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Scholarships

2016 Horatio Alger ScholarshipEligibility Criteria:

Full-time High school Senior in the United States, to graduate May/June 2016, to attend college fall 2016. Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree. Critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income, income verification needed. Involvement in co-curricular and community service activities. Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Minimum GPA of 2.0. United States citizen.

Apply on line: scholars.horatioalger.orgDue Date: October 25, 2015

LendEDU, $2,500 Scholarship for Fall 2015Criteria:

High school seniors and college students 750 words or less, essay answering the following question: How do you plan to avoid excess student loan debt?

Amount of the award: $2,500Information/Application: https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarship-application/Deadline: October 31, 2015

Mollohan Foundation Shcolarships High Technology Scholars Program - $500 scholarship, in addition to internship and loan opportunities, to WV seniors

who plan on majoring in a technology-related field at a West Virginia college or university. Helen Holt Mollohan Scholarship - $1,000 scholarship offered to a West Virginia female who is currently attending or a

senior student who is planning to attend, Glenville State College Check web-site for possibly more scholarships available to you!

Applications available on the web-site.http://mollohanfoundation.org/student-programs/scholarships

The American Legion High School Oratorical ScholarshipOpen to ALL student 9th through 12th grades.

1st place: $200 check, a trophy and will advance to Sectional 2nd place: $150check and a medal 3rd place: $100 check Students can rewrite their speech year to year to perfect the delivery. For more information see flyer outside Counseling Complex or write to:

The American Legion Oratorical ChairpersonBarbara Burdette333 Knollwood Dr.Lewisburg, WV 24901Or contact her via email: bburdette3@frontier.com

SunTrust Off to College Scholarship SweepstakesCriteria:Current high school seniors and undergraduate college studentsNo GPA or financial need requirementAwards:Thirty (30) $500 scholarships to be awarded for education expensesApplication details:Enter online or by mail once every two weeks, up to 15 times during the sweepstakes periodTwo winners randomly chosen every two weeks from October 30, 2015 to May 13, 2016Entry:Starting September 14, 2015, athttps://suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes/index.html

Kids’ Chance Scholarship ProgramBy Greater Kanawha Valley FoundationCriteria:

15-23 years old Parent or legal guardian was seriously, catastrophically or fatally injured in a documented, work-related accident. 2.5 GPA Financial need Demonstrate leadership qualities Service contributions to school and communities

Apply at: www.tgkvf.org/scholar.htmMust supply foundation’s financial form, the first page of the most recent federal income tax return for their family, school transcript and letters of recommendation.Deadline: January 15, 2016

LendEDU ScholarshipWho can apply: High school seniors and college students Amount of the award: $1,000 Information/Application: https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarship-application/

Deadline: April 15th, 2016

West Virginia Pumpkin Festival Scholarship

Due: MARCH 31, 2016Visit: www.wvpumpkinpark.com for the application

Amount: $2,000

Eligibility        Any senior planning to PUBLIC West Virginia and needs financial assistance to complete his or her studies

       At least a 2.5 GPA       Completed required community service hours

AES Laurel Mountain Wind and Energy Storage FacilityTwo $1000.00 scholarships will be awarded to Philip Barbour High School 2016 seniors.

Requirements Acceptance to a four year West Virginia college, university, or trade school. Career interests in engineering, science or environmental fields. High School Academic Achievement – Minimum GPA of 3.0 Essay Responses. Extra-Curricular Honors and Activities

Due DateMonday, April 4, 2016Applications in Counseling Complex

Buick Achivers ScholarshipEligibility:

High school seniors and current undergraduates Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-0year college or university in 2016-17 Those who plan to major in a specified course of study focused on engineering, technology or

design, with and interest in the automotive industry

Scholarships up to $100,000.Application Deadline: February 29, 2016 (5:00 p.m.)Visit the web-site for more information:www.buickachievers.com

Mission West Virginia Scholarship 5 - $2,000.00 scholarship for seniors who have experienced a foster care placement for 12 months or had a parent

incarcerated for 12 months during their childhood. Funds can be used for any post-secondary education or training program including two or four year degree programs,

vocational training or certificate program. Completed applications can be mail, faxed or email by

March 15, 2016

Applications can be found in the Counseling Complex or https://googl/YnSaso or email kthompson@missionwv.org for a Word version.

