Scholarships:

Prince William Chamber Scholarship Program

We seek to support higher education by awarding scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to both academic success and community involvement. Three (3) scholarships in amounts of up to $2,500 each will be awarded during our annual Education & Innovation Breakfast taking place this year on April 27, 2018 from 8:30am-10:00am (location TBD).

We are seeking qualified high school student applicants.

CLICK HERE to access the forms. Please reach out to me with any questions. IMPORTANT: Qualifiers include seniors of Chamber members (all teachers and staff from all three school districts are members of the Chamber!); and seniors who are employees of Chamber member businesses.

• Current Chamber member company employee or the dependent of an employee; NOTE: Anystudent who is works for a Chamber member business/organization; AND a senior of any teacheror staff member from our three school districts (all grade levels) since they are members of theChamber.2. Be a graduating high school senior;3. Submit completed application form, student essays form, resume, recommendation letter from a teacher, and a copy of the high school transcripts;4. Plan to enroll in an accredited community college, trade school, college or university;5. Have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher;6. Demonstrate leadership and commitment to the community through involvement in extracurricular and/or volunteer activities;7. Finalists will be required to participate in an interview process in March, at which time theselection committee will select the award winners.Application Package shall include the following completed items:1. Application Form2. Student Essays Form3. Resume4. Teacher Recommendation Letter5. Copy of High School Transcript (need not be official transcript - including grades 9-11 and 1stsemester/quarter grade 12, if available) February 20th : Application submission deadline March 19th & 21st : Finalist interviews (students will be notified in advance) March 30th: Scholarship recipients notified April 27th: Scholarship recipients attend the Education & Innovation event to be honored.Application forms and criteria can be found on www.pwchamber.org

Deadline Date: February 20, 2018

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship

Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm You can learn more details by going to the website. They will

be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

Deadline Date: June 14, 2018.

American Disposal Services, Inc., Scholarship

This one-time $2500 scholarship will be provided to a Prince William County Public School high school senior who is making a significant impact on their homes, communities, or schools to positively affect change in the environment. To obtain an application please see Mrs. Juba in the college and career center.

Finalists will be determined by the FPHS scholarship committee and submitted to the American Disposal Services for review. American Disposal Services will select its recipient from this pool of finalists.

LIMITATIONS • Graduating PWCS High School Senior. • US Citizen or permanent resident. • Must have participated in ONE of the following: - Completed an Environmental Science class at any high school level. - Joined an environmentally-focused group or committee at school or in the community. • Must have a 2.8 or higher. • Applicable to in-state or out-of-state tuition. APPLICATION ELEMENTS (See attached Application Form and Essay Topic) • ONE teacher or school counselor recommendation. • ONE copy of high school transcripts. • Completed Application Form . • 500 Word Essay. Deadline Date: Submit your application and all required documents to Mrs. Juba the College and Career Counselor by March 7, 2018.

The FPHS Scholarship Committee will submit the finalist to the American Disposal: April 6, 2018

American Legion Scholarships

Scholarships under American Legion:

Found on www.valegion.org, under Programs, then Scholarships

Lucien Butler American Legion Scholarship:

1. High school boys and girls who are sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters of members of the Virginia American Legion family who exemplify the spirit and true American values and have been admitted to an accredited four-year college or university.

2. Deadline: Postmarked by March 1, 2018.

American Legion Legacy Scholarship:

1. High school senior or high school graduate.

2. Applicant shall be the child or legally adopted child, or a child of a spouse by a prior marriage, or dependent child as defined by the U.S. Armed Services of active duty U.S. military and National Guard, and military reservists who were federalized and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.

3. Deadline: Postmarked by April 15, 2018.

Samsung Scholarship:

1. High school Juniors who completed a Boys State or Girls State program and are a direct descendant—i.e. child, grandchild, great-grandchild, etc.—or legally adopted child of a wartime veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership.

2. Deadline: All Boys State and Girls State attendees are encouraged to turn in their application during the program week.

Scholarships under American Legion Auxiliary:

Found on www.vaauxiliary.org under Scholarships:

The following are specific to the Department of Virginia; there are also National scholarships listed on the website.

