Senior Scholarship Bulletin Updates

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN 2010 – 2011 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO POSTED ON THE GUIDANCE BULLETIN BOARD. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, SEE MRS. VICTORY IN THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT. AAA Tim Timmons Scholarship Deadline: April 15/2011  Graduating seniors whose parents  are members of AAA Tidewater  Based on financial need and  Academics, minimum GPA 3.0  Planning to attend college in VA  Info at www.AAA.com/scholarship

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Coco-Cola Scholars Deadline: October 31, 2010 Demonstrate leadership in school, commitment to community and academic achievement Seniors must apply on-line at www.coca-colascholars.org

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Gates Millennium Scholars Deadline: January 10, 2011 African-American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian, or Hispanic 3.3 GPA Demonstrate leadership abilities, extracurricular activities Information available at www.gmsp.org

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Jefferson Scholars Program Deadline: October 27, 2010 One student from Hopewell high who plans to attend UVA will be Nominated for this scholarship.

Seniors interested in being nominated must turn in a resume to Mrs. Victory or your counselor.

Student must exemplify excellence, In academics, and leadership.

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National Federation of Independent Business Free Enterprise Scholars Deadline: December 31, 2010 www.NFIB.com/YEA Participate in organizations such as DECA, Junior Achievement, FBLA, or through other initiatives.

Minimum150 scholarships including non-renewable and renewable awards ranging in value of $1,000-10,000 will be awarded.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Deadline: January 14, 2011  High School senior who has MS or  who has a parent with MS; Info at  www.nationalMSsociety.org/schol arship New Americans & Minorities Scholarship Database Deadlines: Vary  www.dfwinternational.org Ron Brown Scholarship (Early Deadline 2 Application deadline Nov.1 and January 9 Deadline: November 1, 2010  Academically talented, highly motivated, African-American  U.S. citizen or hold permanent visa card  Applications may be obtained from http://ronbrown.org/home.aspx Suntrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes Deadline: May 13, 2011  One winner selected every two weeks from October to May 14  Register at www.offtocollege.info

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AXA Achievement Scholarship Deadline: December 15, 2010 Active in the community Overcome personal challenges Led a project that benefits others Scholarship Awards of $10,000 or $25,000 Information available at www.axaachievement.com Children’s Museum of Richmond Deadline: November 1, 2010 Children Museum is looking for a Snow Queen who can meet the following criteria: Must love children Can volunteer at least 25 hours as Snow Queen of the Children’s Museum High School Junior Grades in good standing Show balance between sports, academics, and community services Information available at www.Children’sMuseumOfRichmond .org

disABLEDperson, Inc.Scholarship  Graduating senior with a documented disability  http://www.disabledperson.com

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P.E.O. Virginia State Scholarship Deadline: February 15, 2010 Female applicant attending a VA school or high education GPA of 3.0 or higher Extra-curricular activities Apply on-line www.vapeo.org

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Dominion’s 2011 “Strong Men & Women: Excellence in Leadership” Deadline: November 9, 2010 Must submit essay online at www.dom.com Juniors and seniors may enter writing contest Seven students will receive notebook Computers

Horatio Alger Scholarship Deadline: 10/30  Senior, financial need, extra and cocurricular activities; overcoming adversity; GPA of 2.0; US citizen  Amount: Up to $20,000  Apply online www.horatioalger.com Comcast leaders and Achievers Deadline: 11/1  Commitment to community service,  Academics, and leadership  GPA 2.8

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Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Leadership Award $10,000 Deadline: 11/1 Demonstrates leadership, good citizenship, and academic achievement Submit preliminary application to Mrs. Victory or your counselor.

Committee will select HHS nominee to complete final application and submit for consideration at the state level. See scholarship file cabinet for preliminary application.

