due date is April 24, 2023.

Alpha Delta Kappa is an international sorority honoring outstanding female educators. Our sorority is of an altruistic nature. This spring, the Alpha Omicron Chapter in Shenandoah County, would like to offer a $1,000 Scholarship to a deserving student or teacher. 

The following are the criteria:

A. Applicant must be an education major or must be planning to declare education as a major or is a current teacher. Applicants may also reapply for the scholarship each year.

B. Applicant can be male or female.

Please stop by School Counseling to pick up the application to see the remaining qualifications for the scholarship.

Applications are DUE: April 1st, 2023.

The Hamburg Ruritan Club (HRC) participates with the Ruritan Foundation in the Friends of the Foundation program and Build Your Dollars program to

award a scholarship to a college student from Shenandoah County. HRC  must make a selection and return the selected application to the Ruritan

Foundation. The Ruritan Foundation deadline for submission of documentation is June 30, 2023 for this award year. HRC plans to award a

scholarship of at least $1000. HRC may award an additional amount and/or additional scholarships to other deserving applicants. The application

procedure is outlined below. This program is open to students attending Mountain View High School, Central High School and Valley Baptist High

School.

Application Procedures

Submit an essay of not more than 500 words to Hamburg Ruritan Club stating your educational and career goals. Include a copy of your current school transcript. This may be done via email to:

swelchkessler@gmail.com or mailed to: 

HRC Scholarships c/o Sharon Kessler 

2633 Rittenour Road

Edinburg, VA 22824, 

and must be postmarked no later than April 18, 2023

The essay shall be divided in four discussion sections, weighted as follows and totaling 100 points maximum, it should include the

applicant’s information on:

1. How your educational and career goals align with Ruritan goals of helping others and community service.- 10 points

2. Hamburg Ruritan Club Service projects supported and hours of service given per year while in high school (grades 9-12). Hours

should include time spent helping Hamburg Ruritan Club at fundraising events, community support events, etc. – 10 points

3. Scholastic accomplishments, honors, and grades including current grade point average and a current transcript– 40 maximum points

4. Financial need – 40 maximum points

One winner will be selected by HRC committee. All applicants who respond by the required April 18, 2023 postmark date will be notified of

the committee decision by letter. Presentation of the scholarship will occur at an HRC meeting later this summer. HRC will provide a check

written to the winner’s institution of choice.

The application must also provide a copy of the candidate’s school transcript and contact information including name, address, and a

telephone number where we can contact you in case of further questions

About the Charles J. Colgan Scholarship

The annual Charles J. Colgan Scholarship, in the amount of $2,000 (Two Thousand Dollars), is awarded to a well deserving Virginia resident High School, Technical School Senior or College/University Undergraduate who is pursuing an aviation related career at an accredited institution. The scholarship will be paid directly to the institution in the name of the Awardee. 

The deadline for 2023 submissions is Friday, April 28, 2023. 

Scholarship Requirements

Completed and signed application and all supporting documents received by the deadline.

Attained a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in their last full year of study.

Completed essay, typed, double-spaced between 250-500 words on the subject: "Why I Wish to Pursue a Career in Aviation" or "Why Aviation is Important to the Commonwealth of Virginia". Careers in Aviation shall include, but not be limited to, pilots, aviation maintenance, aviation management, air traffic control, aerospace engineering and aviation operations.

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation, preferably from at least one person in the Aviation industry.

Proof of acceptance into an aviation-related post-secondary education program or proof of good standing in an existing program located in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Consideration may also be given to any additional factors or criteria that an applicant may wish to present to the scholarship committee by submission of an additional statement, typed, double-spaced, of no more than 250 words.  

Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria: Academic performance (30%), Essay (30%), Recommendations (20%), and Subjective (20%).

How to Apply

Having read the requirements, complete the following steps to apply for the VABA Charles J. Colgan Scholarship.

Complete and sign the VABA Scholarship Application.

Have your guidance counselor or other high school official sign all required certifications.

Attach an official copy of your current high school transcript and a copy of acceptance letters or other verification of enrollment or good standing/acceptance into an accredited post-secondary institution.

The individuals that provide your letter of recommendation must put their letters in a sealed envelope, with their signature across the back sealed fold.

