SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE



SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

Mount Tabor High School

February 25, 2019

MOUNT TABOR PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications available now in MTHS School Counseling Center

ACADEMIC (2 $1,000)---ARTS (3 $500)---ATHLETIC (4 $500)

Students must be members of the MTHS PTSA by February 1.

Deadline: April 26, 2019

(The weighted GPA was incorrect on the Academic application and has been changed from 4.5 to 4.25)

The Winston-Salem Foundation one-stop application!!!

We want every Mount Tabor senior to apply for

merit scholarships and need-based grants.

Deadline: April 1, 2019

The FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid must be filed to determine federal, state and local financial aid eligibility. Families file the FAFSA at fafsa.. Complete information about 2018-19 school year updates can be found at studentaid..

North Carolina students/families must complete the Residency Determination process to qualify for in-state tuition and state-sponsored financial aid. The process begins at .

Some colleges and universities expect families to file the CSS Profile. Find the list of colleges and universities and complete details at cssprofile..

CFNC publishes a booklet, Student Financial Aid for North Carolinians 2019-20, available for students and parents to review in the School Counseling Center. The booklet is available online at fabook. You will find information about merit scholarships, need-based financial aid and North Carolina’s forgivable loan programs.

Crosby Scholars Program scholarship opportunities---4 pages of scholarships available to Crosby Scholars---pick up a copy from the scholarship rack.

ROTC PROGRAMS-The Reserve Officers Training Corp is a college program offered at over 1,700 colleges and universities across the US that prepares young adults to become officers in the US Military. In exchange for a paid college education and guaranteed post-college career, cadets commit to service in the military after graduation. At training/rotc, you will find Army ROTC, Marine and Navy ROTC and Air Force Rotary details and application processes.

is a national database of scholarship opportunities. You will need to sift through information, but you may find some viable scholarship opportunities. We have printed a list of 15 scholarship programs available to North Carolina students and made copies for students. Check out the scholarship rack

KIMBERLY PARK CHAPTER OF THE WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Criteria: WSFCS graduate who plans to attend WSSU and a member of an under-served population in higher education

Award: $1,000 scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2019

Contact: Information and application available in MTHS School Counseling Center

JEFF TURNER-FORSYTH AUDUBON SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP (WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION)

Criteria: Forsyth County high school graduate with strong character, leadership, and academic skills (minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0) and demonstrated interest in wildlife or environmental issues through active participation in the Audubon Society of Forsyth County or through involvement in wildlife or other environmental activities either at school or in the community (Jeff is a 2005 MT graduate and currently completing a Master’s program in environmental science).

Award: $500-$1,000 scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2019 (complete the WS Foundation one-stop application) Please see Mr. Huck if you are a senior with significant wildlife/environmental interest

Contact: Information available in MTHS School Counseling Center; more information at the

FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (WINSTON-SALEM CHAPTER) SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Students who have been accepted and plan to attend Fayetteville State University; demonstrate excellence in involvement, participation, achievement, motivation and goals

Awards: At least two $500 scholarships

Deadline: April 12, 2019

Contact: Information and applications in MTHS School Counseling Center

LEGAL SUPPORT STAFFOF WINSTON-SALEM and LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: High school seniors with at least a “B” average and in need of financial assistance (the winner of the local chapter scholarship is automatically eligible for the state-sponsored scholarship----both $1,000 awards

Award(s): $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: March 1, 2019

Contact: Information and application available in MT School Counseling Center

NAACP SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: WS/FCS seniors who plan to attend two or four-year college and demonstrate financial need; minimum GPA of 2.5

Awards: Five $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: April 8, 2019

Contact: Information and applications available in MTHS School Counseling Office

KEENER FINANCIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP 2019

Criteria: Available through the Center for Smart Financial Choices, eligible students are planning to attend two-year or four-year colleges, have an unweighted GPA of 2.5, attend two financial education classes offered by the CFSFC and complete a 500-word essay in response to class

Awards: $500 and $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: Complete initial application by February 27, 2019

Contact: Information available in MTHS School Counseling Center; scholarship information at

STRATFORD ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: High school seniors who demonstrate academic scholarship, community service, leadership and financial need

Awards: Three $2,500 scholarships (one MTHS senior will be selected to apply)

Deadline: April 12, 2019 (Seniors should demonstrate interest by submitting your senior profile and resume’ by March 15, 2019 for scholarship committee review)

Contact: Information page is available in the MTHS School Counseling Center

PIEDMONT CIVITAN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Seniors who demonstrate academic scholarship and need (one MTHS senior will be selected to apply)