Please visit www.missionwv.org or call 866-CALL-MWV

2016 Tucker Community Foundation High School Student ScholarshipVarious Scholarships: one application

Scholarship awards are determined by the Tucker Community Foundation Committee.

Due April 1, 2016

Application:

University of Charleston Short Story Scholarship Competitiontheeagleucwv@yahoo.comWrite a short story at least 1500 words in length that incorporates and eagle.Include full contact information and what major(s) you are interested in at the University of Charleston. Preference will be given to a student intending to major in English.

1st place wins $2000. 2nd place wins $1000. 3rd place wins $500.

Submissions due March 1, 2016

Davis Health System Foundation Scholarship$1,000.00 to graduating seniors in Randolph, Barbour, Tucker, Pocahontas and Upshur counties who will be pursuing a certification or degree in a healthcare field.Criteria for judging the applicant will be based on:

GPA Extracurricular and/or community activities Residence in one of the above listed counties Intent to attain a certificate or degree in healthcare field

Application in Counseling ComplexDue: March 31 st , 2016

The P.G. & Ruby Rush Hollandsworth Perpetual ScholarshipCriteria:

Financial need Students attending a PRIVATE college in West Virginia Students must be from Barbour, Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Marion & Taylor counties

Applications must be postmarked by April 15th

See Scholarship drawer in Counseling Complex for applications.

Albert Yanni Scholarship program 2016-2017Criteria:

Seniors Graduating in 2016 Be within the top 25% or have a minimum 3.0 CUM GPA No final semester grades below a “C” Be a CTE completer by the end of the school year Must be planning to pursue postsecondary education in a career field related to the CTE concentration Must be registered with or accepted by an accredited institution or technical center in a technical

certificate or degree program.Application includes:

Recommendation from an academic teacher, a CTE teacher, and a peer 500 word essay

Award of $2,000.00Due Date March 31, 2016

Seniors:

If you plan to pursue educational goals towards employment in the energy industry or are currently employed in the energy industry, we have a scholarship opportunity for you. Come to the counseling office for more information on the West Virginia Desk and Derrick Club Scholarship! It is due NO LATER than April 1, 2016.

Barbour County Community Foundation ScholarshipsThere are 11 scholarships being offered by the Barbour County Community Foundation. Each one has separate criteria for applicants. Come to the Counseling Complex to review the list of scholarships and corresponding criteria to see which one(s) you may be eligible to receive.

List of scholarships available: All Scholarship Applications are due May 1, 2016 Barbour county board of Education Scholarship Barbour County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship – Two scholarships of $500 Barbour County Community Foundation Scholarship - $500 per semester for two semesters Bessie Campbell Scholarship - $550 for one semester Broaddus Hospital Scholarship - $600 per semester for two semesters Derek Shomo Memorial Scholarship - $250 FTD-Thornhill Florist Scholarship - $300 Lowell Ball Scholarship - $300 for one semester Wilbert W. and Susan M. Tenney Scholarship - $500 for one semester Wilda Jean Matlick Schholarship - $650 per semester for two semesters Wm. Robert and Delores J. McDaniel Scholarship - $1400 per semester for two semesters

All Scholarship Applications are due May 1, 2016

Mountaineer Chapter Scholarship Program

Students who plan to pursue a degree in higher education in the fields of forestry, environmental sciences, wildlife, fisheries, conservation, or agricultural sciences.

2 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors at the rate of $500 per semester for two semesters. Renewable for up to 4 years with reapplication every year.

