| Gulen Institute |
2013-01-18 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 3K + trip |
Essay "Hospitality in the Global Village"; winners receive trip to D.C. |
| Lee-Jackson Found |
2013-01-18 |
Gr.11-12 |
to 10K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
Essay on Gen'ls R. E. Lee and/or Stonewall Jackson; return to Ms. Kobick by deadline. |
| VA Career Ed. Found. |
2013-01-18 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
Must be a member of one of Career & Tech Ed student orgs(FBLA, TSA, FEA, etc.); future career plans tied to your CTE prgram. Application online. |
| US Institute of Peace |
2013-01-23 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 10K |
Essay on "What does it mean to have a gendered approach to war and peace issues?"; email essay by 1/23 to Ms. Kobick in College Career Center (lbkobick@fcps.edu) who will provide you with a link for final registration and submission |
| London, Jack |
2013-01-24 |
Gr. 9-12 |
to 2K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
Essay or story on any subject; submit to Mrs. Kobick in College and Career Center by 1/24/13 |
| Columbia College Chicago |
2013-01-25 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 200 |
Writing contest; no poetry; submit up to two manuscripts in each category: fiction, creative nonfiction, and/or short plays |
| Herff Jones - Believe in You |
2013-01-25 |
12 |
12K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
Leadership; academics; extra-curricular; community service |
| LAOH National Irish History Contest |
2013-01-25 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 1K |
Essay on "Mother Jones and the American Labor Movement"; must submit by mail to Laura Corbett; 16479 Hayes Lanes, Woodbridge, VA 22191 |
| Amer University LaLSA |
2013-01-28 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
Need-based; Latino background; comm serv and commitment to Latino community; academic and professional achievement |
| Lions Bland Music Competition |
2013-01-29 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 2.5K |
Register by due date; dates vary by region; complete list available in career center; render one composition; choose vocal or instrumental division |
| AFSCME Union Plus |
2013-01-31 |
Gr.12 |
to 4K |
Need-based; dependents of current and retired Union Plus members; academic ability; social awareness; appreciation of labor; application on-line |
| DuPont Challenge |
2013-01-31 |
Gr.7-12 |
to 5Kbond |
STEM topics essay- winners in each of 4 categories: FEED the World, Build a Secure ENERGY Future, PROTECT People and the Environment, and Be INNOVATIVE Anywhere. |
| ExploraVision |
2013-01-31 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 10Kbond |
Science - team project; US cit or leg res |
| Naval Helicopter Assoc. |
2013-01-31 |
Gr.12 |
to 2K |
Child, grandchild, spouse of Navy, USMC, or Coast Guard rotary wing aviator or aircrewman or children of people serving or have served in maintenance or support billets in rotary wing squadrons and wings |
| Princeton Prize in Race Relations |
2013-01-31 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 1K |
Actively working to improve race relations |
| Amer Fire Sprinkler Assn - VA |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.12 |
to 1.5K |
Essay on value and importance of automatic fire sprinklers in schools; encouraged to apply for national contest also |
| APS Physics Minority |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
Afr Amer, Hispanic Amer, or Nat Amer; US cit or perm res; plan to major in physics |
| ASCAP Foundation-Morton Gould |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.9-12 Age <30 |
TBD |
Submit one composition; US cit, perm res, or enrolled students with student visas, apply online |
| AXA Achievement Community |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
US cit or leg res; ambitious and motivated as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work activities related to reducing risk in financial, environmental, health, and/or emergency preparedness. |
| Elks-Legacy |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
Child or grandchild of living Elk (member on or before 4/1/10; apply through member's Elk lodge, exhibit core values of knowledge, charity, community, integrity |
| ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha) |
2013-02-01 |
Gr. 12 |
to 2.5K |
Need-based; various scholarships with various criteria |
| Nat'l Assoc Fed Ed Prog Admin (NAFEPA) |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.12 |
2.5K |
Need based; extra curr; leadership; 3 scholarships; one for pursuing education degree, one for pursuing degree other than education, and one for pursuing any other degree; application available in College Career Center |
| VA PTA Citizenship Essay |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 1K bond |
Essay on "Proud to be an American"; mail completed application to District PTA Director: Denise Bolton, 8304 Frosty Ct., Lorton, VA 22079 and by email novadistrictdirector@gmail.com |
| VA Tech-Pamplin Leader |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
Plan to attend VA Tech; academics, leadership & service; 3.8 GPA; completed application to Ms.Kobick in College Career Center |
| Zeta Phi Beta Sorority - Nu Xi Zeta |
2013-02-04 |
Gr.12 |
1.5K |
Black/Afr-Amer; res of City of Alexandria or Arlington County |
| Davidson Fellows |
2013-02-06 |
Gr.9-12 Under 18 as of 10/4/13 |
to 50K |
US cit or perm res; demonstrate talent w/ a significant piece of work in science, tech, math, music, liter, phil, or "outside the box" categories; write-up & DVD/video req; under age 18 as of 10/4/13; preliminary appl due 1/16/12; general appl due 2/1/12 |
| Amer Meteorological Society-Freshman |
2013-02-08 |
Gr.12 |
2.5K |
Study atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences; US cit or perm res; pursue degree at US college or university |
| Amer Meteorological Society-Minority |
2013-02-08 |
Gr.12 |
3K |
Minority students, especially Hispanic, Nat Amer, and Black/Afr Amer; plan to pursue careers in atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences; US cit or perm res |
| Amer Soc Mil Comptrol-DC |
2013-02-09 |
Gr.12 |
to 3K |
Intended major related to bus admin, econ, public admin, operations research, accounting, finance or other business related field; leadership; extra curriculars; academics |
| Rich, Gordon A. - Memorial Foundation |
2013-02-13 |
Gr.12 |
to 12.5K |
Need-based; US cit or leg res; parents or legal guardian must have, or had, a career in the financial services industry; min GPA 3.5 |
| VA State Bar |
2013-02-13 |
Gr.9-12 |
2.3K |
750 to 1000 word essay on hypothetical situation on a predetermined topic |
| Aircraft Electronics Assoc |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
varies |
Pursue career in aircraft electronics and aircraft maintenance |
| Asian Pacific Islanders - AT&T |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
US cit or perm res |
| Cardinal Basketball Officials |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
Basketball player, cheerleader, manager or trainer at the varsity level; superior leadership and sportsmanship in a range of extra curr |
| City of Fairfax Band |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.11-12 |
2K |
Active in school band or orchestra; play woodwind, brass or percussion instrument; submit recording (accompanist preferred) of piece available in band accompaniment form; available 3/10/13 and 5/11/13 |
| DAR - American Indian |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
US cit; Need-based; Nat Amer (proof required); GPA 3.25 |
| DAR - Dunn, Lillian & Arthur |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
US cit; mother must be DAR member; |
| DAR - Findley History |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
US cit; plan to major in or pursue the study of history; GPA 3.25 |
| DAR - Pittenger - Amer. Hist. |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
US cit; college study to include min. of 24 credit hours in Amer Hist or Amer Govt; |
| DAR - Richard and Elizabeth Dean |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
5K |
US cit; GPA 3.75 |
| Freedom Forum/Al Neuharth Free Spirit |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.11 |
to 1K |
Demonstrated "free spirit" qualities, intend a career in journalism; must attend conference July 14-19, 2013 |
| Hispanic Caucus NSBA |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
