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NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High School Scholarship Bulletin – March 2015
Listed below are brief details of scholarships and procedures for applying. Additional information, procedures, and applications may be found in the School Counseling Office – College Career Center
For additional assistance contact your high school’s College & Career Specialist DO NOT WAIT UNTIL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE TO REQUEST TRANSCRIPT: FIVE WORKING DAYS MUST BE ALLOWED FOR PROCESSING OF TRANSCRIPTS. NOTE: Spring Break is April 6-10! For all scholarships with a due date during break or the week following break, transcripts must be requested no later than March 30th.
SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
1st Advantage Federal Credit Union “Director’s
Scholarship Program” April 15, 2015 4@$2000.00
Senior
Dependent 1st Advantage Credit Union member or member self
Attend 2 year, 4 year, 2 year vocational, or training school fulltime
Statement
Selection based on need , academics, additional activities, statement
Letters of recommendation
http://www.1stadvantage.org/life-shared/about-us/2015-directors-
scholarships.html
AAA Tidewater Automobile Association
J. Theron "Tim" Timmons Scholarship
April 15, 2015 $5000.00
Applicant must be a high school senior, citizen of the United States and
parent or legal guardian is member of Tidewater AAA
GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
must demonstrate financial need,
Eligible or accepted for admission to an accredited institution of higher
learning in Virginia.
http://www.tidewater.aaa.com/home/automotive/driver-education/teen-programs/aaa-scholarship-program.html
AABE - American Association of Blacks in
Energy March 27, 2015
Local 4@ $1000.00 Regional $3000.00 National $5000.00
Senior, African American, Hispanic, Native American
Minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA
Major business, physical sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
Essay
Transcript & Test scores
2 letters of recommendation
Visit your College and Career Center for more information
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SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
ACT-SO NAACP sponsored Afro-
Academic, Cultural, Technical and Scientific
Olympics
Application due
April 3, 2015
Local winners = All-expense paid trip to National Competition National winners =
Prizes and Scholarships
High School 9-12
African-American Decent
29 categories from Stem, Humanities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Business, to
Culinary
May compete in up to 3 categories
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
AFSA Scholarship Program
April 1, 2015 10@$2,000.00
Read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay about automatic fire sprinklers.
Complete registration page with all requested information.
Take a ten-question multiple-choice test.
Each student is allowed only one opportunity to take the online test. http://www.afsascholarship.org/hsinformation.html
American Helicopter Society
April 1, 2015 $2,000.00
Completed application
1-3 page essay
Transcript
SAT/ACT test scores
2 letters of reference
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
March 27, 2015 2@ $2000.00
Essay on the proposed area of study in engineering, physical science, or applied science and its relation to aerospace;
GPA and SAT or ACT
Letter of recommendation
Record of extracurricular activities.
www.tinyurl.com/AIAAHRSScholarship
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Lambda Omega Chapter 2015 Scholarships
March 20, 2015 7@ $1000.00
Senior, Female
3.0 minimum GPA
2 letters of recommendation
Short essay
Photo
6 scholarships for any institution of higher learning, 1 to be used at an HBCU
Visit your College and Career Center for more information
Armenian Education Center Scholarship
April 1, 2015 $1000.00
Grades 9-12
Essay based on provided prompt
Specific guidelines provided
http://www.armenian-educationcenter.org/home/scholarships.html
Athnet Sports Recruiting, Inc.
Scholarship June 1, 2015 $1000.00
Current or former athlete at high school or college level
Essay
Personal Bio
http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm
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SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
AYN Rand Educational
Essay Contest
Anthem
March 20, 2015
1st: $2,000 5 2nd @ $500 10 3rd@: $200
45 finalist@: $50 175 semifinal @: $30
8th
, 9th , 10
th graders
600-1200 words in length
www.aynrandeducation.com
AYN RAND EDUCATION
Essay Contest (Submit essays online)
The
Fountainhead April 26, 2015
Various award amounts
11th
and 12th
graders
Essay must be between 800 and 1,600 words in length
www.aynrandeducation.com
Bohlale Baheti & Charity Cub 2015
Academic Scholarship May 31, 2015 $500.00
Senior
Female African American
2.75 Minimum GPA
20 hours Community Service
3 Letters Recommendation
Essay
Visit you College & Career Center for more information
C. Waldo Scott Center for H.O.P.E. Board of Trustees Scholarship
April 10, 2015 Amount to be determined
Senior attend any Newport News High School
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Essay
Attend college , university, or post-secondary school
www.scottcenter.org
Coca-Cola 2015 Pay It Forward Contest &
Social Share Sweepstakes
March 31, 2015
20 Contest winners- 3 Day Mentorship
Program with Steve Harvey & $5000.00
scholarship
1 sweepstakes winner @$1000.00
Nominees grades 9-12
Self-nominee or eligible nominee @ www.coke.com/payitforward
Upload short essay
May enter contest and then may enter sweepstakes per directions see:
www.coke.com/payitforward
College Prowler No
Essay Scholarship Monthly awards
$2000.00 awarded
monthly
Open to all high school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll
within 12 months. Account required
Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States. International students with
valid visas are also eligible.
