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1 WILLIAM FLEMING HIGH SCHOOL November 2016 SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN SEE MRS. MORGAN FOR ALL SCHOLAR- SHIP INFORMATION ROANOKE LAW FOUNDATION (RLF) Guidance Coordinator Jacqui Moore Toni Jewell Counselor Do - J Dee Gillespie Counselor Ro-Z Sarah Williams Counselor A-Di Tyrone Graves Counselor K-Ri Liz Ahlfield Counselor Hart Hall Coulter Hall Camper Hall Smith Hall ELL Beginning February 1, 2017, The Roanoke Law Foundation will be accepting applications for the 2017 James N. Kincanon and Jane S. Glenn Scholarships. The Scholarships are available to students who demonstrate diligence in and commitment to their studies, academic excellence, and an interest in the pursuit of law as a career. To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following requirements: 1. Be a resident of the City of Roanoke, The City of Salem, or the County of Roanoke, or be a graduate of a high school located in those jurisdictions. 2. Have a grade point average of at least a 3.0 during high school (and college or law school, if applicable). 3. Applicants for the Kincanon must be accepted, or expect to be accepted prior to the 2017 Fall semester, into post secondary training, pursuing education in the law. Applicants for the Glenn scholarship must be accepted, or expect to be accepted prior to the 2017 Fall semester, into an accredited law school in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 2016 the Foundation awarded $4000 in scholarships. Applications are available online at beginning in February. Deadline: March 31, 2017 Kim Harlow Registrar DeAnna Morgan Guidance Dept Sec. Scholarship Advisor SGA Advisor

2 University of Richmond Richmond s Promise to Virginia Virginians whose annual family income is $60,000 or less may receive grants equal to full tuition, room, and board at the University of Richmond without loans. Eligible students must be Virginia residents, admitted as first-year Richmond students, have an annual income of $60,000 or less and qualify for need-based financial aid. For more information, visit financialaid.richmond.edu/promisetovirginia PSAT/NMSQT JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION Scholarships can open doors for students who might not be able to afford college, and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides one of the largest scholarships in the country for high-achieving students with financial need. Over half (54 percent) of the students who won the Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship last year had taken the PSAT/NMSQT and were discovered through Student Search Service. The Cooke Scholarship seeks out underrepresented students of all races, backgrounds, and ethnicities using the PSAT/NMSQT. Offers up to $ per year for four years of undergraduate study at any accredited college or university. Can be used toward total cost of attendance, not just tuition, room and board. Supports study-abroad programs and internships A chance to receive $50,000 a year for graduate study, to up four years.

3 .Attention Seniors!!! Any students planning on Attending UVA, Charlottesville, Va. Or Davidson College in Davidson, NC Please see Mrs. Morgan for Scholarship offers Check out these website for scholarships Fastweb.com Scholarship.com Unigo.com ASK MRS MORGAN ABOUT THE WACE NATIONAL COOP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING: CLARKSON UNIVERSITY DREXEL UNIVERSITY JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY MERRIMACK COLLEGE ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK OSWEGO THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

4 Toptal Scholarship for Women My name is Irina and I would like to share a scholarship program launched by my company, Toptal. We just started a scholarship program to award 12 scholarships over the next 12 months to help women pursue their technical career aspirations. It is open to more than just aspiring developers; the award applies to anyone with a passion for tech and we welcome applicants from all majors and any academic standing. Each scholarship winner will receive a stipend, and in addition, a year of mentorship and guidance from the senior developer within our network. Deadline is the 15 of each month. Please apply at Irene@toptal.org NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP The 17th annual Centennial Scholarship is on the way. This competition is for the top graduating students who may be interested in NC State University. More specifically, the program should be directed towards students interested in career fields such as engineering, business management, chemistry, polymer chemistry, forensics, medical fields, international studies, design apparel, sourcing, fashion, merchandising or retail management as these are some other career areas graduates from our internationally known College of Textiles here at NC State enter upon graduation. A degree in Textiles at NC State is not required to apply for the Centennial scholarship, but will be required for students to receive the Centennial scholarship or any college of textiles scholarship. Up to eight of our Centennial Scholarships are valued at $60,000 (15,000/year for four years). These scholarships will cover approximately 70% of the basic in state cost of attending NC State Univ.and approximately 40% of the basic out of state cost of attending. If you are planning on attending this college, please have your counselor nominate you.

