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Please scroll through this list of available scholarships organized by Name. This list is updated frequently. For information about scholarships organized by deadline date, please go to the Scholarships by Date page. Detailed information and application forms for individual scholarships may be obtained from the College/Career Center.

 

Scholarships by Name
Organization Deadline Amount Spec Criteria Website
Abbott & Fenner Award 6/20/09 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
AFSCME Farmily 12/31/08 to 2000 Daughter, son or financially dependent grandchild of active or retired AFSCME member. Web
AFSCME Union Plus 1/31/09 to 4,000 Dependents of current and retired Union Plus members; academic ability; social awareness; financial need; appreciation of labor Web
All-Ink.com 12/31/08 to 5000 Must complete and submit application online at www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx Web
Amer Architectural Found 12/8/08 to 2500 Before applying, must be nominated by person who can support your interest/aptitude in architecture. If selected to apply, application is due 1/15/09. Web
Amer Direct Mail Marketing 11/21/08 10,000 academic performance, extracurriculars, need and essay Web
Amer Fire Sprinkler Assn - National 4/1/09 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
Amer Fire Sprinkler Assn - VA 2/1/09 To 1500 essay on residentail automatic fire sprinklers. Web
Amer Soc Mil Comptrol-DC 1/31/09 to 3000 intend major related to business administration, economics, public administration, operations research, accounting, finance or other business related field Web
AnyCollege.com 12/31/08 unk random; awarded quarterly; apply on website Web
Armacost "Dream Home 1808" Essay Contest 10/17/08 500 prize Alexandria HS student; Essay 700 words or less to answer the question "What trends in interior décor turned on style-loving Virginians 200 years ago?"
Art of Dairy 11/3/08 to 5000 Design art for cow sculpture using "Taste of Moo-sic" theme. Winners may also get award for school art program. The top 30 finalists will recreate their design on a life size cow sculpture. Web
ASE Engineers 9/21/08 500 Essay on one of two questions. No application packet. Web
AXA Achievement / U.S. News & WR 12/15/08 To 25K outstanding achievement in a non-academic activity or project in school, community or workplace; US citizens or permanent residents. Web
AXA Achievement Community 2/15/09 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
Being An American 12/1/08 to 5000 Teachers must register and submit no more than 5 essays; essay on "Being an American: Explore the Values that Unite Us"; teachers who submit winning essay also win prizes Web
Bennington Young Writers 11/1/08 To 500 Submit one of the following: poetry (a group of three poems), fiction (a short story or one-act play), or nonfiction (a personal or academic essay). Web
BigSun Athletics 6/25/09 500 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
Block, Herb Foundation 7/7/09 To $5000 Attending local community college, need, must apply for a federal Pell Grant. Web
Brown, Ron 1/9/09 10K African-American; need considered; renewable; leadership Web
Burger King Scholars 2/2/09 1000 Must work part-time; financial need; Comm. Involvement; apply online starting 9/15/08 with access key BKS Web
Byrd Leadership Award 10/31/08 10,000 leadership; character; nomination
Children of Abraham Peace Essay 11/12/08 To 2500 choice of two essay questions; must register by 11/12/08 with additional deadlines thereafter; submit online Web
Coca-Cola Scholars 10/31/08 To 20K leadership, community service; apply online; US Citizen, National or Perm. Resident; Temp. Resident (legalization program) or other special entry status; see program for specifics Web
Columbia College Chicago 12/19/08 To 200 writing contest; no poetry; submit up to two manuscripts in each category: fiction, creative nonfiction, and/or short plays Web
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exch. 12/16/08 exch. Program tuition 1 yr. program to attend German high school, no German language skills required, communication skills Web
Conrad, Pete, Spirit of Innovation 1/9/09 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
DAR - Christopher Columbus 12/15/08 to 1200 essay Web
Dissection Alternatives 12/1/08 2000 Student who has made significant moves to replace dissection in primary or secondary schools w/ humane, nonanimal alternatives. Web
Do Something BRICK 3/1/09 5000 Community service that has strengthened community, communication skills, leadership; US Citizen. Winners also receive community grants. MUST APPLY ONLINE. Web
Dominion Virginia Power 11/2/08 laptop Writing contest; win $1000 for TJ in addition to laptop Web
