2014-2015_________________________________________________________________________

Scholarships

AES Engineers Scholarship

How to ApplyStudents must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:

When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?  What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?  

Amount of award: $500.00Deadline for entry: October 6, 2014

Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com

There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time.Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year.

Horatio Alger West Virginia Scholarship Program6 $7,000 Scholarships Awarded

Funded through the generosity of the Horatio Alger Association

The Horatio Alger West Virginia Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of West Virginia who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger West Virginia Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in West Virginia; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2015 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation

Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required) Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 Be a resident of the State of West Virginia; and Be a United States citizen

- See more at: https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_westva.cfm#sthash.ivV8uFE4.dpuf

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 25, 2014

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

Criteria: Leadership, excellence in academic and extracurricular activities, community service

Amount: $1000-$20,000

Deadline: Oct. 3, 2014

www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 26th class in 2014, the Foundation has provided over 5,400 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $54 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

PEO STAR SCHOLARSHIPATTN: Senior Girls

The local chapter of the CEO Star is pleased to announce a $2500 scholarship.

Interested applicants need to send a letter of intent to apply to the following address by October 1, 2014.

ATTN: Karen Menear

86 Henderson Drive

Philippi, WV 26416

Wendy’s is looking for the next class of remarkable students who excel in academics, athletics, and community involvement.  The 2014 Wendy’s High School Heisman award application process is underway.  Now through October 3, 2014, class of 2015 graduating seniors can apply at www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com. 

To be eligible, a student must have maintained at least a ‘B’ grade point average, participated in one of the 27 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations, and demonstrated active involvement in his or her community.National Winners receive:

Recognition during ESPN’s national telecast of the college Heisman Memorial Trophy presentation in New York City

A Wendy’s High School Heisman trophy and Heisman Patch

$10,000 for their high school $500 Wendy’s gift card

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Criteria: Any high school student who can demonstrate an exemplary record of community service.

Amount: $1000-$5000

Deadline: Nov. 4, 2014

http://spirit.prudential.com

AVAILABLE:NOVEMBER 1, 2014

The PROMISE Application is open. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2015.JANUARY 1, 2015

The 2015-16 FAFSA will be available on www.fafsa.ed.gov .MARCH 1, 2015: PROMISE Application and FAFSA Filing Deadline

Students must complete the PROMISE Scholarship Application (Application for State-Level Financial Aid Programs) by this date. Students may use their eighth semester (typically the spring semester of their senior year) grades to achieve PROMISE eligibility (3.0 GPA in the core classes and overall), but must apply by March 1st.

In order to be considered for the PROMISE Scholarship, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be received by the Federal Student Aid Processing Center on or before March 1, 2015, and meet the conditions for processing.

APRIL 2015Initial award letters are mailed to PROMISE Scho lars.JUNE 6, 2015: SATLast date to take the SAT to establish scholarship eligibility (reasoning test only). Scores will not be accepted for any SAT taken after June 6, 2015.JUNE 13, 2015: ACTLast date to take the ACT (national test only) to establish scholarship eligibility. Scores will not be accepted for any ACT taken after June 13, 2015.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

APPLY @

CFWV.com

Criteria: Graduate Spring of 2014, enrolling in a 4-year college, GPA 3.6 unweighted, receive standardized test scores in the top 15%: SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 or above (must test by October 5, 2013) and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above (must test by September 21, 2013)Demonstrate significant unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. However, we anticipate that a majority of scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive a Pell grant

Amount: $30,000 per yearDeadline: November 1, 2014http://www.jkcf.org

Robert H. Mollohan Foundation Scholarshipshttp://mollohanfoundation.org/student-programs/scholarships

Deadline for 2013-2014 Scholarship Applications: February 15, 2015High Technology Scholars Program

The High Technology Scholars Program offers scholarships, internships, and loan opportunities to West Virginia high school seniors who plan on majoring in a technology related field.

Mary Olive Eddy Jones Art Scholarship

The Mary Olive Eddy Jones Art Scholarship is offered to West Virginia college students who are majoring in art.

Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Fellowship (Currently Not Available)

The Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Fellowship is a scholarship program that is offered to a West Virginia student who plans on attending the Fairmont State College Aerospace Program.

Helen Holt Mollohan Scholarship

The Helen Holt Mollohan Scholarship is offered to a West Virginia female who is attending Glenville State College.

Teaming to Win Business ScholarshipThe Teaming to Win Business Scholarship is given to a West Virginia college student pursuing a degree in business administration

Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program

Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program is a student financial aid program designed to enable and encourage students to pursue teaching careers at the pre-school, elementary, middle or secondary school level.

Undergraduate and graduate scholarships, not to exceed $5,000 per academic year, are awarded on the basis of academic qualifications and interest in teaching. The purpose of the program is to assist West Virginians interested in obtaining a teaching certificate and committed to the pursuit of a teaching career in West Virginia's public schools. Due to limited funding, priority is given to junior, senior, and graduate students.

