Programs

Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship

The scholarship is open to all students who have had challenges with mental health or who have had loved ones who have struggled with mental health. To apply for the scholarship, you will be asked to write a short essay about how your journey with mental health has impacted your beliefs, relationships, and aspirations.

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Jun 13, 2021

Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship

Just last year, the Gordon Rich Foundation provided $236,000 in college scholarships. Each Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship is worth up to $50,000. These scholarships are awarded to bright, hardworking high school seniors who have demonstrated financial need. Applicants' parents and/or legal guardians must have/had a career in the financial services industry, defined as banks, investment banks, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, fund and asset management companies, credit card and finance companies and similar businesses.

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February 20, 2021

Evie Irie Misfit Scholarship

This scholarship is for the misfits in life, those that are brave enough to be different, to forge their own path, bring originality, perspective, and beauty to the world.

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May 1, 2021

Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship

Students applying to the scholarship will be required to write an essay about how their experience with mental health has influenced their beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations. While not required, working or volunteering at organizations that increase mental health awareness, provide mental health support, or research mental health solutions will be a plus on student applications.

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Jun 13, 2021

Dream Big Scholarship

Every year, RentLingo.com sponsors the Dream Big Scholarship. According to their website, RentLingo is the largest source of expert apartment reviews. The founders of RentLingo.com started their company while they were still in college! The company hires local experts who rate and review rental properties so potential renters get the real deal.

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March 1, 2021

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest

The Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest is currently being offered by The Gallery Collection. If you are someone who is creative and/or loves a good greeting card, then this scholarship is for you! As with other artistic scholarships, this opportunity is based on creativity!

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March 9, 2021

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships

Blacks@Microsoft (BAM) was founded in 1989. BAM continues to support young Black high school seniors with financial support to reach their educational goals. For 2021, BAM will award 27 Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships with a total value of $175,000! These scholarships are open to high achieving high school seniors who plan to major in technology related fields.

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March 31, 2021

Breanden Beneschott Fire Memes Scholarship

The scholarship is open to anyone in school and anyone with student debt. To enter, all you need to do is: Submit your favorite memes. Bonus points for originality. Share a short caption for the meme(s), including your Instagram handle. Follow the Fire Meme Scholarship Instagram at @fire.student.memes and like/comment on your favorite memes.

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Oct 1, 2021

Act Locally Scholarship

The recipient of the Act Locally Scholarship will receive $500. All GPAs will be considered, and all majors are invited to apply. While not required, applicants with experience volunteering or working to better their local community through social, environmental, or economic change are preferred.

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April 1, 2021

Scholarships360 “No Essay” Scholarship

The Scholarships360 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students. That means this scholarship is open to high school students, college students, community college students, transfers students, and graduate students.

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June 30, 2021

Jefferson Lab/VIMS Summer Residential Governor’s School

The Center for Gifted Education hosts the Jefferson Lab/VIMS Summer Residential Governor's School, a 4-week mentorship program in July and August, for gifted rising 11th- and 12th-grade students. Since 1993, this program has been serving high-achieving high school students throughout Virginia and providing participants with authentic experiences in engineering, aeronautical or marine research.

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South Carolina Aquarium Internship

The South Carolina Aquarium High School Intern Program is an opportunity to become a paid intern for 11th grade students in the Charleston. Each spring, students attend training classes to learn about animals, ocean science, career development and team-building skills. Ten students are then chosen to continue on as paid summer interns, working with marine educators and biologists throughout the summer. Students may participate in the High School Intern program only once.

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November 1