5 Suntrust Suntrust off to College sweepstakes. Would you like a chance to win a $ scholarship to help with expenses. 30 winners will be chosen at random. This is open to High School Seniors or college undergraduates. (no GPA or financial need required. Enter once during each drawing period. Enter online or by mail. Suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes Drawings are between October 28, 2016 until May 12, 2017 Friday Football Extra Scholarship Noel C Taylor Scholar Athlete Award ($2000 scholarship) Applications are in main guidance. Please read the application requirements carefully as outlined in the award criteria and application. Must be delivered or postmarked by Friday November 11, Only send original in the mail. This is awarded each year to one deserving student. This is for high school seniors within the WDBJ7 viewing area. HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIPS Requirements: -Must be of Hispanic Heritage -Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for High School Students -Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for College and Graduate Students -Plan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited, not-for-profit, 4-year university or graduate school during Fall of a scholarship cycle (year) -U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA) -Complete FAFSA -Complete state Dream Act financial aid application (if applicable) Applications can be found at

6 Davis & Elkins college Any student that has a 3.8 is guaranteed $15,000 in scholarship money to attend our college. (we have other merit scholarship based on GPA and scores, but this is the maximum of free scholarship money that can be earned) so the higher the GPA the more free scholarship money can be offered. Our application process is online & FREE and plus with early acceptance by NOV 1st 2016 each student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, will get an invitation by mail and has a chance to win a FULL TUI- TION paid scholarship for all four years...plus just for attending that day, each student will receive $250/yr for four years. That s an extra free $1000 scholarship to attend D&E. We are a Division 2 athletic program We have a very competitive Nationally Accredited Theatre program that offers Scholarships. Apply on our website. American Legion High Oratorical Contest Greetings!! Each year the American Legion sponsors its National High School Oratorical Contest. This contest provides your students an excellent opportunity to improve their research, writing and oration skills plus gain a greater appreciation for one of our country s cornerstone documents, the United States Constitution. This is a national competition with the top national orator receiving an $18,000 scholarship for college. Please visit for contest rules. Please ask a teacher to work with you if you are interested. If you have any questions, please contact by at vaoratorical@yahoo.com.

7 The Kendall Bayne Foundation Scholarship ($1000) We are proud to announce this inaugural college scholarship. The scholarship is available to high school seniors who will graduated in 2017, live in the Roanoke Valley and attend a school in Roanoke City, Roanoke County, or Salem City. Kendall was a Cave Spring High School Graduate who was beloved by the community. Fight Like a Knight was a slogan seen across the valley with students and adults cheering her on as she fought her battle with cancer. Eligibility: Current High School Senior Minimum 3.0 GPA Engaged in Community Service Accepted and enrolling full-time in a accredited U.S undergraduate program for Fall 2017 Deadline March 1, 2017 ( applications in main guidance) CCAP is a program available to all students in Roanoke City Public Schools and surrounding schools. To be eligible for this program, students must meet the following requirements: Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, Attend William Fleming or Patrick Henry or surrounding high schools their Junior and senior year In their Senior year, students should provide: Proof of residence, Complete a VWCC application, Successfully complete the VWCC placement test with no more than 2 remedial courses needed and Complete CCAP Application. Students can be eligible to attend Virginia Western Community College tuition free for two years.

8 NEWSLETTER TITLE JFK*100 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST In celebration of the JFL Centennial: *Special Awards First place prize is increased to $20,000 Second place winner receives $1000 Five finalist receive $500 Eighteen Centennial awards of $100 *Special Contest Topic Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year of JFK s birth *Profile in Courage Award Ceremony Win an expense paid trip to Boston and receive recognition at this signature centennial event. The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to honor the 100th anniversary of JFK s birth by participating in the 2017 Profile in Courage Essay Contest. For Contest information, registration, and to submit your essay, visit the Profile in Courage Essay Contest at JFKLibrary.org/essaycontest Deadline for Submission: January 4, 2017

9 NEWSLETTER TITLE The Gloria Willie Bell and Carlos R. Bell Charitable Trust Is pleased to announce its Annual Merit Scholarship Opportunity The scholarship program will provide up to $80,000 over four years of undergraduate study to students selected from the Commonwealth of Virginia, With preference given to residents of the Gloucestor, Va. Area. Scholarships will be awarded to first year students entering the College of Engineering or the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. Recipients must be enrolled at the University of Michigan and pursuing an undergraduate degree program in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or another related scientific field. Scholarship support is for four years or through graduation, whichever is less, and annual renewal is contingent on satisfactory academic progress. Roanoke College Powell Scholarship If you are a senior and you are planning to attend Roanoke College in the fall. You may apply for the Powell Scholarship. Up to 2 students from William Fleming will receive a scholarship for $2500. If you would like to apply for this scholarship, please see Mrs. Morgan in Main Guidance.

