Robinson PTSO awards scholarships for graduating seniors who will pursue post-secondary education including vocational, two-year and four-year programs.

 

There are three scholarships available for Robinson seniors: the Friends of Robinson, Delta and the Pamela Hickenbotham Memorial Scholarships. Each scholarship is valued between $500 to $1000. This year, more than one scholarship per category may be awarded!

 

Seniors may apply, or submit a nomination for any of the scholarships they feel they are best qualified to receive. See details below: 

 

Friends of Robinson

This scholarship is to celebrate Robinson's dedication to being kind and it honors the school's Dude Be Nice Campaign. This scholarship is for the student who exemplifies compassion and kindness towards others in their school community, and whose acts of kindness have made a positive impact on the Robinson community. Students must be nominated by their peers or teachers/staff from Robinson or may self-nominate.

 

To be nominated for this scholarship, the student must meet the following qualifying criteria: 

  • A senior enrolled at Robinson and in good standing

  • Receive passing grades in all classes

  • Nomination from members of the Robinson community, including students, faculty or staff - or self-nomination
  • Receive letters of support from at least two Robinson community members who can describe the student’s acts of kindness and compassion and the impact it has made on others in the Robinson community.

  • Plan to attend an accredited vocational, 2-year or 4-year degree granting institution

Use this ONLINE APP/NOMINATION FORM. to apply or to nominate a student for this scholarship! IMPORTANT: You will need to use a non-FCPS email address to log in and complete the application. Deadline for nominations or applications is extended to April 12, 2021.		  
   

Pam Hickenbotham Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is dedicated in honor of Mrs. Hickenbotham, who was kind, compassionate and caring to all those she encountered no matter what challenges or hardships she was facing. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has overcome an emotional difficulty and who continues to inspire others with his/her shared courage and compassion.

 

To apply for this scholarship, the student must meet the following qualifying criteria: 

  • A senior enrolled at Robinson and in good standing

  • Receive passing grades in all classes

  • Two letters of support from people who are familiar with you and who can share how you continue to inspire others with your courage and compassion

  • Plan to attend an accredited vocational, 2-year or 4-year degree granting institution

Complete this ONLINE APPLICATION. IMPORTANT: You will need to use a non-FCPS email address to log in and complete the application. Deadline for applications is extended to April 12, 2021.

  

 

The delta SCHOLARSHIP

This Delta Scholarship for Social and Academic Achievement for Students with IEPs - will be awarded to a student who has had an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and who has overcome obstacles on the road to either academic or social success. To qualify, the student must have had an IEP in place for at least 2 of their high school academic years. 

 

To apply for this scholarship, the student must meet the following qualifying criteria: 

  • A senior enrolled at Robinson and in good standing

  • Receive passing grades in all classes

  • Have had an IEP in place for 2 of the 4 years of high school
  • Complete the online application and nomination form
  • Receive one letter of support from a parent or faculty who is familiar with you and who can share how you have been able to achieve academic or social success

  • Plan to attend an accredited vocational, 2-year or 4-year degree granting institution

Complete this ONLINE APP/NOMINATION FORM. IMPORTANT: You will need to use a non-FCPS email address to log in and complete the application. Deadline for applications is extended to April 12, 2021.

 

Scholarship Awardees will be celebrated at the annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony, June 2, 2021.

 

For additional information, please email: scholarships@robinsonptso.org

 

MORE Scholarship Search Platforms

Try Naviance!

This web tool has specially curated scholarships for Robinson students. 

 

To find the scholarship applications on Naviance Student: 

>Sign onto Blackboard 24/7

>Go to Naviance Student

>Colleges Link at top of page

> Scholarships and Money

> Select Scholarship List

>For more information on a scholarship, click on the name of the scholarship to find a link to application or a PDF of the application.

 

Additionally, The Best Scholarship Search Platforms is a website that also provides excellent reviews of some of the best scholarship search platforms. (Thanks for CommunityResource.org for the assist!)

 

 

 



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