CFG ScholarBank

A total of two (2) scholarships are to be awarded to deserving ElecTel Cooperative Federal Credit Union members. One (1) $1,000, one-year scholarship to be granted to a state of North Carolina winner, and one (1) $1,000, one-year scholarship to be granted to a state of Virginia winner. Scholarships will be evaluated on three equally weighted categories:  scholastic standing (GPA or demonstrated potential in his/her chosen field/major); essay; community involvement.

Eligible Students:
Each recipient must be an ElecTel Cooperative Federal Credit Union member, either planning to enroll or already enrolled as a full-time student at an eligible institution. Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average.  Students without recent high school transcripts and/or an eligible grade point average will be allowed to enclose a typewritten letter of qualification with three listed references.  All applicants must demonstrate educational potential.

The Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association (VCTA) announces the 2010-2011 Virginia’s Future Leaders Scholarship Program. This year $100,000 will be awarded to outstanding Virginia students attending Virginia colleges across the Commonwealth.

This program is a one-time award and is open to Virginia residents attending an undergraduate 2 or 4 year program at a Virginia institution of higher learning for the 2010-11 academic year.

Interested applicants should:

• Visit the VCTA website at www.vcta.com or call (804)780-1776 for application & rules. Please follow all instructions carefully.

• Postmark all entries by April 15, 2010

The Virginia Historical Society will be awarding a $250 cash prize to a middle or high school student who demonstrates distinction in historical research and scholarship.  The award will be given to a student who completes a paper or classroom project that is creative, uses original primary source materials, and demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of some facet of American history.  To be eligible for the award, a student’s name must be submitted by a history or social studies teacher.  A teacher may nominate more than one student.

This is a general scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior planning to further his or her education in any field.  The applicant must also be a resident of Virginia and U.S. Citizen, graduate from a high school in Virginia, and have a financial need.
See your Guidance Office for application and details.

Each spring the Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia awards the Henry C. Hecker High School Scholarship to a high school senior who is hearing impaired, who has a B average, and who is pursuing education beyond high school (vocational, college, etc.).

VOICES has established a scholarship for students who have participated in the Odyssey of the Mind program for one or more years. (A student need not be involved with Odyssey of the Mind during the current school year.) As Odyssey of the Mind seeks to develop skills in creative problem-solving, teamwork, perseverance, and good sportsmanship, the recipient of this scholarship will be a current high school senior or college undergraduate who demonstrates these qualities. Two VOICES scholarships in the amount of $500.00 will be awarded to Virginia students who will be attending any university, college, community college, or specialized school a minimum of 9 semester hours in the fall following the year of award.
This scholarship will be awarded for four consecutive years to one student as long as the student is enrolled as a full time student. Any current graduating high school senior or undergraduate college student may apply.

The Kenneth B. Bennett Memorial Scholarship is limited to graduating high school seniors OR full-time college students entering or enrolled in a teacher preparation program.. Each applicant must:

• Be a member of Virginia Educators Credit Union (VECU) who has not previously been awarded a scholarship from VECU.

• Be a full-time student entering the education profession.

• Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.

The Clarence E. McKoy Memorial Scholarship is limited to students enrolled in a four-year program. Each applicants must:

• Be a member of Virginia Educators Credit Union (VECU) who has not previously been awarded a scholarship from VECU.

• Be a full-time student at a post-secondary institution.

• Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.

The Great Valu Scholarship Program enables deserving high school seniors through the marketing area to receive a $1,000 scholarship to help defray the cost of their post-secondary education.  To be eligible for the Great Valu Scholarship Program, a student must:

* Be a senior in high school.

* Be planning to enroll (no later than the Fall semester following announcement of awards) in a full-time course of study at an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational/technical school in the United States..

* Have maintained at least a cumulative 3.0 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

* Be a full-time resident of the Great Valu marketing area.

* Students must complete the application and submit it by the deadline.

A $1,000 Scholarship is awarded at every Great Valu location.  See your local store for an application.

The Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (VIAAA) awards one annual scholarship in the amount of $1500.00 dollars to a deserving high school student who will be graduating from a Virginia High School League member school or Independent School in honor of all of the VIAAA Past Presidents. The athletic director of the member school must be a member of the Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association in order for the member school’s student to qualify for the scholarship.

Each school is limited to one nominee.

The requirements for this application must include the following:

-Must attend an institution of higher learning

-Must be in need of financial assistance

-Must have a minimum of a B (3.0) grade point average

-Must have received no full athletic financial aid

-Must have earned one or more Athletic Varsity letters

-Must have achieve a leadership position(s) in school and community activities

-Must provide a maximum of three letters of recommendation for the nominee