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Don't forget to check for scholarships on the bulletin board outside of the School Counseling Office.

Please e-mail all scholarship questions to Ms. Heaven Chumley at: hchumley@apps.fluco.org



Please be sure to scroll all of the way through this page. 

Scholarships Available to Seniors in Virginia:
www.standoutcollegeprep.com/virginia-scholarships/



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Visit these websites for extensive lists of available scholarships:

Scholarships specifically for Black/African-American Students:

elfi.com/scholarships-for-black-african-american-students/ 

Scholarships specifically for Latinx students: 
elfi.com/scholarships-for-latino-hispanic-students/

​Additional scholarship opportunities:
https://www.elfi.com/scholarships-save-money-student-loans-college/


https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php

https://www.scholarships.com/

https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx?curPage=1&studyLevelfilter=High%20School

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Scholly:
 https://myscholly.com/
Scholly is the #1 college scholarship app in the world and has helped students win more than $100 million dollars. Join today and start matching with scholarships in minutes.




UNIGO: More than $3.6 million in scholarships to find!: 
www.unigo.com


JLV College Counseling (you can sign up to receive weekly updated lists!)
FastWeb

Student Scholarships
WACE Merit Scholarships
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Google Spreadsheet w/ List of Scholarships
Apartment Guide Scholarships


***Continue scrolling down to see a range of local, regional and national scholarships!***

Ongoing Scholarships

College Funding Group Scholarbank
thecollegecompanion.com/scholarships/


Thurgood Marshall College Fund

www.tmcf.org/about-us/member-schools/


Scholarships360​
scholarships360.org


Immigrants Rising Scholarship Lists

There are more than 300 scholarship opportunities to explore through the Immigrants Rising program.
Please click the following link to learn more: https://immigrantsrising.org/2020scholarships/


Sallie Mae Scholarships
Please click the link below to learn more and apply:
www.salliemae.com/college-planning/tools/scholarship-search/?dtd_cell=SMSCGESCSOSOOTOTOTHOTHRN010082


Nitro: Scholarships for College Students
www.nitrocollege.com/scholarship-resources


Going Merry: Find Scholarships and Financial Aid
www.goingmerry.com/


Bold.org: Browse Scholarships
bold.org/scholarships/


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SEPTEMBER DEADLINE
Please e-mail questions to hchumley@apps.fluco.org



Big Future Scholarships from College Board
Eligibility: Juniors and Seniors with CollegeBoard.org accounts
Award: Up to $40,000
Due: Now through Feb 2023
*Monthly drawings for scholarships. The more you interact with collegeboard.org, the more
chances of winning
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Learn more and apply: bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships?excmpid=vt-00285





PEO Star Scholarship
Eligibility: Senior women who exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular
activities, community service and potential for future success, planning to attend an accredited
postsecondary educational institution in Fall 2023. 3.0+ GPA 

Award: $2,500
Deadline: August 15th through October 15th
Learn more and apply: 
https://www.peointernational.org/peo-star-scholarship-star





The Gates Scholarship
Eligibility: High school seniors of ethnic minority with low income and 3.3+ GPA.
Award: Full Cost of Attendance
Deadline: September 15, 202
Learn more and apply here: 
www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship



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Pamplin Leadership Award
Application due: Now until Jan. 1, 2023
Award: $5,000 merit based 
Nominee must have a 3.8 or better GPA and submit application for Virginia Tech
https://vt.academicworks.com/opportunities/45412





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OCTOBER DEADLINE
Please e-mail questions to hchumley@apps.fluco.org




Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Who: Graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are recognized for their
capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their
schools and communities. 

Award: $20,000 (150 awards nationally)
Due Date: October 2nd, 2023
Learn more and apply: www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/




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The Heisman Scholarship 

Award Amount: $1,000 - $10,000

Senior Athletes who are involved both on and off the field, The Heisman Scholarship is for you! Learn more and apply:  https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/2023HeismanHighSchoolScholarship
Deadline: Oct. 17th, 2023



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Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Student Athlete Achievement Award
Eligibility: Juniors or Seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher who have lettered in at least one
VHSL/VISAA sanctioned sport

Award: up to $1,500 (multiple awards)
Due: October 20, 2023
Learn more and apply: vasportshof.com/saaa-application/





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Patriot's Pen Scholarship
Who: Current 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
Award: Up to $5,000
Due date: October 31st, 2023
Submit to: Scottsville VFW
Questions? Contact: hchumley@apps.fluco.org
Learn more and apply: www.vfw.org/youthscholarships







Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Who: All current 9th-12th graders
Award: up to $35,000
Deadline: October 31st, 2023
Submit to: Scottsville VFW
Learn more and apply: www.vfw.org/vod

