SCHOLARSHIP



Please remember this is not the only source for scholarships! Seek scholarship opportunities from student and/or parent employers (e.g. Walmart, Starbucks), FREE online scholarship search engines, service organizations, local churches, etc.

Online Scholarship Search Engines

There are multiple free online search tools families can use to find scholarships. Do NOT pay for a scholarship search! Plan early, meet all deadlines, and prepare to submit multiple scholarships – the search is similar to a part-time job

Create an account through the Winston Salem Foundation website and submit a common application to apply for multiple scholarships at

Use the student CFNC account created in 8th or 9th grade to search for scholarships, apply to colleges, etc. at

Create a profile through UNCF at for scholarship applications

Visit for scholarships tailored to your interests, experiences, family history, etc.

Check individual college financial aid websites for instructions on how to become eligible for scholarships and/or honors programs (examples below)

UNC Greensboro -

Wake Forest University -

Forsyth Tech -

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -

There are several different types of Financial Aid/Scholarships

Need Based – scholarships, loans, and/or grants awarded based on family income or expressed need

Academic – scholarships, loans, and/or grants awarded based on academic performance

Grants – Gift Money (do not have to pay back) can be awarded by federal government, outside agencies, and universities

Loans – awarded based on need and/or credit worthiness; full amount plus interest must be paid back after graduation from college

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be submitted beginning October 1, 2019 for seniors attending college in the 2019-2020 school year electronically at . Students must complete this process to receive federal grants or loans. The FSA ID is required to electronically sign the FAFSA and can be requested at any time prior to submitting the FAFSA at .

School Nominations

For scholarships that require school nominations, students must submit (1) a Senior Resume, (2) any preliminary application materials, and (3) a copy of your transcript by the deadline posted in the EFHS Scholarship Newsletter. The Scholarship Committee reviews all applications and selects school nominees based on scholarship criteria.

|SCHOLARSHIP |AWARD |DEADLINE |CRITERIA |SCHOOL |

|Ron Brown Scholarship |$40,000 (over 4 |November 1, 2018- for |African American Seniors who are talented, |Any |

| |years) |Ron Brown Scholar & |excel academically, demonstrate leadership | |

| | |select college |with a keen interest in public service, and | |

| | |scholarships |can demonstrate financial need should visit | |

| | |January 9, 2019 – for | |

| | |Ron Brown Scholar ONLY|m-description for more information | |

|Jefferson Scholarship |Full tuition, room |Notify Ms. Sorrells of|Seniors who have demonstrated outstanding |University of Virginia |

| |and board, stipend |interest by Nov. 22 |academic abilities, exceptional leadership, | |

| | | |and an understanding of the broader community| |

| | | |should consider. For more information about | |

| | | |the program visit | |

| | | | | |

|NC Teaching Fellows |Up to |Application Deadline |High school seniors interested in the | |

| |$4,125 per semester |January 7, 2019 |teaching profession with a minimum 3.0 GPA | |

| |up to 8 semesters | |and a 24 on the ACT or 1100 on the SAT may | |

| | | |apply. Must be willing to teach in a STEM or| |

| | | |special education area in NC schools after | |

| | | |completion of the program. Interested | |

| | | |students should visit the NC Teaching Fellows| |

| | | |website. | |

| | | | |

| | | |llows/ | |

|Allegacy Scholarships |Varies |Application Deadline |Any senior planning to to attend college that|4yr and 2yr school |

| | |February 1, 2020 |is an Allegacy member may apply. |scholarships are |

| | | |Applications are available at |available. |

| | | | | |

|Chelhan Arts Scholarship |$500 |Applications accepted |Seniors involved in the arts are encouraged |Any |

| | |Jan 15-March 31, 2020 |to apply. Visit scholarship | |

| | | |for applications and more information. | |

|Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship |$3000 |Application deadline |Any senior planning on attending college is |Any |

| | |February 2, 2020 |encouraged to apply. Winners will be chosen | |

| | | |based on response to an essay. Information | |

| | | |is available in the scholarship drawer and | |

| | | |online at florence | |

| | | |-kidder-memorial-scholarship | |

|Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement |$1500 |Application Deadline |Any senior with a disability, including |Any post highs school |

|Scholarship Award | |Feb 12, 2020 |students in the Occupational Course of Study |learning |

| | | |may apply. Applications are available in the|experience/training or |

| | | |scholarship drawer. |for equipment or |

| | | | |technology needed for |

| | | | |employment. |

|Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |Varies |Application Deadline |Any senior planning to continue their |Any |

|Scholarship | |Feb 3, 2020 |education may apply. Character, community | |

| | | |involvement, and scholastic achievement will | |

| | | |be considered. You may apply online at | |

| | | |, | |

| | | |Or get a paper application in the scholarship| |

| | | |drawer. | |

|Robert E. Anderson Human Relations |$1000 |Application Deadline |This scholarship is for a student that |Any |

|Award Student Scholarship | |January 17, 2020 |exemplifies “hands on” participation in an | |

| | | |act of humanitarian nature toward an | |

| | | |individual or group of individuals. Student | |

| | | |must be an immediate family member of or a | |

| | | |current FCAE member. Applications available | |

| | | |in the scholarship drawer. | |

|Silver Pen Awards |Varies |Submission Deadline |Any senior living within 25 miles of |Any |

| | |February 14, 2020 |Homestead Hills retirement community may | |

| | | |apply. Essay topics and application | |

| | | |instructions available in the scholarship | |

| | | |drawer. | |

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