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Scholarship Packet College Central StaffMrs. April Chavis-Johnson: Scholarship Coordinatorajohnson3@scotland.k12.nc.us 910 276 7370 ext. 43039 Miss Lea Mucciaciaro: College Advisorlealea@live.unc.edu 910 276 7370 ext 43038Come see us for:College/Career PlanningCollege ApplicationsSAT and/or ACT RegistrationScholarships & Financial AidCollege Central is located in Building 2 Room 121G- between Security & the Nurse34544016319500College Acceptance 45504107175500Bring your College Acceptance Letters to College Central so we can celebrate with you!-533404254500Scholarship AwardsAs soon as you find out about ANY Scholarships that you are being awarded, let Mrs. April Chavis-Johnson know. We want to be able to recognize you at the Senior Awards Program in May!College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) offers help with career and college planning. You can investigate future careers, explore college choices, figure out how to pay for your education, and even complete college applications on line. Visit today to create your account. When you create your account, you can:Apply for scholarships and other financial plete college applications. Complete Residency Status through RDS (Residency Determination Service)Find tools and resources appropriate to your grade or stage of life;Store your work, applications, account and other information to pick up or review any time;Keep a lifelong portfolio to help with future career transitions; andGet suggestions based on previous web activityWhat is RDS?North Carolina partially subsidized the cost of NC public college and university tuition for all students whose permanent legal residence I in NC. Residency determination establishing is students should have in-state or out-of-state tuition. Do I need to use RDS?Any student applying for admission, readmission or transfer to a state supported college or university and claiming residency must use RDS for residency determination.?Students applying to, or enrolled at, a North Carolina Independent College or University who want a North Carolina state grant must use RDS for residency determination.?Log on to today to create your account and to complete your RDS.Mark Your CalendarTake the SAT at SHS(Before you pay to test stop by College Central for your test fee waiver.) Test DateRegistration DeadlineLATE Registration DeadlineMarch 14, 2020February 14February 24May 2, 2020April 3April 20Take the ACT at SHS(Before you pay to test stop by College Central for your test fee waiver.) Test DateRegistration DeadlineLATE Registration Late Fee Required April 4, 2020February 28February 29- - March 13Want help completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)? We'll make it easy. College Foundation of North Carolina, the North Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, and State Employees' Credit Union are offering free programs to help you complete and submit this important form.?The FAFSA will be available on October 1, 2019, but you can obtain a FSA ID now! The student and one parent must have a FSA ID to sign the FAFSA. Scholarships are gifts of money that do not require repayment. Scholarships usually recognize special achievements in academics, talent, and leadership. Some scholarships may also require that students demonstrate financial need. Financial need will be determined by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). **The new FAFSA opens October 1st** fafsa. Scholarship TipsBefore you start any scholarship applications, it’s important to know basic information about the scholarships you are applying for. Common requirements for many (not all) scholarships include: a completed Application, Letters of Recommendation, Essay (s), a copy of your Transcript, and your GPA and SAT/ACT scores.Tips to remember: Apply only if you are eligible.-844552222500 Complete the application in full and follow directions.Neatness counts. Recommended to submit typed applications. Give concrete examples to essay questions. Identify the sponsor’s goals.Write an accomplishments resume.Watch all deadlinesTake steps to make sure your application gets where it needs to go. Ask for help if you need it. Remember – your scholarship application represents YOU!For more tips, visit 381007556500 Search for Scholarship Apps on your Smartphone & Scholarship pages on Facebook!Examples: Scholly; ; College GreenlightNational Scholarship Sites , a?free?resource on planning and paying for college, for students and their families.??Introducing the College Board Opportunity Scholarships. A Clearer Path to College for All Students. Applying to college is a complicated process, so we've created a program that guides you through it.Visit:? opportunity.Scholarship ScamsThere are many legitimate scholarship resources available for students and families. Unfortunately, there are also numerous scholarship scams. We encourage all students and parents to learn more from the Federal Trade Commission about common scholarship scams. By becoming aware of the strategies and techniques used, you can learn how to protect yourself and identify potential pitfalls during your scholarship search.Statewide Scholarships North Carolina residents are encouraged to search for scholarships at the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (ncseaa.edu), the College Foundation of North Carolina () and the North Carolina Community Foundation ().Scholarships to Apply for Now(In order of Application Deadline)Scotland Memorial Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline: March 1, 2020Award Amount: up to $2,000 Scotland Memorial Foundation and Scotland Health Care System Auxiliary are offering scholarship opportunities for graduating high school students pursuing a career in the health care field. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or have served at least 100 hours of volunteer service at Scotland Health Care System and be planning to enter a health care related course of study. Multiple scholarships are available! Applications are available for pick up in College Central and are to be mailed to the donor by the deadline.W.R. Dulin Memorial ScholarshipScoland Memorial Foundation Scholarship (2 will be awarded)Scotland Memorial Foundation Community Service ScholarshipScotland Memorial Foundation Allied Health/Nursing Scholarship (4 will be awarded)Joyce Smith ScholarshipRuth Bisbee Scholarship Carolinas-Virginias Retail Hardware ScholarshipDeadline: March 1, 2020Award Amount: Varies The purpose of the Carolinas-Virginias Retail Hardware Scholarship is to provide undergraduate scholarships to children of employees of member firms of the Carolinas-Virginias Region of the National Retail Hardware Association.? Parents or legally appointed guardians of applicants must be employees who have completed at least two years of full-time service with a member firm of the Carolinas-Virginias Region of the National Retail Hardware Association.? The firm must have been a retail member of the hardware association for at least one year prior to the application deadline. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).Crowder Scholarship?Deadline: March 1, 2020Award Amount: Varies ? Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)? Parents or legally appointed guardians of applicants must have worked for their respective general contracting company for at least three years prior to the application deadline. Descendants of O. P. Crowder and W. T. Crowder, Sr. are not eligible for scholarships.David T. Brown College Scholarship – UndergraduateDeadline: March 1, 2020Award Amount: Varies Applicants must be the children of employees of an Insulate America member company.Applicants shall have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.Parents or legally appointed guardians of applicants must be full-time employees of member companies of Insulate America who have been employed by the member company for a minimum of two years.The member company must have been an Insulate America member at least one year prior to the application deadline.?If the eligible parent or legal guardian is retired, deceased or permanently disabled, he or she must have worked for the member company for at least two years prior to the retirement, death or disability.Life Lessons ScholarshipDeadline: March 2, 2020Award Amount: $5,000-$15,000The Life Lessons Scholarship Program assist young people seeking a college education who are struggling financially because their parent died, leaving little or no life insurance. Applications available online after February 1, 2020 at: scholarshipJANE GRAHAM MCKAY AND KATHERINE HILL MCKAY SCHOLARSHIPDeadline: March 6, 2020Award Amount: Varies resident of North Carolina with preference given to Scotland County residents. plan to major in education with preference given to early childhood and elementary education. plan to attend NC Approved Teacher Education Program Member College. have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. demonstrate financial need.LAURA M. FLEMING SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: March 2, 2020Award Amount: Varies of Founders Federal Credit Union members shall be defined to include natural born or legally adopted children and stepchildren and wards of employees. In the case of stepchildren and wards, the applicant must live in the home with the eligible member.Applicants must be high school seniors scheduled to graduate in the spring of the current school year.Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).The parents or legally appointed guardians of applicants must be Founders Federal Credit Union members in good standing for a minimum two years (24 months) prior to the application deadline.The Donald H. Bernstein and John B. Talbert Jr. ScholarshipDeadline: March 2, 2020Award Amount: Varies must be graduating high school seniors and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)Parents or legal guardians of applicants must be employees who have completed at least two years (24 months) of full-time service with Hanes Companies, Inc. USA prior to the application deadline.The Fred C. Wikoff Jr. ScholarshipDeadline: March 2, 2020Award Amount: Varies or legally appointed guardians of applicants must be full-time employees who have worked for Wikoff Color Corporation for at least two years prior to the application deadline. If the eligible parent or guardian is retired, deceased or permanently disabled, he or she must have worked for Wikoff Color Corporation for at least two years prior to retirement, death or disability.Applicants enrolled in high school at the time of application must have a minimum cumulative grade point average 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants enrolled in college at the time of application must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).Lumbee River Electric Membership Cooperative Scholarship ProgramDeadline: March 6, 2020 Award Amount: Varies (from $2,000 - $8,000)LREMC established a scholarship program more than 30 years ago out of desire to help students who otherwise might not have the opportunity to continue their education. Eligibility: must be a senior whose parents or guardians are members of the Lumbee River EMC cooperative or an individual who is a member of the cooperative. Applications are available in College Central or online at and must be returned to the donor by the deadline.MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Deadline: March 3, 2020 Award Amount: Varies The??provides scholarships to the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen attending post–high school, undergraduate, and career technical education programs. Their scholarships are for students currently pursuing, or planning to pursue, an undergraduate degree or career-focused program. Scholarship awards are need-based, and every eligible applicant receives a scholarship.For more information on eligibility or to apply, visit?apply.AFRICAN AMERICAN NETWORK-cAROLINAS Deadline: March 6, 2020 Award Amount: $2,000Must attend a four year college or university located in North or South Carolina Plan to major in engineering, computer science, the sciences, accounting, finance or business administration United Methodist Church ScholarshipsDeadline: March 7, 2020 Award Amount: $500-$1,000For students who are full members of The United Methodist Church for at least ONE year. Membership is determined by the date the applicant was confirmed and took membership vows with a United Methodist church. Applicants must be pursuing a degree program at ANY accredited institution within the U.S. High school students may apply IF they will be college students in the fall term. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher and are required to be full-time students according to their school’s standards for the program for which they are enrolled. Application available online at: COUNTY COUNCIL Of REALTORS SCHOLARSHIPDeadline: March 13, 2020 Award Amount: up to $1,000 The Scotland County Council of Realtors will be awarding scholarships to high school seniors who reside in Scotland County and who will be attending a two or four year college after graduation. Applicants must have an unweighted GPA of 2.5 or above and have evidence (signed documentation) of at least 25 hours of community service, community activity and/or church related activities. Applications are available in College Central and must be mailed to the donor by the deadline.LAURINBURG MASONIC LODGE #305 A.F. & A.M. SCHOLARSHIPDeadline: March 14, 2020Laurinburg Masonic Lodge #305 A.F. & A.M. will be awarding 2 scholarships to students in Scotland County this year. To qualify, a student must have a minimum GPA of at least 2.5, be planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college, and have financial need. Applications are available in College Central and should be returned to Mrs. Chavis-Johnson by the deadline.LCNAA Scholarship Fund?Deadline: March 15, 2020 Award Amount: $1,000 to attend Livingstone College in Salisbury, NCMinimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scaleExhibit good moral characterA.B. Gibson Scholarship Fund Award Deadline: March 15, 2020Award Amount: VariesPresented annually to a graduating senior at Scotland High School who is qualified in accordance with the following criteria: fineness of spirit; integrity and determination; creative qualities of mind; sufficient success in school to indicate future success in continuation of education; and financial need. Applications are available in College Central and should be returned to Mrs. Chavis-Johnson by the deadline.JERRY MCGEE ENDOWED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: March 13, 2020 Award Amount: $1,000Awarded?to two senior year high school student-athletes from North Carolina High School Athletic Association member schools each year. This award is unique in that it honors both male and female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves by overcoming adversity and returned to excel beyond expectations in their scholastic athletic sport(s). A.B. Gibson Scholarship Fund Award Deadline: March 16, 2020Presented annually to a graduating senior at Scotland High School who is qualified in accordance with the following criteria: fineness of