Mail all documents together to arrive by the deadline to:​​

VABA Scholarship (Attn: L. Cary)

c/o Virginia Aviation Business Association

1011 E. Main Street Suite 400

Richmond, VA 23219

FORT VALLEY RURITAN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP 

MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 1, 2023

2023 Scholarship Information

The Fort Valley Ruritan Club (FVRC) participates with the Ruritan Foundation in the Friends of the Foundation program to award a scholarship to a College or Career and

Technical School for a student who resides in Fort Valley. FVRC will make a selection and return the selected application to the Ruritan Foundation. The Ruritan Foundation deadline for submission of documentation is June 30, 2023, for this award year. Typically a

scholarship amount is around $650 but can vary from year to year. The application procedure is outlined below. This program is open to any student who resides in Fort Valley.

Application Procedures:

Return our questionnaire and write an essay of 500 to 700 words to the Fort Valley Ruritan Club stating your educational and career goals. Please include in your essay how your volunteer activities and your career goals align with Ruritan goals of helping others and

community service. Applications need to be mailed to:

Fort Valley Ruritan Scholarships

P.O. Box 181 

Fort Valley, VA 22652

(Must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2022)

One winner will be selected by FVRC committee. All applicants who respond by the required April 1, 2023 postmark date will be notified of the committee decision by letter. FVRC will provide a check written to the winner’s institution of choice.

The application must also provide a copy of the candidate’s school transcript and contact information including name, address, and a telephone number where we can contact you in case of further questions.

Applications available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hVgPZRgOSUEIiryo30quTOdu3xqb61MQ/view?usp=share_link

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED APRIL 18, 2023

Scholarship Information

The Hamburg Ruritan Club (HRC) is pleased to announce a new scholarship established March 2022 for seniors who have provided outstanding service to the Hamburg Ruritan Club. This new scholarship is based on the volunteer hours that a student has given each year during their high school years (grades 9 – 12) supporting the HRC with annual fund raising events, community events and club projects. Examples include hours staffing the food booth at the Edinburg Old Time Festival, hours helping club members with group litter pickups, hours driving golf carts at the Shenandoah County Fair transporting attendees from and to the parking lots and entrance gates, hours assisting club members with the Empty Christmas Stocking project, and hours helping with other club organized events such as yard sales, distributing dictionaries to schools, etc. HRC awarded the first service scholarships in May 2022 and plans to award a scholarship of at least $1000 in 2023. HRC may award an additional amount and/or additional scholarships to other deserving applicants. The application procedure for 2023 is outlined below. This program is open to students attending Mountain View High School, Central High School, and Valley Baptist High School.

Application Procedures

Submit an essay of not more than 500 words to Hamburg Ruritan Club stating your educational and career goals. This may be done via email

to: swelchkessler@gmail.com 

or mailed to: 

HRC Scholarships c/o

Sharon Kessler 2633 Rittenour Road

Edinburg_VA 22824

must be postmarked no later than April 18, 2023

The essay shall be divided in four discussion sections, weighted as

follows and totaling 100 points maximum, it should include the

applicant’s information on:

1. How your educational and career goals align with the Ruritan goals of helping others and community service. - 15 maximum points

2. Hamburg Ruritan Club service projects that you have supported and hours of service given per year while in high school (grades 9-12) – 45 maximum points

3. Scholastic accomplishments, honors, and grades including current grade point average and a current school transcript– 25 maximum

points

4. Financial need – 15 maximum points

One winner will be selected by HRC committee. All applicants who respond by the required April 18, 2023 postmark date will be notified of

the committee decision by letter. Presentation of the scholarship will occur at an HRC meeting later this summer. HRC will provide a check

written to the winner’s institution of choice.

The application must also provide a copy of the candidate’s contact information including name, address, email and a telephone number

where we can contact you in case of further questions.

The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County is offering a scholarship opportunity specifically for high school graduates pursuing Horticulture studies at Virginia Tech University. The award is $2,000 - $4,000 per year and recipients may reapply each year during college for funding.

The George W. Shreckhise Memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs. Judith Shreckhise Strickler in memory of her father. Mr. Shreckhise spent a lifetime enjoying and working in agribusiness, with an emphasis, later in life, in the nursey business. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who have been admitted to, or are currently enrolled in, Virginia Tech University with a major in Horticulture, or for graduate students in the Horticulture program at Virginia Tech University.

Consideration will be given to the student's character, self-motivation, leadership qualities, and community involvement in activities related to Horticulture.

The link to the application is https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfhrscholar

Application deadline for this scholarship is April 10, 2023 at 11:59PM.