Need-based; Hispanic; those pursuing education degree receive special consideration |
| Military Commanders |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
5K |
Need-based; dependent of active duty, reserve, Nat'l Guard or retired military; min GPA 3.5 |
| Natl Co-op Program |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
6K |
Only for Rochester Inst of Tech, Drexel, and other tech schools; merit based; women & minority especially encouraged; interest in math, eng, or tech; GPA 3.5; note Johnson & Wales Univ. due 2/1/13 and Clarkson due 12/1/12 |
| Proton Energy Systems |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
to 100K |
Need-based; US cit; present hydrogen-based business idea in document and video format; both on-line and mail-in application portions |
| Sallie Mae/Brandon Teacher |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
Need-based; education major; pickup application from Career Center |
| VA Airport Operators-Lillard |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
3K |
Planning an aviation career and accepted into an aviation related program; 3.75 unweighted GPA |
| VA Dept. of Aviation - Willard Plentl |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
Need-considered; planning a non-engineering aviation career; unweighted GPA 3.5 |
| VFW Ladies Auxiliary - Cont. Ed |
2013-02-15 |
Age18+ |
1K |
Need-based; must be child of VFW Ladies Auxiliary member for 1 year |
| What About Peace? |
2013-02-15 |
Age14-20 |
to 1K |
Submit art work, poem, essay, short story, photograph, graphic art (cartoon, poster, comic) |
| Christopher's Poster Contest |
2013-02-18 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 1K |
Poster contest; "You Can Make a Difference" |
| Vegetarian Resource Group |
2013-02-20 |
Gr.12 |
5K |
Commitment to promoting a peaceful world through vegetarianism |
| Delta Sigma Theta - Fairfax County |
2013-02-22 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
Afr Amer female; resident of Fairfax County; leadership; comm serv |
| Scholarships for Military Children |
2013-02-22 |
Gr.12 |
1.5K |
Dependent children of active duty, reserve/guard & retired military members or survivors of deceased military; must be enrolled in DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibilty Reporting System) & have current ID card |
| USTA Tennis & Ed. Found.(various) |
2013-02-22 |
Gr.12 |
to 3.75K |
Need-based; multiple scholarships available; tennis participation; extra curr; comm serv |
| VA State Golf Assn |
2013-02-22 |
Gr.12 |
to 6K |
Need-based; golf interest; VA res since 9/1/12; attend VA college; recommendation from member club |
| CORE |
2013-02-23 |
Gr.12 |
to 500 |
Need-based; Chicano/Latino descent; undocumented; attend college or university in US or Puerto Rico; extra curr; academics |
| VA High School League-Savedge |
2013-02-24 |
Gr.12 |
to 500 |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
Active on TJ publication for minimum of 2 yrs.; TJ nomination |
| Arlington Community Foundation - Various |
2013-02-25 |
Gr.12 |
to 5K |
Arlington res; multiple scholarships available; some are need-based. |
| 100 Black Men |
2013-02-28 |
Gr.12 |
to 2K |
Academics; 50 hours active community service in the last 12-months; leadership |
| AFCEA-NOVA |
2013-02-28 |
Gr.12 |
to 2K |
Perm res; Greater Wash area; pursuing degree in tech, math, sci or eng field related to national security |
| Army Eng. Spouses' Club-various |
2013-02-28 |
Gr.12 |
tbd |
US cit; parent or sponsor must be active, retired or deceased US Army Engineer or current Dept of Army employee USACE; academics; extra curr; one for all fields of study and one specifically for nursing |
| Bank of Amer - Martin |
2013-02-28 |
Gr.12 |
2.5K |
Need-based; dependent of Bank of America associate in job bands 4-9; comm school involvement |
| Buick Achievers |
2013-02-28 |
Gr.12 |
to 25K |
Need-based; US cit or perm res; plan to major in eng, tech, or selected design and business majors; interested in career in auto indutry |
| Air Force Officers Wives |
2013-03-01 |
Gr.12 |
to 4K |
Air Force dependent (active, reserve, guard, retired, MIA/POW, deceased officer or enlisted); min GPA 3.25; comm serv; extra curr; character reference; two types-one general and one for STEM major |