Awards: $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: April 8, 2019 (Seniors should demonstrate interest by submitting your senior profile and resume by March 15, 2019 for scholarship committee review)

Contact: Information sheet in MTHS School Counseling Center

CTE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN OF U,S.MARINES

Criteria: Scholarships available for children of Marines (and qualifying Navy Corpsmen) pursuing Career and Technical Education---career training, trade school, community college or four-year university. Scholarships are financial need-based, not competitive, and are awarded to every eligible applicant

Contact: Visit or contact 866-496-5462

NC ALPHA DELTA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Strong academic record, strong ACT/SAT scores, good character and participation in extra-curricular activities (school & community)

Clare Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship-female or male students who show proof of fine arts talent

Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship-female students with excellent character

Mary Rose Mills-Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship-female or male students with good character

North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship-seniors 2.5-3.5 GPA planning for 2-year or 4-year schools

Awards: Several $2,000 scholarships

Deadline: March 1, 2019 (deadline change)

Contact: Scholarship application and directions in MT School Counseling Center

NC ALPHA DELTA KAPPA STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP (NC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION)

Criteria: Designed for students with grades and college admissions scores falling within ranges determined by the Community Foundation of NC in January 2019; any high school senior planning to pursue a degree in a school of higher learning; applicants are judged based on their service to school, community, and church as well as integrity and leadership potential

Awards: Available on Community Foundation website when eligibility requirements have been determined

Deadline: March, 2019 (deadline change)

Contact: Information flyer in MT School Counseling Center;

BUFFALO SOLDIERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF GREENSBORO SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: This scholarship promotes the history of African American Veterans (Buffalo Soldiers) and the tradition and standards of the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club; minimum 2.0 GPA, essay and financial need

Awards: Four $500 scholarships

Deadline: April 19, 2019

Contact: Information and application in MTHS School Counseling Center

VIENNA CIVIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: Seniors from Mount Tabor, North Forsyth, West Forsyth and Reagan high schools based on need and merit

Awards: $100 and $500 scholarships

Deadline: March 31, 2019

Contact: Information and application available in MTHS School Counseling Center

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. ALPHA PI LAMBDA CHAPTER ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Criteria: Graduating senior enrolling in a college or university immediately upon graduating from high school; minimum weighted 2.7 GPA

Awards: $500 for community college and $1,000 for four-year universities

Deadline: March 31, 2019

Contact: Please email your request for a digital copy of the application packet to the APL Scholarship committee at aplscholarships@

PSI PHI CHAPTER OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY 2019 SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: African American males in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public School District

Awards: To Be Determined

Deadline: March 29, 2019

Contact: Information and sample application in MTHS School Counseling Center; the application can be found at (download the application, complete and print

MASJID AL-MUIMNUN ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: High School senior who will attend a two-year college or four-year college or university with a 2.7 or higher GPA and need of financial assistance

Awards: Four $500 scholarships

Deadline: March 29, 2019

Contact: Application available in MTHS School Counseling Center

EDGAR AND LOIS REICH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: High School seniors who have been born and reside in Forsyth County or Davidson County, North Carolina and will pursue an undergraduate degree in Education or Dental Science; academic achievement and financial need

Awards: Number of recipients and amount of each scholarship varies from year to year

Deadline: March 22, 2019

Contact: Information flyer available in MTHS School Counseling Center; apply online at ereic

SENAH C. AND C. A. KENT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: High School seniors and college students who demonstrate moral character and qualities of leadership and good citizenship; minimum GPA of 2.0, financial need and academic achievement

Awards: Number of recipients and amount of each scholarship varies from year to year

Deadline: March 18, 2019

Contact: Information flyer available in MTHS School Counseling Center, apply online at

WSPD OFFICER STEPHEN L. AMOS II SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Dependent children of a sworn Law Enforcement Officer currently employed, in good standing, with any Forsyth County Agency or Thomasville Police Department; must major in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice at a two or four-year accredited college or university; must have current GPA of 2.5 or higher

Awards: Two $550 scholarships to four-year college/university and one $225 scholarship a community college

Deadline: March 1, 2019

Contact: Application instructions in MTHS School Counseling Center; Download the Appropriate Scholarship Application from the Walkertown Civic Club website:

CATAWBA COLLEGE MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: Students pursuing careers in Recording & Live Performance, Artist Management, Songwriting & Publishing, Worship Leadership, Church Production and Audio Engineering/Production

Awards: Up to $20,000 over four years

Contact: Chrystal Parker: cparker15@catawba.edu or 704-637-4345

2019 STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Any high school senior who wants to attend a four or two year college or university; scholarship awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications

Awards: One $4,000 scholarship, two $1,000 scholarships, ten $500 scholarships

Deadline: April 22, 2019

Contact: Information flyer in MTHS School Counseling Center; log onto

THE BETA MU, BETA NU, AND ZETA CHAPTERS OF DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SORORITY SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Graduating senior who desires to continue his or her formal education and who has a goal of becoming a teacher; selection criteria include scholarship, leadership, service to school and community and a teaching career plan

Award: $1,500 scholarship

Deadline: February 28, 2019 to Mr. Huck (March 8, 2019 to organization)—two applications will be selected by the MT scholarship committee to submit

Contact: Application available in MT School Counseling Center

WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Graduating seniors from the WSFCS system and of African-American ethnic background with a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0

Awards: Two $500 scholarships

Deadline: March 30, 2019 (Completed applications turned in to Guidance will be mailed or delivered by the deadline)

Contact: Applications available in MTHS School Counseling Center

WHITLOW-OSBORNE SCHOLARSHIP (NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF RESCUE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES INC.)

Criteria: Available to high school seniors or members of an Emergency Services organization in the following counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Forsythe, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin; plan to enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study

Award: $2,000 scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2019

Contact: Applications available in MTHS School Counseling Center

LIGHT ON THE HILL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP @ THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

Criteria: African American students who will enroll at UNC-Chapel Hill for fall 2019

Awards: Two $2,000 Julius Peppers Scholarships, renewable for three years

Eight $2,500 LOTH Scholarships, one time awards

Deadline: March 3, 2019

Contact: Information flyer in MTHS School Counseling Center; apply at alumni.unc.edu/loth; contact Tanea Pettis at 919-843-9694 with questions

AMVETS AMERICAN VETERANS AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST

Criteria: Essay: WHY SHOULD YOU SAY “THANK YOU” TO A VETERAN?

Opportunity available to all grade levels

Awards: Various State and National awards---up to $1,000

Deadline: March 15, 2019

Contact: Information and application form in MT School Counseling Office; Go to under Americanism.

WINSTON-SALEM CHAPTER OF NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: Graduating seniors from Forsyth County who have been accepted to NCCU and anticipate enrolling for fall 2019; minimum 3.0 GPA

Awards: Several scholarships, amounts announced in May

Deadline: February 27, 2019

Contact: Information and applications available in MT School Counseling Office

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: Students demonstrating high academic achievement and service to society; minimum 3.0 GPA

Awards: Several scholarships, amounts not stated

Deadline: March 15, 2019

Contact: Information and applications available in MT School Counseling Office

PEARL BERLIN SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Graduating high school senior and resident of Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph or Alamance County, NC; self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or straight ally; must have demonstrated service or a desire to serve the LGBTQ community

Award(s): Amount awarded up to $3,000 (multiple scholarships of $1,000 or single scholarship of $3,000)

Deadline: March 1, 2019

Contact: Information and application in MT School Counseling Office; contact info@ with questions

BISON STEM SCHOLARS PROGRAM @ HOWARD UNIVERSITY

Criteria: academically talented students interested in STEM fields; GPA of 3.0 or higher and SAT of 1250 (Math minimum 600) or ACT of 26 (Math minimum 25); community service and leadership

Awards: Scholarship Funding, Summer Bridge Program, Research & Internship Opportunities, Study Abroad and MORE……

Deadline: Apply for admissions through Common Application and program application by January 30, 2019

Contact: Information flyer in MT School Counseling Office; program application at www2.howard.edu/scholarships/bison-stem-scholars

ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP AT APPALACHIAN STATE’S MILITARY SCIENCE AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Full tuition and fees OR room and board, book allowance of $1,200 per year, travel stipend of $420 a month while in school and travel reimbursement from home to college. Application deadline is February 2, 2019, but interested students should begin process immediately. Contact D. J. Weatherford, GS at Appalachian State University (828-262-2994

ERICA WOLFE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Mount Tabor senior who has participated in band/orchestra and high school sports, school clubs, and community organizations; minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA

Award: one scholarship, varies each year (usually $750 to $1,000)

Deadline: April 1, 2019 (submit application to Mr. Huck)

Contact: Information and application available at beginning January 1; use one-stop application

WES BURTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Mount Tabor senior who has demonstrated examples of community and school service, plans to major in mathematics, computer science, business administration, or engineering in college, and demonstrates financial need; minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA

Award: $500

Deadline: April 1, 2019

Contact: Information and application available at beginning January 1; use the one-stop application

JOSH GRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Mount Tabor seniors who are members of the girls or boys soccer teams and demonstrate strong character and leadership skills, extraordinary team spirit, concern for others, a positive and encouraging attitude toward teammates, and a genuine lover for soccer; academic promise and financial need also considered

