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Updated December, 2014
American Legion Other Varies April 15 Must have a parent with a military connection.
www.legion.org/needalift
Animation Scholarship Other $1000 June 1 Academics and application essay.
www.AnimationCareerReview.com
Appalachian State University’s ACCESS Program
Financial Need Supplements all federal grants to cover tuition, fees, room, board.
Admitted to ASU; NC resident; family’s AGI at or below 100T of federal poverty guidelines; maintain satisfactory academic progress.
http://admissions.appstate.edu/scholarships/need-based-scholarships
Aspiring Animation Professional
Career path $1000 June 1 Must be pursuing an animation career path.
Www.animationcareerreview.com/
Aspiring Fashion Professional
Career path $1000 June 1 Must be pursuing a degree in fashion.
Www.fashion-schools.org/
Aspiring Pharmacy Technician
Career path $1000 June 1 Must be pursuing a pharmacology career path.
www.pharmacytechnicianreview.com
Updated December, 2014
Asheville Scottish Rite Education Foundation
Other May 1 Academic accomplishments, community service, references, personal essay. Four-year college attendance.
See Mrs. Merritt for application.
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Merit $10,000-$25,000 December 1 Demonstrate ambition & self-drive; outstanding achievement in school and community; extracurricular activities. Must be a US citizen.
www.axa-achievement.com
mail to AXA Achievement Scholarship
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
Merit $2,000 February 1 Community involvement, leadership, and possible overcoming of personal challenges.
www.axa-achievement.com
Best Buy Scholarship Merit $1000 February 15 Volunteerism and/or work experience and solid academic performane.
Apply online http://pr.bby.com
Buick Achievers Career path February 28 Plan to major in engineering,
Apply online www.buickachievers.c
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technology, design or business, interest in automotive industry.
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Burger King Scholars Merit & need January 10 GPA 2.5; work part time avg. 15 hrs/week; community service; financial need. Must be a US citizen.
www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_application.html
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Catawba College Environmental Program Scholarships
Career Path $2,000-5,000 Varies Students must be pursuing a degree in one of the Environmental Studies majors at Catawba College
http://www.catawba.edu/academic/environmentalscience/scholarships.asp
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Merit $10,000-20,000 October 31 GPA 3.0 www.coca-colascholars.org
College Board (SAT) Database The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success. Their website hosts scholarship and college info.
bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college
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College Scholarships.org
Database A large scholarship database.
www.collegescholarships.org
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas
Other June-September Organize, recruit, and host a local blood drive. Collect a minimum of 25 units.
Contact Kim Jones at [email protected] or see Mrs. Merritt for other contact info.
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC)
Merit & Need Regional Scholarships, awards from $1000-$2500.
January 15 Student must be nominated by the school.
apply online at http://www.cfwnc.org/Scholarships/ProgramsandEligibility.aspx
Crumley Roberts Founder’s Scholarship
Merit February 1 Minimum weighted GPA 2.5, essay, and 2 letters of recommendation.
Print application from website: www.CrumleyRoberts.com
Updated December, 2014
Dr. M.L. King Jr. Scholarship; NC Association of Educators
Merit $500 February 1 Completed application; cumulative GPA 2.5; two letters of recommendation
http://www.ncae.org/wp-content/uploads/mlkguidelinesapp.pdf
Mail to: NCAE King Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 27347
Raleigh, NC 27611
East Carolina University Abernathy Scholarship Dept. of Math, Science, and Instructional Technology Ed.
$2500 February 4 Scholarship is for students committed to pursue a career in science education; GPA 3.0; acceptance to ECU
See Mrs. Merritt for application.
Elon University Watson & Odyssey Scholarship
$30,000-$48,000 February 10 Need based; academic achievement
www.elon.edu/apply
Farm Bureau NC Farm Bureau & Rutherford Co.
$500-$2000 March 15 Scholarships available for 2 yr. or 4 yr. colleges; must be majoring in an agriculture or home economics field.
See Mrs. Merritt for an application.