Only one entry allowed per person per month. A new winner will be chosen every
month.
https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
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SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
David Brian Bullock Scholarship (nomination)
April 10, 2015 Up to $ 5000
Senior/ nomination
Financial need
Scholastic achievement indicative of ability to pursue post high school studies
2 letters of recommendations
SAT scores
See your College & Career Specialist for nomination procedures at your school
Delta Kappa Gamma March 20, 2015 $500
Newport News Resident
Senior
Male or Female
Entering field of Education
2 letters of recommendation
Essay
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
Daughters of the Cincinnati
March 15, 2015 To be announced
Senior, Daughter of career commissioned military officer
Transcript & SAT or ACT scores
Letter of recommendation
SAR (Student Aid ) Report & tax return
Fillable /printable application on website
http://www.daughters1894.org/scholarships2.htm
Delta Sigma Theta Denbigh Alumnae
Chapter (3 General ) April 5, 2015
3@ $1000.00
Senior
African American Female
3.0 GPA minimum
3 letters of recommendation
College /Institute of Higher Learning Acceptance letter
Short Essay
Visit you College & Career Center for more information
Delta Sigma Theta
Denbigh Alumnae : Chapter Yvonne
Venable Memorial Scholarship
April 5, 2015 1 @ $1000.00
Senior
African American Female
Major Education
3.0 GPA minimum
3 letters of Recommendation
College /Institute of Higher Learning Acceptance letter
Essay
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
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SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
Delta Sigma Theta Newport News
Newport News Alumnae Chapter
April 3, 2015 To be announced
Senior
3 letters of Recommendation ( 1 counselor, 2 teachers)
Bibliographical sketch
Financial need maybe considered
Visit You college & Career Center more information
Dochiki Wives Auxiliary & Dochiki & Social
Club, Inc. April 1,2015 2 @ $1000.00
Resident of Newport News or Hampton
GPA 2.5 to 3.5
College acceptance letter
Financial need
2 letters of Recommendation
Essay
Interview selected finalist
Visit your college and Career Center for more information.
George Washington Carver High school Alumni Association
“Marie L. Holland Award”
April 30, 2015 Amount to be determined
Senior
College or Technical School
Financial Need Considered
Extra-curricular
Visit your College and Career Center for More information
G. Wesley Raney, Jr. Scholarship
April 17, 2015 $5000.00
Senior
Will attend fulltime a 2 yr. or 4yr. approved post-secondary institution
Academically competitive
Financial need considered
School & community participation important
3 letters of recommendation (counselor, instructor/teacher, additional church/community
Visit you College & career Center for more information
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Scholarship
Program
April 11, 2015 1@ $2500.00
4 @ $1000.00
Senior
Submit application & documents at your local Good Neighbor Pharmacy
2 Letters of Recommendation
Essay
Extra-curricular Activities
Visit your College and Career Center for more information or your nearest Good
Neighbor Pharmacy
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SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals Journalism/Media
Scholarship
April 20, 2015 Scholarships $500.00-
$1000.00
Senior
African-American
4 yr. college
Pursue Journalism or Media Related Career
2.5 GPA minimum
At least 2 letters of Recommendation
Essays
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
Hampton Roads Buffalo Soldier Motorcycle Club “2015 Gidwood Sutton Sr.
