| 12/19 |
Columbia College Chicago |
To 200 |
writing contest; no poetry; submit up to two manuscripts in each category: fiction, creative nonfiction, and/or short plays |
Web |
| 12/26 |
SunTrust Off to College |
1000 |
Enter contest every 2 weeks |
Web |
| 12/31 |
AFSCME Family |
to 2000 |
Daughter, son or financially dependent grandchild of active or retired AFSCME member. |
Web |
| 12/31 |
All-Ink.com |
to 5000 |
Must complete and submit application online at www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx |
Web |
| 12/31 |
AnyCollege.com |
unk |
random; awarded quarterly; apply on website |
Web |
| 12/31 |
Bagnall, Charlotte Hoyt |
to 2500 |
scholarship is for study in religious music and liturgy; church musician; reference required |
Web |
| 12/31 |
Ford, Anne |
10K |
identified learning disability |
Web |
| 12/31 |
Knight, George & Stella Essay Contest |
To 2000 |
Contact state chairman to confirm deadline; essay contest |
Web |
| 12/31 |
Top Ten List |
1000 |
US citizen or permanent resident; essay on "top ten list of the things you want to accomplish in your lifetime" |
Web |
| 12/31 |
US JCI Senate Foundation |
1000 |
leadership, recommendations; U.S. Citizen |
Web |
| 1/5 |
LAOH National Irish History Contest |
To 1000 |
essay on "The Celtic Tiger, What Is It?" |
Web |
| 1/5 |
United Nations Assoc of the USA |
to 1500 |
Essay topic: "What can the US do to help ensure environmental sustainability?"; submit online |
Web |
| 1/5 |
VIAAA Dodson, Claudia |
1500 |
financial need, academics, no full athletic financial aid, 4 or more Athletic Varsity letters, leadership & service in school & community, & 3 letters of recommendation |
Web |
| 1/5 |
VIAAA Past President |
1500 |
Fin need; academics; no full athletic financial aid; min 1 varsity letter; leader in school/comm; max 3 rec letters |
Web |
| 1/5 |
VIAAA Youngblood, John |
1500 |
Need, significant contribution to athletics, no athletic scholarship, at least one varsity letter and participated in varsity athletic program for minimum of 2 years (which must include senior year) |
Web |
| 1/9 |
Asthma Award of Excellence (AAAAI) |
to 2000 |
asthmatic; US or Canadian citizen; academics, comm. service. Must apply online. |
Web |
| 1/9 |
Brown, Ron |
10K |
African-American; need considered; renewable; leadership |
Web |
| 1/9 |
Conrad, Pete, Spirit of Innovation |
tbd |
Team competition with no more than 5 members on team; must have adult advisor; 3 competition challenge areas: Personal Spaceflight, Lunar Exploration, Renewable Energy; submit reports & concept online |
Web |
| 1/9 |
Elks-Legacy |
4000 |
Child or grandchild of living Elk (member on or before 4/1/06), apply through member's Elk lodge, exhibit core values of knowledge, charity, community, integrity; applications available at Lodges and online |
Web |
| 1/9 |
Elks-MVS |
To 15K |
scholarship, leadership, service, need, US citizen; contact local Elks Lodge for application |
Web |
| 1/10 |
JFK Profile Essay |
to 5000 |
essay on official w/political courage; must register online |
Web |
| 1/10 |
Lions Bland Music Competition |
to 2500 |
Render one composition 8 minutes or less to present it; 1 entry; choose vocal or instrumental division; must be sponsored by a Virginia Lions Club; registration is limited to the first 10 vocal & 10 instrumental applicants; Contest held 2/7/09 |
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| 1/12 |
Gates Millenium Scholars |
No limit |
Afr/Amer, Hispanic, Amer Ind, Alaskan Native, Asian-Pac; signif. financial need; US citizen, national or permanent resident, leadership |
Web |
| 1/12 |
Safe & Drug Free Contest |
Bond |
Create bookmark on posterboard that promotes the theme "My Community and Me - Safe and Drug Free" and conveys zero tolerance message for violence, alcohol and other drug use. |
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| 1/14 |
Fridell, Dale |
TBA |
apply online; no other funding assistance permitted; essays required |
Web |
| 1/15 |
Amer Planning Assoc |
to 5000 |
Develop an historic preservation plan for your community |
Web |
| 1/15 |
Digital Sports |
