SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE



SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

Mount Tabor High School

March 24, 2011

If you need money for college and/or want to earn a merit scholarship, you should apply for financial aid and scholarships through the Winston-Salem Foundation. Check out local scholarship opportunities at . The Winston-Salem Foundation common scholarship application is currently available with a deadline of April 15, 2011. Some scholarship opportunities coordinated by the foundation require a separate application process. Contact Mr. Huck if you have questions.

ETHAN DEREK SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Mount Tabor senior with a GPA from 2.5-3.5 and demonstrates financial need (but not restricted to very low income), plan to attend college, community college, or technical school; preference given to students planning to study architecture

Award: One $750 scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2011

Contact: Information sheet explaining application process available in MT Guidance Office

SCOTTCARES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: High school seniors who plan to continue an education in the arts, including visual arts, music, drama, speech, literary arts, dance/movement, photography, and technology-generated arts; 2.5 minimum GPA; interviews will be conducted on May 4, 2011

Awards: Several scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1,500

Deadline: April 21, 2011 (Return completed application to Mr. Huck)

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

MALCOLM/HUNNICUTT/CARTWRIGHT ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: This scholarship, in memory of three gentleman who served the WS/FC schools as teachers, coaches, and administrators, will recognize a graduating senior of a WS/FC high school who has shown significant achievement in sports and one or more of the following areas: academics, leadership, character, and community service (one MT senior will be nominated and complete the application process)

Award: $1,000 non-renewable scholarship

Deadline: April 29, 2011 (Interested seniors should turn in Senior Profile/Resume, Scholarship Nomination Form, and a written statement about her/his significant sports achievements/contributions during high school-signed by at least one coach-to Mr. Huck by April 11, 2011)

Contact: Information sheets, including biographies of the scholarship honorees, available in MT Guidance Office

WILL TO WIN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: High school seniors who are outstanding, disciplined, determined and successful in managing their asthma; hold a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher

Awards: Ten $5,000 scholarships in the following categories: performing arts, visual arts, community service, athletics, and science

Deadline: April 30, 2011

Contact: Applications in MT Guidance Office or visit

REYNOLDA ROTARY CLARENCE “BIG HOUSE” GAINES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria Students who attended Cook Elementary School 2003-04 or beyond and plan to attend Winston-Salem State University; academic achievement, leadership, quality of character, service to community, and degree of involvement with the Reynolda Rotary while at Cook

Awards: Several (number and amounts will depend on the number of applicants)

Deadline: March 15, 2011-DEADLINE EXTENDED TO END OF MARCH

Contact: Application and more information available at

WS/FC ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL SCHOLARSHIPS (C. DOUGLAS CARTER SCHOLARSHIP)

Criteria: Outstanding seniors who plan to pursue a career in Education (applications from two MT seniors will be accepted)

Awards: Two $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: May 2, 2011 (interested seniors should have Senior Profile/Resume on file and submit Scholarship Nomination Form to Mr. Huck by March 25, 2011)

Contact: Information Form in MT Guidance Office; applications will be available to selected students

FORSYTH TECH SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: Seniors who have applied for admission to FTCC by April 15th and receive a FTCC student ID (follow the direction page carefully and file the FAFSA by May 1, 2011)

Awards: Vary

Deadline: April 15, 2011

Contact: Applications available in the MT Guidance Office

MARGARET HAWKINS SCHOLARSHIP (LEWISVILLE TITANS)

Criteria: Seniors that participated in the Lewisville Titans organization for at least 5 years

Awards: Two $500 scholarships, 1 male and 1 female

Deadline: March 31, 2011

Contact: Applications in MT Guidance Office

SENAH C. AND C. A. KENT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: High school seniors who demonstrate traits of high personal character, leadership and ambition; academic merit and financial need

Awards: number of scholarships and amounts will be based on market value of the scholarship fund assets

Deadline: April 11, 2011

Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office; apply online at

HIGH SCHOOL INNOVATOR OF THEYAR SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: High school students who have invented something noteworthy or improved a process that affects their fellow students, city, or town during their high school careers

LEAD WITH YOUR HEART SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Seniors dedicated to volunteering, dedicating their time to working for the greater good, selfless service that has made a big impact in their community or beyond

Apply for both scholarships at scholarships

BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Students with financial need and planning to major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business, Administration, Finance, Marketing, or Design and/or are interested in a career in the automotive or related industry

Awards: Scholarships up to $25,000 for four years

Deadline: March 31, 2011

Contact: Apply at

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 21, 2011

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 21, 2011

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 21, 2011

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 4, 2011 (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 18, 2011)

Contact: Application and information page available in MT Guidance Office

IDA TILSON SCHOLARSHIPS (FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ON FIFTH 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, 2011

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

2011 STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area-random drawing

Awards: One $4,000 scholarship, two $1,00 scholarships, and eight $500 scholarships

Deadline: April 22, 2011

Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office or long on to

WHITLOW-OSBORNE SCHOLARSHIP (NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF RESCUE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, INC)

Criteria: High School Seniors or members of an Emergency Services in several counties, including Forsyth, who will enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school; based on scholastic achievement, intellectual ability, activities, financial need, character, and promise of future contribution to our State and Nation

Award: One $2,000 scholarship ($500 per semester for 2 years)