Memorial Scholarship”
April 1, 2015 $500.00
African American male or female
Minimum GPA 3.5
Provide letter of college acceptance
3 letters of recommendation
Financial affidavit
Essay
http://www.npsk12.com/scholarship/sfiles/2015%20Buffalo%20Soldiers_jJ
TAs.pdf
Hampton Roads Chapter of the
American Logistics Association
March 31, 2015 10 @ $1500.00
Natural or legally adopted child of active-duty, inactive/active-duty reserves or retired mil i tary personnel or resale employees to grade Captain/Colonel equivalent and/or grade 12 or members of the Hampton Roads ALA who reside in the Hampton Roads area.
top 35% of class and have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Copy of Federal Tax Form 1040 for any/all person(s) providing financial support to the applicant
Copy of transcript & SAT or ACT
Letters of recommendation from faculty and/or community leaders
http://www.ala-hamptonroads.org/scholarship
Hampton Roads Dream High Inc. “Erica Nicola
James Educational
Scholarship Fund “
May 22, 2015 3 @ $500
GPA of 3.0 or above
Proof of involvement in community activit ies
2 letters of recommendations – 1 from HS & 1 from church officer
An official copy of the high school transcript
Demonstrated leadership skills
Involvement in community activities
An essay containing no more than 300 words Topic “” Why I Chose This Career Goal “
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
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SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
Hampton Roads Orthopaedics & Sport
Medicine
April 1, 2015 5 @ $1000.00
Senior
3.5 GPA minimum
SAT 1800 or ACT 25 minimum
2 letters of recommendation
Extracurricular Activities
Essay
https://www.hrosm.com/about-us
Hampton University Nurses Alumni
Association Hampton on Chapter
March 30, 2015 $1000.00
Senior
Major Nursing
Financial need
Attend (any) a 4 yr. college or university
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Short Essay
2 letters of recommendation ( 1 from community , 1 from High School school) Visit your College & Career Center for more information
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Various Dates Various amounts
Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
Be a US citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree
Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student in a degree seeking program at a US accredited institution in the US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or Guam in the upcoming academic year.
Apply Online at www.hsf.net
Huntington High School Alumni Association
Dead line Extended:
March 16, 2015
Amount to be determined
Senior Newport News or Hampton Public Schools
2.5 GPA minimum
SAT or ACT scores
2 or 4 year college or 2 year trade school
Short essay
3 letters of Recommendation
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
Ferguson Enterprises Scholarship
March 14, 2015
Amount to be determined
Applicant must have a “qualifying” Ferguson parent who is employed full-time (a minimum of 30 hours per week) with at least two full years of consecutive service as of the application deadline
Special Note: Children of Ferguson officers, directors, headquarters department heads, and general managers are NOT eligible.
https://pcfva.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
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SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
Jack and Jill of American Foundation
June 1, 2015 Up to $2500.00
Senior, African American
3.0 GPA minimum
Attend 4 yr. college
Community Service
https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/2b305f93-ee11-4af1-bc13-e8ed9f061669
Jack E. O’Connor
Scholarship Tidewater Chapter of Credit
Unions
April 17, 2015 $1000.00
Applicants must be a member of a credit union in the Tidewater Chapter of Credit Unions.
To be a member you must have an account in your name and not a joint member with someone else. If you are not sure if your credit union is a member, please ask them prior to filling out this application.
. A completed application includes - transcripts, tax return from 1040 from 2014; and application form pages 1 through 3 filled out completely and signed.
Visit your College and Career Center for more information
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship
Fund March , 23 2015 $2,500.00
Selection is based on academics, community service, and writing skill
3.0 GPA or higher
Restricted family income
2 letters of recommendation
High school picture
500-1000 word essay
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Hampton-
Newport News Alumni Chapter
March 31, 2015 8@ $500 to $2000.00
Senior Male
Attend a HBC
2.3 to 3.0 Minimum GPA (8 different scholarships with varying GPA requirements)
820-900 SAT minimum (8 different scholarships with varying GPA requirements)
2 Letters of Recommendation
Photo
Other requirements based on individual scholarship
Visit your College and Career Center for more information
Kappa Iota Iota Omega
Psi Phi “Col Charles Young Scholarship”
April 4, 2015 3:00pm
Several @ amounts to be determined
Senior - African American Males
2 or 4 year college fall 2015
2 letters of recommendation (see form)
Essay
Photo
www.ques-kii.org
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SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
Langley Federal Credit Union “Jean M. Yokum Scholarship Program”
April 24, 2014 4 @ $5000.00
Senior
Will attend accredited college, university, trade or vocational
Applicant member Langley prior to 12/31/2014
3.0 GPA minimum
SAR (Student Aid Report) Essay
2 letters recommendation
SAT or ACT
https://www.langleyfcu.org
Les Hommes Education Foundation Inc.