1000 |
Two scholarships: either (1) played a fall sport and meet NCAA eligibility requirements OR (2) contributed media to the Digital Sports website; excel academically & athletically; all fall sports eligible: cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, etc. |
Web |
| 1/15 |
SNM - Cole |
1000 |
Study nuclear medicine technology at JRCNMT accredited institutions; financial need |
Web |
| 1/15 |
SNM-Williams |
5000 |
African American, Native Amitcan, Hispanic American, Asian American or Pacific Islander decent; study nuclear medicine technology; financial need |
Web |
| 1/15 |
Society for Range Management |
apprx 6000 |
Major in range science or closely related field and attend a college with a range science program. Must be sponsored by member of one of 3 organizations - see scholarship application. |
Web |
| 1/15 |
Washington Crossing Found |
To 5k |
intend career in government service; US citizen |
Web |
| 1/16 |
Lee-Jackson Found |
To 10K |
essay on Gen'ls R. E. Lee and/or Stonewall Jackson |
Web |
| 1/17 |
Joyner, Tom |
full ride |
Must attend HBCU, US Citizen, leadership. |
Web |
| 1/19 |
Asian & Pac Islander |
to 5000 |
3 different scholarships - all use the same application; Asian/Pacific Islander; U.S. Citizen of permanent resident; academic plans & record; comm. serv., need |
Web |
| 1/25 |
McKelvey Foundation |
To 10000 |
entrepreneurial spirit; own and operate a business while in high school w. at least one employee; apply online |
Web |
| 1/28 |
ExploraVision |
to $10000 savings bond |
Science - team project. |
Web |
| 1/31 |
AFSCME Union Plus |
to 4,000 |
Dependents of current and retired Union Plus members; academic ability; social awareness; financial need; appreciation of labor |
Web |
| 1/31 |
Amer Soc Mil Comptrol-DC |
to 3000 |
intend major related to business administration, economics, public administration, operations research, accounting, finance or other business related field |
Web |
| 1/31 |
City of Fairfax Band |
2000 |
active in school band or orchestra; play woodwind, brass or percussion instrument; submit recording (accompanist preferred) |
Web |
| 1/31 |
Discover Card |
To 30K |
leadership, service; obstacles, not renewable; apply online and use access key "DISC" |
Web |
| 1/31 |
DuPont Challenge |
5KSavBond |
essay |
Web |
| 1/31 |
Mental_Floss |
10000 |
Apply online, essay on "Why are you the most deserving person on the planet to win a scholarship?". 18 years or older by 8/15/09, legal US resident |
Web |
| 1/31 |
NESA-Hall/McElwain |
1000 |
Eagle Scout; merit |
Web |
| 1/31 |
NESA-various |
to 12K |
Eagle Scout, need; submitting one application provides eligibility for multiple awards |
Web |
| 1/31 |
Princeton Prize in Race Relations |
To 1000 |
actively working to improve race relations |
Web |
| 1/31 |
Rumbaugh Oration |
to 3000 |
5-6 min original historical oration; see official rules sheet for how to participate. Deadline date listed is for local contest. |
Web |
| 1/31 |
Siemens Merit |
2000 |
son or daughter of full-time employee at participating operating companies; PSAT fall of 2008 |
Web |
| 1/31 |
Simon Youth Foundation |
to 1500 |
need; leadership; service; academics;work exp.; living in proximity of a Simon Property Mall or Comm Ctr. |
Web |
| 1/31 |
Wal-Mart Associate |
3000 |
Actively employed w/ Wal-Mart w/ at least 6 consecutive months as of 4/25/08 * OR * dependent of actively employed w/ Wal-Mart w/ at least 12 consecutive months as of 4/25/08; apply online |
Web |
| 1/31 |
Wal-Mart WALTON Family Foundation |
1625 |
Parent or student actively employed w/ Wal-Mart w/ at least 6 consecutive months as of 4/25/08; apply online |
Web |
| 1/31 |
Walton, Sam - Community |
3000 |
Not a Wal-Mart associate or dependent of Wal-Mart associate |
Web |
| 2/1 |
Amer Fire Sprinkler Assn - VA |
To 1500 |
essay on residentail automatic fire sprinklers. |
Web |
| 2/1 |
Phi Delta Kappa - Future Educator |
TBA |
apply online; education major; must be a member of PDK sponsored FEA club; child/grandchild of Kappan or have reference letter written by Kappan; application is selected to represent PDF Chapter |