Anna Gear Junior Scholarship:

1. Applicants shall be Junior members of the Auxiliary for the past three (3) years and a membership card for the current year.

2. Applicants must be in the Senior year of an accredited high school within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

3. Deadline: Postmarked by March 15, 2018.

Dr. Kate Waller Barrett Scholarship:

1. Applicants must be in the Senior year of an accredited high school within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

2. Applicant shall be the son or daughter of a Veteran or American Legion Auxiliary member.

3. Deadline: Postmarked by March 15, 2018.

Past President’s Parley Medical Scholarship:

1. Applicants must be in the Senior year of an accredited high school within the Commonwealth of Virginia and must be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, etc. of Veterans who served during eligibility dates for American Legion membership.

2. Applicants must be pursuing a career in medicine.

3. Deadline: March 15, 2018.

Scholarship under Post 364:

Found on www.vapost364.org > Scholarships

Matthew Loren Peters Memorial Scholarship

1. Applicants must be a current member of (or the Son, Grandson, Daughter, or Granddaughter, etc. of a current or deceased member of) American Legion Post 364, Auxiliary Unit 364, or Squadron 364.

2. Rank in the upper ½ of high school graduating class, preferably in the upper 1/4th.

3. Have a record of performance in activities both in school and in the community.

4. Have a sound interest and positive attitude towards college work.

5. Provide 3 letters of recommendation. See webpage for details and instructions.

6. Provide transcript of grades. See webpage for details and instructions.

7. Submit all application materials in one package.

Deadline Date: March 31, 2018

Boys State Deadline Date: February 22, 2018 Junior

Girls State Deadline Date: February 22, 2018 Junior

Arlington- Fairfax Chapter, Inc.

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a deserving high school graduate who intends to continue his or her higher education studies in Environmental Sciences or a related field of study. The IWLA scholarship, in the amount of $20,000, will be paid in equal installments over a four- year period. Interested students can download a copy of the application from the Chapter website www.arlingtonfairfax-iwla.org.

Eligibility requirements:

1. Must intend on pursuing a course of studies at an accredited institution leading either to an associate degree (2 years) or a bachelor’s degree (4 years)

2. The following criteria will be evaluated in determining the applicant

a. Financial need

b. Academic achievement

c. Individual character

d. Community achievements or activities

e. Demonstration of an ability to succeed in college.

3. Application and a letter stating his or her intended course of study and why they intend to pursue this field.

The scholarship amount is $20,000 which will be paid over a four-year period (5,000 each)

Completed applications should be mailed (the committee requires original signatures of applicant, parent, and school counselor/principal) to:

David E. Dobbins, Ph.D.

Chairman, Scholarship Committee

Arlington- Fairfax Chapter, Inc.

Izaak Walton League

Po Box 366

Centerville, VA 20122-0366

Deadline Date: April 1, 2018

Army Emergency Relief Scholarship

This scholarship is for dependent children and spouses of active duty, retired, and deceased Army Soldiers. The application and all instructions are our website, www.aerhq.org. If you would like additional brochures or have questions about our programs, please email scholarships@aerhq.org.

Deadline Date: April 2, 2018

Dahlgren Officers’ Spouses Club (DOSC)- Rosemarie Blades Honorary Scholarship

The amount awarded to students, depends on the amount of funds raised by the DOSC and determined by its members. The Scholarship Committee will make recommendations based on applications received that are eligible to win. The scholarship requirements and application can be found at the following website: www.dahlgrenosc.webs.com. Click the “Scholarships and Charities” tab, then scroll down for the application link. All application submissions must be post marked by 26 March 2018 and mailed to:

DOSC Scholarship Committee

PO Box 73

Dahlgren, VA 22448

Deadline Date: March 26, 2018

Federal Water Quality Association (FWQA) Scholarship:

Three Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each are planned to be awarded in 2018 to encourage young people to prepare for careers in environmental protection by supporting studies leading to a bachelor's degree in applicable sciences or engineering.

Eligibility:

Graduating seniors from high school in the metropolitan Washington, DC area and surrounding counties, planning to pursue environmental careers.