Updated December, 2014
Fayetteville State University
NC Early College Scholarship
Two years to cover tuition, fees, room & board
Early College students only. GPA 2.75, complete FAFSA; NC resident.
http://www.uncfsu.edu/admissions/information-and-services/early-college-scholarship
Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS)
Career path—Health Science, Medicine, or Education
$3,000-7,000 April 1 Must be a NC legal resident, minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be willing to work in NC in designated critical employment shortage profession.
www.CFNC.org/FELS
Gardner-Webb University
Merit 80% tuition November 1 University Fellows. Student must be nominated by high school.
See Mrs. Merritt if interested
Gardner-Webb Career path One year full tuition split between freshman & soph. years
March 1 Belk-Ellis Scholarship. Must be planning to major in Business at GWU. Only for students in Cleveland and Rutherford County.
See Mrs. Merritt for an application.
Gardner-Webb Career path $1,600 a year for four years.
March 1 LeGrand-Ware scholarship. Must be planning to major in Business at GWU.
See Mrs. Merritt for an application.
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Gardner-Webb Merit Full tuition, room & board
November 1 Presidential Fellows scholarship. GPA 3.5, SAT 1150(CR&M) or ACT 25 composite.
See Mrs. Merritt
Gates Millennium Scholars
Other January 15 African-American, American Indian, Asian American, or Hispanic American; 3.3 cumulative GPA; meet Federal Pell Grant criteria;
https://Nominations.gmsp.org/GMSP_App/default.aspx
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit $10,000-$40,000 January 9 Exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.
http://facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships
Golden LEAF Scholars Program—Two-Year Colleges
Need based $750 per semester Financial need based on FAFSA.
Applications available in the financial aid office of the community college.
Golden LEAF Scholars Merit & need based $3000/year March 1
(FAFSA must also be done by this date)
Student must reside in Rutherford County. Scholarship is based on financial need and academic success. Must attend a participating NC university.
Apply online at www.CFNC.org/goldenleaf.
Herff Jones Believe in You Scholarship & Principal’s Award
Merit Awards range from $2,000-$12,000.
Students must complete nomination request by February 8.
Leadership, academic performance, community service.
Go to www.herffjones.com/biuscholarship to
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Student must be nominated by principal.
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High Five Scholarships Database Online scholarship search tool.
www.highfivescholarships.com
Hispanic Students Scholarships
Ethnicity A large listing of scholarships for Hispanic/Latino students.
http://www.wcu.edu/WebFiles/PDFs/EP_Scholarship_List_for_Students_in_NC.pdf
Isothermal Community College
Merit & need based. Complete FAFSA by April 15
Various criteria based on individual scholarship.
www.isothermal.edu/scholarships.htm or see Mrs. Merritt
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Merit & Need Up to $40,000 November 4 Unweighted GPA 3.5, SAT 1200 CR/M; or ACT 26+. Demonstrate financial need.
Www.jkcf.org/scholarships
Jackie Robinson Foundation
Ethnicity & need based
Up to $7500 March 31 Minority students with leadership potential and financial need. Must be a US citizen.
www.jackierobinson.org/apply/index.php
Updated December, 2014
Jagannathan Scholarships
Merit & need based Up to $3500 Due Feb. 15; application available in January
Financial need, strong academic achievement (avg. recipient has 3.8 unweighted GPA). Student must be nominated by the school or TIEPET/Universal Fibers.
See Mrs. Merritt if interested.
Student must complete CSS Profile through College Board.
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund
Merit & need based $2500 Due March 31 Financial need. Academics. Community Service. Writing skill. GPA 3.0. A memorial to her legacy as youth advocate. Died in Pentagon attack 9/11.
