SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE



SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

Mount Tabor High School

February 11, 2014

File your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online by the earliest deadline of the colleges and universities you are considering.

FAFSA Day is scheduled for February 22, 2014 at sites across North Carolina. Students may register for FAFSA Day at . This is an opportunity to receive immediate assistance in filing your FAFSA. Mount Tabor High School will offer FAFSA assistance on February 22, 2014 also. Parents and students may receive assistance from 9 am to 1 pm on that day. Schedule an appointment at the following link:

Please contact the Mount Tabor Guidance Office at 703-6728 or talk with your school counselor about this event.

The Winston-Salem Foundation common application is now open for students to apply. Go to . Click on “Students” and then click on “How to Apply.” Most scholarships require the common application, but some require a separate application process. Read and follow the directions carefully. Most scholarships have a deadline of April 1, 2014.

The Need Based Grant application is due August 15, 2014, but you should apply ASAP.

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. Here examples of some scholarships that is described at :

North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation Scholarship

Latino Diamante Scholarship

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Scholarship

CENTER FOR SMART FINANCIAL CHOICES SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: Two scholarship programs, one for any Hispanic/Latino youth planning to attend college and the second for any youth planning to attend college

Awards: $2,500 and $1,500 scholarships

Deadline: February 18, 2014 for short application of interest; April 15, 2014 for completed application

Contact: Find information at ; application forms in MT Guidance Office

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

Criteria: Graduating senior who desires to continue his or her formal education and who has a goal of becoming a teacher (MT may submit two applications); scholarship, leadership, service to school & community, and teaching career plans

Award: One $1,000 scholarship

Deadline: March 7, 2014 (Submit application to Mr. Huck by February 28, 2014 so the scholarship committee can select the two MT applicants)

Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Office

WINSTON-SALEM JAYCEES OUTSTANDING YOUNG LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP/AWARD

Criteria: High School seniors who have demonstrated leadership, impact/involvement on their school and community and academic achievement (10 applications may be submitted from each Forsyth County high school)

Awards: At least two $500 local scholarships with eligibility for $1,000 NC Jaycees awards

Deadline: March 12, 2014 (Submit application to MT Guidance by March 12th)

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

WINSTON-SALEM ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: This sisterhood of more than 250,000 predominately African-American college educated women, offers scholarships to deserving male and female graduating seniors based on academic excellence (minimum 3.0 GPA), character, service, and strength of essay

Awards: Scholarship amounts vary, up to $1,500

Deadline: March 7, 2014

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty

Awards: Last year four students were awarded funds from $2,000-$9,000

Deadline: April 1, 2014

Contact: Information flyer in the MT Guidance Office; access the application at or contact Jacquelyn Terrell at sections@ or call 1-800-662-7407

PIEDMONT CIVITAN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Academics and Need (two MT students will be selected to apply)

Awards: Two $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: April 11, 2014 (Provide Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination request by March 7, 2014 to Mr. Huck to be considered)

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 12, 2014 (Interested students should have Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination Form to Mr. Huck by March 7, 2014)

Contact: Information available in MT Guidance Office

WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: African-American seniors within the WS/FCS system, minimum GPA of 3.0 (unweighted) and demonstration of good citizenship as evidenced by involvement in school and community activities

Awards: Two $500 scholarships

Deadline: March 28, 2014

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

TAR HEEL CENTRAL CHAPTER OF THE MILITARY OFFICERS OF AMERICA ASSOCIATION SCHOLARHIP

Criteria: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a JROTC unit within the area assigned to the chapter of the child of a military service member who was wounded or died while on active or reserve duty (preference given toward applicants furthering education leading toward a military career but not mandatory)

Awards Up to two $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: April 15, 2014

Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Office

EDGAR AND LOIS REICH EDUCATIONAL FUND SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: Native born citizens of Forsyth County or Davidson County and currently residing in either of these counties and planning to pursue a degree in Education or Dental Science; academic achievement and financial need considered

Awards: Based on market value of the scholarship fund assess each year

Deadline: April 3, 2014

Contact: Information flyer available in MT Guidance Office; apply online at

KOHL’S CARES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Any adult over 21 can nominate a student who has made a difference in his/her community so share this information with an adult who knows about your accomplishments

Awards: Top winners receive $10,000

Deadline: Nominations accepted through March 14, 2014

Contact: Information flyer in MT Guidance Office; details and nomination process at kohls.