Education Matters 10/31/08 5000 Legal US resident; 250 word essay on "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?"; submit online Web
Elks-Legacy 1/9/09 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 after 9/1/08 Web
Elks-MVS 1/9/09 To 15K scholarship, leadership, service, need, US citizen; contact local Elks Lodge for application; application available in Sept. 2008 Web
FIRE Essay Contest 11/20/08 to 5000 700-1200 word essay explaining why free speech & First Amendment rights are crucial to higher education & how abuses of these rights harm education. Essay will respond to 2 FIRE videos. Web
First Freedom Student Competition 11/24/08 to 3000 Online registration required. Writing contest. Web
Ford, Anne 12/31/08 10K identified learning disability Web
Freedom Forum 10/15/08 to 50k actively involved with high school journalism and demonstrated "free spirit" qualities in academic or personal life. Web
Gates Millenium Scholars 1/12/09 No limit Afr/Amer, Hispanic, Amer Ind, Alaskan Native, Asian-Pac; signif. financial need; US citizen, national or permanent resident, leadership Web
HND Educational 12/1/08 TBD Hmong descent Web
Hollins Poetry Contest 11/15/08 To 200 female; poetry contest Web
Horatio Alger Assoc. 10/30/08 To 20000 financial need; activities; must apply online Web
JA-Essay Competition 10/15/08 to 20K Competition open Aug. 18 - Oct. 15, 2008; essay 1,000-1,500 words on "Greater Washington -- Why it's the Best Region to Build and Grow a Business."; submit essays online or via postal mail. Web
JFK Profile Essay 1/10/09 to 5000 essay on official w/political courage; must register online Web
Joe Foss Institute 11/14/08 5000 essay on "Veteran's Day 2008: How I intend to observe this day". Submit electronically Web
Just A TAD 3/1/09 1000 US Citizen, LGBT, commitment to LGBT community; Please note deadline extended from November 2008 to 3/1/09. Web
Knowledge @ Wharton 12/1/08 prizes Essay 1,000 words or less. Two essay topics: Entrepreneurship (If you could start your own company, what would it be?) or Corporate Social Responsibility (Making money and improving the world) Web
League of Reston Artists 2/28/09 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
Lee-Jackson Found 1/16/09 To 10K essay on Gen'ls R. E. Lee and/or Stonewall Jackson Web
Live Poets Society of NJ 3/31/09 to 1000 Original poem in English, 20 lines or less, previously unpublished Web
McKelvey Foundation 1/25/09 To 10000 entrepreneurial spirit; own and operate a business while in high school w. at least one employee; apply online Web
Mental_Floss 1/31/09 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
MIT THINK Competition 11/15/08 to 500 U.S. Resident; no team projects; THINK = Technology for Humanity guided by Innovation, Networking, and Knowledge. Web
NASSP/Herff Jones 11/21/08 to 12000 Leadership Web
National Career Poetry & Poster 11/24/08 TBD Submit entries to Mrs. Kobick in CCC; poetry or poster; Inspire your Career -- Develop your Dreams Web
National Fed of Indep Business 12/15/08 to 10000 Apply online; demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit/initiative by starting own business or participating in entrepenurial organization; if selected as semi-finalist then there are additional application requirements Web
National Honor Society 12/1/08 to 13000 Complete essay on "Why I Should be the TJ NHS Chapter's nominee" and submit to Mrs. Kobick in the CCC. Web
National Soc Prof Engineers Edu Found 3/1/09 5000 African-American, Hispanic, Native American; plan to major in engineering: US citizen; internships; community involvement; GPA 3.5 or above
National Strength & Conditioning 3/15/09 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
Naval Helicopter Assoc. 11/15/08 to 3000 Undergraduate studies in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Management Systems, Management, Finance, History or International Relations. Consideration given for military affiliation (family member in any branch of the military). Web
Nestle Very Best 11/20/08 1000 monetary award goes to charity of your choice; good citizenship; US legal resident; winners must be able to attend ceremony in Los Angeles during Summer 2009 Web
NLHA-Various 2/15/09 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
Omega Psi Phi 11/1/08 To 3000 essay contest
Princeton Prize in Race Relations 1/31/09 To 1000 actively working to improve race relations Web
Prudential Spirit of Community 10/17/08 To 6000 nomination by TJ; "self-initiated community service" Web
Rider University Writing Contest 12/12/08 100 Write a personal essay, fictional short story, or poem. Web
RushmoreDrive 10/12/08 to 2500 Essay on "Why I think Education is a Civil Right" ; submit online; US citizen Web
Safe & Drug Free Contest 1/12/09 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.