spirit; integrity and determination; creative qualities of mind; sufficient success in school to indicate future success in continuation of education; and financial need. Applications are available in College Central and should be returned to Mrs. Chavis-Johnson by the deadline.McGregor Foundation ScholarshipDeadline: March 16, 2020 Amount: Multiple Awards, Amounts Vary This scholarship was established by J.M. and Freda McGregor. Mr. McGregor was one of Scotland County’s truly outstanding citizens- both as a leader and as a servant. This scholarship is to assist deserving seniors from Scotland County with post-high school education. Preference is given to those from the Gibson Community and/or to those who are members of the Gibson United Methodist Church. Applications are available in College Central and should be returned to Mrs. April Chavis-Johnson by the deadline.North Carolina district pilot international scholarship Deadline: March 16, 2020Accepted to a NC College or University Interested in careers that will positively impact brain illness or disease awareness Volunteers in the community Applications are available in College Central and should be returned to Mrs. Chavis-Johnson by the deadline.North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF) ScholarshipDeadline: March 16, 2020Award Amount: VariesNC HEF awards over $50,000 in scholarship money each spring to high school seniors & college students studying to pursue their career in a hospitality related field (such as culinary arts, hospitality management, tourism or other hospitality-related field). These awards can be applied at a 2 or 4-year school. The application is found on "The NC Restaurant & Lodging Association" website at under “Foundation."2020 SANDHILLS PRIDE SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: March 16, 2020Award Amount: $2,500Resident of the Sandhills region Identify as a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender queer student, or as a straight ally, who has demonstrated advocacy for equality and support of the LGBTQ communityAccepted by a 4-year college, a 1-2 year community college or a vocational school for 2020-2021. Applications available in College Central and at MICHAEL A. DEMAYO SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: March 16, 2020Award Amount: $2,500Be a high school seniorReside and attend high school in counties served by the Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo LLP including Alexander, Anson, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Cumberland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Richmond, Robeson, Rowan, Scotland, Stanly and Union.Essay/presentation requiredSee Mrs. Chavis-Johnson in College Central for an application.North Carolina district pilot international scholarship Deadline: March 23, 2020Accepted to a NC College or University Interested in careers that will positively impact brain illness or disease awareness Volunteers in the community Applications are available in College Central and should be returned to Mrs. Chavis-Johnson by the deadline.Scotland County Branch NC Retired School Personnel ScholarshipDeadline: March 23, 2020 Awarded to graduating seniors in Scotland County/SHS who are planning to pursue a degree in education. Applicants should have acceptable community service and extra-curricular activities, and should also have financial need. Applications are available in College Central and should be returned to Mrs. Chavis-Johnson by the deadline.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMENDeadline: March 26, 2020Award Amount: $250 - $3,000 Graduating female residence of Scotland CountyAccepted at a four year institutionApplication available and are to be turned into College Central Louise Graham Davis Scholarship Deadline: March 26, 2020 Award Amount: VariesEstablished to perpetuate the legacy of the late Mrs. Louise Graham Davis of Laurinburg. This scholarship is presented annually to a graduating African American student who is planning to attend a postsecondary institution. Ms. Davis’ devoted services to mankind though the church, local community and state organizations were outstanding. Applications are available in College Central and should be returned to Mrs. Chavis-Johnson by the deadline. Carolina Skin Care Scholarship Deadline: March 29, 2020Award Amount: $500Carolina Skin Care offers scholarships to a Scotland County Schools student seeking a career in the Health Field. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and plan to pursue some health related course of study as well as demonstrated high academics and leadership abilities. Applications are available in College Central and must be mailed to the donor by the deadline.29th Masonic District- Prince Hall Masons Scholarship Deadline: March 16, 2020Award Amount: $500The 29th Masonic District Prince Hall Masons scholarship is presented to graduating seniors on the basis of scholastic achievement, success and honors. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applications are available in College Central and should be returned to Mrs. Chavis-Johnson by the deadline.STATE EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION “PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE” SCHOALARSHIP – PUBLIC UNIVERSITY PROGRAM Deadline: March 30, 2020Award Amount: $10,000Be a senior at a North Carolina public high school accepted into one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina.Be a U.S. citizen and a resident of North Carolina and be eligible for in-state tuition.Exemplify the membership philosophy of credit unions, "People Helping People," and demonstrate leadership, excellence of character, integrity and community involvement.Demonstrate scholastic achievement with a 2.5 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale, and be deserving of financial aid.Pee DEe electric membership corportation awarenessDeadline: March 31, 2020Award Amount: $1,000Receives electric service from Pee Dee Electric GPA B or higherMust have taken the ACT or SAT Attending any college or university Applications are available in College Central.Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, INC Alpha Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter Deadline: March 31, 2020Award Amount: Varies Female Student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher See Mrs. Chavis-Johnson in College Central for an applicationLEAK-MCRAE “INSPIRE OUR FUTURE” Deadline: March 31, 2020Award Amount: up to $2,500GPA of 3.2. African AmericanComplete the SAT and/or ACT Accepted for enrollment as a full-time student See Mrs. Chavis-Johnson in College Central for an application.Alpha Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter: Elouise Weaver Jackson Scholarship Deadline: March 31, 2020Award Amount: variesFemale Student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher attending a 4 year college or university.See Mrs. Chavis-Johnson in College Central for an applicationDelores S. Barber Food Service/Culinary Arts Scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2020 Award Amount: variesNamed in memory of a retired culinary arts teacher at Scotland High School, this scholarship is awarded to a senior who is planning to pursue a degree in the Culinary Arts field. Applications available in College Central and should be turned in to Mrs. Chavis-Johnson by the deadline.Laurinburg Rotary Club Scholarships Deadline: April 1, 2020 Award Amount: varies The Laurinburg Rotary Club is offering three (3) scholarships to seniors who demonstrate excellence in academics, have been active in community and extracurricular activities, and have been accepted to a two-year or four-year college or university. Student must have at least a 2.5 UW GPA and must be planning to attend a 2 or 4-year college. The scholarships are as follows:?The James L. Morgan Scholarship. This scholarship shall be awarded to a senior student attending a four year institution who exemplifies the motto of Rotary: Service Above Self.?The Carl Clayton Scholarship. This scholarship shall be awarded to a senior student attending a four year institution, who is able to demonstrate financial need.?The W. R. Sutherland Scholarship. This scholarship shall be awarded to a senior student who plans to attend Richmond Community College in pursuit of a two-year or four-year degree.The Rotary Club Scholarships application is available in College Central and should be returned to Mrs. Chavis-Johnson by the deadline. SHS FIRST FOOTERS SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: April 1, 2020 Award Amount: $1,000Based on Need, academic achievementSee Mrs. Chavis-Johnson in College Central for an application and information. Johnsie Patterson McFadden/Montpelier Presbyterian Church of Wagram ScholarshipDeadline: April 1, 2020 Award Amount: VariesFounded in 2007 by the generosity of Johnsie Patterson McFadden and awarded to Scotland County students who exemplify a spirit of community service and/or church related activities. Qualifications: unweighted GPA of at least 2.5; must have evidence (signed documentation) of at least 25 hours of community service, community activity, and/or church related activities; must have participated (or attempted) in a school sport and/or extracurricular activities. Applications are available in College Central and must be mailed to the donor by the deadline.Delta Omicron Chapter: Delta Kappa Gamma Society International for Key Women Educators Deadline: April 3, 2020Award Amount: $500FemalePursuing a degree in the field of education or related field.Legal resident of Scotland CountySee Mrs. Chavis-Johnson in College Central for an application and information. RANDOLPH COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Deadline: April 3, 2020Award Amount: $1,000Dependent or subscriber or affiliated with the Randolph Communications service area.Meet requirements for an accredited college or universitySee Mrs. Chavis-Johnson in College Central for an application and information. SPIRIT OF YOUTH (SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB)Deadline: April 15, 2020Award Amount: VariesScotland County residentGPA: 3.0 or higherMust be accepted to a