March 31, 2015 $1500
Possess a minimum of 2.5 GPA
Submit a completed application including a 500 word essay
Submit 2 letter of recommendation
Submit a list of school and community activities
Submit an official high transcript( respective HS seal)
Matriculate in an accredited 4 year college or university and be enrolled full time
http://leshommesfoundation.org/?page_id=871
Linda Z. Wenzel Memorial Scholarship
Fund April ,13 2015 $1,000.00
Must pursue business or marketing degree
Resident of Newport News
At least a 2.5 GPA
Essay
Letter of recommendation
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
Lions of Virginia District 24-D
Denbigh Lion’s Club Scholarship
May 8th, 2015 $1000.00
Denbigh and Woodside High Senior only
2 yr. , 4yr. College or Accredited Trade School
Academically Selective
Letter of recommendation
Essay
Community Service
School, Church, and other Organization involvement considered
Visit the Denbigh or Woodside College and Career Center for more information
Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship Program
June 1, 2015 Various amounts
Residency in VA for at least 1 year
Acceptance or enrollment as a full-time/part-time student in a School of Nursing in
VA
GPA at least 3.0
Financial Need
Application will not be available online until May 1, 2015. Application must be
typed and mailed. For details see website below:
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/OMHHE/primarycare/incentives/nursing/rn_guidelines
.htm
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SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
Mary Immaculate
Hospital Auxiliary April 15, 2015
1 @ $1500.00
2 @ $1000.00
3 letters of reference
Essay
Must pursue a career in healthcare
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
National Naval Officers Association Tidewater Chapter “ Vice Admiral
Samuel Gravely
Scholarship”
March 31, 2015 1st@ $2500.00 2nd @ $1500.00 3rd @ $1000.00
Senior
3.0 GPA minimum
Attend 4 year college
Essay
Visit your College & Career Center for More information
Newport News Council of PTA
April 13, 2015 4 @ $500.00
Newport News student
Selected based on academic, extra-curricular and dedicated to the advancement of education
College or technical school
Interview for finalists
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
Newport News Club National Association of
Negro Business & Professional Women’s
Club, INC.
April 4, 2015 Amount to Be
Announced
Senior
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Attend Institution of Higher Learning
3 letters of recommendation
Short essay
Visit your College and Career Center for more information
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity (Alpha Alpha
Chapter-M.C. Calloway Memorial Scholarship)
April 25, 2015 Amount to Be
Announced
Senior
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Copy of Official High School Transcript; Official SAT minimum 950/ ACT minimum 21
Application must be reviewed and signed by your Guidance Counselor
2 letters of recommendations – these letters should be 250 words & typed (1 from faculty and 1 community leader)
Attach a small head shot photo
Visit Your College & Career Center for more information
Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia
April 14, 2015 Amount to be Determined
Senior
3.0
Participation in community and school activities
Financial need
https://pcfva.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
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SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
Peninsula Italian American Lodge #
2145 “Gino A. Canale
Memorial Scholarship”
April 10, 2015 $ 500-$750
Senior
Italian Heritage not required
Extracurricular/Work/ Honors/ recognition Resume’
Essay
College Acceptance
Letter of Recommendation ( form provided)
Visit your College & Career Center for more infomation
Peninsula Sports Club March 16, 2015 $1000.00
Senior
Has made a contribution to athletics and community
Will not receive an athletic scholarship
3 letters of recommendation
Must have received at least 2 varsity letters
Participated 2 years in varsity sports too include senior year
Essay
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
SunTrust Off to College
Scholarship
Sweepstakes
September to
May
30 @ $500
High School Seniors & College Undergrads register October to May for drawings every two weeks
One entry per drawing - but you may enter every drawing once
Details www.offtocollege.info
Thomas Nelson Community College
Educational Foundation Scholarships Nomination
April 1 for Fall
semester sessions
$100- $1,200.00
Completed application
Graduating senior of one of the public high schools in the TNCC service area, Minimum high school GPA of 2.5;
Enrolled and maintain full-time student status.
