Senior Information!
Week ending February 16th
Hello Class of 2024!
Please check this weekly as it details all senior information that we want you to know.
One Day Job Opportunity for 18+
The Office of Elections needs election officers! Make an impact by becoming a poll worker today. We are recruiting election officers for the March 5, 2024, presidential primary election. This is a paid position and you will be trained!
Learn more and sign up at loudoun.gov/ElectionOfficers.
UPCOMING COLLEGE EVENTS
Richard Bland College's Promise Scholars Program is a perfect fit for high-achieving, high-need students.
Students in the Promise Scholars Program have at least 80% of their costs covered at Richard Bland College, Virginia's only residential junior college. Students receive specialized mentorship and guaranteed admission to William & Mary upon earning their Associate's Degree. Most importantly, Promise Scholars will have 100% of their costs covered while finishing their Bachelor's Degree at William & Mary, one of the nation's most prestigious universities.
If you are a student with a 3.0 GPA or higher who is or may be Pell grant-eligible, please reach out to us so that we can connect!
Richard Bland College is hosting a virtual meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM to answer questions about our Promise Scholars and Honors Programs.
Please see the attached flyer for the QR code and link to the virtual meeting.
Financial Aid Application Workshop on February 21st @ The North Star School
Hey Seniors! Did you know that the cost of your attendance at NOVA can be covered by a Stafford Loan? The only way to get a Stafford Loan is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)!
The Northern Virginia Community College will help you complete your FAFSA at The North Star School on February 21 at 6:00pm!
Please complete this form ASAP to let us know that you will attend!
Please be sure to bring these materials with you. They are required when you complete your FAFSA!
This event is for seniors and their parents!
Dinner will be provided!
Northern Virginia Community College
Our Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) representative has four dates scheduled to visit our Independence High School students interested in either information about or enrolling into the school this fall. Please sign up in SchooLinks.
March 19th @ 12 pm
April 23rd @ 11 am
May 9th @ 11 am
Colleges With Late Application Deadlines
Are you still researching colleges with late application deadlines? Then look no further! Here are the lists (and lists and lists) of schools with deadlines spanning all the way through the end of the summer. Click on the link here.
Radford University ~ Spring Updates
Important dates for Radford University are attached.
They want to admit our students and get them as much financial aid as possible! If you want to visit, please see the several opportunities offered!
Randolph College
Randolph College is still getting our name out there! We are a smaller school near the Blue Ridge Mountains, but have unique scholarship opportunities and new programs (especially in STEM). We’re great for students needing more support, smaller environments, or freedom to pursue several academic interests and activities at the same time. Randolph follows a curricular model called TAKE2 which has been a big draw for students because they focus on only two classes at a time, but still graduate in four years!
While many senior students have already locked in schools of their choosing, Randolph College has a Virtual Open House on March 14th for those students who may still be trying to figure it out. Please contact Margaret (Maggie) Rolf, Admission Counselor, if you're interested and she'll provide the link.
SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS IN SCHOOLINKS
In addition to the LCPS scholarships, check out the many different search engines for additional opportunities - websites such as FastWeb, Scholarship360, Big Future by College Board to name a few allow students to use keywords to search for all kinds of scholarships.
Recent Additions Below:
Community Foundation Scholarship
Virginia EL Supervisors’ Association Scholarship
Florida State University Service Scholars Program
Loudoun Education Foundation
UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program
USDA / 1890 National Scholarship Opportunity
Federal Water Quality Association
IHS PTO Scholarship
Community Foundation Scholarship
The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties has opened up the 2024 Scholarship Application process, and they are now accepting applications for this year’s cycle.
All scholarship applications are due by April 1, 2024 and should be submitted by email to scholarships@communityfoundationlf.org. Download the Universal Application Form below. You must complete a separate application to each scholarship if you apply to multiple scholarships. Please review each scholarship’s guidelines carefully as they have unique requirements.
Students may find information and application instructions here:
https://communityfoundationlf.org/students/
* Scholarship programs include, but aren't limited to, students interested in pursuing careers in: horticulture, music performance / education, health medicine, nursing, pre-med, vocational / trade schools to name a few.
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The Virginia EL Supervisors’ Association is proud to be able to offer scholarships to English Learners who are planning to continue their studies at a college, university, community college, or work-force training programs.
The following criteria will be used for scholarship consideration:
● Enrolled in an ESL program for at least one year in grades 6-12 in a Virginia public school
● Enrolled in 12th grade at the time of application
● Financial need
● The strength of the student produced essay
The deadline for all applications is April 26, 2024 by 5:00pm EST.