You must be accepted into a 4-year bachelors program in an acceptable field of study by an institution of higher learning. Acceptable areas of study: environmental sciences, environmental engineering, civil engineering, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or natural resource planning.

You must send:

Application

School transcript

SAT or ACT scores

Reference letters preferably from a science teacher

List of extracurricular activities

Copy of letter of acceptance from a 4-year college

Essay (1 page preferred) on one of the following topics:

a. How your own actions have promoted environmental protection/awareness. b. Why you would like to pursue a career in environmental protection/pollution control; what factors led

you to your decision; and what you hope to accomplish through a career in this field. c. How your choice of extracurricular activities, elective classes, and non- science classes will contribute to

your career goals.

Deadline Date: April 9, 2018, Winners will be notified May 1st.

Freeze Bullying Scholarship Application:

Eligibility Criteria:

Attend a high school in Prince William County, Virginia. A minimum of one (1), $1,000 scholarship will be given to each high school that submits at least (1) eligible applicant.

Must be a current high school senior, who intends to pursue studies at a higher learning institute. Submit a video (less than 5 minutes) or a written essay (not to exceed 2 pages, 12 pt., single spaced) that

identifies and discusses the applicants' efforts and actions to directly combat bullying in their school/community or identifies and discusses how the applicant has been a victim of bullying and persevered.

Obtain a written recommendation from a member of the faculty or staff at the school in which he or she enrolled.

The application packet is available at www.poweredbyspark.org

Applications must be type written and mailed or hand delivered to SPARK Scholarship Committee.

Deadline Date: March 21, 2018

The Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women

Our scholarship is called The Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women and each quarter we award $1,000 + a care package filled with healthy organic goodies to young women who are striving to maintain their health and wellness as they pursue their higher education goals.

Here is a brief summary of the eligibility requirements:

• Award: $1,000• Quarterly Deadlines: March 31st, June 30th, and September 30th every year

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating high school senior, current college undergraduate, or current graduate student at a 4-year, 2-year, vocational, or technical school in the United States.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Must identify as female. We welcome all majors and GPAs to apply!

For more information and the application please go to the website: https://www.skincareox.com/scholarship/

Deadline Date: March 31st

The Esperanza Education Scholarship Fund

It will award scholarships of at least $5,000 and up to $20,000 to immigrant students in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia to attend public colleges and universities, regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be born outside the United States or have two parents born outside the United States. Must be a graduating senior at a high school in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia. Must enroll full-time at an accredited public college or university in 2017-2018. Must have had a family income of under $100,000 in 2017

Application Materials

Completed online application form Two letters of recommendation Essays

Selection Criteria and Process

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on qualities traditionally valued and demonstrated by the immigrant community: hard work, resourcefulness, perseverance in the face of adversity, academic achievement, leadership,

and commitment to one’s community. A committee drawn from the local community will review applications and select a group of finalists for interviews.

March 30, 2018 Application materials due

Early May, 2018 Finalists notified

Early-Mid May 2018 Interviews

Late May 2018 Scholarship recipients notified

Scholarship Conditions

Scholarships will be disbursed directly to the recipient’s educational institution. Failure to comply with the following conditions may result in the suspension or revocation of scholarship awards.

Remain in good standing and maintain a 2.5 grade point average. Submit yearly progress reports to the Esperanza Education Fund. Get more information at http://www.esperanzafund.org/about-our-scholarship/. We will hold two information tip sessions for interested students. The first will be at 3:40 on March 18 on

the second floor of Arlington’s Central library, 1015 North Quincy Street. The second will be at 2:10 on March 24 at the TPK meeting room Takoma Park Neighborhood Library, 416 Cedar St NW.

Questions can be directed to Julia Fuma, julia.fuma@esperanzafund.org or Mickey Martinez, lucian.martinez@esperanzafund.org

Deadline Date: March 30, 2018

THE MARCEL A. BEDARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD- Sponsored by the MONTCLAIR LIONS CLUB

Submit your completed application- you can pick up an application from Mrs. Juba in the college and career center.

Type an essay of not more than 400 words on either some aspect of your own community services experience or “The Importance of Community Service at the High School Level.”

