Essex High School Counselors support the Standards of Learning by providing comprehensive counseling services for our students to facilitate their academic, career, personal, and social development. EHS School Counselors collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to promote the academic success and well-being of our students. We provide strategies and services aligned with the Standards for School Counseling Programs in Virginia Public Schools.
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Sarah McDermott 8th and 9th grade
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Diondra Mercer 10th and 11th grade
Seniors with last names J-Z
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Amanda Taylor
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First of all, what ARE scholarships!?
Scholarships are awards of money that can help students fund a college education. Scholarships typically do not have to be paid back, though students may have to meet certain expectations or commitments to maintain a scholarship. Scholarships are awarded based on specific criteria set by the provider (e.g. - merit-based, need-based, athletic or artistic talent, affilation with a certain group, etc.) Scholarships can promoted at the local, state, or national level. Listed below are local, state, and national scholarships that have been promoted to the EHS counselors. Keep in mind that there are MANY more scholarships out there! Check for scholarships where you bank, where you work (or where your parents work), at your place of worship, etc. See your counselor if you have any questions about scholarships! Remember, you should NEVER pay to apply for a scholarship. If it asks for a payment, it's probably a scam!
See links below under "Scholarship Databases & Resources"
for even more scholarship opportunities!
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GRASP 2017 2+2 Renewable Scholarship NEW!!!!!!!
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Have met with the high school GRASP advisor
- Plan to participate in the Virginia Community College 2+2 Transfer Program with a Guaranteed Admission Agreement (student will be allowed to change college choice)
- Possess at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Must be eligible to receive any amount of Pell Grant as determined by the FAFSA
Deadline: TBD
Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship NEW!!!!!!!
Qualifications: Applicants must:
1) Be a high school senior who is planning to enter the field of education and who is pursuing a teaching certificate.
2) Applicants must reside in Essex, Richmond, or Westmoreland County.
3) Scholarship is awarded on the basis of a demonstrated commitment to the education profession, evidence of academic achievement, and an expressed desire to contribute to the field of education.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: TBD
Procedures: See a school counselor for the application
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