SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE



SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID UPDATE

Mount Tabor High School

March 14, 2013

Have you completed the

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID?

Have you completed the

WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION scholarship application?

Deadline is April 1, 2013

Many scholarship and financial aid programs in North Carolina are described in Student Financial for North Carolinians. Copy available in MT Guidance Office. Available online at fabook

FORGIVEABLE EDUCATION LOANS FOR SERVICE: Learn more about FELS, view a list of qualifying academic programs and participating campuses, read the eligibility requirements and apply at FELS.

The deadline to apply for these scholarship opportunities is April 1, 2013.

Search for Scholarship Opportunities at the following web sites:











The American Legion provides a scholarship search opportunity at needalift.

Check out and

to read about several scholarship opportunities (see folder on scholarship rack for sample scholarship opportunities)

Forsyth County high school students should review scholarship opportunities available through the WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION. Go to to explore scholarships and the common scholarship application. The application is available now, and the deadline to apply for all scholarships is April 1, 2013. Pick up an information flyer from the scholarship rack.

NAACP SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria:                  High School senior with 2.5 GPA or higher, plan to enroll full-time in a two or four year accredited college or university, and demonstrate financial need

Awards:                 Several $1,000 scholarships

Deadline:               April 15, 2013

Contact:                 Applications available in MT Guidance Office

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

Criteria: Female senior from a Forsyth County high school with a relative that received a Purple heart Medal (300-400 word paper about your relative and the experience of receiving a Purple Heart)

Award: $1,000 scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2013

Contact: Information and application instructions in MT Guidance Office

THE CRUMLEY ROBERTS FOUNDER’S SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: NC high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university; essay based scholarship as the organization is looking for students who have original ideas about how to promote attentive driving among younger drivers

Awards Six $2,500 scholarships

Deadline: March 15, 2013

Contact: More information and application process at

BROWN ALUMNI CHAPTER (WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY)

Criteria: Students who have applied to WSSU with a 2.8 or higher GPA

Awards: Three $1.000 scholarships

Deadline: April 10, 2013

Contact: Information sheet and application available in MT Guidance Office

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. (ALPHA PI LAMBDA CHAPTER) SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: African-American males in the WS/FC Schools with a minimum 2.7 weighted GPA and planning to attend a two-year or for-year college or university immediately upon graduation (top candidates will be selected for an interview to be conducted on May 19th or 20th)

Awards: $500 and $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: May 3, 2013

Contact: Application instructions in MT Guidance Office (applicants will email Alvin Howard at howardae@triad. to request a digital copy of the application)

WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: WS/FC high school seniors who plan to pursue a career as an educator and who show evidence of scholarship and service to the school and community and be of good character (MT may submit two applications)

Awards: Two $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: April 26, 2013 (Interested students should submit senior profile/resume and Scholarship Nomination Request Form by March 27, 2013 to Mr. Huck)

Contact: Information sheet available in MT Guidance Office

SCOTTCARES FOUNDATION ARTS/TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Forsyth, Guilford & Davie County seniors who plan to major in an arts or art technology area (visual arts, music, drama, speech, literary arts, dance/movement, photography, visual communication and technology) and attend a college or university in North Carolina; minimum 2.5 GPA (group of finalists will be interviewed)

Awards: $250 to $1,500 scholarships

Deadline: April 19, 2013 (Completed applications should be submitted to the Mount Tabor Guidance Office by April 17th)

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

SETHOS COURT (105) DAUGHTERS OF ISIS BOOK SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: WS/FC Schools senior who has demonstrated outstanding achievement, merit in scholarship, and community service during their scholarly endeavors

Award: $500 book scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2013

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

NORTH CAROLINA DESERT CONFERENCE OF COURTS DAUGHTERS OF ISIS SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: WS/FC Schools seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and service to school and community

Awards: Two $2,000 scholarships

Deadline: April 15, 2013

Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Office

THE DIGNITY AWARD (PARKWAY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST AND WENTZ MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST)

Criteria: Students who best demonstrate a personal commitment to create a safe school environment for all students and, in particular, students who are LGBTQ or perceived as such

Awards: One $750 scholarship

Deadline: April 26, 2013

Contact: Information sheet and application available in MT Guidance Office

RHO ZETA CHAPTER OF ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Male and Female minority students who plan to attend an institution of higher education upon graduation; minimum GPA of 2.7 (two MT seniors will be selected to apply)

Award: $500 scholarship

Deadline: April 8, 2013 (Submit Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination Form to Mr. Huck by March 18th for consideration)

Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office

BALANCED MAN SCHOLARSHIP (NORTH CAROLINA DELTA CHAPTER OF SIGMA PHI EPSILON FRATERNITY AT UNC-CHAPEL HILL)

Criteria: Incoming male freshmen to UNC-Chapel Hill who exemplify the sound-body, sound-mind principles of SigEp

Awards: Three Scholarships of $1,000, $750 and $250

Deadline: June 30, 2013

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

FIDM/FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: High school students who want to pursue careers in creative industries and earn a Bachelor’s Degree or Associative of Arts Degree in one of 20 creative business and design majors

Contact: Go to fidm.edu and learn about the school and scholarship opportunities

SENAH C. AND C. A. KENT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: High school seniors who plan to attend a college located in Forsyth County, NC; must demonstrate traits of high personal character, leadership and ambition as well as academic merit and financial need

Awards: Number of scholarships and amount TBD

Deadline: April 30, 2013

Contact: Information flyer in MT Guidance Office; apply on line at

MISSISSIPPI EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING PROGRAM (OLE MISS AND MSU)

Criteria: Top performing students who want to become English or math teachers (five-year commitment to teach in Mississippi)

Awards: Full Tuition, annual housing allowance, $6,000 study abroad opportunity and tablet computer

Deadline: Scholarship Committee will begin considering applications March 15, 2013

Contact: Apply online at

PIEDMONT CIVITAN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

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

Awards: Two $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: April 17, 2013 (Provide Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination request by March 15, 2013 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, 2013 (Interested students should have Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination Form to Mr. Huck by March 15, 2013)

Contact: Information available in MT Guidance Office

ALPHI PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. PSI PHI CHAPTER 2013 SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: African American male seniors in the WS/FCS system may apply

Awards: Not Stated

Deadline: May 6, 2013

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

NORTH CAROLINA FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN CARING FOR AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Dependent child of an active duty North Carolina service member who was wounded o rkilled while serving in a combat zone from September 11, 2001 to present (any branch of service who served on Active Duty, Active Duty Reserve, or National Guard)

Awards: Up to two $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: April 15, 2013

Contact: Information sheet and application available in MT Guidance Office

IDA TILSON SCHOLARSHIPS (FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ON FIFTH ST in WINSTON-SALEM)

Criteria: Although the primary criteria is need, evidence of ability to succeed in the educational program chosen, character and dependability, and religious involvement will be considered

Awards: Several Scholarships

Deadline: May 1, 2013

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

WEST TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP AT THE CATAWBA COLLEGE ACADEMY OF TEACHING

Criteria: Scholarship program, early education field experiences, excursions and networking

Awards: $2,500 scholarships

Deadline: Contact Catawba College at 704-637-4499 or 1-800-CATAWBA

Contact: Information brochure in MT Guidance Office; apply online 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, 2013

Contact: Information sheet and application in MT Guidance Office

HERTER-O’NEAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR BUSINESS MAJORS

Criteria: North Carolina resident pursuing an Associates and/or Bachelors degree in a business related field of study and enrolled in college classes for the 2013-14 school year

Awards: $250 scholarship with potential to compete for $750 state-level scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2013

Deadline: Information brochure and application available in 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 30, 2013

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 30, 2013

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 30, 2013

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, 2013 (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

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 19, 2013 (Submit application to MT Guidance or Mr. Fisher in Room 525)

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY PAN-HELLENIC COUNSIL 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 25, 2013

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

AMVETS NATIONAL AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST

Criteria: 500 word essay: “Why is it Important to Vote?”

Awards: State and National Awards-up to$1,000 and trips to Valley Forge, PA or AMVETS State Convention

Deadline: March 15, 2013

Contact: Entry Form and Instructions in MT Guidance Office

2013 STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

All seniors are eligible. Simply log on to student- and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area; scholarships will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications

Deadline: April 21, 2013

WINSTON-SALEM ALUMNI CHAPTER OF NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: High school senior and a resident of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County with plans to attend NCCU; minimum 2.7 GPA

Awards: One $500 scholarship and one $1,000 scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2013 (NEW DEADLINE)

Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Office

WINSTON-SALEM ENGINEERS CLUB

Criteria: Qualified students who will be pursuing an education in an engineering related field at a North Carolina school in the fall of 2013

Awards: At least one $1,000 scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2013

Contact: Application information available in MT Guidance Office

CHRIS HOLDER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Deserving students who have demonstrated dedication to the music program throughout high school and will be dedicated to attending an institution of higher learning; involved in at least 2 music programs for 3 consecutive years including senior year and minimum 2.5 GPA

Awards: Amount not stated

Deadline: April 7, 2013 (completed applications should be submitted to Mr. Huck by March 27, 2013, the last day of 3rd quarter)

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

THE AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION’S NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST

Criteria: 1,000-1,250 word essay: How Would You Improve U.S. Relations Around the World?

