SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE



SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

Mount Tabor High School

December 8, 2020

Scholarship Applications that we receive in print form or are not available through an online platform will be made available at the MTHS Student Services website under Seniors, then the Scholarship Updates tab.

LOOK FOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY WEB SITES:

1)Check out scholarship opportunities at UNC public universities and plan to meet application deadlines for scholarship eligibility or separate application processes; 2) Many NC private colleges/universities off scholarship opportunities if applicants meet GPA/SAT or ACT levels; 3) Many out-of-state universities offer scholarships based on GPA/SAT or ACT and meeting early action application deadlines that significantly reduce overall cost

ALL Senior Families should search for Student Financial Aid for North Carolinians at . Click on the Paying for College tab at the top of the home page and search for valuable resources that will help in funding your college education. The GRANTS and SCHOLARSHIPS tab will open information about over 120 scholarship opportunities and the process to apply. You will also find information about federal and state grant programs . Review merit scholarship, forgivable loans, and need-based financial aid opportunities. Check out forgivable loan programs associated with underemployed job categories in North Carolina. Use your resources at

***The Winston-Salem Foundation one-stop scholarship application becomes available on January 1, 2021. Check out scholarship opportunities at scholarships. The merit scholarship deadline is March 15, 2021.***

COLLEGE BOARD OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS-look for updates to this program and the steps you need to take to be eligible at opportunity.

Download a scholarship newsletter at: https;//newsletter.php and find opportunities that may fit you.

ROTC PROGRAMS-The Reserve Officers Training Corp is a college program offered at over 1,700 colleges and universities across the US that prepares young adults to become officers in the US Military. In exchange for a paid college education and guaranteed post-college career, cadets commit to service in the military after graduation. At training/rotc, you will find Army ROTC, Marine and Navy ROTC and Air Force Rotary details and application processes.

MOUNT TABOR PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS-Join the PTSA by February 1, 2021 to be eligible for $500-$1,000 ACADEMIC, ARTS & ATHLETIC scholarships. Scholarship applications will be available in January. Join the MT PTSA---find Mount Tabor PTSA on the website, then click on Purchase PTSA Membership Only

NORTH CAROLINA TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM

ELON UNIVERSITY, MEREDITH COLLEGE, NORTH CAROLNA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL, &

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE

Criteria: The purpose of this program is to recruit, prepare, and support students residing in or attending institutions of higher education located in North Carolina to become highly effective STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or special education teachers in the State’s public schools

Awards: $4,125 per semester for 8 semesters, renewable annually (forgiveable loan program based on employment in NC public school)

Deadline: January 11, 2021; look for details about each participating institution at the website below and/or individual college/university websites.

Contact: Find complete information at

FLORENCE KIDDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA IN NORTH CAROLINA)

Criteria: North Carolina high school seniors who will attend any North Carolina college or university; recipients selected based on the merit of an essay on the following topic: A Glimpse Into History: Please choose and describe a historical structure in or near your county that was built pr9ior to the 20th century. Imagine a time capsule was buried there during the building of the structure and discovered today. What kind of artifacts or writings were left in the capsule that would give us information about the area when the capsule was created? What hopes and ideals from that period in time would the creators of the capsule like us to know about?

Awards: First Place-$3,000; Second Place-$1,000; Third Place-$800….and three Fourth Places-$4,000 (some local chapters offer additional scholarships)

Deadline: February 7, 2021

Contact: Information and online application process at florence-kidder-memorial-scholarship

CHAMPION SCHOLARSHIP (LEWIS AND KELLER ATTORNEYS AT LAW)

Criteria: Students who have been accepted/plan to attend a 2 or 4-year college or university in North Carolina and minimum 3.0 GPA; Essay: In 500-750 words tell us about a cause you strive to be a champion for and how you plan to make a positive impact for that cause.

Award: Two $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: April 30, 2021

Contact: Information and online application process at

AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: High School students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their school, community, or workplace

Awards: $2,500 to $25,000

Deadline: December 15, 2020

Contact: Information and online application process at achievers or

SILVER PEN WRITING COMPETITION (HOMESTEAD HILLS RESTIREMENT COMMUNITY in WINSTON-SALEM)

Criteria: All high school seniors who live or attend school with 25 miles of Homestead Hills; no GPA requirement; write a 1000 word essay on the following topic: There are many people who can be influential to an individuals’ life whether they be someone in history or known personally to that individual. If you could have a conversation with anyone, living or deceased, who would it be and why? What would you discuss?