Submit two letters of recommendation preferably from: -A teacher in a class the student is currently enrolled or his/her guidance counselor. -An individual involved in some aspect of your community service involvement, e.g. faculty advisor of a school club minister, etc. Provide/attach a copy of the acceptance letter from the 2 or 4 year accredited higher educational program

he/she plans to attend. Each candidate must be willing to be interviewed by a selection committee, if requested. Submit a copy of your official transcript and SAT scores. Submit completed application to your Mrs. Juba the College and career Counselor by April 4, 2018. Submit the completed application to:

Montclair LIONS Club Scholarship Committee

c/o Mary Smith

15928 Kensington Place

Dumfries, VA 22025

Deadline Date: April 4th

THE MONTCLAIR LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP -Sponsored by the MONTCLAIR LIONS CLUB

Submit your completed application- you can pick up an application from Mrs. Juba in the college and career center.

Type an essay of not more than 400 words on either some aspect of your own community services experience or “The Importance of Community Service at the High School Level.”

Provide/attach a minimum of two letters of recommendation preferably from: -A teacher in a class the student is currently enrolled or his/her guidance counselor. -An individual involved in some aspect of your community service involvement, e.g. faculty advisor of a school club minister, etc. Provide/attach a copy of the acceptance letter from the 2 or 4 year accredited higher educational program

he/she plans to attend. Each candidate must be willing to be interviewed by a selection committee, if requested. Submit your official transcript and SAT scores. Submit completed application to Mrs. Juba the College and Career Counselor by April 4th. Submit the completed application to:

Montclair LIONS Club Scholarship Committee

c/o Mary Smith

15928 Kensington Place

Dumfries, VA 22025

Deadline Date: April 4th

Lighthouse Guild- Scholarships for Students Who Are Visually Impaired

These scholarships are for students who are legally blind. The program will award approximately 10 college bound scholarships of up to $10,000 each. For more information and to apply online please go to http://lighthouseguild.org/scholarships.

Deadline Date: March 31, 2018

OAR

Our scholarship program provides $3,000 scholarships to students across the autism spectrum. We are pleased to invite applications from persons with an autism diagnosis (DSM-IV or later criteria) pursuing full-time, post-secondary, undergraduate education or vocational-technical training in any of the following:

4 Year College 2 Year College Trade, Technical, Vocational, Cooperative Life Skills Programs

We exclusively use an online application system. Using a drop-down box, applicants will select either the Schwallie Family Scholarship or the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship. Our scholarship application contains basic contact information, date of diagnosis, proof of enrollment, and three short essay questions. Students are expected to complete the applications on their own.

In the case of applicants for the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship whose written communications skills may be more limited, we require two letters of recommendation. The first letter of recommendation must come from a teacher, counselor, coach, or other non-relative. The second letter must come from a parent or guardian in the form of a personal letter of support.

For Schwallie Family Scholarship applicants, one letter of recommendation may be submitted if the applicant chooses to do so.

This is a highly competitive program. Each year, we receive 400-500 applications for up to 40 available scholarships. We encourage any interested person to apply. At the same time, we caution anyone submitting an application against incorporating this scholarship into any financial plans for post-secondary education until notified of selection.

For more information and to apply for the scholarship please go to https://researchautism.org/how-we-help/scholarships/ .

Deadline Date: May

Old Dominion the Links Scholarship

They will be awarding scholarships in the amount of $1,250 to $2,500 to deserving students. The scholarships are as follows:

-The Ethel L. Reaves Community Service Leadership Award

-The Willa and George Dumas College Scholarship

-The Historically Black Colleges/Universities Scholarship

-General Academic Scholarship

Only 1 application is necessary from each applicant.

Eligibility:

Graduating senior from a PWCS high school Have applied or have been accepted to a college or university. Have at least a 3.0 GPA Show evidence of potential for success and leadership Have good character Show evidence of volunteer/community service

You must mail your application and required documents to:

ODC (VA) Links

Scholarships

Po Box 7856

Woodbridge, VA 22195

Deadline Date: April 1, 2018

Rotary Scholarship:

They are offering a $2000 scholarship to a graduating High School student. Please have the students pay close attention to the criteria. Our scholarship is not based on academics, but the student must have a strong desire to continue their education and they would not be able to do so without financial assistance. The scholarship can be used for NOVA, any 4-year program, trade school or certification and moneys will be sent directly in their name to the school of their choice. On line schools are also included as long as the money is used for furthering education.