Award: $2,500, a trip to Washington, D.C., and a full scholarship for a Semester at Sea voyage

Deadline: April 15, 2013

Contact: Postcard information in MT Guidance Office, visit: essaycontest, or contact Perri Green at 202-719-9700

2013 AES SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: To be eligible the student must answer one of the essay questions found at the web site; grade point average is not a criteria

Award: At least one $500 scholarship

Deadline: October 4, 2013

Contact:

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, 2013

Contact: Application 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 eight students were awarded funds from $250-$4,000

Deadline: April 1, 2013

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

LEWISVILLE CIVIC CLUB STUDENT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Recognizes a high senior or high school graduate who has distinguished him/herself and to encourage service to the Town of Lewisville; minimum GPA of 2.5 and record of club or organization involvement, other school activities, and involvement in community/school leadership and volunteer service

Award: $1,500 scholarship

Deadline: March 29, 2013

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

BOB R. MCGUIRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP/NC CHILD SUPPORT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: At least one parent must be a member of the NC Child Support Council or a client of the Child Support Program (through either Child Support services or Clerk of Court services); resident of NC and graduating senior; overall C average or higher

Awards: $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: April 15, 2013

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Awards for female high school students, minimum GPA of 2.5 or 3.0; field of study varies from Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to Art

Awards: Four national scholarships, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000

Deadline: May 15, 2013

Contact: Information in MT Guidance Office; go to to access the application

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: 26 annual scholarships (13 merit-based, 13 financial need) for four-year college or university students

6 annual scholarships (3 merit-based, 3 financial need) for junior, community, or technical college students

Deadline: April 15, 2013 (and returned to the Scholarship Chairman of the SEANC district of which the parent is a member

Contact: Information Sheet available in MT Guidance Office; scholarship applications are available at members/scholarship. Applicants may contact Beth Dew at SEANC, 800-222-2758 ext. 3347 or bdew@

FORGIVEABLE EDUCATION LOANS FOR SERVICE (NORTH CAROLINA STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY)

Criteria: The program provides funding for NC students committed to working in the state in areas with a critical need for more employees, including teaching, allied health and medicine upon completing their programs. All program requirements, details of the service obligation, a complete list of qualifying programs and award amounts can be found at FELS

Deadline: April 1, 2013

Contact: Brochures available in MT Guidance Office; a link to the 2013 FELS application will be available at the web site in January 2013

BIGSUN SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: All student athletes are eligible; essay required

Award: One $500 scholarship

Deadline: June 21, 2013

Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office; go to for app instructions

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, 2013

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@

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, 2013 (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, 2013

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, 2013 (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

JANICE M. SCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Need (40%), Academics (25%), Community Service (25%) and Writing Skills (10%)

Ms. Scott was a youth advocate in the Washington DC area who perished in the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

Awards: Three to Five $2,500 scholarships

Deadline: March 31, 2013

Contact: Information Sheet and application available in MT Guidance Office

Check for these scholarship opportunities at

10 Words or Less Scholarship-1 $500 award-answer a question in 10 words or less: April 1, 2013

Odenza Marketing Group Spring Scholarship-1 $500 award-essay questions: March 30. 2013

BBG Communications 2013 Scholarship-1 $1,000 award-two essay questions: June 30, 2013

***use this website to search for additional scholarships***

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO GUARANTEE SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Source of financial aid that helps NC high school graduates with family incomes at or below poverty level graduate from UNCG with little or no debt

Deadline: see web site

Awards: 40 scholarships each year

Contact: Information card in MT Guidance; visit guarantee.uncg.edu

ASPIRING ANIMATION PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Students who are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college

Awards: $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: see web site

Contact: Visit to find eligibility information and the online application

ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Applicants submit an essay

Awards: Up to $1,000 scholarship(s)

Deadline: June 14, 2013

Contact:

SALLY & ALAN CONE AWARDS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS @ UNCG

Criteria: Students who have an interest in the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at UNCG

Access information at for more information, process of application, and deadlines.

SUNTRUST OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES

Criteria: High school seniors (GPA and financial need not considered)

Awards: $1,000 scholarships – one winner every two weeks, from October-May

Deadline: One winner selected every two weeks from October 26, 2012 to May 10, 2013

Contact: Apply online at

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