Awards 1st Place=$2,500; 2nd Place=$750; 3rd Place=$500

Deadline: February 12, 2021

Contact Information and online application process/submission process at silverpen-

AUBREY LEE BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Excellent academic achievement, financial need, community service/work experience, and leadership; applicants must be planning to attend North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, or the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (FAFSA completion required)----some applicants will be selected for a regional interview in early spring

Awards: Several Scholarships-up to $12,000 annually

Deadline: January 31, 2021 (Check in with your counselor with questions about this scholarship

Contact: Apply at Brooks; Follow this link for complete information and the online application process:

LIGHT ON THE HILL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP @ THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

Criteria: African American students who will enroll at UNC-Chapel Hill for fall 2021

Awards: Two $4,000 Julius Peppers Scholarships, renewable for three years

Four $2,000 LOTH Scholarships, renewable for three years

Deadline: March 1, 2021

Contact: Information flyer in MTHS School Counseling Center; apply at alumni.unc.edu/loth; contact Tanea Pettis at 919-843-9694 or email loth@unc.edu with questions

NCHSAA ENDOWED FUND SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: Various scholarship opportunity for eligible North Carolina student athletes in several sports

Charlie Adams Endowed Scholarships-senior male in wrestling & senior girl in cross country (February 5, 2021)

Jerry McGee Endowed Scholarships-male and female athletes who have overcome adversity (March 13, 2021)

NCHSAA Lacrosse Scholarships-male and female varsity lacrosse players; accepted to play in college (April 2, 2021)

Pat Gainey Student Awards-two student athletes with focus on financial need (February 5, 2021)

Tony Cullen Memorial Scholarships-one senior male and one senior female varsity lacrosse players (April 2, 2021)

Wilburn Clary Medal Awards-male and female student athletes (February 5, 2021)

Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarships-an outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American student athlete (February 5, 2021)

Awards: Vary (excellent opportunities for student-athletes in North Carolina)

Deadline: See dates above

Contact: Direct link to the scholarship program and each individual scholarship at

NORTH CAROLINA ALPHA KAPPA DELTA EUNICE RIGGINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Young woman ranked in top 10% of class and minimum SAT of 1220 or ACT of 25, good character, participation in extra-curricular activities (school and community), and financial need (not primary consideration)

Award: $2,000 scholarship

Deadline March 1, 2021

Contact: Application information will be posted on the Student Services website; applicants will go to

NORTH CAROLINA ALPHA KAPPA DELTA MARY ROSE MILLS-LINDA RANKIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Senior ranked in top 10% of class and minimum SAT of 1290 and/or ACT of 27, good character, participation in extra-curricular activities (school and community), and financial need (not primary consideration).

Award: $2,000 scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2021

Contact: Information will be posted on the Student Services website; applicants will go to

NORTH CAROLINA ALPHA KAPPA DELTA CLARE JOHNSON MARLEY-MARY EARLE BERGER FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Senior who plans to major in an area of the fine arts, ranked in the top 20% of class, and minimum SAT of 1220 and/or ACT of 25; good character, participation in extra-curricular activities (school & community), and financial need (not primary consideration)

Award: $2,000 scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2021

Contact: Information will be posted on the Student Services website; applicants will go to

NORTH CAROLINA DELTA KAPPA STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP (NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION)

Criteria: Graduating senior of a NC high school pursuing a degree at a 2 or 4-year college or university; unweighted GPA of 2.5 to 3.5; service to school, community, and church—along with good character, integrity and leadership potential

Award: $2,000 scholarship

Deadline: To be Announced

Contact: Application process will be announced at ; look for information at the Student Services website

POINT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Empowers promising LGBTQ students and leaders to achieve their full academic and leadership potential-despite the obstacles often put before them-to make a significant impact on society

Awards: Several awards with varying amounts

Deadline: January 25, 2021

Contact: Scholarship information and application available at ; send questions to info@

NORTH CAROLINA SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF WARTIME VETERANS

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: Check website

Contact: Information available at

JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Minority high school seniors who plan to attend four-year colleges/universities, show leadership potential, demonstrate a dedication to community service, and present evidence of financial need; minimum SAT score of 1,000 or a composite score of 21 on the ACT

Awards: 54 scholarships were awarded last year

Deadline: February 1, 2021

Contact: Information available in MTHS School Counseling Center; info and online application at

PEARL BERLIN SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Graduating high school senior and resident of Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph or Alamance County, NC; self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or straight ally; must have demonstrated service or a desire to serve the LGBTQ community

Award(s): Amount awarded up to $3,000 (multiple scholarships of $1,000 or single scholarship of $3,000)

Deadline: March 1, 2021 (anticipated deadline)

Contact: Information available at

THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Provides scholarships to anyone with multiple sclerosis, or anyone who is the child of some with multiple sclerosis, who will be attending an accredited postsecondary school for the first time.

Awards: Range from $1,000 to $3,000, although a limited number may exceed this amount

Deadline: January 2020 (follow scholarship information at website)

Contact: Brochure in MT Guidance Office; application available at scholarship

ALLEGACY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION MEL HUGHES & CAROLINA CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION GENERAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Allegacy members who will be full time four-year or an nccommunityfoundationlorg community college students

Awards: Four $1,300 scholarships for colleges/universities and four $250 scholarships for community colleges

Deadline: February 1, 2021

Contact: Flyer in MTHS School Counseling Center; apply at

BISON STEM SCHOLARS PROGRAM @ HOWARD UNIVERSITY

Criteria: academically talented students interested in STEM fields; GPA of 3.0 or higher and SAT of 1250 (Math minimum 600) or ACT of 26 (Math minimum 25); community service and leadership

Awards: Scholarship Funding, Summer Bridge Program, Research & Internship Opportunities, Study Abroad and MORE……

