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
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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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