JMHS School counseling
  • Home
  • News & Events
  • Academic Advising
    • Library Resources
    • Study Skills
    • Transcript Policy
  • College Planning
    • Scholarships
    • FAFSA
    • Scholarship Blog
  • Resources
    • Community Resources
  • Military Planning
  • Career Guidance
  • Meet the Staff

united state jci senate foundation

1/15/2016

 
The US Senate Foundation awards $1,000 grants to incoming college freshmen.  The grants are awarded on the basis of scholarship, a personal statement outlining the applicant's college goals, demonstrated leadership ability, financial need and other criteria.  The applications are judged on a point system.  Each point can make a difference in winning.  It is important that students maximize each of their points in section VI, References.  Completed application forms must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2016.  Winners will be notified on or about April 15, 2015. See the guidance office for an application.

mensa education and research foundation scholarship

1/15/2016

 
The Mensa scholarship program is open to applicants who will be enrolled next academic year in a degree program in an accredited U.S. college or university, and who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States. The applicant need not be a member of Mensa nor qualified for Mensa. The Mensa Foundation scholarships are awarded solely on the merits of the essay written by the applicant. The awards are not affected by age, race, gender, level of post-secondary education, or financial need.
Awards will be made on the basis of an essay of no more than 550 words. The essay is to describe the applicant's career, vocational, or academic goal. We encourage students to carefully proofread their essay. The essays will be judged and scholarships will be awarded at three levels: local, regional, and national. Awards are made in amounts ranging from
$200 to $1000. More information and the online application can be found at:
http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships/. All entries must be submitted online by January 15, 2016

the greater kanawha valley foundation scholarships

1/15/2016

 
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation scholarship information is available online.  The application will open on November 1, and the application deadline is January 15.  Last year there were 401 scholarships awarded for a total of $699,675.00.  There are over 90 different scholarships from which students can choose through this foundation.  When beginning the application process, it is important for applicants to save their work or it will be lost.  Visit www.tgkvf.org for more information and to apply!

kids chance scholarship

1/15/2016

 
Kids’ Chance of West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to the sons and daughters of West Virginia residents who have been seriously, catastrophically or fatally injured in a work-related accident.  The scholarship may be used to pursue a degree, diploma or certificate from an accredited vocational or trade school, college or university in any field of study.  Scholarship recipients are selected based upon their academic performance, evaluation of need for financial assistance, personal leadership and their demonstrated and potential contributions to their schools and communities.  Each scholarship provides a minimum of $1,000 which may be used for tuition, room and board, books or other expenses. 

Kids’ Chance of West Virginia scholarships are administered by the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. Scholarships are for one year only; a renewal application must be filed for subsequent years. To apply, complete the foundation’s online scholarship application at www.tgkvf.org/scholar.htm.  The application deadline is January 15. The foundation processes the applications for review and approval by the scholarship selection committee. Recipients will be notified by May 15. For more information about the application and selection process, contact Susan Hoover, the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, at 1(800)467-5909 or shoover@tgkvf.org.

Ge-reagan foundation scholarship program

1/7/2016

 
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program offers $10,000 renewable scholarships to students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.  The deadline to apply is January 7 or until 25,000 applications have been submitted.  To apply online visit http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx.

john f. kennedy profiles in courage essay contest

1/6/2016

 
Students are asked to write an original and creative essay of 1,000 words or less that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Students should use at least five varied sources.  Winners can receive up to $10,000.  The deadline for submission is January 6th.  For more information, click here.

the american legion high school oratorical scholarship program

1/2/2016

 
he National High School Oratorical Scholarship Program is a constitutional speech contest.  Students will prepare an oration on the Constitution of the United States.  Winners of the contest win anywhere from $100 to $18,000.  If you are interested in participating, please see the guidance office for more information.  Also, you can explore the contest at http://www.legion.org/oratorical/contests. 

State Farm good neighbor scholarship program

1/1/2016

 
The State Farm Companies Foundation believes all children deserve an education that helps them reach their potential and prepares them for life. The State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Program was established to provide financial assistance to students who plan to attend college, technical, or vocational school, but may not be able to meet the expenses of a higher education without such aid and often do not qualify for other scholarships.

Fifty scholarships in the amount of $5,000 ($2,500 per year – two year renewable) are awarded to graduating high school seniors to attend an accredited U.S. two- or four-year college or university, technical, or vocational school.  Applications are available in January each year to high school seniors. Only the first 700 applications received will be accepted.

Applicant Scholarship Criteria:
  • High school senior (12th grade or fourth year)
  • Student with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 to 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
  • Student with a demonstrated financial need
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
 For more information visit https://www.scholarsapply.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/. 

    Archives

    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    June 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013

    Categories

    All
    April Deadline
    December Deadline
    FAFSA
    February Deadline
    January Deadline
    June Deadline
    March Deadline
    May Deadline
    November Deadline
    October Deadline
    September Deadline
    Underclassman Scholarships

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.