The Armenian Education Center is pleased to announce an essay question contest which will award a $1000 scholarship to one Virginia high school student. The essay contest is open to public, private, and home-school 9th -12th grade students. Hard copy essays must be postmarked no later than April 28, 2023. As per instructions, essays must also be emailed by April 28th. Information is available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K2LEQ0tqmIiT7mZSjECBPBATsQypAGk2/view?usp=share_link 

The VECCA scholarship program began in 2005. Throughout the years the organization has awarded approximately $30,250 in grant monies to graduating high school students in Shenandoah County to aid them in their pursuit of a career in the arts. VECCA invites graduating public, private, or homeschooling students in Shenandoah County, Virginia, to submit an application for this annual award. Preferential awards are for those students interested in pursuing further study in music, art, or creative writing / journalism education.

The deadline for the 2023 scholarship applications is April 7, 2023. Winners will be announced at their school awards ceremonies and by letter.

For more information and to obtain an application visit: https://www.vecca.org/scholarships.html#/

The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County is offering a scholarship opportunity specifically for high school graduates pursuing Horticulture studies at Virginia Tech University. The award is $2,000 - $4,000 per year and recipients may reapply each year during college for funding.

The George W. Shreckhise Memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs. Judith Shreckhise Strickler in memory of her father. Mr. Shreckhise spent a lifetime enjoying and working in agribusiness, with an emphasis, later in life, in the nursey business. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who have been admitted to, or are currently enrolled in, Virginia Tech University with a major in Horticulture, or for graduate students in the Horticulture program at Virginia Tech University.

Consideration will be given to the student's character, self-motivation, leadership qualities, and community involvement in activities related to Horticulture.

The link to the application is https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfhrscholar

Application deadline for this scholarship is April 10, 2023 at 11:59PM.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you!

Ann B. Siciliano. Director of Program Services

The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County

P.O. Box 1068, Harrisonburg, VA 22803

Office: 540-432-3863

Mobile: 540-476-5806

www.tcfhr.org

For the past 35 years the Washington D.C. Chapter of the National Naval Officers Association (DCNNOA) has provided scholarship opportunities to graduating minority seniors from the DC metropolitan area (Maryland, Washington, DC and Northern VA). We are a non-profit 501(C3) organization.

Each year DCNNOA awards over 30 scholarships starting at $1,000.00 to minority youth from the Washington, DC Metropolitan area based on academic achievement, positive community involvement, commitment, and financial need.  Scholarship recipients select their major and attend the college or university of their choice without any obligation to join or affiliate with the military, unless stipulated by the scholarship sponsor. An applicant needs to submit only one application package and he or she will be considered for any of our scholarships for which they meet the requirements.

An online application form to apply for our scholarships is available here: https://nnoa.org/chapter-dcnnoa/.  If the hyperlink is blocked by your exchange server, please copy the secure (https) link information into your web browser. As a measure to accommodate continued challenging times, “unofficial” transcripts are acceptable. Applications should be completed to the student’s best ability and certified by a school counselor or staff for accuracy of grades and extracurricular activities. Students must submit a COMPLETE application package that is verified by his or her school by May 26, 2023 in order to be considered for a scholarship. Further instructions and requirements for completing our 2023 application are also posted on our website.

 
NOTE: Students selected to receive a DCNNOA scholarship will be notified directly via telephone call. Please ensure an active telephone number is listed on the application form.

DCNNOA scholarship recipients for last year are posted on our website https://nnoa.org/chapter-dcnnoa. This year’s 2023 DCNNOA’s scholarship recipients will be posted on our homepage once selected and notified by the Chapter scholarship committee which is estimated to be mid-July.  

If there are questions regarding this email or DCNNOA’s scholarship program, I can be reached at (703) 695-8664 / (703) 644-2605) / Fax (703) 644-8503 or via email at stephen.b.williams10.civ@us.navy.mil. Please include CDR Rich Borden, USN (Retired) ((757) 769-5700, rab94usa@gmail.com) on all scholarship emails to the Chairman. 

GWEEDO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

An annual Gweedo Memorial Scholarship will be given out to a graduating senior each year in memory of Conner Guido. Conner was tragically killed leaving his Junior Homecoming Dance on 10/26/19 in Yorktown, Virginia.

Requirements for submission:

A) Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) letters of recommendation must be submitted along with the completed application. At least one letter must be from a High school teacher or counselor and one from a community member. Letters must include the following:

Written within 3 months prior to the submission of your application.

