Scholarship Bulletin
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Lawrence C. Young Scholarship: This scholarship will be given to an Elkins High School senior with a minimum of 3.0 GPA, good moral character, and will be attending a college in West Virginia. To apply complete the application and described essay. Deadline to apply is May 12, 2017.
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8th Annual Bill Proudfoot Track and Cross Country Scholarship: a minimum of one scholarship (or a maximum of three) will be awarded to a senior who is a member of the EHS Cross Country or Track and Field Team. To apply please complete the application form and essay Application deadline is April 28th, 2017.
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Phil Goldman Scholarship: a $850.00 scholarship will be awarded to a Randolph County Senior. To qualify the students must have a 3.5 GPA, have good disciplinary standing, some finical need, and have shown leadership. To apply please submit an essay and a high school transcript deadline is May 1, 2017.
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Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship: up to $2,500 will be given to students pursuing a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States. Along with the application students must submit a full student report and proof of citizenship. Applications submitted after June 15, 2017 will be reviewed on a rolling basis and awards are contingent on availability.
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Tucker Community Foundation Student Scholarship: to be eligible for these scholarships one must submit the attached application along with a personal statement, transcript, and photograph of yourself. Application deadline is April 7, 2017.
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EHS Alumni Association Scholarship: $500.00 will be awarded each year for four years to a graduating Elkins High School Senior. Application deadline is April 26, 2017.
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Irene Corley Education Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship to be awarded to a Randolph County High School Senior who will be attending a West Virginia College or Trade school and has been a good standing member of Randolph County 4-H for a minimum of six years. Deadline is April 17, 2017.
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Mary K. Heineman Scholarship: The GFWC Junior Woman's Club of Elkins is sponsoring the Mary K. Heineman Scholarship for $500. The scholarship is open to all young women of the senior classes of Randolph County. One senior from each of the 3 high schools will be awarded this scholarship at the time of graduation and/or awards ceremonies.
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Pilgrim Commandery No. 21 Knights Templar Scholarship: $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Randolph County graduating seniors; must have a 3.0 GPA; and must be available for an interview on April 29, 2017. Deadline is April 22, 2017.
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GFWC of West Virginia: $1,000 scholarships will be granted to a High school student who has lived in WV for at least the last three years. To apply you must submit two letters of recommendation, an official High School transcript, and a copy of an acceptance letter from your WV college or university of choice. Applications are to be sent to your district representative. Deadline for this scholarship is April 1, 2017.
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GFWC Woman’s club of Elkins: Two $500.00 Scholarships will be granted to two recipients entering a two or four year college program. The application form, three letters of recommendation, a high school transcript, list of activities, and a 500 word essay should be submitted to the EHS Counseling Office. Application deadline is March 31, 2017 by noon.
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George D. Broschart Memorial Scholarship: Students receiving this scholarship must have maintained an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher in math during their high school careers. The student must also be from the original chartered Roaring Creek Lions Club district. To apply you must submit a transcript, information about what school you plan to attend, and a one hundred word essay explaining why they should be considered for the scholarship. Please see guidance about submission details. Deadline for applying is May 1, 2017
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Mountaineer Chapter IWLA Scholarship: The Mountaineer chapter of the Izaak Walton League of American will award two (2) $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors;applicants must plan to study forestry, environmental science, wildlife, Fisheries, Conservation or Agricultural Sciences; application deadline is May 1, 2017.
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Colombo Law Distracted Driving Scholarship: five $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to West Virginia high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA. Each applicant must be attending a WV college in Fall of 2017. Application and essay information can be found at https://colombolaw.com/scholarship/ Deadline to apply is May 5, 2017.
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Karen L Phillips Memorial Scholarship: $500 scholarship will be awarded to a Elkins High School Senior seeking a degree in education. Applications are due in the guidance office by March 31, 2017.
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Citizens Scholar Award: five (5) scholarships in the amount of $500 each will go to high school graduates in Randolph, Tucker, Pocahontas, and Upshur Counties; applicants must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA and enroll as a full-time student for the 2017 Fall term at a WV college, university, or school; application deadline is April 14, 2017. Applications available athttps://www.citizenswv.com/about-citizens/citizens-scholarships
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AES Laurel Mountain Scholarship: Two $1,000 Scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors of Elkins High School; applicants must plan to attend a WV college, university, or trade school with career interests in engineering, science, or environmental fields; Application deadline is April 3, 2017.
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DMC Medical Staff Scholarship:. a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduation senior in Randolph, Barbour, Tucker, Pocahontas or Upshur counties who will be pursuing a two or four year degree or certification in a healthcare field; find application at http://www.dhsfoundation.com/scholarships.htm or in guidance; deadline is March 31, 2017.