Florida State University Service Scholar Program
Florida State University's Service Scholar program recognizes students with an outstanding record of community service and leadership who want to continue that commitment at FSU.
Some benefits of the Service Scholar program include:
- Scholarship valued at $4,500 per year for up to four years
- Engagement with a diverse group of individuals and community issues
- Academic service learning and co-curricular engagement with community partners
- Development of collaborative working relationships and effective leadership practices
- Direct support by a team of faculty and staff mentors
For more information about the benefits, requirements, and application process, please visit the Center for Leadership & Service. Complete applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Recommendations must be submitted by midnight EST on Friday, March 1, 2024.
Loudoun Education Foundation
Diversifying the Teaching Workforce Scholarship: $12,000
This scholarship supports aspiring educators who are from populations under-represented in the teaching workforce.
Three recipients will be selected.
Elaine Avington Griffin Unsing Hero Scholarship: $1,000
This scholarship supports a high school senior with a parent or guardian who is currently a LCPS classified employee in one of the following positions: Custodial, Food Service, Transportation, Warehouse or Maintenance.
One recipient will be selected.
For more details and application links regarding LEF's available scholarships please see our newsletter: https://www.smore.com/zqp6t
UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program
In 2024, UCB will award 30 scholarships of up to $5,000 and 3 scholarships of up to $10,000 to people living with epilepsy, their family members, and caregivers pursuing higher education.
Thirty applicants who demonstrate academic and personal achievement will receive scholarships of up to $5,000 each. Two applicants will receive Epilepsy Leader Scholarships of up to $10,000 each honoring the late Sandra Helmers, MD, MPH, and the late John M. Pellock, MD, two prominent figures in the epilepsy community who passed away in 2016. Additionally, UCB will award one applicant the Joe D’Souza Memorial Scholarship of up to $10,000. This scholarship was created in 2019 in memory of UCB’s global medical director.
The recipients of the Epilepsy Leader Scholarships and the Joe D'Souza Memorial Scholarship will demonstrate academic and personal achievement and will also exemplify some of the qualities that Drs. Helmers and Pellock were best known for, including a desire to advocate for and serve others, an interest in positively contributing to the epilepsy community, and a persevering spirit.
Applications for the 2024 scholarship program are due Friday, March 15, 2024. Please use the top navigation bar to access program details and FAQ for the 2024 program. Please check out the video library to see highlights of the first decade of the program and to hear from previous winners.
USDA / 1890 National Scholarship Opportunity
USDA’s 1890 National Scholars Program offers scholarships to U.S. citizens who are seeking a bachelor’s degree at one of the nineteen 1890 Land-Grant Universities in the fields of food, agriculture, natural resource sciences or other related disciplines. The new e-application will be available on December 15, 2023. Please check our website for updates:
https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/1890NationalScholars
The 1890 National Scholars Program provides full tuition, fees, books, room and board, and a summer internship which may convert to full-time employment with USDA after graduation. High school and college students who are U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.
Federal Water Quality Association
National Capital Environmental Scholarship Program:
Three scholarships in the amount of $2000 each are planned to be awarded in 2024 to encourage young people to prepare for careers in environmental protection by supporting studies leading to a bachelor's degree in applicable sciences or engineering.
Graduating seniors from high schools in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area and surrounding counties planning to pursue environmental careers are eligible to apply. You must be accepted prior to receiving the award, into a 4-year bachelor's program in an acceptable field of study by an institution of higher learning.
Independence HS PTO Scholarship
The Independence High School PTO is proud to offer three $500 scholarships to graduating seniors. The Independence Scholarship Committee will choose applicants based on eligibility requirements and completion of this application.
Application submission requirements:
· You must be enrolled as a current IHS senior.
· Your parent(s)/legal guardian must be a current member of the IHS PTO.
· GPA is not a requirement.
· Do NOT put your name on the essay.
· Do NOT use your name or a family member’s actual name in your essay.
Application and essay due on or before April 12, 2024 to Mrs. Perlman in the Career Center. Jill.Perlman@lcps.org. No Exceptions!
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated ~ Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Karl Roberts Sr. Scholarship.
A minimum of two $500 scholarships will be awarded. All applicants must be a male, senior high school student who will be graduating from an Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, Fredericksburg, Stafford, or Prince William County, VA high school and has been accepted to a 4-year college university for the 2024/2025 school year.
All applicants will need to include the following documents with their completed application:
HS Transcript
College acceptance letter(s)
Documentation of financial need
Letter of recommendation
Essay
Applications must be mailed and postmarked by 11:59 pm on Sunday, April 21, 2024 to the address below.
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.