MID-ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN UNIVERISTY (Elizabeth City, NC) SCHOLARSHIPS

Presidential 2:52 Scholarship-first time freshmen with a minimum 2.5 GPA and leadership potential

Academic Merit Scholarship-incoming freshmen with a minimum 2.75 GPA and SAT/ACT scores of 900/20

Christian Character and Leadership Scholarships-available to all incoming first-time freshman students with minimum GPA of 2.5

Contact: More information available at macuniveristy.edu; information flyer in MT Guidance Office

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, 2014

Contact: Information sheet and application in MT Guidance Office

2014 STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Any high school senior may enter the scholarship contest

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

Deadline: April 20, 2014

Contact: Log on to student- and complete a short application survey about colleges in your area

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 2014-15 academic year is available at FELS. The priority deadline for submitting the FELS application is April 1, 2014. Brochures are available in the MT Guidance Office.

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 22, 2014

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 22, 2014

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 22, 2014

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 3, 2014 (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 19, 2013)

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, 2014 (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 members/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, 2014 (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, 2014

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 1, 2014 (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

WC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: High school senior planning to enroll in a 2 year or 4 year college or university to major in Construction, Engineering, and Architecture (or any related construction field of study); minimum 2.8 GPA and show financial need

Award: Amount not specified

Deadline: March 31, 2014

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

VIENNA CIVIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Seniors from Mount Tabor, North Forsyth, West Forsyth or Reagan High Schools; based on need & merit

Awards: $100 and $500 scholarships

Deadline: March 1, 2014

Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Office

BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: The program recognizes community-minded students who are involved in and out of school, plan to be full-time college students in fall of 2013, and plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry

Awards: Up to $25,000 per year

Deadline: February 28, 2014

Contact: Flyer in MT Guidance Office; visit for program details and online application

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR SCHOLARSHIP (NCAE & NCFPSC)

Criteria: North Carolina residents enrolled in a public high school in their senior year; character community involvement, and scholastic achievement

Awards: To Be Determined

Deadline: March 31, 2014

Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Office or go to or

LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF OF WINSTON-SALEM AND LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOLARSHIPS (HONOR OF DELANA DAWN CHILTON)

Criteria: Qualified seniors in Forsyth, Davie, Davidson, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin Counties with at least a B average, school & community activities, leadership skills, and financial need

Awards: $1,500 scholarship from local chapter with state level $25000 and $1,500 scholarships

Deadline: March 1, 2014 (All completed applications turned in the MT Guidance will be mailed with a postmark date on or prior to March 1)

Contact: Application in MT Guidance Office

MATTHEW C. GRAZIADEI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Criteria: Outstanding North Carolina high school with a disability and the following attributes: determination, perseverance, persistence, dedication, confidence, motivation, fortitude, accomplishment, excellence and quality; interested students should see their counselor or EC teacher to seek a nomination and for assistance in completing the application

Award: One $1,000 scholarship to be used for any post high school learning experience/training or for equipment/technology needed for employment

Deadline: February 19, 2014

Contact: Application packet available in MT Guidance Office and online application available at in the News and Events section on the home page.

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, 2014

Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Office

WOMEN AND WINE SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: High school senior attending a Forsyth County high school, resident of Forsyth Count, and US citizen; organization with a mission to bring awareness throughout the community about Domestic Violence so essay is about Domestic Violence

Award: $250 scholarship

Deadline: April 11, 2014

Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Offic

MEL HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP (ALLEGACY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION)

Criteria: Student must be a member (or become a member) of Allegacy and a high school senior accepted to attend an accredited postsecondary institution; academic performance (3.0 unweighted gpa), extracurricular and community activities, references and essay (members who apply for this scholarship may also be considered for a scholarship offered by the Carolinas Foundation General Fund)

Awards: Four $1,300 scholarships for college/university; Four $250 scholarships for community/technical schools

Deadline: March 14, 2014

Contact: See Mrs. Rector or a Mount Tabor senior representative of the Allegacy Credit Union to set up an account; scholarship applications are available in the MT Guidance Office; also access more information and the application at scholarships

THE LADIES AUXILIARY MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART ARLENE ROZA SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Senior female students in Forsyth County that have a relative that received a Purple Heart Medal (resume of high school experience and essay)

Award: One $1,000 scholarship

Deadline: March 30, 2014

Contact: Information and application procedures available in MT Guidance Office

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA @ GREENSBORO GUARANTEE SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Scholarship that helps recent NC high school graduates with family incomes at or below the poverty line graduate from UNCG with little or no debt-includes academic resources, professional and leadership development, peer advising and a UNCG mentor

Deadline: APPLY NOW-the number of scholarships is limited

Contact: Visit guarantee.uncg.edu, click on “Apply to the Guarantee,” and fill out the online application

CHRISTIAN CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS @ MID-ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