Letter of recommendation written by a teacher; and
Statement of nomination, usually written by the student’s guidance counselor, not to exceed two single-spaced typewritten pages
See your College and Career Specialist for nomination procedures at your school
http://dev8.tncc.edu/students/financial-information/scholarships/scholarships-offered-tncc
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SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
Thomas Nelson Community College
Educational Foundation Scholarships
April 1 for Fall
semester sessions
$100- $1,200.00
The Thomas Nelson Educational Foundation, Inc., offers a variety of scholarship
opportunities to students with diverse interests and backgrounds. Students may learn about
eligibility criteria and application procedures on the College Financial Aid website.
A standard scholarship application form is required for most scholarship opportunities.
The application form is found in the scholarship booklet which can be obtained from the
Thomas Nelson Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Office of Development or
printed directly from online version of the scholarship booklet.
One application may be used to apply for up to five (5) scholarships per semester.
http://tncc.edu/students/financial-information/scholarships/scholarships-offered-tncc
Tidewater Soaring
March 15, 2015
Flight instruction
Applicants between 14-20 years
Applicants must be highly motivated to fly
Selection process is based on financial need, interest in aviation and commitment to the program
Letter of reference
Essay http://www.tidewatersoaring.org/scholarships.html
Virginia Credit Union
March 31, 2015
25 @ $2500
Minimum GPA 3.0
Community service and volunteer work
Hours devoted to help to work to help with the cost of education
Extra-curricular activities
Essay
http://www.vacu.org
Virginia Mayflower Society
March 15, 2015
$1,620.00
Resident of Virginia, or related to a resident of Virginia
Minimum GPA 3.0
Must be sponsored by a member of the society or a teacher
Essay
www.VirginiaMayflower.org
Virginia Association of
Women Judges (VAWJ)
April 3, 2015
$1000.00
Senior
Essay
Each applicant must conduct phone or in person interview with female of the General
Assembly of Commonwealth of Virginian and one female judge who presides in a Virginia
Circuit, General district or Juvenile & Domestic Court
Visit your College and Career Center for more information
Virginia School Plant
Manager 2015 Scholarship
April 1, 2015
8@ $1000.00
High School senior or College student
Virginia Residence
3 letters of Recommendation
Essay
Counselor form
http://vspma.org/scholarship/
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SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
Virginians for Integrity
in Government
May 1, 2015
1st place- $2,000.00
Runners up- $1,000.00
Essay about a living Virginia hero
“Hero” can be an elected official, teachers, relative, or any other citizen
Must submit via email to [email protected]
http://chs.ccps.us/files/2015/01/Scholarship-Essay-Contest.pdf
Wadell Parker Scholarship
March 15, 2015
Amount to be determined
Senior or current college student
2.5GPA minimum
Essay
2 Letters of Recommendation
Visit your College and Career specialist for more information
Wayne D. Lett Scholar
Program
March 13, 2015
$8,000.00
Student must pursue teaching and make a commitment to teach in Newport News Public Schools
At least a 2.5 GPA
Extracurricular activities and community service
Visit your College & Career Center for more information
W.H. Gray Men’s
Ministry Scholarship,
The second Calvary
Baptist Church
March 23, 2015
$500 - $1000.00
Senior , Male
Attending Hampton Roads High School
2.5minimum GPA
3 Letters of Recommendation
Attend 4 yr. Institution of higher Learning
Essay
www.secondcalvarybaptistchurch.org
Willard G. Plentl,
Sr. Aviation Scholarship
March 13, 2015
$1000.00
Minimum GPA 3.5
Statement of Financial Need
http://www.doav.virginia.gov/scholarship_plentl.htm
Woodside High School PTSA Senior
Scholarship
April 17, 2015
-Minimum of 2 awarded -Amount to
be determined
Woodside Senior only
Senior – themselves, must be member of PSTA
Acceptance to 2 or 4 yr. college
Minimum 2.5 GPA
3 letters of recommendation
Essay
Visit Woodside’s College & Career Center for more information
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SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE AMOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
Zeta Omicron Chapter
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity “ John Lewis Memorial Scholarship”
May 1, 2015
8@ $1000.00
Senior
African American Male
2.5 GPA minimum
3 letters of Recommendation
Essay
SAT/ ACT scores
Color photo
www.mightyzo.com/scholarship
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Alpha Beta Zeta
Chapter
March 31, 2015
$1000.00
Graduate Hampton or Newport News High School
Senior Female
2.5 GPA Minimum
Attend 4 year Institution
Documented Community Service
Financial Need
2 letters of Recommendation
Cover letter
Visit your College & Career Center for more information