SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
Mount Tabor High School
March 19, 2015
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We encourage all Mount Tabor senior families to file the…
Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa..
Families should file the FAFSA even if the priority deadline has passed. Community Colleges do not set FAFSA filing deadlines.
You will find the following information at the Winston-Salem Foundation web site at . Click on Students and How to Apply. The application process opens on January 1, 2015. April 1, 2015 is the deadline for most merit-based scholarships. August 15, 2015 is the deadline for other financial need-based resources.
COMMON APPLICATION PROCESS
You can apply for many student aid opportunities through our Common Application process. Our online application system will automatically identify those scholarship opportunities for which you appear to be eligible based on information you enter in the "Basic Information and Qualifying Criteria" section of the application.
After you initially register with us, the Common Application process requires the following:
• completion of the "Basic Information and Qualifying Criteria" section
• completion of all other sections of the application
• submission of the application by clicking these two buttons from the application menu page:
o "Submit Completed Application"
o "Yes, please submit my application"
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS: APPLICATION PROCESS
Note: There are many other scholarships that are selected outside of the Foundation's online common application process.
Be sure to review the Other Scholarships list for information on Foundation scholarships with separate application procedures. You must contact each scholarship committee or guidance office individually to inquire as to their specific application process and deadlines.
Note that scholarships that are managed by the Winston-Salem Foundation exclusively for Mount Tabor students are highlighted below.
Important scholarship practices for students and parents:
1. Search scholarship and financial aid opportunities available from the colleges and universities where you plan to apply-know deadlines and application procedures.
2. Research scholarship opportunities at a national database like or to find broad and some unique scholarship opportunities.
3. ALL North Carolina families should review scholarship and financial aid information available at . Click on Pay and then Grants and Scholarships. Information about the FAFSA, Need-Based Grants and Scholarships, Merit-Based Grants and Scholarships and Grants and Scholarship Search tools.
FORGIVABLE EDUCATION LOANS FOR SERVICE (FELS) provides funding for North Carolina students pursuing programs leading to careers in areas with critical need, such as nursing, teaching, allied health fields and medicine. The FELS application and program information for the 205-16 academic year is available at FELS. The priority deadline for submitting the FELS application is April 1, 2015.
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID FOR NORTH CAROLINIANS
This booklet and online resource contains information about a wide range of financial aid opportunities available to residents of North Carolina. Go to fabook.
BIG SUN ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: All senior student athletes are eligible; Write a short essay answering the following questions: How Did Your Participation in Sports During Your High School Years Influence You? Has Your Participation Influenced Your Career Goals? Has Your Participation Influenced How You Relate to Your Family?
Awards: $10,000 scholarship
Deadline: June 19, 2105
Contact: Information form in MT Guidance Office; Essay submissions should be sent to athleticawards@
MALCOLM/HUNNICUTT/CARTWRIGHT ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Athletic scholarship presented annually to a WS/FCS graduating senior who has shown significant achievements during the high school years in sports, and one or more of the following areas: academics, leadership, character and/or community (one MT senior scholar athlete will be selected to apply)
Award: $1,000 scholarship
Deadline: April 17, 2015 (Submit your Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination Form by March 27, 2015 to be considered)
Contact: Information available in MT Guidance Office
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY-KUANDELEA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Academically talented, highly motivated WS/FCS seniors planning to attend WSSU; minimum 3.25 GPA and 950 SAT/19 ACT
Awards Three $500 scholarships
Deadline April 30, 2015
Contact: Information and complete application available in MT Guidance Office
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP (WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY)
Criteria: Winston-Salem/Forsyth County senior who has been accepted to WSSU; school involvement, community involvement, and financial need
Award: $500 scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office
JOSEPH ROY KIRKMAN TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: North Carolina resident planning to enroll at Surrey Community College or a North Carolina 4-year university with plans to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Education upon graduation; minimum 3.0 or better
Awards: $500 scholarship for Surrey Community College; $1,000 scholarship for a 4-year university
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Contact: Information and applications available in MT Guidance Office
C. DOUGLAS CARTER/RITA TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP from WS/FCS RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL
Criteria: High school seniors who exhibit evidence of scholarship and service to the school and community and be of good character and plan to pursue a career as an educator (MT may submit two applications)
Awards: Two $1,000 scholarships