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Other Awards range from $500 to $10,000
January 5 1000 word essay, original work of student, student must be nominated by a teacher.
http://www.jfklibrary.org
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program
Need based & merit Up to $5000 per year February 10 2.75 cumulative GPA, financial need, pursue a bachelor’s degree. Applications available Dec. 1.
www.kfcscholars.org
Updated December, 2014
Latino Diamante Scholarship
Ethnicity $750 Hispanic youth with community contributions & leadership qualities. 2.5 GPA. Essay. Recommendation by high school.
http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetBasedProgramDetail¬e=no&type=8&vocType=11&vocational=no&id=140
Lowe’s Merit $2500 February 28 3.25 GPA; commitment to community service and/or work.
https://careers.lowes.com/college_recruiting_scholarship.aspx#1
Lowe’s Other $5000 February 28 Carl Buchan Scholarship for Lowe’s employee or qualified relative of employee. 3.25 GPA. Leadership, community service and/or work.
https://careers.lowes.com/college_recruiting_scholarship.aspx#1
Updated December, 2014
Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation
Other Must be the child of a U.S. Marine or U.S. Navy Corpsman; 2.0 GPA; limited eligibility for grandchildren of a Marine.
www.mcsf.org
MENSA Education & Research Foundation
Merit January 15 Awards based on essays written.
www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships
Monsanto Agriculture Scholarships
Career path Ranging from $1000-$2500
One is due Dec. 7, others due Feb. 15
Planning to enroll full time in agriculture-related field; GPA requirement varies
www.monsanto.com/responsibility/youth/scholarship.asp
National Honor Society Other Ranging from $1000 to $13,000
January 27 NHS members must be nominated by chapter adviser no later than January 20.
Updated December, 2014
Navy ROTC Merit & physical fitness
Up to $180,000 Physically qualified in good health; SAT 530 critical reading; 520 math. Schools include Citadel, Duke, NCSU, UNC-CH, USC
www.nrotc.navy.mil
www.navy.com/careers/nrotc
NC 4-H Development Fund Scholarships
Merit & other $500 to $2500. Student must have outstanding record of 4-H Club participation, excellent high school academic record, and demonstrate aptitude for college through SAT scores.
Applications available through each county extension office in North Carolina.
See Mrs. Merritt if interested.
North Carolina Central University--
BRITE Biomanufacturing Research Institute & Technology Enterprise
Career path $3000-$5000 December-June Students majoring in pharmaceutical science. Minimum 3.5 GPA with concentration in rigorous math & science coursework; SAT score at least 1700 (math minimum 650).
www.Brite.nccu.edu/undergraduate
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NC Association of Certified Public Accountants
Career path $1000-$5000. February 9. Must have completed at least one college accounting course. Must be sponsored by an accounting faculty member; GPA 3.0. typed essay.
www.ncacpa.org/students/Student%20central/Scholarships.htm
NC Association of Rescue & EMS, Inc.
Other Range from $2,000-$12,000
March 31. Must be a member or child of member of NCAREMS.
www.ncarems.org/scholarship/ruleschild.php
NC Child Support Council
Other $1000 April 15 Parent must be a member of the Child Support Program or a member of the NC Child Support Council. Student must have an overall 2.0 avg.
www.nccscouncil.org/scholarship.htm
NC Head Start Association
Other Received by January 15.
Student must have attended a NC Head Start Program; 3 recommendation letters; composition; letter from local Head Start Director.
See your counselor if interested. You may view the criteria at http://www.ncheadstart.org/training.aspx.
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NC Bar Association Other April 1 Student must be the natural or adopted child of a NC law enforcement officer who was killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.
Apply at http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf or email Jacquelyn Terrell-Fountain at [email protected].
NC Division of Veterans Affairs
Full tuition March 1 Scholarship for eligible children of deceased, disabled or POW/MIA combat veterans.
See Mrs. Merritt if interested.
http://www.ncveterans.net
NC Education & Training Voucher Program
Other Up to $5000 per year Foster youth or former foster youth.
www.statevoucher.org
email questions to [email protected]
NC Extension & Community Association, Inc.
Career path $600 February 1 All majors eligible; priority for majors in Family & Consumer Sciences and those in 4H, etc. Financial need, scholastics, activities, & coop. extension involvement.
See your school counselor for an application.
Updated December, 2014
NC Federation of Republican Women
Other $1,000 April 1 For children of a wounded or killed service member. Must plan to attend a NC college.