| Amer Disposal Services |
2013-03-01 |
Gr. 12 |
5K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
US cit or perm res; either completed high school environmental science class or joined environmentally focused group in school or community; application available in career center |
| Frank, Anne |
2013-03-01 |
Gr.12 |
to 10k |
Exemplify commitment, ideals and courage that Anne Frank represents today; community leaders; 4 yr college |
| Natl Academy of TV-McKay & Wallace |
2013-03-01 |
Gr.12 |
10K |
Pursuing degree in communication with emphasis on TV industry; creator of video programming; 3/1/13 due date for online application; 2/15/13 for paper submission |
| NoVa Athletic Directors |
2013-03-01 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
Need-considered; athletic involvement (athlete, manager, trainer, or cheerleader); 15 scholarsips - 3 reserved for physically challenged, plan career in elementary education, or two year letter winner in baseball/softball. |
| Rho Psi Society - Sci Tech |
2013-03-01 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 2K |
Chinese heritage; sci tech project and presentation board; mail in written report due 4/1/13 |
| Society Women Engineers-Balt/Wash |
2013-03-01 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
Female, US cit, perm res. applying to an accredited eng program; SWE student members given preference |
| Sunflower Initiative- Fitzgerald |
2013-03-01 |
Gr. 12 |
TBD |
Female; must attend a women's college in US or Canada |
| VA PTA/PTSA - Koontz & Davis |
2013-03-01 |
Gr.12 |
to 1.2K |
Need-based; intend career in teaching or qualify for service with a youth-serving agency; will attend VA college or university; counselor forwards packet to VA PTA by deadline |
| Vietnam Veterans of America |
2013-03-02 |
Gr.11-12 |
to 250 |
Poem and visual art categories; reside or attend school in Fairfax or Arlington Counties, or cities of Falls Church, Alexandria, or Fairfax |
| Air Force Aid - Arnold |
2013-03-08 |
Gr. 12 |
2K |
Dependent of Air Force members |
| Chinese Amer Citizens - Art |
2013-03-08 |
Gr.K-12 |
to 500 |
Art contest "A Moment in Your Family History" |
| Fairfax Cty Retired Educators - Ford, Harold |
2013-03-08 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
Need-considered; plan to attend college with teacher ed program and teach after graduation |
| Fleming, Attrus C. Music |
2013-03-08 |
Gr.11-12 |
TBD |
Promising music student; plan to study music; 2012-13 to be judged on classical piano performance |
| King, Jr., ML- Cultural Foundation |
2013-03-08 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
Academics; leadership; comm serv; extra curr |
| SISTERS |
2013-03-08 |
Age 17-24 |
1K |
Female; Muslim; Min. GPA 3.5; community service |
| Ivy Foundation - Cooley-Moore |
2013-03-09 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
Need-based; academics; comm serv |
| NLHA-Various |
2013-03-15 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
Need-based; US cit or perm res.; live in fed. assisted low income housing or Section 8 voucher assistance; merit; 3 scholarships w/addl criteria avail |
| P.E.O. VA State |
2013-03-15 |
Gr.12 |
to 2.5K |
Need-based; female, attend VA college; activities |
| Sabre STEM |
2013-03-15 |
12 |
1K |
U.S. cit; min GPA 3.25; must plan to pursue degree in STEM disciplines; Sabre requests that applications be postmarked between 1/1/13 and 3/15/13 |
| Society of the Cincinnati |
2013-03-15 |
Gr.12 |
3K |
Must attend VA college; history essay on Virginia statute of Religious Freedom; application available in career center |
| NOVEC |
2013-03-18 |
Gr.12 |
to 3K |
Must live in home served by NOVEC; GPA: 3.5; participation & leadership in extra curr, comm serv, and/or work exp |
| Rand, Ayn - Anthem |
2013-03-20 |
Gr.8-10 |
to 2K |
Essay on Ayn Rand's "Anthem" |
| Army Officers' Wives' Club - GWA |
2013-03-30 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
Child of Army personnel - active duty, retired, or deceased.; merit-based; comm involvement; |
| Hubbard, L. Ron - Writers, Illustrators |
2013-03-30 |
All ages |
to 5K |
Science fiction/fantasy contest for writers or illustrators; writers submit a manuscript up to 17000 words; illustrators submit 3 illustrations; quarterly contests due 12/31, 3/30, 6/30, 9/30, culminating in yearly contest 9/30 |