1. Deadline for application is May 11 both email and hard copy. After May 11 your application will not be considered.2. We request a cover letter with the students’ name, street address, graduating school email and a working contact phone # 3. A BRIEF explanation why the student wants and should receive the scholarship 4. A BRIEF synopsis of the students interests and activities 5. letter of recommendation from someone other than a relative, a teacher, coach, employer, someone that knows the student. Please send your applications to 4752 Kirkdale Drive Dale City, VA 22103 Ms. Kristyna O'Hop .

Deadline Date: May 11

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarships

They are offering a scholarship to high school seniors who are planning to enter a full-time course of study leading to a degree in the medical health related field. The scholarship is a one-time, indirect cash award. The recipient's choice of college or university will receive the payment upon verification of registration and acceptance from the approved institution of study.

The Junior Scholarship Application is now available on their website Sentara.com/Northern Virginia.

Applicants are reminded that late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Please review all materials and follow the instructions accordingly before submitting the application.

Deadline Date: March 30, 2018

Alexander Scholarship- STEM & Business Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:

Attend a Prince William or Fairfax County High School Applying to a Four-Year University/College Intending to pursue a STEM Major 2.5 GPA - Transcript (Submit) One Letter of Recommendation (Submit) Resume (Submit) Please go to Alexanderscholarship.com for more information and to apply online.

Deadline Date: May 4, 2018

The Armenian Education Center/Scholarship c/o James Armenian Church

They are pleased to announce an essay question contest, which will award a 1,000 scholarship to one Virginia high school student. The essay contest is open to all public, private, and home schooled 9-12 grade students. Hard copy essay must be postmarked by April 9,2018. As per instructions, essays must also be emailed by April 9th. Please see the attachment in Mrs. Juba's email or stop by the college and career center to get a copy of the essay question and presentation format for specific details. Please visit their website www.armenian-educationcenter.org.

Mail to:

Scholarship Committee

The Armenian Education Center

c/o St. James Armenian Church

834 Pepper Avenue

Richmond, Virginia 23226

Deadline Date: April 9,2018

The Bel Air Woman's Club of the Dale City/Montclair/Lake Ridge

To be considered for this scholarship, please complete the attached application in the email sent by Mrs. Juba or pick up a copy from Mrs. Juba in the College and Career Center. Return your application and a 150-word essay on how your home, school or community service projects completed while attending high school has impacted your life and the lives of those who benefitted from that service.

Please include with your application a minimum of two (2) recommendation letters from any organizations with whom you worked, a copy of your college acceptance letter (if received) and a copy of your high school transcripts.

A GPA of 3.2 is required to apply for this scholarship. Please make sure that all applications are complete and legible. If any of the requested items are missing, we will be unable to consider your application. submissions, we are asking that all applications be mailed.

The completed application form(s) must be mailed to:

Bel Air Woman’s Club GFWC

c/o: Mrs. Karen A. Attreed

5075 Cannon Bluff Dr.

Woodbridge, VA 22192

Deadline Date: April 9, 2018

The Franklin Dunlap Memorial Scholarship The Pi Lambda Lambda (PLL) Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated

This scholarship is specifically designated for African American males that will graduate in the spring of 2018 from public high schools in Prince William County, Stafford County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

This year we will award a total of $15,000 in scholarships to students that will attend 4-year colleges/universities and 2-year junior/community colleges in the fall of 2018. The 1st place winner in the 4-year college/university category will receive scholarship awards of $3,000 in both 2018 and 2019. Other awards will be dispersed one time only in 2018 in both the 4 and 2-year college categories. The amounts of these remaining awards will range from $2,500 to $1,000.

Please see the attached application for the exact scholarship amounts in addition to the instructions how to qualify and compete for the various scholarship awards. The application and instructions can be found on the Pi Lambda Lambda website at http://www.pll-omega.org

We will provide the monetary awards only upon receipt of the winning students’ official proof of enrollment in college for the fall of 2018.