DHS Foundation Memorial Scholarship: a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduation senior in Randolph, Barbour, Tucker, Pocahontas or Upshur counties who will be pursuing a certification or degree in a healthcare field; find application at http://www.dhsfoundation.com/scholarships.htm or in guidance; deadline is March 31, 2017.
Snowshoe Foundation Educational Scholarship: educational scholarships of up to $3,000 will be awarded to area high school seniors; deadline is March 13, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. Additional information and application available at https://snowshoefoundation.org/scholarships/
James “Jim” Bailey Scholarship: $600 scholarships will be awarded to deserving WV high school seniors who will be pursuing a degree or certification from an accredited program of no more than two years; application deadline is April 15, 2017. Additional information and applications avaliable at www.wvapt.org
Davis Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship: two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors who will be pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree in the healthcare field; application deadline is by noon on March 11, 2017.
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Taitlyn Hughes Change the World Scholarship: $3,200 scholarship paying $800 a year for four years will be awarded to one graduating EHS senior in honor of Miss Hughes’ legacy. To apply please submit a 500 word essay detailing how you have tried to change your school for the better and how you plan to continue making the world a better place after graduating. Please submit your essay to the counseling office by April 3, 2017.
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EHS Student Government Scholarship: $1,000 will be awarded to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in student council and/or class council throughout high school; application deadline is May 1, 2017
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WV Garden Club: $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating WV senior planning to attend college and major in some form of environmental studies (Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry, Botany, Conservation, Land management, Geology or related subjects); application deadline is February 1, 2017.
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Lieutenant James W. Hotsinpiller & Deputy US Marshal Derek W. Hotsinpiller Scholarship: to be awared to one or more WV high school seniors intending to major in criminal justice or related field; must have 3.0 GPA and been accepted to a WV college or university; application avalible atwww.hotsinpillerscholarship.com application deadline is March 1, 2017.
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Dr. G. Karthikeyan Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from Elkins High School; applicants must intend to pursue a career in any health field (examples include counseling, dentistry, nursing, pharmacology, physical therapy, public health); must plan to attend a WV college and intend to begin career in WV. Applications are due to the counseling office by April 7, 2017.
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Larry D and Margaret D Brown Scholarship by the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation is open to grauating seniors who reside in Lewis, Gilmer, Braxton, Upshur, Harrison, Randolph, and Ritchie Counties in WV. Applicants must have a GPA of a 2.5-3.2 on a 4.0 scale, must have financial need, and must be planning to attend a full-time course of study at an accredited institution of higher education or vocational studies. Applications available at www.pacfwv.com and are due by March 1, 2017.
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Albert Yanni Scholarship- $2,000.00 is available to any senior who is a going to be a completer at the tech center and has an 85% attendance rate, 3.0 GPA, no semester grade lower than a C, pursue a field in their area they completed, and must be accepted by a post secondary institution or technical center. Application must be post marked by March 31, 2017.
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$500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating WV senior planning to attend college and major in some form of environmental studies (horticulture, landscape design, forestry, botany, conservation, land management, geology, or related subjects) application deadline is February 1, 2017.
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Mensa Education & Research Foundation Scholarship: $200 to $1000 scholarships to be awarded at three levels – local, regional, and national; more information & application can be found at http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships/; deadline is January 15, 2017
United States Junior Chamber International Senate Foundation Scholarship: $1000 grants awarded to incoming college freshman; awarded on basis of scholarship, personal statement outlining college goals, demonstrated leadership ability, financial need; application available at http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/programs/scholarship; completed applications must be postmarked no later than January 20, 2017
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest: The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to write an original and creative essay on an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official; 1st place winner receives $10,000; 2nd place winner receives $1,000; up to 5 finalists receive $500; additional information is available online at https://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx; deadline is January 4, 2017
National Wild Turkey Federation’s Academic Scholarship Program: applicants must be a graduating senior, minimum 3.0 GPA, must actively participate in hunting sports (current hunting license & NWTF membership required); applications available at https://www.nwtf.org/resource-library/detail/scholarship-application; deadline to apply is January 1, 2017
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Scholarships: over 90 different scholarships from which students can choose; all applicants must complete a current on-line application and submit it by January 15, 2017; apply online at www.tgkvf.org
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program: annually rewards up to 20 college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships (up to $40,000 per recipient); deadline for application is January 5, 2017; apply online at www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship: $1,000.00-$12,500.00 per year can be awarded to scholars you are outstanding students who are at or near the top of their classes, active in their schools and communities, and recognized as leaders by their peers. Application Deadline is November 30, 2016. For more information go to www.elks.org/enf/scholars.
Elks National Foundation Scholarships for Elks Families: $4,000 can be awarded to the children and grandchildren of Elks members. To be eligible you must be college bound high school seniors who are the children or grandchildren of dues-paying Elks. Applications are due February 3, 2017. For more information go to www.elks.org/enf/scholars.
