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Admission representatives from many different colleges visit our school to provide students with information about their college and to answer questions.  Seize the opportunity to meet with a College Admission representative and sign up using the appropriate grade level sheet in guidance.  Return the permission slip with required teacher and parent signatures at least two days before the scheduled visit.  Remember missing a class will count as a school related absence. Contact Mrs. Moore-Williams in guidance with any questions.

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Money, Money, Money! Get busy now to cash in on what you have worked hard to earn and to challenge the Class of 2007 Eagles who earned over 2.5 million dollars in scholarship monies.

Please see Mrs. Schmitter in guidance for additional information about any of these scholarship opportunities.

2007 Student Resource Guide

Norfolk State University Scholarships-Norfolk State offers numerous scholarships. Go to http://www.nsu.edu/financialaid/pdf/SCHOLARSHIPGUIDE2008-2009.pdf to find out more information on specific scholarships.

The National Latinos Peace officers Association in conjunction with the International Soccer League-Two (2) $500.00 scholarships. Must be a senior with at least a "C" average, plan to attend a Virginia school and have played high school sports. Based on application, essay, and recommendations. See Mrs. Schmitter for an application. Deadline is May 1, 2008.

Sun Trust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes-$1000. Must be a high school senior. One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 31, 2007-May 15, 2008. Students can begin registering September 14, 2007. Free to enter and eligibility not base on GPA or financial need. Apply online at www.offtocollege.info.

Tracy Lynn Coburn Art Scholarship-$500. Established in memory of Tracy Lynn Coburn. Must be a LHS senior planning to enroll in an accredited college, university, art
academy or learning institution. Must major in one of the following programs of study: Art, Art Education, Art History, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, or any field of study related to art, and/or deemed appropriate for this scholarship by the LHS Art Department Chair. Based on GPA of 2.0 or above, successful evaluation of portfolio, participation in LHS art activities. Students must submit a set of 5 to 10 works of art to the LHS Art Department Chair. For additional information contact Ms. Barham in the art department. Deadline is May 1.

Landstown Eagles Athletic Association-4/$500 scholarships. Must be a graduating senior with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Must have participated in a complete varsity sport season junior or senior year. A parent/guardian must be an active member of the Landstown Eagles Athletic Association by April 1. Deadline is May 2, 2008.

Stumpy Lake Men's Golf Association--Must be a senior and have been a member of the golf team. Must have achieved a good academic standing, displayed qualities of leadership, character and at least a "C" average. Based on activity associated with golf, academic achievement, citizenship, character, and financial need. Applications may be picked up from Mrs. Schmitter. Deadline is May 30, 2008.

ACCESS College Foundation Scholarship-Up to $1,000. Must be a graduating senior and meet the following requirements: file the FAFSA by the priority filing deadline, graduate with a 2.5 grade point average, have an unmet financial need. Completed Scholarship applications and attachments are due to Ms. Faulkner by May 30, 2008.

Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award-Varies. Must be planning to have a career in law enforcement, or other related areas, for the betterment of the Criminal Justice system. Must be US citizen, high school senior, and minority of good character. Letter of recommendation from principal, counselor, or teacher required. Must submit transcript and picture. For more information and an application, go to http://www.blackpolice.org/Scholarship.html for more information and an application. Deadline is June 1, 2008.

Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarships-$100-$1200. Must be a Virginia resident and attend a nursing program in Virginia and agree to work in Virginia after graduation. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Based on application, financial need, references, and transcript. Contact Norma Marrin at norma.marrin@vdh.virginia.gov for an application. Deadline is June 30, 2008.

Prom Guide Scholarships-Each year Prom Guide awards more than $20,000 in scholarships and prizes to high school students. Visit www.PromGuide.com for deadline & requirement information.

Syracuse University School of Architecture-is seeking African American young men and women. Scholarship money has been set aside to fully cover education costs for 10 students. See Mrs. Schmitter in Guidance.

NCAAP Scholarships-NCAAP offers several scholarships. Visit the website at www.naacp.org/youth/scholarships/information/index.htm for more information.

Plumbing-Heating Cooling Conractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation--offers approximately seven scholarships ranging from $500 to $12,000. SEniors who are planning to enroll in a plumbing-heating-cooling postsecondary program are eligible to apply. Based on application, transcript, and a letter of recommendation. Application is available at www.foundation.phccweb.org/scholarships .

Peruse our local scholarship database at www.vbschools.com and link to Scholarship Central (SC), search for scholarships, and view all scholarships. Scholarships are listed in alpha order. There are a few scholarship opportunities for underclassmen; however, most are for seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university in the fall of 2007. Seniors, if you fit the criteria, print the application; complete it; and submit it by the deadline. FastWeb.com is popular national scholarship database. Also, scholarships are available for military dependents, from parents’ workplaces, and from local businesses. Research these opportunities as well.

Some scholarships require essays. Many students do not apply for scholarships that require essays because they say they do not have the time, along with their busy fall schedules and commitments, to write an essay; consequently, there is less competition for these scholarships. Students, write those essays, and apply for these scholarships.

The GPA cut-off for most scholarships is a 3.0. This GPA is calculated through the students’ junior year and is the actual GPA students must use when they apply for scholarships, not a projected GPA. This GPA is also included on the transcript that students must send with their applications. Each scholarship listed on SC will always denote if there is a GPA requirement.

Students, most scholarships require you to include an official high school transcript as a part of the final scholarship packet. Students must make this transcript request in guidance with Ms. Adams or Mrs. Behre by completing a yellow Transcript Request form. At the time of their request, students must pay $2.00 for each transcript they request. Students will need to allow at least two weeks to process these requests. Students, once you get an idea of how many scholarship applications you will submit, you may request several transcripts at once and keep them until you are ready to send the scholarship applications. This is a great way to work with us in guidance to ensure that you have everything you need in a timely manner. Don’t wait until the last minute to make transcript requests.