To APPLY: The deadline to apply for the Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship is March 1, 2014. The application will be posted by December 1 on CFWV.com.Award Criteria

Applicants must be West Virginia residents who are or will be enrolled on a full-time basis in an accredited institution of higher education in West Virginia pursuing a course of study leading to a teacher certificate at the preschool, middle, or secondary level in West Virginia.

Recipients of the Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship must agree to teach at the public pre-school, elementary, middle or secondary school level in West Virginia for two years for each year of scholarship assistance. However, if a scholar enters a teacher shortage area, an exceptional children's program, a school having less than average academic results or a school in an economically disadvantaged area as designated by the West Virginia Board of Education, then the scholar must teach one year for each year for which the scholarship was received.

There are also limited provisions for meeting the teaching requirement through alternative service. Students who fail to meet the teaching or alternative service requirements are required to repay the scholarship received plus interest and any required collection fees

Elks National Foundation Scholarships

Criteria:

Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply.

Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. College students are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications

are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. Male and female students compete separately

Amount: Most Valuable Student Scholarships 500 four-year scholarships, ranging from $1,000 per year to $15,000 per year, for graduating high school seniors based on financial need, leadership and scholarship.

Legacy Awards $4,000 ($1,000 year for four years) merit-based scholarships for children and grandchildren of Elks who are members in good standing.

Deadline: December 5, 2014

http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm

The Greater Kanawha Valley FoundationCriteria: · must be a resident of West Virginia with the exception of (The Kid’s Chance Scholarship) · must be a full time student (minimum of 12 Credit Hours)· must demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 2.5 GPA)· minimum score of 20 on the ACT· must demonstrate good moral character Amount: $446,100.00 will be awarded to 398 West Virginia students

Available: November 1, 2014

Deadline: January 15, 2015

http://tgkvf.org

The Burger King Scholars Scholarship

Criteria: To be eligible you must be planning on attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average, work experience, extracurricular activities and/or community service.

Amount: $1000-$50,000

Available: October 15, 2014

Deadline: December 15, 2014

http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org

Jack Kent Cooke FoundationCriteria: Graduate Spring of 2014, enrolling in a 4-year college, GPA 3.6 unweighted, receive standardized test scores in the top 15%: SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 or above (must test by October 5, 2013) and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above (must test by September 21, 2013)Demonstrate significant unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. However, we anticipate that a majority of scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive a Pell grant

Amount: $30,000 per year

Deadline: November 30, 2014

http://www.jkcf.org

MENSA SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship awards totally on essays written by the applicants. Consideration is not given to grades, academic program or financial need.

The scholarship application processopens Sept. 15 and closes Jan. 15.

 http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships/

WV Junior Chamber International Senate

Grants in the amount of $1000 will be awarded to 15 studentsbased upon leadership, financial need, goals, etc.Please pick up the application in the red tote (beside of pamphlet display) in the guidance office.

Applications must be postmarked by January 9, 20152015 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship

This is a national program awarding college scholarships to high school seniors who embody characteristics of President Ronald Reagan at school, in the community, in the workplace, and at home. Looking for students with:Leadership, Drive, Integrity, CitizenshipRecipients receive $10,000 renewable scholarshipsDeadline January 8, 2015

www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarshipsorfacebook.com/GEReaganScholarshipsMark Ware Construction Scholarship

Formally known as the Construction Education Scholarship, ABC WV has now changed the name to the Mark Ware Construction Education

Scholarship in honor of Mark Ware who was the president of Tri-County Electric Co., Inc. and a past-chairman and active member of ABC WV. The

purpose of the scholarship is to encourage youth to enter the construction industry and provide partial funding for their education.

The applications are due May 16th, 2015 http://www.abcwv.org/en-us/educate/markwarescholarship.aspx

Multiple Scholarships for FFA StudentsApply online:

www.FFA.org/scholarships

USDA 1890 National Scholars Program

United Stated Department of Agriculture The National Scholars Program is a major effort of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions, to award scholarships to

students to attend one of the nineteen 1890 Institutions in any field of study in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or other related disciplines.

The National Scholars Program is a major effort of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions, to award scholarships to students to attend one of the nineteen 1890 Institutions in any field of study in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or other related

disciplines.

http://www.outreach.usda.gov/education/1890/

Application DEADLINE February 1, 2015

***Please Note: Only 2015 USDA/1890 National Scholars Program Applications will be considered. (Previous versions of the Scholars Program Application will not be considered.)

AXA AchievementSM ScholarshipEvery year the AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with U.S.

