Scholarship Newsletter and Program for 2010-11 School Year
For more information about applying for these scholarships, see the Scholarship notebook in the Counseling Office, or your counselor.
Unique scholarship matching tool Cappex--- access one of the easiest , scholarship tool available. http://www.cappex.com/scholarships
The Ayn Rand Institute is having an essay contest---submit your essay on any Ayn Rand novel to www.aynrandeducation.com, Deadlines March 20, 2011, April 26, 2011, May 5, 2011.
Marshall University --- Yeager Scholarship, provides full tuition and fees, room and board, stipend for textbooks, personal computer, and deadline December 15th, http://www.marshall.edu/admissions/apply.asp
. Department of American Legion--- Oratorical Scholarship Program, a Constitutional Speech Contest wvlegion@suddenlinkmail.com contest is opened to all students 9th through 12th grades.
Foodland Scholarship Program --- will donate $1000.00 to high school senior in their neighborhood.
(VFW) Veterans of Foreign Wars ---- Write and record broadcast script on annual patriotic theme. Opened to grades 9th through 12th, kharmer@vfw.ord ---- www.vfw.org
Scholastic Art & Writing Award --- grades 7th through 12th, earn recognition, get work exhibited or published, and to earn scholarships. www.artandwriting.org, deadline January 7, 2011.
Senior scholarship $50.00--- Sandra Alderson Senior Counselor, See Mrs. Eller.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards – design original video game, win top honors and scholarships. Deadline January 28, 2011. Grades 7 through 12 www.artandwriting.org
NY LIFE AWARD --- Receive $1000.00 scholarship, submit art and writing essays, deadline June 2011. www.artandwriting.org.
. Flipside----Gallery a chance to showcase your work (artists and photographers), Flipside, Charleston Gazette, 1001 Virginia St. E., Charleston, WV 25301.
Daymark contest for artists ---- design next poster for Patchwork teen runaway and homeless shelter. Deadline Oct. 30, 2010. www.daymark.org
Kanawha Valley Community & Technical College --- ACT Review courses in English, Math, and Reading/Science. Testing must be completed prior to December 12, 2010. workshops@wvsctc.edu
Jefferson Scholars Foundation --- University of Virginia, November 1, 2010. jeffsch@virginia.edu.
R.I.T. National Science Fair – Submit science project, deadline, December 15, 2010. ScienceFair@mtid.rit.edu.
ThinkQuest International Competition Challenge --- enter to win laptop computers, grants. www.thinkquest.org.
YWCA Wheeling/martin Luther King Jr. Project on Racism Essay contest-----Deadline Nov.1. 500 word essay “Using Dr. King’s teaching describing how your education is molding your character.” Questions or more information call 304-232-0511 or online at www.wvmlkholidaycommission.org/essay.html.
Art institutes PASSION FOR FASHION COMPETITION. Deadline November 19,2010. Opportunities for design and retail management. Win scholarships and opportunity to attend New York Fashion Week, a shopping spree and tour a major magazine office. For rules visit artinstitutes.edu/passion4fashion.
. Art institutes STORYTELLERS PHOTOGRAPHY competition. Deadline March 11, 2011. Submit story and photographs to earn up to $10,000 in scholarships. For rules and details go to artinstitutes.edu/photocompetition.
YFU USA scholarships. Over 300 scholarships available for American teenagers to study abroad. Visit www.yfu-usa.org for details.
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation—2011 Profile in courage Essay contest. Deadline January 8, 2010. Scholarships valued up to $10,000.00. For guidelines, visit www.jfklibrary.org.
The Christian connector--- Visit www.christianconnector.com to request Christian college information along with a chance at a $2,500 Christian college scholarship.
Bennington College Young Writers Award competition. Awards in poetry, fiction, or nonfiction. Deadline is November 1, 2010. Visit www.bennington.edu for more information.
Journalism Education Association—Awards for investigative reporting and aspiring young journalist. Visit jea.org/awards/impact.html or amwertz@jps.net. Deadline March 1, 2010.
Emory University—Interested in a Emory University scholarship, visit www.emory.edu/admission/scholars. Deadline is November 15, 2010.
. R I T---- Rochester Institute of Technology Digital Arts, Film and Animation Competition for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students. Competition deadline is January 15,2011. Visit www.rit.edu/ntid/arts for more information.
. Davidson College---The John Montgomery Belk Scholarship provides six scholars each year providing tuition, fees, room and board. Deadline is November 15, 2010. Visit belkscholarship@davidson.edu or call 704-894-2970 for more information.
UVA Jefferson Scholars Foundation---Want to attend UVA and you possess exceptional leadership ability the Jefferson Scholars award may be for you. Deadline is March 1, 2011 and more information can be found at www.jeffersonscholars.org.
FIRE---Freedom in Academia student essay contest. E-mail scholarships@thefire.org with any questions. Deadline is November 1, 2010.
. Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation---Application online at www.tgkvf.org beginning Oct. 15, 2010. Deadline is January 15, 2010. Approximately 450 scholarships available.
Coca-Cola Scholars---Apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org by October 31,2010.
GMS scholarship---Visit www.gmsp.org to for more information on eligibility and to apply.
Team America rocketry challenge---Compete for a share of $60,000 to pursue a career in aerospace and engineering. Visit www.rocketcontest.org for more information. Deadline is November 30,2010.
AXA Achievement Scholarship---If you are active in your community, led a project to benefit others then the AXA Achievement scholarship may be right for you. Apply by December 15, 2010. More information and application can be found at www.axa-achievement.com.
 

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