Award: $1,000

Deadline: April 15, 2019 (submit application materials to Mr. Huck)

Contact: Information in MT Guidance Office and at

EDWARD KENT WELCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Mount Tabor seniors who are accepted to and plan to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and demonstrate academic promise, evidence of strong moral character, genuine concern for others, and school and/or community leadership

Award: $500

Deadline: all seniors who plan to attend UNC-Chapel Hill are considered in early May 2019; recipient announced at Senior Awards Dayu

Contact: Information available in MT Guidance Office and at

RUBIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Mount Tabor High School seniors who will pursue a degree at a UNC system school; minimum cumulative 3.0 unweighted GPA; minority students who will be first in immediate family to attend college; demonstrate financial need

Award: Four consecutive years of undergraduate tuition and fees

Deadline: April 1, 2019

Contact: Information available in MT Guidance Office and at ; use the one-stop application

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: Funds provide college support to help children of certain disabled, deceased, combat or POW/MIA veterans; students may be eligible for a scholarship if veteran parent was a resident of North Carolina when he or she entered military service

Awards: Several classes of scholarship eligibility

Deadline: March 1, 2018

Contact: Information Sheet in MT Guidance Office; Contact Crystal Anderson or Barry West, Jr. at North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs (located in Clemmons, NC)-336-766-1496; go to doa.vets/ and click on Scholarships

POINT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Empowers promising LGBTQ students and leaders to achieve their full academic and leadership potential-despite the obstacles often put before them-to make a significant impact on society

Awards: Several awards with varying amounts

Deadline: Applications available from November 1, 2018 to January 2019 with March 2, 2019 as final deadline to submit materials

Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office; Scholarship information and application available at

JANICE M. SCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Criteria: Demonstrated leadership abilities through community or high school activities; minimum 3.0 GPA

Awards: Amount not stated

Deadline: March 31, 2019

Contact: Applications in MTHS School Counseling Center

LEWISVILLE CIVIC CLUB COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AWARD

Criteria: Seniors who are involved in activities which are similar to the purpose of the Civic Club (community activities), school clubs and activities; top candidates will be interviewed

Awards: Three $1,500 scholarships

Deadline: March 30, 2019

Contact: Information and application in MT Counseling Center; preferred online application available at

NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Check out the guide on the scholarship rack: The Best of Co-op: A Guide to the Leading Colleges and Empoyers; over 160 merit scholarships available to high school seniors

Contact:

AMDA (COLLEGE AND CONSERVATORY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS IN LOS ANGELES & AMERICAN MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY IN NEW YORK CITY

Criteria: Scholarship opportunities from $1,000 to $18,000 based on talent, merit, academic excellence and financial need

Contact: amda.edu or call 800-367-7908

NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ENDOWED FUND SCHOLARSHIPS

Cheerleading Scholarship-member of a cheerleading squad registered for and participating in the NCHSAA Cheerleading Invitational event-Deadline is November 10, 2018

Charlie Adams Endowed Scholarship-one senior male high school athlete participating on the varsity wrestling team and one senior female high school athlete participating on the varsity cross-country team

Deadline is February 8, 2019

Jerry McGee Endowed Student Scholarship-two senior year high school student-athletes from NCHSAA member schools who have overcome adversity and returned to excel beyond expectations in their scholastic athletic sport(s)

Deadline is February 8, 2019

NCHSAA Lacrosse Scholarship-one male and one female senior lacrosse players from NCHSAA member high schools

Deadline is April 20, 2018

Tony Cullen Memorial Scholarship-one senior male high school athlete participating on the varisty level lacrosse team at a NCHSAA member school

Deadline is April 5, 2019

Wilburn Clary Medal Award-one male and one female graduating senior student-athlete on a sanctioned varsity team during his/her senior year at a NCHSAA member school

Deadline is February 8, 2019

Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship-outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native and/or Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American student-athlete participating on a sanctioned varsity team at a NCHSAA member school

Deadline is February 8, 2019

Contact: Information available in MT Counseling Center; students-parents/nchsaa-endowed-fund-scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM FOR DREAMERS

Criteria: DACA Eligible or received DACA; opportunities in several states

Contact: TheDream.us; thedream.us/opportunity scholarship

FIDM NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

Criteria: Students interested in the global industries of Fashion, Visual Arts, Graphics, Interior Design, Social Media and Entertainment

Awards: 28 scholarships, including eight full one-year scholarships worth $31.500 each

Deadline: March 29, 2019

Contact: Find information at bit.ly/FIDMscholarship

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