Due: May 1st, 2016

Application is Counseling Complex Scholarship Drawer

NAEHCY National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth

Two - $2,000. Scholarships awarded one-time, with additional financial support available for scholars in subsequent years.Criteria:

Students who have experienced homelessness Students who demonstrated average or higher than average academic achievement Up to 1,500word essay on their lives and their desire to attend college

Awarded Sunday, October 30, 2016Application deadline 5:00 p.m., Friday June 17, 2016Apply online; go to www.naehcy.org/naehcy-scholarship-fund to access application

STUDENTS!

There is a lot of money to be earned to help pay for your college education. The American Association of Drilling Engineers is offering $7,000 over 4 years. Come to the Counseling

Complex for more information.

The Dylan Jeffries Scholarship Committee will recognize outstanding potential in a variety of aspects and will award $1,000 to

each recipient that is chosen. Applications are due April 1, 2016. Please come to the counseling complex for the application.

Belington Community Medical Services Association Scholarship

Senior living in Barbour County for at least four years prior to the date of the award, seeking 2-4 training beyond high school in a medical related field.

Two students will receive $1,000.00 over two years. Award made directly to the student.

Award based on:a. Overall Grade Point Average.b. Extracurricular and/or community activities.c. Be resident of Barbour Countyd. Deomonstrate a sincere desire to attain a certificate or degree.e. Demonstrate Financial need.

Deadline: April 1, 2016

The Charles H. Feoppel Education Loan TrustGuidelines:High School graduate or equivalent

Attending a college or trade school; in-state, out-of-state, on-lineFinancial NeedContact:

Huntington National BankAttn: Trust DepartmentP.O. Box 633 WE3013Charleston, WV 25322-0633Call: 304-348-4582Or visit online:http://wvloangrantapplications.org

Deadline: April 15th

Davis medical Center & Auxiliary Scholarship 2016Two $1,000. Scholarships awarded to college freshmen entering a two or four year college program. Award sent directly to the college.Criteria:

Residence in West Virginia for at least four years prior to the date of the award Three letters of recommendation High school transcript Lists of high school and community activities. 500 word essay outlining the applicant’s future educational/career goals, why this field of study

ids of interest to the applicant, and expressing his/her need and desire to be awarded the scholarship.

ACT scores A description of the applicant’s senior project. Application checklist

Application Deadline: NOON on March 18, 2016Please direct any question to DMC Volunteer Services 304-637-3896 Monday – Friday 8am-12pm

Nuts and Bolts FoundationFall semester scholarship of up to $3500.Apply before March 31, 2016For more information and application go to:

nutsandboltsfoundation.org/scholarshipsBrought to you by The Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl.

AbbVie Rheumatology ScholarshipAbbVie has launched the AbbVie Rheumatology Scholarship, which is designed to provide financial support for exceptional students living with rheumatologic diseases, including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, or Ankylosing Spondylitis, as they pursue their higher education goals. Fifteen AbbVie Rheumatology Scholars will be selected to receive $15,000 for use during the 2016-2017 academic year. For more information visit the Counseling Center.

James “Jim” Bailey ScholarshipCriteria:

Enrollment in a one or two year vocation or technical school 2.5 GPA or higher Good attendance Financial need Community service 2 letters of recommendation Application process (meet deadline, neat and complete application)

One Time award of $600.

Application available online @ www.wvapt.orgDue: April 15, 2016

Junior Lions Club ScholarshipCriteria:Attended Belington Middle or Kasson SchoolsIntent to pursue post-secondary training at a college or technical instituteExtra-Curricular ActiviesEssay explaining need for scholarshipAward:2 - $1,000. ScholarshipsDue: April 29, 2016

American Association of University Women – West VirginiaFoot in the Door Mini Grant - $100.00

Criteria : 1. First in your family to attend college2. Female3. Minority student4. Have experienced tragedy/issues leading to economic hardships during the academic year5. 3.0 GPA or better6. Applying to a associate’s or bachelor’s degree

Application available in the Counseling Complex

Application due:Monday, May 9, 2016