The letters are signed and include contact information from the author

B) Transcripts: Please be sure to request your transcripts 2 to 4 weeks prior to the date you plan to submit your application. 

You must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.00 to be eligible

Transcripts must be dated within 30 days prior to applying.

C) Assignment:

Since Conner’s death in 2019, the Foundation has worked closely with local Senators and members of the House of Delegates.

House Bill 1918 passed into law in 2021 and Senate Bill 78 passed into law in 2022 in the State of Virginia in Honor of Conner.

Conner’s Law (HB1918) requires each Virginia public high school to use a standardized form for any student who applies to obtain a parking pass AND to provide evidence that the student possesses a valid driver’s license. It also requires the VDOE to include instruction on the dangers of distracted driving and speeding in its Driver Education curriculum.

Senate Bill 78 requires an additional minimum 90-minute parent/student driver education component as part of the classroom portion of its driver education program and provides that participation shall be required in Planning District 8 (Northern Virginia) and shall be encouraged but shall not be required outside of Planning District 8

Normally we think of our cars as transportation, or a status symbol. Rarely do we think of our cars as what they really are. When you are behind the wheel of a car, you have incredible power at your fingertips. You also have the potential to inflict incredible injury and death to yourself and/or others.

Having already taken Driver’s Education in High School and completed the out of school driving requirements we feel you are best equipped to give feedback on how to affect change in the minds of teenagers. Driver’s education classes need to become relevant…they need to be as important, if not more important, than General Education requirements. Driving is the one thing you learn in High School, that no matter what, most people will use almost every day for the rest of their life.

Create a Distracted Driving post for use as a social media campaign, using Facebook, Instagram or Twitter; promoting safe driving and creating better driving habits in young drivers. Keep an emphasis on reckless driving, speeding, driving without a license, and how to speak up when you are a passenger in a vehicle being driven unsafely. Think about how social media influences us and how this post could be used to help deter factors that led to Conner’s unnecessary death. Submission must include a minimum of (2) different posts that incorporate graphics, live actors, reenactments, and/caricatures or clips. 

Submissions will be judged on the following criteria:

• Originality and creativity (Is it unique and creative?)

• Concept (Is the message and concept effective?)

• Clarity of message (Is the idea communicated clearly?)

Your post cannot contain nudity, violence, self-injury or profanity. Your post cannot include content intended to shock or disgust viewers, or content encouraging others to commit violent acts.

**Please do not post the actual campaign online; rather submit your renditions with your application.**

D) Scholarship Application: A completed scholarship application along with the above requirements must be submitted for consideration by May 15th.

GWEEDO'S GIVING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

In Memory of Conner "Gweedo" Guido

An annual $1000 Gweedo's Giving Scholarship will be given out to a graduating senior each year in memory of Conner Guido. Conner was tragically killed leaving his Junior Homecoming Dance on 10/26/19 in Yorktown, Virginia.

Requirements for submission:

A) Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) letters of recommendation must be submitted along with the completed application. At least one letter must be from a High school teacher or counselor and one from a community member. Letters must include the following:

Written within 3 months prior to the submission of your application.

The letters are signed and include contact information from the author

B) Transcripts: Please be sure to request your transcripts 2 to 4 weeks prior to the date you plan to submit your application.

You must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.00 to be eligible

Transcripts must be dated within 30 days prior to applying.

C) Assignment: 

Option A: Demonstrate a personal example of how your growth and/or inspiration from sports gave you the moral courage to intervene in a situation that conflicted with your values. (format in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or Video, etc)

Option B: Create a video on how you would inspire your peers to make safe driving choices. 

D) Community Service: Please provide proof of min. 70 hours of community service in order to demonstrate a commitment to our community. 

E) Scholarship Application: A completed scholarship application along with the above requirements must be submitted for consideration by May 15th.

Both applications can be found here.

2023 VSBA Student Essay Contest: $500 Scholarship Opportunity

The Virginia School Boards Association is holding a personal essay/speaking contest where the

finalists will have an opportunity to present before an audience of more than 300 school board

members and administrators at the 2023 VSBA Conference on Education held at the Hilton Richmond

Hotel & Spa at Short Pump on July 13, 2023.

This is the third year the Virginia School Boards Association will hold this contest with hope that this

contest will bring out the very best in students’ writing and speaking efforts to allow our attendees to

witness examples of the bright, thoughtful, and accomplished students from around the

Commonwealth. This year's topic is The Meaning of Civility.

Thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous sponsor, the top finalist will receive a $500

scholarship. Submissions are open to all Virginia public high school students (grades 9-12) as a great

opportunity to share their unique voices as well as compete for funds to further their education.

For more information on the contest and complete guidelines please view the guidebook attached.

For questions, please contact communications@vsba.org.

Deadline is Friday, May 5, 2023

To Complete the Entry Form visit : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PKH9MF5

To View the 2023 Student Essay Contest Guide visit: https://files.constantcontact.com/fef3b5da701/3ab071ad-d61d-41ec-8983-760b381a43e4.pdf?rdr=true

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Scholarship program was established to provide an opportunity for young people across Virginia to pursue an education in criminal justice. Accordingly, the Board of Directors has established the application process for students to receive scholarships to assist in their educational endeavors. The scholarships are available only to students in jurisdictions where sheriffs participated in scholarship fundraising efforts. This program is limited to students attending Virginia colleges and universities.

To access the online 2023-24 Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute scholarship application, please click HERE.

2023-24 Scholarship Program Policies

1. Eligibility:
   A. Students must be a permanent resident in a Virginia county or city where their sheriff is a member of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) and has authorized the VSI to conduct a direct mail special appeal to raise funds for the scholarship program.
   B. Students, 18 and older, must be registered Virginia voters and provide a copy of their voter registration card. Students under the age of 18 are required to provide a copy of a government issued picture ID with their home address, providing proof of residency.

2. Applications will be available on the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute website by January 31, 2023.

3. Applications must be submitted online with all required information by May 1, 2023. The deadline will be adhered to.

4. Two types of scholarships will be awarded, one to full-time students and one to part-time students. All the scholarship awards to students will be consistent, i.e. all check amounts will be the same, depending on the type.

5. Only majors in the criminal justice field will qualify for a scholarship. Those majoring in law or pursuing a career as a lawyer will not be considered a criminal justice major.

6. Only students attending Virginia colleges or universities for the 2023-24 school year will be considered.

7. Applications must be completed online and electronically signed or the student will not be considered.

8. Certificates of award will be mailed to the individual sheriffs’ offices by the end of May 2023.

9. After verification by the students of chosen college/major, checks will be made payable to the educational institution indicated on the application. College or university student IDs will be required to issue a scholarship check.

10. Letters of rejection will be mailed to students directly from the VSI office.

Application Checklist

• A Current Letter of Recommendation from the Sheriff where you Live and Vote? The letter must be from the Sheriff. Letters from deputies or other staff members in the office will not be accepted.  The letter must be current.  Past recommendation letters will not be accepted.

• Application Completed Online and Electronically Signed?

• Majoring in Criminal Justice Field (Not pre-law/law)?

• Attending a Virginia College or University?

• Application and all Required Documents and Information Required Submitted Online by May 1, 2023?

• Essay Included?

• High School Transcripts submitted (for incoming freshman applicants only)?

• College Transcripts submitted for currently enrolled college students? College student’s transcripts must provide major. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

• Proof of Acceptance from College or University submitted (for incoming freshman applicants only)?

• For Students 18 and older, a copy of voter registration card submitted? For students under 18, a copy of a government issued picture ID with home address submitted?

To access the online 2023-24 Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute scholarship application, please click HERE.

General Information

The generosity of our site sponsors have allowed us to offer a scholarship to help the students who visit our site.

The winner(s) of this scholarship will be notified by email and their name(s) will be shown on this site.

Deadline and Eligibility

DEADLINE: May 21, 2023

AWARD VALUE: $1,000

This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.

• There is no age restriction

• Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next

• This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are.
  
  Please do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation at this time.

Application Procedure

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below:

Your submissions must be sent to us by email at awards@studentawardsearch.com

Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most.  Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.

Scholarship for Juniors

The R. Robert Dale Scholarship program has been modified and renamed as the new “Heart of the Community Scholarship Program,” because R. Robert Dale funds were expended years ago, and the program is now being supported solely by the Moose Fraternity. We believe this more accurately reflects the fraternity’s commitment to supporting youth in the community. Read about more specific program changes here. 

All applications must be received before June 30, 2023

• Class of 2024 Information Sheet

• Class of 2024 Application

• Class of 2022 Scholarship Winners

If you have any additional questions, please contact Brian Schimek either by E-Mail or at 630-966-2257.