Apply online www.NCFRW.com
NC Hispanic College Fund
Ethnicity $500-$2500 January 15 Hispanic/Latino background; commitment to public service.
Applications available year-round at www.thencshp.org/resources/students/nc_hispanic_college_fund.shtml
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NC Millennium Teacher Scholarship Loan Program
Career path, other $6500 per year. Elizabeth City State, Fayetteville State, or WSSU. Minimum SAT 900 (math/reading); 2.5 GPA; must have at least $3000 worth of financial need.
See the Financial Aid Office of the campus you plan to attend. Recipients are required to teach in NC one year for each year of assistance received or the loan must be repayed at 10% interest.
NC Pilot International Merit & need based February 10 Extracurricular, community service/employment, financial need, recommendation letters, academic record
See Mrs. Merritt for application.
Updated December, 2014
NC Restaurant Association Hospitality Education Foundation
Career path $750-1500. Also other scholarships worth up to $10,000 available through Johnson & Wales Univ. in Charlotte.
Plan to enroll in a course of study in culinary arts, hospitality management, or tourism.
www.ncrla.biz/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=95
NC Society of Accountants
Career path $500 April 15 Must enroll in an accounting degree program with firm intention to continue in the accounting field.
Two letters of reference; copy of income tax return; letter of intent; transcript. See Mrs. Merritt for application.
NC Society Colonial Dames XVII Century
Career path $1000 December 15 Based on academics & community svc. Must have 2 letters of recommendation (1 from a Society member); essay or research paper.
See Mrs. Merritt for application.
NC Society of Hispanic Professionals
$500-$2500 Students of Hispanic/Latino background. Must be committed to public service and community development. GPA 2.5.
http://thencshp.org/programs/nc-hispanic-college-fund/
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NCSU Centennial Scholarship
Career path Up to $47,500 Nominated by school by November 1
College of Textiles degree program major required.
See Mrs. Merritt if interested in being a school nominee. Check website for details www.tx.ncsu.edu
NCSU Park Scholar program
Merit full tuition and expenses
Oct. 1 nomination deadline
Exceptional academic record and strong extracurricular achievements. Student must be nominated by the high school.
NCSU Goodnight Scholar’s Program
Career Path & Merit must apply to NCSU by November 1
Finalists chosen based on admission and declared STEM major or teaching in STEM area, academics, extracurricular, leadership.
http://emas.ncsu.edu/goodnight/about-us/
NC Technology Association, Betsy Y. Justus Founders Scholarship.
Career Path $1,000 and Lenovo computer
May 31 Female majoring in a STEM career field, NC resident, attend college in NC, GPA 3.0.
http://www.nctechnology.org/about/scholarship.aspx
NC USBC Association, Inc.
Other $2,000 March 1 Member of NCS USBCA and bowling in a certified USBC North Carolina youth league.
www.ncbowls.com
Updated December, 2014
Nursing Scholarship Program
Career path Full tuition, books, supplies, plus monthly support stipend
May 1 Sponsored by US Dept. Health & Human Services. 2-14 yr. commitment to work in critical shortage facilities. Must be accepted in a collegiate nursing program.
www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/nursing
Our Family for Families First Foundation
Other Up to $50,000 February 15 Seniors with a parent who is an active-duty Service Member
Application available at www.ourfamilyfoundation.org
Parker Hannifin Engineering Scholarship
Merit $500 May 1 Academic record, counselor and principal recommendation, interview.
See Mrs. Merritt for an application
Phi Delta Kappa International Prospective Educator Scholarship
Career path $1,000 April 1 Must meet one criteria:--child or grandchild of a Kappan--reference letter written by a Kappan
Apply online at www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective.htm
Principal’s Leadership Award (PLA) Scholarship Program
Other Student must be nominated by the principal
See Principal or Counselor
Updated December, 2014
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Other January 21 RMHC scholarship program seeks students who are exemplary role models with initiative to fulfill their educational goals.
www.rmhc.org
Rutherford County Cattlemen's Association
Career Path $500 May 1 Leadership, personal motivation, pursuing Associate or Bachelors degree in Agriculture.
