Counseling & Guidance Department
Please visit our POG website by clicking
here.In researching information on scholarships, you will want
to use several approaches. There are many websites that will help
you find scholarships. Here are some to check out:
The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid - www.finaid.org
College Greenlight - www.collegegreenlight.com
(school-specific scholarships available)
Niche - www.niche.com (scholarship search
engine)
FastWeb - www.fastweb.com (scholarship
search engine)
Cappex - www.cappex.com (scholarship search
engine)
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
- www.schev.edu
Scholarships - www.scholarships.com
(scholarship search engine)
www.HighFiveScholarships.com
www.gocollege.com
raise.me
HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) -
Scholarship information for Latino students.
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation -
Educational and scholarship opportunities for students of all
levels.CollegeBoard
The Scholarships
The more effort you put in, the more opportunities you have to
earn a scholarship. Class of 2021 students, complete five of the
six actions (Build, Practice, Strengthen, Complete and Apply) and
you're eligible to earn $40,000. Scholarships will be awarded
through monthly drawings to students who complete each action.
Apply: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/
be sure to review the official Rules
1. Build Your College List: $500 Get started by exploring
colleges you're interested in.
2. Practice for the SAT: $1,000
Use Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy® to get ready for
test day.
3. Improve Your Score: $2,000
Show how practice pays off by improving your SAT score.
4. Strengthen Your College List: $500
Make sure your college list has a mix of academic safety, match,
and reach schools.
5. Complete the FAFSA: $1,000
Fill out the free government form to apply for financial
aid.
6. Apply to Colleges: $1,000
Apply to the schools you want to attend.
Complete Your Journey: $40,000 Complete five of
the six steps (Build, Practice, Strengthen, Complete and Apply) to
be eligible for a $40,000 scholarship
Culpeper Soil & Water
Scholarship��
NEW Due Date: April 16, 2021✒
Culpeper Soil & Water Scholarship
Requirements: Plan to pursue a career in a conservation-related
field, environmental science, soil and water consumption
conservation or related field. This scholarship can award up to
$4,000.00.
Applications: Paper applications can be found on
www.culpeperswcd.org/education-programs/academic-scholarships/
OR Located at the Scholarship Information Wall outside the guidance
door.
Email application, unofficial transcript and email addresses for
three references to stephanied@culpeperswcd.org
Atkins Family Scholarship��
New Requirements
Due Date: April 16, 2021
Requirements: Those students' continuing education-technical
school, community college, or four year college. Preference will be
given to those students who will be pursuing an education in
conservationism or related field. This scholarship awards
$2,000.00. ( this opens up this scholarship up to all seniors,
Preference will be given to a senior that is going into the
conservation field) I believe you should fill out all scholarships
because you never know
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Application: Paper only, Please give completed paper application
to Mrs. Cox no later than the end of the school day April 16,
2021
"Living the Dream"
Due Date: April 23, 2021
Requirements: for graduating seniors pursuing behavioral
education, social work and/or medicine.Application: Paper only
application, you can find it at the scholarship information wall
located outside the guidance door. Application and essay must be
turned into Mrs. Cox in Guidance.
PB & J Foundation
Due Date: May 31, 2021
Requirements:
• For seniors attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year
College in the U.S.
• This scholarship is for students who have experienced
personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well
academically, but who still have the drive to succeed.
• Range from $500.00 to $1,000.00
• Complete online application, transcript and two letters of
recommendation!
Apply: bit.ly/pbjscholarship2021
Jim Claxton Scholarship Fund
Due Date: May 31, 2021
Requirements: Senior that will be enrolling in a 2 or 4
year college or university.
Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA
Preference may be given to students enrolled in a turf
grass related field. Awards $500.00.
Application: Go to
https://sites.udel.edu/tot/2021/02/04/jim-claxton-
scholarship-fund-2/ to get more information and apply
for
this scholarship.