Web |
| 2/1 |
US Institute of Peace |
To 11K |
essay on designated topic relating to peace process; must be submitted through coordinator. |
Web |
| 2/2 |
Burger King Scholars |
1000 |
Must work part-time; financial need; Comm. Involvement; apply online starting 9/15/08 with access key BKS |
Web |
| 2/2 |
Young Epidemiology Scholars |
To 50,000 |
research project applying epidemiological methods of analysis; US citizen or permanent resident; register and apply online. |
Web |
| 2/15 |
Aircraft Electronics Assoc |
varies |
Pursue career in aircraft electronics and aircraft maintenance. |
Web |
| 2/15 |
Aircraft Electronics Assoc-Member |
1500 |
AEA member or child, grandchild or dependent of AEA member |
Web |
| 2/15 |
AXA Achievement Community |
2000 |
First 12,000 entries considered; use "Falls Church" if you download application; demonstrate ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family and community; ability to succeed in college |
Web |
| 2/15 |
NLHA-Various |
tbd |
resident in affordable housing; US citizen or permanent resident; there are 3 different scholarships with additional criteria in addition to those listed here |
Web |
| 2/15 |
What About Peace? |
to $1000 |
Submit art work, music, poem, essay, short story |
Web |
| 2/16 |
Ronald McDonald House Charities |
1000+ |
US Resident; 4 specific scholarships (with 3 depending on heritage). Choose ONLY 1 scholarship for application: RMHC/ASIA, RMHC/African American Future Achievers, RMHC/HACER, RMHC Scholars. For RMHC Scholars, ALL students may apply. |
Web |
| 2/18 |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund-various |
varies |
There are 4 scholarships listed on website applicable to TJ students & that all have the same due date: HSF/IDT Hope, HSF/Ford Motor, HSF/Wal-Mart, HSF/General College; criteria varies; apply online |
Web |
| 2/18 |
Scholarships for Military Children |
1500 |
Dependent children of active duty, reserve/guard & retired military members or survivors of deceased military members. Must be enrolled in DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibilty Reporting System) and have current ID card. |
Web |
| 2/20 |
VA Airport Operators - Lillard |
3000 |
3.75 unweighted GPA, planning career in aviation, enrolled or accepted into aviation related program at accredited college; essay on "Why I Wish to Pursue a Career in Aviation" |
Web |
| 2/20 |
VA Dept. of Aviation - Willard Plentl |
1000 |
planning non-engineering aviation career; essay on "Why I Wish to Pursue a Career in Aviation" |
Web |
| 2/21 |
Delta Sigma Theta - NoVa |
TBD |
financial need; must be resident of Alexandria, Arlington County, Falls Church, City of Fairfax or portion of Fairfax County with an Anexandria mailing address |
Web |
| 2/27 |
Society of the Cincinnati |
3000 |
will attend VA college; history essay - see brochure for topic |
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| 2/28 |
League of Reston Artists |
1000 |
Plans to study art, review of portfolio of work, currently studying art or photography, must include portfolio--images on CD; application available in TJ College Career Center |
Web |
| 2/28 |
Vietnam Veterans of America |
To 200 |
poem and/or work of visual art; reside or attend school in Fairfax County (and other No.Va counties & cities) |
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| 3/1 |
Do Something BRICK |
5000 |
Community service that has strengthened community, communication skills, leadership; US Citizen. Winners also receive community grants. MUST APPLY ONLINE. |
Web |
| 3/1 |
Just A TAD |
1000 |
US Citizen, LGBT, commitment to LGBT community; Please note deadline extended from November 2008 to 3/1/09. |
Web |
| 3/1 |
National Football Foundation |
1000 |
Football player; academic achievement; football ability; leadership; citizenship |
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| 3/1 |
National Soc Prof Engineers Edu Found |
5000 |
African-American, Hispanic, Native American; plan to major in engineering: US citizen; internships; community involvement; GPA 3.5 or above |