Criteria: Two scholarships available to each high school; evidence of Christian character, demonstrated leadership ability and a minimum GPA of 2.5

Awards: $10,000 scholarships; $15,000 to two applying seniors with highest grade point averages of all applicants

Deadline: Not stated, but application fee waived if application submitted by December 31, 2013

Contact: Information form in MT Guidance Office; apply at macuniversity.edu---admissions tab/financial aid button/Christian Character and Leadership

COLLEGE AND CONSEVATORY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: AMDA offers over $10 million of scholarship awards each year with individual awards ranging from $1,000 to $18,000 based on talent, merit, academic excellence and financial need. AMDA offers Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees in ACTING, MUSICAL THEATRE, DANCE THEATRE, and PERFORMING ARTS and two year Conservatory Professional Programs.

Contact: Information in MT Guidance Office; see your counselor to seek a nomination; local auditions are held around the US, including Raleigh, NC.

WELLS FARGO CollegeSTEP SWEEPSTAKES

Criteria: Sign up to get emails to help keep you on track with money management and college planning

Awards: 40 $1,000 prizes are awarded based on random drawings throughout the year

Contact: Sign up at collegesteps

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, 2014

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@

CHARLIE ADAMS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP (NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION)

Criteria: One senior female participating on a varsity cross-country team at a NCHSAA member high school and one senior male participating on a varsity wrestling team at a NCHSAA member high school

Awards: $1,500 scholarships

Deadline: February 14, 2014-deadline changed to February 28, 2014 due to weather

Contact: Information sheet n MT Guidance Office and application online at . Click on Scholarships/Awards and then Student Athlete Scholarship Awards

CLARY STUDENT MEDAL AWARDS (NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION)

Criteria: Senior enrolled in a NCHSAA high school with participation on two or more varsity school-sponsored, NCHSAA sanctioned athletic teams, involvement and success in non-sport, extracurricular activities, and a 3.2 or higher cumulative GPA

Awards: Two $2,000 scholarships (1 male, 1 female)

Deadline: February 14, 2013-deadline changed to February 28, 2014 due to weather

Contact: Information sheet n MT Guidance Office and application online at . Click on Scholarships/Awards and then Student Athlete Scholarship Awards

TONY CULLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION)

Criteria: One senior male participating on a varsity lacrosse team at a NCHSAA member high school

Award: $1,000 scholarship

Deadline: February 14, 2014-deadline changed to February 28, 2014 due to weather

Contact: Information sheet n MT Guidance Office and application online at . Click on Scholarships/Awards and then Student Athlete Scholarship Awards

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, 2014

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 or the state office in Raleigh at 919-807-4250; additional information available at doa.state.nc.us/vets/default.aspx

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, 2014

Contact: Visit to learn how to apply

CITIZEN-LEADER SCHOLARSHIPS @ HAMPDEN SYDNEY COLLEGE

Criteria: Any applicant who meets these criteria: Eagle Scout, Boys’ State Participant, or President of Student Government

Award: $5,000 scholarship

Deadline: Meet admissions application deadline

Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office or find more information at hsc.edu

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION @ NC STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM

Criteria: A limited number of scholarships offered to incoming students based on merit and/or need; students are encouraged to apply for admission to NCSU early since they must be accepted to be invited to apply for a scholarship

Contact: Available scholarships can be viewed at: ; information sheet available in MT Guidance Office

UNIVRSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA @ GREENSBORO GUARANTEE PROGRAM

Criteria: An academic program and financial aid package for NC residents that seeks to cover 100% of students need through federal, state, university and private grants and scholarships; minimum combined SAT (CR+M) of 1000 or 21 ACT; completion FAFSA required

Deadline: Apply by admissions deadline

Contact: Apply for Guarantee at guarantee.uncg.edu

BARTON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: An array of scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen with GPA requirements ranging from 2.5 to 3.25, SAT scores (CR+M) ranging from 850-1100 and ACT scores ranging from 17 to 24

Awards: Scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $10,000

Deadline: Rolling Admissions, but check the web site for scholarship priority expectations

Contact: Information brochure in MT Guidance Office; find information at barton.edu

NATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIPS @ JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY

Criteria: Members of National Student Organizations like: DECA, Business Professionals of America, FCCLA, FBLA and others.

Awards: Amounts Vary

Deadline: Follow directions at jwu.edu/apply

Contact: Brochure available in MT Guidance Office

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 SWEEPSTAKES

Criteria: Any high school senior may enter this contest

Awards: $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 25, 2013 to May 9, 214

Contact: For complete details and to enter, visit

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