10 Burger King McLamore Foundation Created in memory of Burger King Co-founder James Jim W. McLamore, the Burger King Scholars program has awarded $28.3 million in scholarships to more than 26,800 high school students, BK employees and their families across the U,S., Canada and Puerto Rico since In 2016 alone, the Foundation awarded $3 million to more than 2,800 students in America. Scholarship grants range from $1000 to 50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service. Our goal is to provide one $1,000 scholarship to every Burger King to give away. DAR GOOD CITIZENS PROGRAM AND SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST PROGRAM OVERVIEW The DAR Good Citizens program and scholarship contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. The program is open to all senior class students enrolled in accredited public or private secondary schools that are in good standing with their stage boards of education. Citizenships are not required. The student selected as the school s DAR Good Citizen must have the qualities of dependability (which includes truthfulness, loyalty, and punctuality); service (which includes cooperation, courtesy, and consideration of others) leadership (which includes personality, selfcontrol, and ability to assume responsibility); and patriotism (which includes unselfish interest in family, school, community and nation) to an outstanding degree. The faculty will choose 3 seniors who have demonstrated, in a outstanding way, these qualities of a good citizen. From these 3, one is selected. If you would like to know more about this scholarship, see Mrs. Morgan in main guidance. The Roanoke City Scholarship guide is now in main guidance. If you would like to apply for scholarships that Roanoke City has to offer, please come see Mrs. Morgan in the Main guidance office for the list.

11 BBB Better Business Bureau 14th ANNUAL STUDENT OF INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD The Better Business Bureau Serving Western, Va (BBB) promotes integrity and ethics in the marketplace through voluntary business selfregulation. Each year we offer scholarships recognizing Students of integrity These scholarships are designed to recognize and promote ethics and integrity among young people. The BBB will award scholarships to graduating high school seniors who personify all of the best aspects of strong character in their personal choices and actions. Scholarship money is awarded directly to the recipients to apply toward college tuition or post secondary education expenses. Recipients are required to enroll in an accredited college or university following high school graduation. Each scholarship is $1,000. If you are high schooled or home schooled within the area served by BBB. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA to apply. A copy of your transcript must be included. Entries should include a completed application, One person letter of recommendation from church, school official, employer, etc. See Mrs. Morgan for application GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship program Leadership Drive Integrity Citizenship High school seniors eligible for $10,000 renewable scholarships up to $40,000 per student. Apply online at reaganfoundation.org/scholarship or facebook.com/gereaganscholarships. Deadline: January 5, See scholarship board.

12 Attention Juniors and Seniors! Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation Scholarship Program The Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation scholarship is now available for Virginia students. The objective of the program is to acquaint young people with the historical legacy of two of Virginia s most outstanding military figures, General Robert E.Lee and General Thomas J. Stonewall Jackson. Eighteen scholarships will be awarded to Virginia High School juniors and seniors submitting outstanding original, analytical essays on any aspect positive or negative of the career, character, or legacy of General Robert E. Lee/and or General Stonewall Jackson. $2000 first place essay and $1000 for second place essay submitted in each of the state s eight public high school regions. And more in different category s. Applications and forms are located on the Lee-Jackson educational foundation website at ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS Requirements Be a U.S. citizen Be between the ages of 17 and 26 Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50 Have a high school diploma or equivalent Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores) Meet physical standards Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard). Your Commitment An eight-year service commitment with the Army. Serve full time in the Army for four years and four years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). Selected Cadets may choose to serve part time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career Apply Online For An Army ROTC Four-Year High School Scholarship If you are applying for a scholarship, you first will need to create a MY GOARMY account. Once you create an account, you will be sent to the MY GOARMY Log In page. Once you can successfully login to MY GOARMY, you can use your newly created account information to login to the

13 Want to go to college tuition free: College is possible Ask your counselor about the CCAP Program IF YOU ARE 18 PLEASE VOTE ON ELECTION DAY PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE NOV 8. 8 months till graduation!!!!! Richard Wilson, Attendance Specialist Carlton Bell, Attendance Specialist Sheila Herron, Attendance Specialist Are located in the main guidance office. BE THAT COLONEL!!!!! William Maintaining Colonel Pride through Colonel Success You Make a Difference Fleming Colonels Renewed Revived Refined Let s Go Colonels