See counselor for application.
Rutherford County Extension & Community Association
Career Path & Need $500 April 1 Priority to applicants involved with ECA, 4-H; majoring in Agriculture or other cooperative extension program.
See counselor for application.
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Merit Up to $3000 January 15 2.5 cumulative GPA, SAT or ACT scores; cannot be a Walmart Associate or dependent.
www.act.org/walmart/community/
Sammy 2013 Merit $7500 March 5 Academics, athletics, leadership, community service, milk experience
Apply online at www.bodybymilk.com
Scholarshipsonline.org Database Online scholarship research tool.
www.scholarshipsonline.org
Updated December, 2014
School Soup Database A large scholarship database.
www.schoolsoup.com
State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
Merit, need based & other
$1000 for 4-year school; $500 for 2-year school.
April 15 Student must be a SEANC member or child of a member. Both academic merit & financial need are considered.
http://www.seanc.org/membership/scholarship
or see Mrs. Merritt.
SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes $1,000 One winner chosen every two weeks from Oct. 26-May 10.
http://offtocollege.info
UNC Chapel Hill Carolina Covenant
Financial Need Full tuition and expenses
Determined by completed FAFSA & College Board’s PROFILE
Admmitted to UNC. Parents’AGI does not exceed 200% of federal poverty guidelines.
www.studentaid.unc.edu
UNC Chapel Hill Morehead-Cain Scholar
Merit Full tuition and expenses
Oct. 1 nomination deadline
Exceptional academic record and strong extracurricular achievements. Student must be nominated by the high school.
UNC Chapel Hill Thomas Wolfe Scholarship
Career path October 15 For exceptional writers planning to major in creative writing at UNC.
http://english.unc.edu/creative/tws
UNC Charlotte Levine Merit $90,000 Nomination due Oct. Exceptional academic See Mrs. Merritt if
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Scholars Program 15; record, commitment to community service, intellectual curiosity, capacity for ethical leadership.
interested.
UNC Greensboro Guarantee
Need based Full tuition & room/board
Admission to UNCG. NC resident. SAT of 1000 on M/R or 21 ACT composite.
Need-based to students whose family income does not exceed 100% of federal poverty level.
Apply online at http://guarantee.uncg.edu/default.shtml
University of South Carolina--McNair Scholars Award
Merit Up to $60,000 November 15 Avg. SAT 1500 (reading/math); or ACT 34; avg. GPA 4.7
www.sc.edu/admissions/apply/costs_and_aid
(choose non-resident scholarship link)
W. H. Plemmons Leader Fellows; Appalachian State
Merit $1000 November 15 Demonstrated leadership, community involvement; 3.0 GPA or 1000 SAT math/reading
www.plemmonsfellows.appstate.edu
Wachovia Technical Scholarship Program
Need based $500 Student must be enrolled full time in the second year of a 2-year technical program; financial need.
Students apply at their community college
Updated December, 2014
Wells Fargo College STEPS Program
Sweepstakes $1000 May 31 Sign up for the program and your name is entered into the scholarship sweepstakes.
Www.Wellsfargo.com/collegesteps
Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship
Merit awards vary October 2 Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and participate in a school-sponsored sport.
Apply online at www.WendysHeisman.com
Western Carolina University
All scholarships Must complete FAFSA before March 1 to be considered for any need-based scholarship.
February 1 Must have submitted application to WCU in order to apply, but not necessary to wait until offered admission to apply.
https://scholarcat.wcu.edu
Western Carolina University—Alumni Scholarship
Need based May 15 Rising sophomores-seniors enrolled at WCU; relatives of WCU alumni
Alumni.wcu.edu/scholarship
Young Arts Foundation Career path Awards up to $10,000 October 15 Apply if you are an actor, dancer, filmmaker, musician, photographer, singer, artist, writer or designer.
Apply online at www.youngarts.org/apply
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