Deadline: April 30, 2015 (Submit Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination Form by April 7, 2015 to be considered for a nomination to apply)
Contact: Information sheet available in MT Guidance Office
WEST TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP @ THE CATAWBA COLLEGE ACADEMY OF TEACHING
Criteria: Students with an interest in teaching (opportunity to train in the integration of technology in the classroom and participate in leadership seminars and scholarly presentations)
Awards: $2,500 scholarships (other Catawba academic scholarships available)
Deadline: No specific date given
Contact: Brochure available in MT Guidance Office; apply online and access more information at catawba.edu/academyforteaching
NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY OF ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Criteria: Deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting
Awards: Several $600 scholarships
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Contact: Information sheet and application in MT Guidance Office
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: Seniors who will graduate in Spring 2015; must submit application and necessary documents by visiting a local Good Neighbor Pharmacy (stores in High Point and Lexington)
Awards: One $5,000 scholarship and four $1,000 scholarships
Deadline: April 11, 2015
Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office; visit scholarship
HERMAN E. EURE SCHOLARSHIP FROM XI ETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
Criteria: Any senior with a 3.0 or higher weighted gpa
Awards: $500 scholarships
Deadline: April 3, 2015 (Completed applications submitted to MT Guidance by March 26th will be mailed from MT)
Contact: Information and applications available in MT Guidance Office
PSI PHI CHAPTER OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY 2015 SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: African American males in the WS/FC Public School District
Awards: To Be Determined
Deadline: May 1, 2015 (Guidance will mail completed applications brought to us)
Contact: Information flyer in MT Guidance Office; complete the electronic application and print-go to (Psi Phi Documents, then Omega Scholarship Information
SISTERS OF BIVOUAC CHAPTER #530 ORDERS OF THE EASTERN STARS SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Senior who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and merit in scholarship, the community and citizenship during his/her scholarly endeavors; need based award
Award: Amount to be Determined
Deadline: April 1, 2015 (Guidance will mail all completed applications that are submitted by March 26th)
Contact: Information and application available in MT Guidance Office
PIEDMONT CIVITAN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Academics and Need (two MT students will be selected to apply)
Awards: Two $1,000 scholarships
Deadline: April 13, 2015 (Provide Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination request by March 13, 2015 to Mr. Huck to be considered)-date change
Contact: Information letter in MT Guidance Office
STRATFORD ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Evidence of scholarship (minimum 3.2 GPA), demonstration of academic scholarship, leadership in school, evidence of dedication and commitment, willingness to make a difference in the community as evidenced by community service, and evidence of financial need , based on FAFSA form or other information showing need (One MT senior application will be submitted)
Awards: Three $2,500 scholarships
Deadline: April 10, 2015 (Interested students should have Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination Form to Mr. Huck by March 13, 2015)-date change
Contact: Information available in MT Guidance Office
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ODENZA MARKETING GROUP SCHOLARSHIP-$500: 2.5 gpa or higher Deadline: March 30, 2015
SP $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP-$10,000: legal US resident planning to attend college Deadline: March 31, 2015
CHS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS-200 $1,000 awards pursuing agriculture Deadline: April 1, 2015
PETER PASULA STUDY HABITS SCHOLARSHIP-$500-essay question Deadline: April 1, 2015
CARETENDERS SCHOLARSHIP-$500-any school in US or Canada Deadline: May 31, 2015
10 WORDS OR LESS SCHOLARSHIP-$500-answer the question Deadline: June 15, 2015
GLOBAL LIFT EQUIPMENT SCHOLARSHIP-$500-submit a short story Deadline: June 30, 2015
LIFTS PARTS EPRESS SCHOLARSHIP-$500-planning to attend college Deadline: June 30, 2015
LIFESTYLE DENTISTRY SCHOLARSHIP-2 $1,000 awards-essay question Deadline: June 30, 2015
KEVIN JENNINGS EQUALITY WINSTON-SALEM SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Forsyth County seniors who have demonstrated active involvement/leadership in a Gay/Straight Alliance, Equality Club or in the general LGBTQ community and a minimum grade point average of 2.0; applicants are encouraged to attend a scholarship briefing on Saturday, March 21 from 2-3 pm at the North star LGBT Community Center)
Awards: Up to $3,500 will be awarded this year; amount per recipient may vary
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Contact: Application and information form available in MT Guidance Office or can be downloaded at
KIMBERLY PARK CHAPTER OF THE WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Seniors from WS/FC high schools who plan to attend Winston-Salem State University and demonstrated financial need
Award: $1,000 scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Contact: Applications and information available in the MT Guidance Office
FORSYTH ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Seniors in WS/FC high schools with a minimum 2.8 GPA and good character, respected by fellow students and faculty (Mount Tabor may submit 3 nominated students)
Award: Varies each year