Sallie Mae - 911 Education 5/15/09 2500 Child of parent who was killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 Web
Sallie Mae/Brandon Teacher 4/1/09 1000 Education major Web
Schering-Plough Will to Win 10/31/08 5000 Must have asthma and outstanding performance and achievement (including at least one previous award) in one of 5 categories: Perrforming Arts, Visual Arts, Community Service, Athletics, Science Web
Scholarships for Military Children 2/18/09 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
Shout It Out 9/30/08 1000 legal resident; complete online written response to "60-second commercial spot on television that would air repeatedly during the presidential debates, what message would you shout out to America?" Web
Sigma Scholars 10/15/08 tbd Underrepresented and disadvantaged males, financial need, US citizen or Permanent Resident. Note: members & relatives of Theta Tau Sigma Chapter members are ineligible.
SMART 12/15/08 Full tuition Pursuing degree in STEM disciplines; US citizen, must be 18 by 8/1/09, able to participate in summer internships, accept post grad employment with DOD Web
SNM - Cole 1/15/09 1000 Study nuclear medicine technology at JRCNMT accredited institutions; financial need Web
SNM-Williams 1/15/09 5000 African American, Native Amitcan, Hispanic American, Asian American or Pacific Islander decent; study nuclear medicine technology; financial need Web
Society for Range Management 1/15/09 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
Society of Automotive Engineers - Undesignated
Society of Automotive Engineers - Undesignated
12/1/08 to 6000 US citizen, plan to enroll in engineering program, see each scholarship for specific eligibility criteria Web
Society of Automotive Engineers - University-Sponsored 12/1/08 To full tuition intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science or as defined by indiv univ. criteria Web
Soroptimist International-Richardson 12/1/08 To 1000 girls who volunteer within school, religious org., or community Web
SunTrust Off to College 11/28/08 1000 Enter contest every 2 weeks Web
SuperCollege.com 7/31/09 to 2500 1,000 word essay; must apply online Web
Sustainable Agriculture 10/30/08 to 10000 Must study sustainable/organic agriculture Web
TD Bank 12/15/08 1000 Community service and/or work experience, resident of Fairfax, Arlington, Loudon or Prince William counties; must apply online; Web
Top Ten List 12/31/08 1000 US citizen or permanent resident; essay on "top ten list of the things you want to accomplish in your lifetime" Web
Toyota Community Scholars 11/14/08 To 5000 nomination by TJ; community service, leadership, academics, extracurricular activity; renewable Web
Undergraduate Training Assistance Program 11/30/08 to 18000 Study: foreign studies, comp sci, int'l relations, poly sci, pharmacology, toxicology, engineering, intelligence analysis; leadership; applicant and family members must be US citizens; financial need; apply online Web
United Nations Assoc of the USA 1/5/09 to 1500 Essay topic: "What can the US do to help ensure environmental sustainability?"; submit online Web
UPLIFT Community Foundation 4/15/09 TBD Need; community service Web
US Institute of Peace 2/1/09 To 11K essay on designated topic relating to peace process; must be submitted through coordinator. Web
US JCI Senate Foundation 12/31/08 1000 leadership, recommendations; U.S. Citizen Web
US Senate Youth Program 9/15/08 5000 serving as elected or appointed student government leader, permanent US citizen, strong commitment to volunteer work. Contact Dr. Beverly Thurston (VA selection representative) for selection application. Web
UVA Jefferson Scholars 10/3/08 Full Tuition leadership ability, scholarship ability and superior citizenship
VA Airport Operators - Lillard 2/20/09 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
VA Aviation Foundation 3/1/09 1000 Plan to pursue aviation-related career Web
VA Dept. of Aviation - Willard Plentl 2/20/09 1000 planning non-engineering aviation career; essay on "Why I Wish to Pursue a Career in Aviation" Web
VA House of Delegates Essay Contest 12/1/08 $500 bond Essay contest Web
VFW Voice of Democracy 11/1/08 To 30K essay to be recorded (3-5 minutes) on cassette tape & submit typed script as well. Topic changes each year. Web
Vietnam Veterans of America 2/28/09 To 200 poem and/or work of visual art; reside or attend school in Fairfax County (and other No.Va counties & cities)
Wendy's High School Heisman Awards 10/1/08 trophy academic excellence; community service, athletic achievement, student leadership Web
What About Peace? 2/15/09 to $1000 Submit art work, music, poem, essay, short story Web
Word Nerd 11/15/08 500 Essay that should tell an amusing true story using SAT words. Web
WRTC Legacy of Life 3/31/09 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
Young Epidemiology Scholars 2/2/09 To 50,000 research project applying epidemiological methods of analysis; US citizen or permanent resident; register and apply online. Web
youngARTS 10/1/08 to 10,000 Register online and pay fee to apply. Requirements vary by discipline. US citizen or permanent resident. Applications accepted for these disciplines: cinematic arts, dance, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, writing Web

 

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