Students must email the attached application to Scholarships@pll-omega.org, time stamped NLT midnight April 30, 2018. With the exception noted below concerning transcripts and letters of recommendation, we will only accept the application (attached hereto) by email.

The application asks for letters of recommendations and official transcripts. We will only accept the letters of recommendations and official transcripts by postal mail at the address shown address below, postmarked NLT midnight April 30, 2018:

Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.Attn: Scholarship CommitteeP.O. Box 663Dumfries, VA 22026

Please encourage students to follow the instructions in the application.Thank you for your assistance. If you have questions, please contact Scholarships@pll-omega.org

Deadline Date: April 30, 2018

The Quantico Officers’ Spouses’ Organization (QOSO)

They are now accepting applications for their merit scholarships. Applicants must be a dependent (child or spouse) of an Active Duty Service Member, or Retired Service Member and

Accepted into the first year of an undergraduate degree program for the 2018-2019 Academic year, andCurrently living in the Quantico, VA geographic area, and Not be excluded as per the exclusions listed on the application.

Applications can be downloaded from www.qoso.org/scholarships. Deadline Date: March 15, 2018

Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) Scholarship Program

The scholarship program was established to provide young people across the Commonwealth of Virginia with financial assistance in their pursuit of an educational curriculum in the criminal justice field. This program is limited to students attending Virginia colleges and universities, majoring in criminal justice. (Those majoring in law or pursuing a career as a lawyer will not be considered a criminal justice major.)

Please note that applicants must submit a letter from their resident sheriff prior to their online application submission.

For more information and to submit your application online please go to www.vasheriffsinstitute.org.

Deadline Date: May 1, 2018

Virginia State University Alumni Association (VSUAA) Northern Virginia Chapter's 2018 Scholarship

The application is now available for high school students who plan to attend VSU. Students must be a resident of Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Loudoun, or Prince William County to apply. Students can go to the VSUAA website at www.vsuaanova.org under Scholarship to download the scholarship application. The application must be typed and postmarked or emailed to us using the guidelines provided in the attached cover letter.

Deadline Date: March 21, 2018.

Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID)

Rich Murray Journalism Scholarship

The Rich Murray Journalism Scholarship is presented annually to a graduating Virginia high school student who excels in sports journalism and must be pursuing a college degree in journalism, communication, video, media, or a related field with intentions of pursuing a career in sports. The application is attached to the email from Mrs. Juba. You can also pick up the application from Mrs. Juba in the College and Career Center. Please fill in the application form as complete as possible and be sure to include the requested attachments. Please type directly in this document or print and scan. Email all requested documents to VaSID representative Daniel Whitehead (whiteheaddk@vmi.edu)

Deadline Date: March 31, 2018

Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives:

If you live in an electric cooperative service territory you may be interested in this scholarship. If you have any questions you can contact scholarship@vmdaec.com or call 804-968-4084.

Other Opportunities:

The Prince William County School Division (PWCS) is hosting two job fairs for students interested in working as Student Aides during PWCS’s Summer School Program:

Monday, March 19, 2018 6-7 pm

at Woodbridge Senior High School (3001 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge, VA), and

Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 6-7:00 pm at

Stonewall Jackson High School (8820 Rixlew Lane, Manassas, VA)

A committee of School Division personnel will meet with applicants to conduct interviews.

To be considered for PWCS Summer Student Aide ($8.00/hr.) positions, applicants must:

•Be age 16 or older, as of June 15, 2018

•Complete a PWCS online application (Go to https://jobs.pwcs.edu/WorkSpace/ and complete the “Summer School Classified” application);

•Obtain two completed references. Reference forms and requirements are located on the PWCS Website.

For more information please see the flyer attached in Mrs. Juba's email.

AAMC 2018 Veterinary Medical Career Fair & Information Sessions

This free event is for any high school and undergraduate student with an interest in the veterinary medical profession.