Deadline: May 1, 2015 (Interested applicants should complete the application and turn in to Mr. Huck by April 15, 2015 for the Mount Tabor scholarship committee to select the three nominated students)
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP @ CATAWBA COLLEGE
Criteria: First-year students interested in majoring in one of the four environmental degrees offered at Catawba: Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Education or Sustainable Business and Community Development
Awards: $2,000 scholarships per year
Deadline: see web site
Contact: Information in MT Guidance Office and more information at
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP @ CATAWBA COLLEGE
Criteria: Service based scholarship opportunity for any student interested in majoring or minoring in any one of the four environmental degrees at Catawba College
Awards: $2,500 scholarships per year
Deadline: see web site
Contact: Information in MT Guidance Office and more information at
ABBOTT & FENNER SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Submit an essay found on the organization’s web site
Award: Up to $1,000 scholarship
Deadline: June 15, 2015
Contact: Find more information and the essay at
THE HAIR DESIGN SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Seniors who plan to pursue a career in Cosmetology
Awards: $1,000 scholarships
Deadline: May 1, 2015
Contact: Flyer in MT Guidance Office; visit online at hairdesignschool.edu
MOUNT TABOR PTSA ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: MT seniors who are PTSA members and minimum QPA of 4.5 and GPA of 3.5
Awards: Two $1,000 scholarships (one female and one male)
Deadline: April 24, 2015
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office
MOUNT TABOR PTSA ARTS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: MT seniors who are PTSA members and participate in music, drama, art, or dance at junior and/or senior level with a minimum GPA of 3.0; eligible students must have served in a leadership position in performing or visual arts
Awards: Three $500 scholarships
Deadline: April 24, 2015
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office or from Arts Education teachers
MOUNT TABOR PTSA ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: MT seniors who are PTSA members and have or will participate in a varsity level sport during the senior year with a minimum QPA of 3.0
Awards: Four $500 scholarships
Deadline: April 24, 2015
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office
PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE SCHOLARSHIP (STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION)
Criteria: Eligible students are seniors at North Carolina traditional public high schools who have been accepted to one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina; student has demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement; student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and deserving of financial aid
Award: One $10,000 scholarship (over 4 years)
Deadline: May 1, 2015 (Mount Tabor application will include Senior Profile and Resume, Letter of Acceptance to a UNC school, and statement of character, integrity, community involvement, and financial need, and statement of parent/guardian employment to Mr. Huck by April 20, 2015)
Contact: Application and information page available in MT Guidance Office
STATE EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA (SEANC) SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Student and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC; nonmembers whose parents work for the state of NC or are retired from the state may review eligibility information at the web site
Awards: 30 annual scholarships (15 merit-based, 15 financial need) for four-year college or university students
8 annual scholarships (4 merit-based, 4 financial need) for junior, community, or technical college students
Deadline: April 15, 2015 (and returned to the Scholarship Chairman of the SEANC district of which the parent is a member); Financial need applicants must include a copy of the FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) Summary
Contact: Information Sheet available in MT Guidance Office; scholarship applications are available at member/scholarship. Applicants may contact Beth Dew at SEANC, 919-833-6436 or 800-222-2758 ext. 3347 or bdew@
ERICA WOLFE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Mount Tabor senior who has participated in band/orchestra or 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, 2015 (submit application to Mr. Huck)
Contact: Information and application available at beginning January 1; use common 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
Award: $500
Deadline: April 1, 2015
Contact: Information and application available at beginning January 1; use the common 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, 2015 (submit application materials to Mr. Huck)
Contact: Information at or the WS Foundation area in the MT Guidance Office
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: $1,500
Deadline: all seniors who plan to attend UNC-Chapel Hill are considered in May
Contact: Information available at
VIENNA CIVIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Seniors from Mount Tabor, North Forsyth, West Forsyth or Reagan High Schools or be recommended by a member of the Vienna Civic Club; based on need & merit
Awards: $100 and $500 scholarships
Deadline: March 31, 2015
Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Office
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF WINSTON-SALEM SCHOLASHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: College-bound high school senior who demonstrates a desire to serve others through volunteerism
Award: $1,000 scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2015
Contact: Scholarship applications available in MT Guidance Office
WHILTOW-OSBORNE SCHOLARSHIP (NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF RESCUE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, INC.