college, university, or community collegeNCFRW CARING FOR AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: April 15, 2020Award Amount: VariesThe dependent child of an NC service member wounded or killed while serving from September 11, 2001 until present. Service member can be from any branch of service. Must attend an accredited North Carolina college, vocational, or technical institution. Applications are available in College Central and must be mailed to the donor by the deadline.BOB R. MCGUIRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: April 17, 2020 Award Amount: $1,000Parent must be a member of the NC Child Support Council or a client of a Child Support ProgramBe accepted by a NC University, Community College, or a Technical School.GPA 2.0 or Higher2020 STUDENT VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Deadline: April 22, 2020 Award Amount: up to $4,000No minimum SAT/ACT or GPA.Plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school.Log onto student- to complete the application.Brian Rush Educational Scholarship Deadline: April 20, 2020Award Amount: TBAEstablished in the memory of Brian Haywood Rush by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Haywood and Bobbie Rush. The applicant must be a high school senior who is a resident of Scotland County; have an academic average of “B” or better and must have been accepted to a 4 year college/ university. Applicant’s financial need will be considered. Applications are available in College Central and must be mailed to the donor by the deadline.Westminster presbyterian church mission, inc. scholarship Deadline: April 24, 2020Award Amount: $1,000 / $1,500Westminster Presbyterian Church Mission Inc. (WPCMI) is a non-profit organization and has been in Scotland County for over 35 years. They are offering scholarships to qualified minority high school seniors at Scotland High School that meet the following criteria: must be an African American male or female in good standing and can document achievement in academics, involvement in community service activities, leadership, and participation in extracurricular activities, exemplary character, and financial need. Interested students must meet all the criteria listed above. Applications are available in College Central and must be mailed to the donor by the deadline.SELF-HELP CREDIT UNIONDeadline: April 30, 2020 Award Amount: up to $1,000Applicant must be accepted to attend any post-secondary education institution Students furthering their education and commitment to their community. Applications are available in College Central and must be mailed to the donor by the deadline.PR&J Scholarship Deadline: May 31, 2020 Award Amount: up to $1,000 No minimum GPAStudents that have experienced challenges in their life and who have the drive to succeed.Open to all college-bound seniors at SHSAttending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college in fall 2020Apply at DOLMAN LAW GROUP SCHOLARSHP Deadline: June 20, 2020 Award Amount: $1,100 Be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university during the 2020-2021 academic yearBe in good academic standing with your current educational institution Applications can be found by going to: FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTSVisit any of the websites below to find MANY scholarships available to African American Students!: Negro College Fund: Thurgood Marshall Fund: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS Visit any of the websites below to find MANY scholarships available to Native American Students!: American Indian Graduate Center: American Indian Education Foundation: American Indian Services: NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPSApplications for the 2020-21 NHS Scholarship Program will be available in the fall of 2019. All senior members in good standing will be eligible to apply. Visit for more information. NHS members also have access to NHS Scholar Dollars, a scholarship search tool powered by College Board. This tool expedites the scholarship search process, offering filtered results based on the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Use the tool at nhs.us/scholardollars FEDERAL BENEFITS FOR VERTERANS & DEPENDENTS See Website for all opportunities: Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative Program (CSPI)Two academic years of college tuition, required textbook costs, required fees, monthly salary of approximately $2,200, medical and life insurance, 30 days paid vacation per year and leadership training.Department of Defense Voluntary Education Program: 100% of tuitionNorth Carolina National Guard Tuition Assistance Program (NCTAP): Scholarships varies North Carolina Vietnam Veterans, Inc. Scholarship Program (NCVVI): $500-$1,500Reserve Officers' Training Corps Scholarships (ROTC) - Includes Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Repetitive: Up to $180,000 annuallySchool-Specific Scholarships Many colleges and universities offer their own scholarships to incoming freshman. These scholarships are general in nature and are made based on