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JUNIORS--The West Virginia Governor’s
Honors Academy will be held at West Virginia University.
The tentative dates are July 8-28. Applications should be
available with detailed information online at
www.wvgovschools.org by mid-to-late December.
Applications are due to Mrs. Bird by January 31. A
committee will rank the students from Scott High who apply. All
applications will then be sent to Dr. Beck. A county committee
will nominate students from Boone County to the state
committee. The state committee will make the final selections.
COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY is happening February
12 at 19 locations across West Virginia! This is an opportunity
for students and families to get FREE help completing the FAFSA.
If you’re planning to attend (or send someone to) college in the
fall of 2012, then completing the FAFSA is a crucial step in
getting Financial Aid, such as Grants, Scholarships, and Loans.
Go to cfwv.com and Click on COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY to REGISTER.
Participants will be entered for a chance for an Apple iiPad!
Each year the DEP takes advantage of the
Governor’s Internship Program to hire summer students.
Interested students are to go to
www.wv.gov/gip/Pages/default.aspx. This website usually
starts accepting applications in February.
Applications for the following scholarships
are found by going to:
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php.
NHS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM-$10000
Deadline: January 20, 2012.
DAVIDSON FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS-$50000
Deadline: February 1, 2012.
THE GRAND SCHOLARSHIP-$10000
Deadline: March 1, 2012.
ODENZA MARKETING SCHOLARSHIP-$500
Deadline: March 30, 2012.
VANCOUVER RESTAURANT SCHOLARSHIP-$500
Deadline: May 30, 2012.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES SCHOLARSHIP-$5000
Deadline: May 30, 2012.
BIG DIG SCHOLARSHIP- $3000
Deadline: June 1, 2012.
MAN MAC AUTOMATIC SCHOLARSHIP-$500
Deadline: June 15, 2012.
AES ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP—The
consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its
support of higher education by providing scholarships to
deserving students. Our belief is that achieving a high grade
point average should not be the only criteria for determining
who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a
scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as
determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Amount
of award: $500. To be eligible the student needs to answer one
of the essay questions that they will find on our site at
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline:
October 5, 2012.
BOONE COUNTY FRIENDS OF MARSHALL
SCHOLARSHIP---$500. Students must have applied to
Marshall University. Complete and submit the FAFSA form, have
an overall GPA of 3.0 or above. Deadline: must be
postmarked no later than March 31, 2012.
BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP— We
encourage applicants to apply who will be enrolling for
full-time study as first-time freshmen at a 4-year college or
university, plan to major in one of the following: Engineering,
Technology, Design or Business, with an interest in the
automotive industry. Visit
www.buickachievers.com for more information. Deadline:
February 29, 2012.
FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY—is
offering the Charles J. McClain Presidential Scholarship. Go to
www.fairmontstate.edu/presidentialscholarship for more
details and to apply. Deadline: February 15, 2012.
JACKSON-NEWCOMB SCHOLARSHIP –
completed FAFSA form must be attached. Deadline: March 31,
2012.
JAMES “JIM” BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP—in
1999, the Jim Bailey Scholarship Fund was formed to provide
assistance to the youth of WV who will be attending an
accredited vocational or technical school program of no more
than two years issuing a degree or certification. The
application is available at
www.wvapt.org. Deadline: must be postmarked no later
than April 15, 2012.
KENNY SCOTT BARTLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—This
$500 ($250 per semester) scholarship will be awarded to one
deserving Scott High School Senior. Seniors must meet the
criteria below in order to be considered for the award:
Scott High School Senior
Minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0
Plans to attend college or technical/trade
school upon graduation
Deadline: Must be postmarked by Friday,
April 6, 2012.
2012 LITTLE GENERAL STORE INC.
SCHOLARSHIP – amount: $1000. Deadline: Must be
postmarked no later than Friday, March 9.
NROTC SCHOLARSHIP—provides the
students with the opportunity to further their education and
once complete with college become an officer in the United
States Marine Corps. Students will need an evaluation by both a
math teacher and an English teacher stating that the student
does well academically. Some of the qualifications that the
students must meet are as follows:
SAT combined score of 1000 on Math and
Critical Reading
ACT combined score of 45 on Math and
English
Go online and apply for this at
www.nrotc.navy.mil
SSgt David Schonefeld says to click on the
Marine option. His contact information is
David.schonefeld@marines.usmc.mil. His office number is
304-720-0400. His cell number is 304-541-0725.
WEST VIRGINIA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2012
DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS PROGRAM $4000 SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE
AWARDED—WVFCU is offering a scholarship to help prepare students
for future challenges. A $4000 scholarship will be awarded to a
high school senior seeking a baccalaureate degree from an
accredited college or university. The student may be eligible
to receive funding of $1000 per year for a maximum of four years
as long as the student meets the minimum renewal eligibility
requirements listed on the application. All Graduating high
school seniors attending school in Boone, Cabell, Kanawha,
Lincoln, Putnam or Wayne counties may apply by establishing a
membership ($1 investment), if not currently a member.
Scholarship requirements include completion of entry form,
resume, and one essay (1200-1500 words). For details and to
access entry form, go to
www.wvfcu.org. Deadline: March 30, 2012.
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