Deadline: March 31, 2011

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office

BOB R. MCGUIRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (NATIONAL CHILD SUPPORT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP)

Criteria: Senior with overall C average or higher with at least one parent who is a member of the North Carolina Child Support Council or a client of the Child Support Program (either through Child Support services of Clerk of Court services)

Award: $1,000 scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2011

Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Office

NATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SCHOLARSHIPS @ JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY

Criteria: Seniors who are members of any (8 total) National Student Organization (including DECA, FBLA, and FCCLA)

Awards: Determined after JWU admission

Deadline: not indicated but application to JWU should be submitted soon

Contact: Apply at jwu.edu/apply; see DECA, FBLA, FCCLA advisors for more information

STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Criteria: Seniors whose parents/guardians are members of SEANC, planning to attend four-year or two-year colleges (separate scholarships based on academic performance and financial need AND academic performance without regard for financial need)

Awards: Twenty-eight scholarships (1r merit-based and 14 financial need) for 4-year colleges; Six scholarships (3 merit-based and 3 financial need) for community colleges

Deadline: April 15, 2011 (return completed to the district scholarship chair)

Contact: Applications available at the SEANC web site () or contact Renee Vaughan at 919-833-6436 x3333 or 800-222-2758

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 15, 2011 (submit application to Mr. Huck)

Contact: Obtain application from the Winston-Salem Foundation website, or the WS Foundation area in the MT Guidance Office

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 15, 2011

Contact: Information and application available at ; used 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, 2011 (submit application materials to Mr. Huck)

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

KUANDELEA ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY

Criteria: Academically talented, highly motivated graduating seniors from any public or private school in Winston-Salem/Forsyth county who intends to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time at WSSU (one award titled the Elsie Marshall Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student who plans to major in a teacher education program); minimum GPA of 3.25 and 950 SAT/19 ACT

Awards: Three $500 scholarships

Deadline: April 16, 2011

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office or contact Angela H. Edwards at hendersona@wssu.edu

WINSTON-SALEM ENGINEERS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: High School student planning an education in an engineering related field at a North Carolina college or university; merit and involvement in extra-curricular activities; financial need will be considered if presented by the applicant

Award: One $1,000 scholarship

Deadline: April 4, 2011

Contact: Application information available in MT Guidance Office

PROSEPECTIVE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP-LOAN PROGRAM

Criteria: Merit-based program available to students with a non-weighted 2.5 or better APA who have chosen to pursue teaching as a career

Awards: $2,500 per year for first two years and $4,000 per year for junior and senior years (recipient agrees to work full-time as a teacher in North Carolina’s public schools one year for every year of funding received

Deadline: April 15, 2011

Contact: Application information available at PTSL

MILLENIUM TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP-LOAN PROGRAM

Criteria: Need- and merit-based program available to students interested in teaching in NC public schools; must enroll at Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, or Winston-Salem State University

Awards: $6,500 per year for four years (recipient must teach in NC one year for every year of funding received)

Deadline:

Contact: Visit MTSL for more information

NURSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM (NSP) UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

Criteria: Merit-based scholarship-loan program available to students who have chosen to enter the nursing profession; recipients agree to work full-time as Registered Nurses in North Carolina

Awards: Associate Degree students-$3,000 per year; Bachelor Degree students-$5,000 per year

Deadline: March 2011 for BA degree candidates-May 2011 for Associate degree candidates

Contact: Application information available at NSP

NURSE ECUCATION SCHOLARSHIP-LOAN PROGRAM (NESLP)

Criteria: NC residents who plan to pursue a Nursing degree and demonstrate financial need and academic achievement

Awards: Range from $3,000 to $5,000

Deadline:

Contact: Contact the financial aid office at the participating NC College or university offering the level of nurse education instruction desired

NORTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR HEALTH, SCIENCE, AND MATHEMATICS (HSM)

Criteria: NC residents who have been accepted as full-time students in accredited associate, baccalaureate, masters or doctoral programs leading to degrees in specified health, science, or a mathematics-related field (recipients agree to work full-time in NC in their field of licensure)

Awards: Loans range from $3,000 to $8,500 per year depending on the degree level

Deadline: May 2011

Contact: Applications are available online at HSM

LEWISVILLE CIVIC CLUB STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Criteria: High School seniors who has distinguished him/herself an encourage service to the Town of Lewisville; minimum 2.5 GPA, school and community activities

Award: One $1,500 scholarship

Deadline: March 25, 2011

Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office, from the Lewisville Civic Club, and at

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, extracurricular and community activities, references and essay

Awards: Four $1,300 scholarship for college/university; Four $25 scholarships for community/technical schools

Deadline: Not Stated

Contact: Brochures available in MT Guidance Office or access scholarship information at

CHRISTIAN CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP @ MID-ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (Elizabeth City, North Carolina)

Criteria: One Mount Tabor senior who exhibits outstanding character and leadership; minimum 2.5 GPA

Award: $10,000 scholarship over 4 years

Deadline: March 31, 2011 (See Mr. Huck if you are interested)

Contact: Students should self-identify their interest in attending MACU and receiving the scholarship by completing a registration form on the MACU web site at

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: March 31, 2011

Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Office or at

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 29, 2010-May 13, 2011

Contact: Apply online at

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