For questions, contact: hchumley@apps.fluco.org





Pamplin Leadership Award
Application due: Now until Jan. 1, 2023
Award: $5,000 merit based 
Nominee must have a 3.8 or better GPA and submit application for Virginia Tech
https://vt.academicworks.com/opportunities/45412


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NOVEMBER DEADLINE
Please e-mail questions to hchumley@apps.fluco.org

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Pamplin Leadership Award
Application due: Now until Jan. 1, 2023
Award: $5,000 merit based 
Nominee must have a 3.8 or better GPA and submit application for Virginia Tech
https://vt.academicworks.com/opportunities/45412





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Regeneron Society for Science
Science Talent Search, Regeneron STS recognizes and empowers our nation’s most promising young scientists who are developing ideas that could solve society’s most urgent challenges.
Deadline: Nov. 8th, 2023
Up to $250,000

https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/






Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's top four-year colleges and universities.
Deadline: Nov. 16th, 2023
https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/







10 words or less scholarship 
Deadline: November 15th, 2023
Award: $1,000
https://studentscholarships.org/easy.php





The SchoolHouse Connection Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program
Deadline: November 24, 2023
Scholarship programs specifically serving youth that have experienced homelessness.
https://schoolhouseconnection.org/scholarship/

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Single-Parent Household Undergraduate Scholarship
· Amount: $1,000
· Application deadline: Nov 30, 2023
· Eligibility: Any high school senior or undergraduate student with at least a 2.0 GPA in MD, DC, VA, NJ, or DE who’s from a single-parent household or is a first-generation student may apply for this scholarship. 
· Link to apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/single-parent-household-undergraduate-scholarship/



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DECEMBER DEADLINE
Please e-mail questions to hchumley@apps.fluco.org


Pamplin Leadership Award
Application due: Now until Jan. 1, 2023
Award: $5,000 merit based 
Nominee must have a 3.8 or better GPA and submit application for Virginia Tech
https://vt.academicworks.com/opportunities/45412







McGovern Legacy Scholarship
-Amount: $1,000
-Application deadline: Dec 6, 2023
-Eligibility: Any high school or undergraduate student in Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Florida who is in foster care or has aged out of foster care may apply for this scholarship.
-Link to apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/mcgovern-legacy-scholarship/



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Daughters of the American Revolution - Good Citizens Program
Qualifications: Dependability, Services, Leadership, and Patriotism
Deadline: 12/10/2023
Please see Ms. Heaven for scholarship information (multiple step application)​




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Culinary Institute of Virginia Early Action Scholarship
Deadline: 12/18/2023
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Application Requirements
• Completion of an Application and Acceptance to Culinary Institute of Virginia, with an expected start date on or before August 26, 2024.
• Complete the High School Early Action Scholarship Application.
• Submit a personal essay (500 words maximum) explaining what has inspired you to pursue
a career in professional food service and why you feel this career is a good fit for you.


Application: https://www.ecpi.edu/sites/default/files/2023-09/2024-CIV-Early-Action-Scholarship.pdf

Contact: Jenny Willman
Campus Director of Admissions
Culinary Institute of Virginia | 2428 Almeda Ave., Suite 106 | Norfolk, VA 23513
(Phone) 757-858-2433 x51819 | JWillman@degree.chefva.com | http://www.chefva.com




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JANUARY DEADLINE
Please e-mail questions to hchumley@apps.fluco.org


Pamplin Leadership Award
Application due: Jan. 1, 2023
Award: $5,000 merit based 
Nominee must have a 3.8 or better GPA and submit application for Virginia Tech
https://vt.academicworks.com/opportunities/45412



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'23 --'24 Junior American Citizen Contest theme: "Sparkling in the Stars with the 50th Anniversary of the NASA Space Shuttle Program"

Grade levels" 1st - 12th
Multiple forms of entry: Poster, Banner, Stamp, Photographic Essay, and/or Digital Art
Deadline: January 1, 2024
Please see Ms. Heaven for contest details​

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Appalachian Region Vocational Scholarship

· Amount: $1,000
· Application deadline: Jan 11, 2024
· Eligibility: Students from Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia are eligible to apply if they are going to trade school, or a traditional 2 or 4 year college for a STEM career, with a focus on engineering. 
· Link to apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/appalachian-region-vocational-scholarship/







Hampton Roads Unity "Be a Pillar" Scholarship
· Amount: $500
· Application deadline: Jan 27, 2024
· Eligibility: Any LGBTQIA+ high school senior or undergraduate student in Virginia who has volunteering or community service experience may apply for this scholarship.
· Link to apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/hampton-roads-unity-be-a-pillar-scholarship/



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FEBRUARY DEADLINE
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MARCH DEADLINE
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APRIL DEADLINE
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MAY DEADLINE
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JUNE DEADLINE
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