| Rho Psi Society - Leadership and Comm Serv |
2013-03-30 |
Gr. 11-12 |
to 2K |
Chinese heritage; contribution to Chinese Community in leadership and service; leadership and service in school and in general public |
| Celebrate Fairfax Community Spirit |
2013-03-31 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
Resident of Fairfax County; comm serv to benefit Fairfax County; academics; leadership; extra curr |
| Harbison, Anne & Matt |
2013-03-31 |
Gr.12 |
1.5K |
Certified language related learning difference; request nomination from member of Moss Society required |
| Kids' Chance of Virginia |
2013-03-31 |
Ages: 16-25 |
TBD |
Need-based; parent's work-related injury event caused decline in family income |
| Moss, P. Buckley |
2013-03-31 |
Gr.12 |
1.5K+ |
Need-based; visual arts talent; verified specific language-related learning disability; nomination from member of Moss Society; intent to pursue career in a visual arts field. |
| Princeton University-Play Contest |
2013-03-31 |
Gr.11 |
to 500 |
Submit 10 minute play |
| Rho Psi Society - Need |
2013-03-31 |
Gr.12 Age: 16+ |
to 4K |
Chinese heritage; need-based; leadership in extra-curricular; comunity serv |
| WRTC Done Vida |
2013-03-31 |
Gr.12 |
3K |
Latino; leg res of northern VA; create short video on organ donation |
| WRTC Legacy of Life |
2013-03-31 |
Gr.12 |
to 5K |
Essay theme: "Organ & Tissue Donation: Persuade Someone to Give the Gift of a Lifetime"; persuasive argument on the topic, fiction or non-fiction |
| Naval Officers' Spouses |
2013-04-01 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
***Navy dependent (active, retired, deceased); US cit; must reside in Naval District Washington; valid dependent military ID card |
| Reel Amer Heroes |
2013-04-02 |
Gr. 12 |
1K |
Need-based; US cit; child of wounded soldier, sailor, airrmen, Marine, disabled veteran, or combat veteran; at least 25 hours community service |
| Amer Fire Sprinkler Assn - Natl |
2013-04-03 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
US cit or leg res; read fire sprinkler essay and answer 10 multiple choice questions on-line |
| Piper, Laura Ashley |
2013-04-08 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
US cit; Fairfax County res; personal integrity; student leadership; academics; service to school and community; athletic merit. |
| Naval Intel Professionals - Various |
2013-04-15 |
Gr.12 |
to 3K |
Dependent of regular or reserve Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard officer or enlisted intelligence personnel; academics; athletics; extra curr; comm. Serv |
| Rand, Ayn - Fountainhead |
2013-04-26 |
Gr.11-12 |
to 10K |
Essay on Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead" |
| WMCCAI |
2013-04-30 |
12 |
500 |
Essay "Benefits of Living in a Community Association." WMCCAI is the Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute. |
| Army Emergency Relief - Ursano |
2013-05-01 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
Need based; Army dependent registered in DEERS |
| Jewish Social Services Agency (various) |
2013-05-03 |
Gr.12 |
to 4K |
Jewish; need-based (except for Gibson which is based on significant volunteerism in the Jewish community); US cit or working towards citizenship; volunteer activities |
| Rand, Ayn - We the Living |
2013-05-06 |
Gr. 10-12 |
to 3K |
Essay on "We the Living" |
| SBMEF - Zimmerman |
2013-05-15 |
Gr.12 |
5K |
Female; US cit; only 25 applications accepted |
| SBMEF-Behnke |
2013-05-15 |
Gr.12 |
5K |
Female; US cit; going to trade or art school; only 25 applicants accepted |
| Society Women Engineers-Various |
2013-05-15 |
Gr.12 |
to 15K |
Female; US cit or perm res; intend major eng, eng tech, or comp sci; not receiving full funding from other source; min GPA 3.5 |
| Abbott & Fenner Award |
2013-06-14 |
Gr.11-12 |
1K |
Essay must be e-mailed |
| Sickle Cell Assoc. |
2013-06-30 |
Gr.12 |
500 |
Letter verifying applicant has sickle cell disease; essay |
| UNCF-Various |
2013-06-30 |
Gr.12 |
Various |
Afr Amer; website has various scholarships and deadlines with various criteria; check the website throughout the year for new scholarships posted |