Deadline: Apply for admissions through Common Application and program application by January 30, 2021

Contact: Information flyer in MT School Counseling Office; program application at www2.howard.edu/scholarships/bison-stem-scholars

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: Applicants must be recommended by a teacher or counselor; GPA of 3.75, minimum SAT 1410/ACT 30; outstanding visual arts, performing arts, writing or riding capabilities

Awards: $20,000 per year

Deadline: Nomination and completed application by February 1, 2021 (Talk with a teacher or your counselor about a nomination)

Contact: Information flyer in MT School Counseling Office: students apply online at scad.edu/apply; nominations to nomination@scad.edu

HISPANIC LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Seniors planning to attend college from Hispanic/Latino origin with a 2.7 gpa or higher; eligible students must have been identified as ELL (English Language Learner) any time since kindergarten; financial need

Awards: Determined each year (last year recipients were awarded $2,000 to $5,000 scholarships)

Deadline: December 18, 2020

Contact: Apply online at hispanic-league-scholarship; see your counselor or Mr. Huck if you have questions

ALLEGACY FINANCIAL WELLBEING SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Senior member of Allegacy Federal Credit Union at one of Allegacy’s partner high schools (Mount Tabor included); students will complete a Everfi playlist from the Allegacy website and create a 2-3 minute video

Awards: $1,500 first place; $1,000 second place, and $500 third place

Deadline: January 31, 2021

Contact:

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: Applicants must be citizens of the United States of America and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the USA; General Scholarships, Political Science, History, Government & Economics Scholarships, Medical and Nursing Scholarships, and other Specific Categories of Scholarships (review website for more details about eligibility)

Awards: $1,000 to $5,000 scholarships

Deadline: January 31, 2021

Contact: More information and application details at

NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION EDNOWMENT FUND GIFT SCHOLARSHIPS

NCSDAR Cordon Street Endowment Gift Scholarship

Lucinda B. Findley History Scholarship (major or minor in History)

Mildred H. Showfety Endowment Fund Scholarship

Criteria: A letter of reference from the sponsoring chapter (Colonel Joseph Winston Chapter in WS)

Awards: $2,000 scholarships

Deadline: January 31, 2021

Contact: Communicate with Mr. Huck if you would like to apply and seek sponsorship from the Colonel Joseph Winston DAR Chapter.

ERICA WOLFE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Mount Tabor senior who has participated in band/orchestra and 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: March 15, 2021 (complete Winston-Salem Foundation one-stop application)

Contact: Information and application available at beginning January 1; use one-stop 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; minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA

Award: $500

Deadline: March 15, 2021 (complete Winston-Salem Foundation one-stop application)

Contact: Information and application available at beginning January 1; use the one-stop 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, 2021 (turn in personal statement to Mr. Huck)

Contact: Information in MT Guidance Office and at

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: $500

Deadline: all seniors who plan to attend UNC-Chapel Hill are considered in early May 2020; recipient announced at Senior Awards Day

Contact: Information available in MT Guidance Office and at

RUBIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Mount Tabor High School seniors who will pursue a degree at a UNC system school; minimum cumulative 3.0 unweighted GPA; minority students who will be first in immediate family to attend college; demonstrate financial need

Award: Four consecutive years of undergraduate tuition and fees

Deadline: March 15, 2021 (complete Winston-Salem Foundation one-stop application)

Contact: Information available in MT Guidance Office and at ; use the one-stop application

LARRY SCHREI BER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Forsyth County high school senior, intending to play sports in college, minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 (preference will be given to applicants from Mount Tabor High School and R.J. Reynolds High School: demonstrated financial need, academic performance, good character, and strong work ethic will be considered

Awards: TBD

Deadline: March 15, 2021 (complete Winston-Salem Foundation one-stop application)

Contact: Information available in MT Guidance Office and at wsfoundation org; use the one-stop application

Larry Schreiber was a longtime Winston-Salem business leader and served as president of the Mount Tabor HS athletic booster club and as a Pop Warner football coach. Mr. Schreiber’s children who attended Mount Tabor and RJR have set up this memorial scholarship in his name

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA NONRESIDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Contact: Check out nonresident opportunities starting at sc.edu/financial aid and locate Scholarships for Nonresidents (Stamp Scholars Award, McNair Scholars Award, Horseshoe Scholars Award, Alumni Scholars Award, Provost Scholars Award, Academic Scholars-Elite Award, Academic Scholars-Excellence Award, Academic Scholars-Superlative Award, Academic Scholars-Distinction Award, Academic Scholars-Merit Award, Academic Scholars-Recognition Awards)

APIA (ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICANS) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census, citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the US, minimum GPA of 2.7, and must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA

Awards: Scholarships arrange from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards

Deadline: January 14, 2021

Contact: Begin the application at

RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM

Criteria: African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society; applicants must excel academically, exhibit exemplary leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need

Awards: At least 10 scholarships ($10,000 per year for four years)

Deadline: January 9, 2021 for Ron Brown scholarship only (All materials must be submitted together).

Contact/Info: Complete up to date information and application available at

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/Info: See Mr. Huck if you attended Cook Elementary School

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