News & World Report awards $670,000 in scholarships to outstanding young people across the nation.

https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship

https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/about

DECEMBER 18th DEADLINE

DELL SCHOLARS PROGRAM

APPLY @ http://www.dellscholars.org/DEADLINE: January 15, 2015

WV STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP

https://rockhousepartners.wufoo.com/forms/z1v23koq1rucnlx/

DEADLINE: January 15, 2015

Scholarships

http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships

DEADLINE: January 20, 2014

LIEUTENANT JAMES HOTSINPILLER JR. AND DEPUTY UNITED STATES MARSHAL

DEREK HOTSINPILLER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Awarded to one or more high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA who have been accepted to a West Virginia College or University, and intend to

major in criminal justice.

www.hotsinpillerscholarship.com

2014 WEST VIRGINIA DESK AND DERRICK

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

High school seniors planning on attending a four-year West Virginia college or university are eligible to receive a one-time only $1,000 scholarship.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

FEBRUARY 15, 2014 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2014

Eligibility Requirements

1. Applicant must be a high school senior planning to enroll in a four-year West Virginia College or university.

2. Applicant must submit a 300 word essay (double spaced and one sided) explaining, “The importance of (your major here) in today’s society”. This must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2014.

3. On a separate piece of paper please list and explain 2 or 3 leadership and/or service activities in which you have been involved in throughout high school and provide a short description of each activity.

4. Please provide a letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope from someone other than a family member or friend. (A teacher and/or clergy qualify.)

5. Preference will be given to applicants entering an energy related program. (Recommendation by a WV Desk and Derrick member is desirable, but not required.)

6. Scholarship awards will be sent directly to the respective winning applicant’s college or university.

7. Scholarships will be made on a one-time only basis.

8. All applications MUST be signed by applicant’s guidance counselor or principal.

Please send your application and essay to:

Scholarship Committee West Virginia Desk and Derrick Club PO Box 734 Charleston, WV 25357

The 2015 West Virginia PTA Scholarship Application is now live!

http://westvirginiapta.org/scholarship.shtml

The deadline is 11:59 p.m. on DECEMBER 31, 2014.

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

High School Seniors

Attending 4 year collge

www.buickachievers.comFebruary27, 2015

LIEUTENANT JAMES HOTSINPILLER JR. AND DEPUTY UNITED STATES MARSHAL DEREK HOTSINPILLER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

APPLICATION www.hotsinpillerscholarship.com

Awarded to one or more high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA who have been accepted to a West Virginia College or University, and intend to

major in criminal justice or related fields.

DEADLINEMarch 2, 2015

Belington Community Medical Services Association Scholarship

Applications in Guidance Office

Application Criteria: Resided in Barbour Co. for at least 4-years prior to date awarded Entering a 2-4 year college or certification program in healthcare

Deadline: April 3, 2015Barbour County Community

Foundation Scholarship Program

The Barbour County Community Foundation is most proud of the scholarships offered through the Foundation. The Foundation

currently administers a number of scholarship funds. Students may apply for scholarships each spring. Information may be obtained

through the Counselors Office at Philip Barbour High School or by contacting the Foundation.

Download the application for scholarships offered by Barbour County Community Foundation.

www. barbourcounty cf.org Also available in guidance office

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2015.

The West Virginia Pumpkin Festival Scholarship

(3) $2000 Scholarships Given to Students Entering a Public WV College or University

2.5 GPA Financial Need

Community Service

DEADLINE: March 31, 2015

Dr. Mason Todd Corder

Memorial Scholarship Resided in WV for 4 years prior to the

date of award Seeking a career in the medical profession

$500

*Applications in the guidance office

AES Laurel Mountain Wind and Energy Storage Facility

Annual Scholarship Accepted to a 4-year WV College or Trade School Career Interest in Engineering or Environmental Science High School Academic Achievement-Minimum GPA 3.0 Minimum ACT 21 or SAT 1410 Essay Responses Extra-Curricular Honors and Activities

DEADLINE APRIL 6, 2015

*Pick up application in the guidance office.

THE P.G. and Ruby Rush Hollandsworth

Perpetual Scholarship

Financial Need Attending a PRIVATE WV college Students must be from Barbour, Doddridge, Harrison,

Lewis, and Taylor Counties

Applications must be postmarked by May 15, 2015

Applications in Guidance Office

Junior Lions Club Scholarship

$1,000 Available to 2 PBHS Students

Students Must Have Attended Belington Middle School or Kasson

Please Pick Up Application in the Guidance Office

Deadline April 10th 2015

Belington VFW Scholarship

Application Available in the Guidance Office

Preference Given to VFW Members and Their Families

DEADLINE: April 10th, 2015

Belington Elementary School PTA Scholarship

Attended BES 2-yearsDue: April 10th

Pick-up in guidanceMikey Hart Memorial

Scholarship

Students must live in Randolph or Barbour Co. Seeking an education in Fire Fighting/Paramedic or a child of a Fire Fighter Enrolling in a credible college or school GPA 2.5+ Application available in the guidance office