Criteria: High school seniors or members of an Emergency Services organization in the following counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin; recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical college, or an accredited trade school.
Awards; One $2,000 scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2015
Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Office
NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION SCHOLASHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: Children of North Carolina Law Enforcement Officers who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty
Awards: Several scholarships $1,500 to $3,000
Deadline: April 1, 2015
Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office; more info and application at
WINSTON-SALEM ALUMNI CHAPTER ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Rising freshmen aspiring to attend NCCU; must receive admission to NCCU with a minimum gpa of 2.7
Awards: Two scholarships
Deadline: April 6, 2015
Contact: Information and application available in MT Guidance Office
WINSTON-SALEM ENGINEERS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Senior who will pursue an education in an engineering related field at a North Carolina school in the fall of 2014; academic record and extracurricular activities considered most with financial need considered if information submitted
Award: $1,000 scholarship
Deadline: April 16, 2015
Contact: Information with application direction available in MT Guidance Office
HSF/USHCC WELS FARGO SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Dependents or relatives of the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce members of employees and past participants of the USHCC BizFest Program
Awards: Not stated so look online for more information
Deadline: Not stated but application opens January 1, 2015
Contact: For more information go to or
MEMBERS CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be (1) a member of Member’s Credit Union and (2) be enrolled or plan to enroll as a full-time student in an accredited college or university
Deadline: March 31, 2015
Contact: Visit
GREENSBORO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ART MAJORS
Visit greensboro.edu or contact James Langer, Chair of the Art Department at 336-722-7102, ext. 361
WILLIAM H. ANDREWS/HOUSING AUTHORITY OF WINSTON-SALEM SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Students must be listed on the lease of the property owned or managed by HAWS; minimum cumulative unweighted gpa of 2.0 at time of application and evidence of community involvement, school activities, or leadership roles
Awards: Several $500 to $1,000 scholarships
Deadline: April 1, 2015
Contact: Apply using the common application at the Winston-Salem Foundation website, beginning January 1, 2013
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM’S LEAD PROGRAM (TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC HOUSING TENANTS)
Criteria: Strives to help tenants currently residing in public housing communities remove the barriers associated with financing post-secondary education and training (not only high school students)
Awards: Vary
Deadline: Rolling application process
Contact: Information and application in MT Guidance Office; also contact LaKeisha Crump, LEAD Coordinator at 336-917-6090 or lcrump@
LEWISVILLE CIVIC CLUB COMMUNTIY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AWARD
Criteria: High school seniors or graduates who have distinguished themselves and encouraged service to the Town of Lewisville; involvement in activities which are similar to the purpose of the Civic Club, minimum 2.5 gpa and financial aid not considered as a major factor
Awards: Three $1,500 scholarships
Deadline: March 31, 2015
Contact: Information and application available in MT Guidance Office or at
BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: High school seniors currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community
Award: $500 scholarship
Deadline: June 20, 2015
Contact: Visit to learn how to apply
SEASONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Check out current campaign efforts and win scholarship money
Contact: Find more information at
MCCORKLE’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM @ CATAWBA COLLEGE
Criteria: Top students with leadership potential and intellectual curiosity; in general, successful applicants have a 3.5 weighted GPA and 1150 SAT/25 ACT
Awards: some full tuition and opportunities for other awards
Deadline: check the Catawba.edu website
Criteria: Apply at catawba.edu/apply and/or contact Whitney Paschal, Admissions Coordinator at 704-637-4402
REYNOLDA ROTARY CLARENCE “BIG HOUSE” GAINES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Students that attended Cook Elementary School and have attained a 2.5 GPA or higher-more information to come
Contact: See Mr. Huck if you attended Cook Elementary School
SUNTRUST OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTATKES
Criteria: Open to high school seniors and current undergraduate college students; eligibility not based on GPA or financial need
Awards: Thirty $500 scholarships
Deadline: Two winners chosen randomly every two weeks from October 31, 2014 - May 15, 2015
Contact: Information page in MT Guidance Office; enter at scholarshipsweepstakes
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