Beta Alpha Omega – Northern VA Alumni Chapter
Attn: CSM Karl Roberts Sr. Scholarship Program
PO Box 706
Lorton, VA 22079
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated ~ Chief Darryl Smith, Sr. Scholarship.
A minimum of two $250 scholarships will be awarded. All applicants must be a male, senior high school student who will be graduating from an Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, Fredericksburg, Stafford, or Prince William County, VA high school and has been accepted to a 2-year community college for the 2024/2025 school year.
All applicants will need to include the following documents with their completed application:
HS Transcript
Official Community College acceptance letter that includes ID number
Documentation of financial need
Letter of recommendation
Essay
Applications must be mailed and postmarked by 11:59 pm on Sunday, April 21, 2024 to the address below.
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.
Beta Alpha Omega – Northern VA Alumni Chapter
Attn: Chief Darryl Smith, Sr. Scholarship Program
PO Box 706
Lorton, VA 22079
The WREN Project Scholarship
The WREN Project awards educational scholarships to LGBTQ+ and allied students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment in the efforts and fight towards equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
The WREN Project, which aims to provide tools, facilitate connections, and empower young people to fight for LGBTQ+ equality, understands the obstacles that LGBTQ+ students face in the pursuit of education. This can be from myriad reasons, including discrimination and lack of support. The scholarships were created to provide outstanding students with the funding they deserve and need to ensure a successful college experience.
Applications for The WREN Project scholarships are open to High School Seniors in Fairfax and Loudoun County (VA) who are planning on attending, or are accepted to, an accredited post-secondary education institution or vocational or technical equivalent, in the United States.
WISER Scholarship
This scholarship will recognize students who have documented need for accommodation and who demonstrate engagement in their community.
Two award recipients will receive a $1,000 scholarship to help with post-secondary education.
Attached is an Application Form. The student(s) should submit application and all supporting information by mail to be received by WISER no later than March 22, 2024.
An informational flyer is included for distribution to potential applicants. Additional information and applications can be found at www.wiserdc.org.
Alpha Delta Kappa Student Scholarship
The Gamma Sigma chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa (an honorary organization for women educators) recently received a grant from the African American Community Alliance to fund a $5,000 scholarship for an African American senior planning to enter the field of education. Please see below for details.
Taiwanese American Community Scholarship Award
On behalf of the Taiwan Culture Center, we opened up the 2024 Taiwanese-American Community Scholarship Award program.
This $1000 award is open to all ethnic backgrounds. The deadline is April 1, 2024.
Men's College Scholarship - Foundation for Fraternal Excellence
The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities and community involvement. It is available to any male, graduating senior who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in the fall of 2024.
FastWeb ~ 24 Scholarships to Apply For in 2024
Easily find scholarships that fit you. Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to college scholarships, trade school scholarships, and financial aid tools. Our goal is to help you find scholarships to make college or vocational school more affordable.
Click here to see these 24 scholarships.
Jewel Scholarship
Our Mission
The Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation increases opportunities for achievement for African-American males through scholarships, mentoring, and charitable services.
To be considered for one of this year’s $2,000 Jewel College Scholarships, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Eligible to graduate from high school by the end of the current academic school
- Plans to enroll in an accredited college or university for the Fall 2024 school year
- Reside in Northern Virginia Counties of Fairfax and Loudoun or within the greater Metropolitan Washington, DC. area
Application Requirements
Submit a complete application package on or before March 14, 2024, and include the following:
- Two-page Jewel College Scholarship Application (Please Type or Print).
- A two-page, typed, double-spaced essay describing, “Who am I, and What will the Jewel Scholarship Mean to Me?”
- A typed detailed description of your high school community service and volunteer activities.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- A copy of your most recent 12th-grade transcript which includes your cumulative high school grade point average.
Richard C. Walk Masonic Scholarship
Two $500 C. Richard Walk Masonic Memorial Scholarships will be awarded in the current academic year to two full-time graduating seniors. These scholarships are underwritten and sponsored by Ashburn-Sterling Lodge No. 288, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons in Ashburn, Virginia.
The PDF application is below. Please follow the directions on the application process and where to submit by their deadline.
Scholarships That Don't Require U.S. Citizenship or Residency
Here's a quick document to peruse this spring season with a few current scholarships, a few that will open in the spring, summer and fall, and additional resources.
Ron Brown Scholars Program
The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans.
RBSP competitively awards 45 – 50 four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth.
Recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. Since the Program’s inception in 1996, 634 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars.
Applicants for the Ron Brown Scholarship MUST be Black/African American, US citizens or permanent residents, and a current high school senior at the time of their application.