Sunday March 4, 2018 1:30 PM—5:00 PM

Grand Hyatt Washington

1000 H St NW

Washington, DC 20001

Registration is Open! https://tinyurl.com/2018AAVMC

Information session topics include: Choosing a Pre-Vet Program and Getting into Vet School.

Send questions about the event to: diversitymatters@aavmc.org.

Henderson Elementary School Summer Volunteer

Volunteer in the Leadership Intern Program at Henderson Elementary School. You will work closely with the Camp Invention participants to help them learn, innovate, and create a brighter tomorrow. You will earn 40 volunteer hours, and strengthen college, scholarship, and job applications. You will closely mentor and inspire elementary and middle school children to be creative and to never give up. Please visit invent.org/leadership intern or call 800.968.4332 to find out more information and to apply! If you have any questions you can contact Mr. Ferranti ferrancd@pwcs.edu.

Leadership Prince William - 2018 Summer Youth Academy

A different camp experience because kids can change the world! It will take place from July 16-27. It will take place at the Youth For Tomorrow 11835 Hazel Circle Drive Bristow, VA. The cost is $450 for camp activities for two weeks. For more information and to apply please visit www.leadershipprincewilliam.org

National College Resources Foundation Scholarship (NCRF)

To be eligible:

You must be a high school junior or senior You must be a US Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States You cannot be a previous scholarship winner from any NCRF College Expo's You cannot be an employee or related to a NCR Foundation staff member or any of its corporate

sponsors. Interested students must submit an essay of 500 words or less about " Why is a College Education

Important to Me" or "Why should students think STEAM in the New Millennium". For more information go to www.thecollegeexpo.org DC/Maryland Expo at Bowie State University on March 3, 2018 9am- 5pm.

Deadline February 20, 2018

NOVEC Youth Tour Summer Opportunity!

Last summer, our group visited museums, monuments, and memorials, saw a performance of The Sound of Music at the Kennedy Center, and got to meet with their congressional representatives. We’re very excited for this summer’s trip!

Please share the information about the NOVEC Youth Tour and deadline extension and encourage your students to apply. The application and more information can be found at www.novec.com/youthtour.

Here’s a video from a past tour! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgQ1aLp7_n0&t=6s

More information and a link to the PDF application can be found at www.novec.com/youthtour.

Deadline Date: February 16, 2018.

Mary Washington Admissions

Based on the inclement weather of late that can put some students behind, Mary Washington admissions will be extending their Regular Decision filing date until March 15th.

Marist Summer Pre-College

Earn college credit and get a taste of campus life while in high school. Application requirements online application, official high school transcript, pre-college recommendation form, and an essay. For more information go to www.marist.edu/precollege . The cost for one New York Campus session for 3 college credits is $3,350. The cost of two New York campus sessions for 6 college credits is $6,365. To apply go to www.marist.edu/precollege/apply.html. Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership- Summer Program

The program takes place at the University of Virginia. The curriculum is divided into 3 primary learning modules: The Informed Citizen, The Thoughtful Citizen, and The Active Citizen. The Program will take place July 7- July 21. Applications to the 2018 High School Leaders Program will be due by midnight on February 28, 2018. Tuition for the program is $2,175- scholarships and financial aid are available. For more information and to apply please visit http://www.sorenseninstitute.org/programs.

University of Virginia Visitation Program

The University informed us that due to a conflicting event that they have the weekend of April 7th they moved the Spring High School Visitation to April 21st with an application deadline of Saturday March 17th by 11:59 pm. The application can, again, be found here. Please visit our website for more information.

West Point LEADS Conference

The West Point Sponsored DC Area LEADS Conference will take place at MITRE Corporation in McLean, VA on Friday, 13 April 2018. This is a first-class event open to any VA, MD, or DC 6th-10th graders. The event will also be attended by local educators, congressman/state officials, business leaders and General officers. The entire day is devoted to STEM and will include a variety of displays and engagement to include work with Nitrogen Ice Cream, Army Corps of Engineers, Robotics, etc. There will even be a monetary award for an on the spot competition and short essay. You can register using the Eventbrite link at your earliest opportunity.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-point-leads-workshop-2018-mclean-va-april-13-registration-39588513309 Password: 2018wpleadsmitre