information received through the Admissions process or via information supplied to the Office of Financial Aid. In most instances, no additional application is required to be considered for these awards. Visit the university’s scholarship website for more information. Appalachian State UniversityComplete your application for admission to Appalachian State University and the Merit Scholarship and Selective Academic Programs application, found at . Then watch your email and your MyApp account for more information. Select scholarship applicants will be invited to visit campus and interview for potential scholarship awards during Scholars Day. East Carolina Universityecu.edu/universityscholarships Apply to ECU by November 15, 2019- Some scholarships make the award decisions based on data on file in your admissions record. Others scholarships invite the applicant to apply (Example: Honors College, Access Scholars). Additional opportunities can be located by visiting the ECU On-line Scholarship Management System: ECU Award at . Fayetteville State University North Carolina A&T State University Incoming freshmen are automatically considered for scholarships once admitted to NC A&T. In some cases, where indicated, individual scholarships will require a separate application. For NC A&T’s full ride scholarships, applications will be available online beginning November 1st. Deadline to apply is January 15th. Incoming freshman may apply for Endowed Scholarships beginning January 15th.North Carolina Central UniversityUNC CONSOIDATED SCHOLARSHIPDeadline: June 30, 2020 Award Amount: up to $3,000Must be a resident of NCMust enroll in at-least 3 hours as a degree seeking student Must be a first time admitted freshman and/or transfer studentMust have completed FAFSA All incoming freshmen are considered for some scholarships when they apply. Visit the website above for additional scholarships to apply for. The earlier you apply for admissions, the better your chances are for a scholarship! NCCU BRITE Scholarship: Students interested in pursuing a career in the biotech industry are encouraged to apply for the BRITE Scholarship (to be eligible for a BRITE scholarship, you must meet the minimum requirements as outlined on the website above).North Carolina State University UNC Asheville UNC Chapel Hill UNC Charlotte UNC Greensboro Must submit a completed application for admission to the university no later than December 1st. In addition, students who want consideration for these awards must submit the application essay.UNCG Blue & Gold Scholarships: recognizes and encourages exceptional academic ability and talent. Approximately thirty renewable scholarships (ranging from $1,500 to full tuition, fees, room and board) are offered annually to entering freshmen. Blue & Gold Scholarship recipients are chosen primarily on the basis of superior scholastic and personal achievement and potential. Successful candidates generally present a minimum SAT score of 1200 (critical reading and math) or an ACT score of 27, and a minimum high school GPA of 3.5. (No separate scholarship application).UNCG Guarantee: a selective scholarship program for high-achieving, low-income students who plan to attend UNCG and are residents of NC. Application available soon at Teacher Education Fellows: Participation in the UNCG Teacher Education Fellows Program includes scholarships of up to $20,000.00. Scholarship funds for tuition are distributed incrementally, with $3,500.00 distributed in the first year, $4,500.00 distributed in the second year, and $6,000.00 distributed in each of the last two years, as long as eligibility requirements are maintained. Eligible students: NC residence majoring in Elementary, Middle Grades, High School, or Special Education. Weighted GPA 3.80, SAT score: 1100 or ACT score: 24UNC Pembroke Must submit a completed application for admission to the university by March 1st to be considered for Merit Scholarships. To be eligible for University Scholarships for Native Americans, students must be residents of NC, rank in the top of their high school class and be a member of federal or state recognized tribe.UNC Wilmington Your Admissions application will be evaluated for scholarship eligibility for some scholarships; other scholarships will be available for students to apply for once they’ve been admitted to UNCW (as early as November). To access the General Application: Log into your Seaport account and click the Student Services tab. ? Western Carolina University Scholarships are available to students based on academic achievement based on academic records submitted during the admission process. Other scholarships require a separate application. Visit the website above for information.Winston Salem State University Winston-Salem State University offers several types of merit-based institutional awards. All accepted applicants are automatically considered for scholarship opportunities. Awards are determined based on a student’s academic profile ranking. Apply early for fullest consideration. ................
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