Congratulations to Kristen Rothwell Massanutten Technical Center Winner of the National FCCLA 2008 Morris J.W. Gaebe Entrepreneurial Scholarship

Scholarship Information Web Site - General Information (non-FCCLA specific)

FCCLA members may want to check out www.Fastweb.com, a scholarship connection Web site, to help identify scholarship opportunities that may work for you.  This is an independent scholarship resource and is not sponsored by Virginia or national FCCLA.

The Culinary Institute of America-   For an application and detailed scholarship information, please visit their Web site at www.ciachef.edu.  Deadline for scholarships application is usually in April .

Johnson and Wales University Scholarship - The National High School Chef of the Year contest, with more than $600,000 in scholarship awards.

You may request a printed brochure and entry form by calling Johnson & Wales toll free at 1-800-342-5598 or you may visit http://culinary.jwu.edu/content1263.html and print a copy.

Do Something BRICK Awards- The Do Something BRICK Awards honors six outstanding youth leaders who develop a project to improve their community. 

Maximum award:  $5,000 scholarship and a $5,000 grant

Eligibility:  students age 18 and under

Deadline:  Usually in October

http://www.dosomething.org

 "Lend A Hand...Get A Board" Scholarships & Prizes

Campbells Soup Company is providing scholarships and other prizes to teens who volunteer in community service activities in their communities.  FCCLA members who have been involved in successful community service projects may be interested in applying!  Teens can be self-nominated or nominated by a friend, parent, or teacher.  Nominations usually have an early March deadline.  Details, rules, and forms can be found at www.lendahandgetaboard.com .

 National FCCLA Scholarships
National FCCLA has several scholarships available to FCCLA members. For a detailed listing of these scholarships, click on the “Awards and Scholarships” button on the national Web site at: www.fcclainc.org  

  Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
National FCCLA has been invited to become a part of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, which recognizes outstanding young volunteers. Prudential is soliciting applications from young people in grades 5-12. Check this site for information on future awards or call 1-888-450-9961: www.prudential.com/spirit

  Virginia FCCLA STAR Events (Scholarships offered in certain events/divisions.)
Click on STAR Events on this Web site for a listing of the Virginia events or event divisions which currently give scholarships to event winners.

  VAFCS Outstanding High School Senior Award
The Virginia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences offers this award (non-monetary) to an outstanding senior who has been actively involved in Family and Consumer Sciences courses and activities in the state. Applications are due each year by February 1. Visit their Web site at www.vafcs-aafcs.org. for information.

  Resource for Information on Financial Aid for College and Post-Secondary Training
This United States Department of Education sponsored Web site may be helpful in students' efforts to find and finance postsecondary education: www.studentaid.ed.gov

  Virginia Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences (VATFACS) – Helen Hopper and Martha Creighton Scholarships
These two scholarships are awarded annually by the VATFACS organization to promote enrollment in college Family and Consumer Sciences education programs or enrollment in post-secondary education programs in a FACS curriculum area. For information about the Helen Hopper and the Martha Creighton scholarships, contact Emily O'Conner at ejoconner@erols.com . The applications are due postmarked by April 15. For more information about the VATFACS organization, visit their Web site at www.vatfacs.org.