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| 3/1 |
Society Women Engineers-Balt/Wash |
tbd |
female; engineering major; application must be made by mail |
Web |
| 3/1 |
VA Aviation Foundation |
1000 |
Plan to pursue aviation-related career |
Web |
| 3/6 |
SAMMY - USA Today |
7500 |
must apply online. Scholar athlete, leadership, comm. service. |
Web |
| 3/13 |
King, Jr., ML- Cultural Foundation |
2000 |
African-American; leadership, service |
Web |
| 3/15 |
Apple FCU |
2000 |
Apple FCU member; one scholarship will be awarded to a TJ senior. |
Web |
| 3/15 |
Dolphin Scholarship Foundation |
3400 |
Child of Navy submarine force (8 yrs) or submarine support (10 yrs) or passed away while on submarine force or submarine support (no min service requirement), academics, need, extracurriculars |
Web |
| 3/15 |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund - HP |
3000+laptop |
African American, Latino or American Indian; must pursue degree in computer engineering, computer science or electrical engineering at certain universities; apply online |
Web |
| 3/15 |
National Strength & Conditioning |
1000 |
Plan to major in a strength & conditioning field, strength & conditioning experience, NSCA involvement (may join at time of application), community involvement; download application packet online |
Web |
| 3/31 |
Live Poets Society of NJ |
to 1000 |
Original poem in English, 20 lines or less, previously unpublished |
Web |
| 3/31 |
My Sister's Keeper |
1000 |
scholastic excellence, financial need, community service |
Web |
| 3/31 |
VA Credit Union |
to 2500 |
must be member of Virginia Credit Union as of 9/30/08 in good standing, VACU employees and family members not eligible, community service and activities |
Web |
| 3/31 |
WRTC Legacy of Life |
to 5000 |
Essay theme: "Organ & Tissue Donation: Persuade Someone to Give the Gift of a Lifetime"; 1,000 word persuasive argument on the topic, fiction or non-fiction, with sources cited. |
Web |
| 4/1 |
Amer Fire Sprinkler Assn - National |
2000 |
Read "Fire Sprinkler Essay" on website and take 10-question multiple choice test. For each question answered correctly, you receive 1 entry into a drawing for ten $2000 scholarships. |
Web |
| 4/1 |
American Statistical Society - Poster |
to 200+calc |
Submit poster that increases statistical awareness and understanding. Poster should be submitted to Washington Chapter for local prizes. |
Web |
| 4/1 |
American Statistical Society - Project |
to 200 |
Complete statistical project. Note deadline for grades 10-12 is May 30th, deadline for grade 9 is April 1. |
Web |
| 4/1 |
Girl Scout Gold Award |
to 1000 |
Current Girl Scout in GSCNC; Earned Gold Award |
Web |
| 4/1 |
Sallie Mae/Brandon Teacher |
1000 |
Education major |
Web |
| 4/2 |
Naval Officer's Spouses |
2000 |
Navy dependent; U.S. citizen; merit |
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| 4/15 |
UPLIFT Community Foundation |
TBD |
Need; community service |
Web |
| 4/30 |
All About Education |
5000 |
Legal US resident; Enroll no later than fall of 2013 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education; online scholarship search profile at ScholarshipExperts.com |
Web |
| 5/15 |
Sallie Mae - 911 Education |
2500 |
Child of parent who was killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 |
Web |
| 6/20 |
Abbott & Fenner Award |
1000 |
essay on one topic: "If you could have lunch w/ any famous person, living or dead, whom would you choose & why?" or "When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life succesful?"; submit by e-mail |
Web |
| 6/25 |
BigSun Athletics |
500 |
athlete; submit via email to athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com; essay answering: Have you ever struggled for something & succeeded? What made you feel that you were successful? Have you ever struggled for something & failed? How did you react to this? |
Web |
| 7/7 |
Block, Herb Foundation |
To $5000 |
Attending local community college, need, must apply for a federal Pell Grant. |
Web |
| 7/31 |
SuperCollege.com |
to 2500 |
1,000 word essay; must apply online |
Web |