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN 2010 – 2011 ON-SITE COLLEGE VISITS –Location- Library Longwood University - 9/16 @11:30 Radford University – 9/28 @ 10:15Averett University – 10/4 @ 11:00 Roanoke College – 10/12/ @ 10:15 Richard Bland College 10/29@ 10:15 Randolph Macon College – 10/29 Norfolk State University – 10/27 @12:00-2:00 Christopher Newport Univ. -10/28@10:15 University of Virginia at Wise 11/8@12:30 George Mason Univ. 11/22 @ 10:30 Virginia Union Univ. – 11/18 @10:0 2010-11 SAT DATES SAT Registration - www.collegeboard.com SAT Reasoning Test - $47.00 Test Dates Registration Dates November 6 October 8 December 4 November 5 January 22 December 23 March 12 February 11 May 7 April 8 June 4 May 6 2010-11 ACT DATES ACT Registration – www.actstudent.org ACT Test – $33.00 Test Dates Registration Dates October 23 September 17 December 11 November 5 February 12 January 7 April 9 March 4 June 11 May 6 CEEB CODE – 471104 School Code Check with your counselor to see if you qualify for a SAT/ACT Fee Waiver and a College Application Waiver.

College Fair at Richard Bland College Monday, 11/08 @ 9:00am Virginia Tech Open House Visit http://www.admiss.vt.edu/open house/schedule.php. Register online at www.admiss.vt.edu/open house.

VCU School of Engineering is partnering with Dominion Virginia Power to sponsor a co-ed Engineering Exploring Post for high school students! Learning for Life representatives will enroll interested students at the end of the open house program. Students from the following localities will be accepted: Charles City, Chesterfield, Hopewell, Richmond Petersburg, and Colonial Heights. For more information, visit www.learning for life.org or www.exploringva.org University of Richmond announces Multicultural Overnight Visitation Experienceeligible for seniors who are interested in diversity and multicultural experience.

Sunday, November 7th! Additional details available at admission.richmond.edu/visit University of North Carolina – Greensboro Fall campus visitation program – To register, please visit www.uncg.edu/adm/visit or call (336) 334-5243.

PSAT/SAT Workshop Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will be held at Walnut Hill Elem. on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 9:00am – 1pm. The workshop is free but you must register by October 26th! To register, please sign up in the Guidance Department.

ATHLETIC STUDENTS Students who wish to participate in sports while in college must complete the NCAA Clearinghouse. To be eligible to play, go to www.NCAA.ORG or see your counselor.

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN 2010 – 2011 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITIES SCHOLARSHIPS Univ. of North Carolina/Greensboro

 Scholarships ranging from $2500 to full tuition  Minimum SAT score of 1200 (math and critical reading) or ACT score of 27, GPA 3.5  Applications are available online at fia.uncg.edu University of Virginia Achievement Award

 Covers full tuition for four years  Academic merit, leadership, and citizenship are primary considerations.  Applicant will demonstrate through Part II of the application.

Norfolk State University Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics & Applied Science (DNIMAS) Deadline: January 31

 High School Senior; 3.2 GPA; 1500 SAT  (500; 500R; 500W) or 22 ACT)  Full tuition and housing paid

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INFINITE SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FAIR Saturday, October 30, 2010, 9:00 am to 1:00pm Location- Police Training Academy, 1202 West Graham Road, Richmond, VA 23220 www.infinitescholar.org Bring Unofficial transcript, SAT/ACT scores, 3 recommendation letters, resume, and essay: “Why I want to attend college.

Web Sites for Scholarship Searches:  www.collegeboard.com  www.scholarships.com

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www.fastweb.com www.finaid.org www.college-scholarships.com www.WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org and receive 1-5 scholarship notices per week

Transcript Request  See Mrs. Kern in the Guidance Dept.

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WHO’S WHO IN GUIDANCE SCHOOL COUNSELORS Mrs. Kathy Hodson, Dept. Chair (A-DE) Mrs. D. Paulette Victory –( DI-M) Mrs. Geneva Taylor –( N-Z) Ms. Lauren Binder – 9th Grade – ( A-Z) Mrs. Jane Kern –Secretary