SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
Mount Tabor High School
December 11, 2019
***The Winston-Salem Foundation one-stop scholarship application becomes available on December 15, 2019. Check out scholarship opportunities at ***
MOUNT TABOR PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS
Join the PTSA by February 1, 2020 to be eligible for $500-$1,000
ACADEMIC, ARTS & ATHLETIC scholarships
Deadline: April 24, 2020
Applications for each scholarship are available in the MTHS School Counseling Center
Crosby Scholars
Check your portal for scholarship opportunities….and APPLY
FAFSA COMPLETED?
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at studentaid.. We encourage all seniors and their families to complete he FAFSA to determine financial aid eligibility. Check college and university web sites for FAFSA filing deadlines to maximize your financial aid (grants, work study, and student loans).
Some colleges, universities and scholarship programs require completion of the CSS Profile which can be accessed at . About 400 institutions us the profile to determine non-federal financial aid. CSS Profile information is available now; filing begins on October 1st. Check college/university deadlines.
All seniors must complete North Carolina’s Residency Determination Service to determine eligibility for in-state tuition. Complete the survey at . See your school counselor if you have questions about the survey or your residency status.
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, 2020 to be eligible for $500-$1,000 ACADEMIC, ARTS & ATHLETIC scholarships
Many state universities, like Clemson University, the University of South Carolina, the University of Alabama, the University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, Penn State University and The Ohio State University, have scholarship programs for out-of-state students with specific GPA and test score credentials-look closely at schools that interest you. There are many more with scholarship programs that fit students with strong academic records.
is a website with varied scholarship opportunities. Check out the site for some unique and niche scholarship opportunities that may fit you well. A printed copy of some of the scholarship opportunities found at this site on the scholarship rack in the MTHS School Counseling Center
BAND CLASS NON-ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP (WSSU)
Criteria: Forsyth and Guilford County students who plan to attend Winston-Salem State University; students must follow @bandclazz and @wssu on both Facebook/Instragram Social pages; students record a short :60 video of them playing an instrument and email it to Bandclazzscholar@
Awards: Amounts not Stated
Deadline: March 1, 2020
Contact: Information in MTHS School Counseling Center
EMERGING LEADER SCHOLARSHIP @ VIRGINIA TECH-CORP OF CADETS/ROTC
Criteria: Scholarship for top cadet applicant
Award: Out-of-state worth=$12,000 over four years
Deadline: Check Virginia Tech deadlines to apply
Contact: ; information in MTHS School Counseling Center
SILVER PEN WRITING COMPETITION
Criteria: Write a 1000 word essay on the following topic: Discuss an accomplishment, event or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others
Awards 1st Place=$2,500; 2nd Place=$750; $500
Deadline: February 14, 2020
Contact Information in MTHS Counseling Center; apply online at Silverpen-
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 2019
Awards: Two $2,000 Julius Peppers Scholarships, renewable for three years
Eight $2,500 LOTH Scholarships, one time awards
Deadline: March 1, 2020
Contact: Information flyer in MTHS School Counseling Center; apply at alumni.unc.edu/loth; contact Tanea Pettis at 919-843-9694 with questions
AIR FORCE ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Study what you love at the college of your choice, while simultaneously receiving a world class Air Force experience on leadership, and followership. After you earn receive your degree, you earn a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the greatest Air Force the world has ever known; minimum 3.0 GPA and 1240 SAT/26 ACT
Awards: Full Tuition
Deadline: January 31, 2020
Contact: Charlotte Gold Bar Admissions & Scholarship Representative 2d Lt Aboubacar Baro (614) 632-7994 abaro1@uncc.edu Visit scholarships for more information
ENGINEERING ACADEMIC PATHWAYS SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Outstanding students planning to major in Engineering at UNC-Charlotte; minimum weighted GPA of 3.6, minimum ACT of 23 or SAT Math of 560
Awards: $10,000 over 4 years
Deadline: Not stated
Contact: More information at or contact Gina Robinson at grobinson@uncc.edu
FUTURE OUTSTANDING WOMEN LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP (HONORING MAYOR PRO TEMPORE AND NORTHEAST WARD COUNCIL MEMBER VIVIAN H. BURKE
Criteria: Outstanding female high school senior from the WS/FC School System; outstanding performance in academics, leadership, integrity, school service, community involvement and demonstration of compassion toward others in their daily lives
Award: $500 scholarship
Deadline: January 31, 2020
Contact: Information and application available in MT School Counseling Office; complete interest form at
WINSTON-SALEM CHAPTER OF NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Graduating seniors from Forsyth County who have been accepted to NCCU and anticipate enrolling for fall 2019; minimum 3.0 GPA
Awards: Several scholarships, amounts announced in May
Deadline: February 27, 2020
Contact: Information and applications available in MT School Counseling Office---expecting application soon
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Students demonstrating high academic achievement and service to society; minimum 3.0 GPA
Awards: Several scholarships, amounts not stated
Deadline: March 15, 2019
Contact: Information and applications available in MT School Counseling Office-expecting application soon
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, 2020
Contact: Information and application in MT School Counseling Office; contact info@ with questions
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, 2020
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, 2020 (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
ACT STUDENT CHAMPION AWARD
Criteria: The program will recognize one student in each state who is tenacious and persistent, no matter the challenge, and is prepared for life after high school with a goal in mind and plan in place; composite ACT score of 22 on a single test date or a 3.0 GPA (a student who has overcome challenges and can articulate education and career actions)
Award: $500 non-renewable scholarship, certificate, plaque and state-level recognition
Deadline: December 31, 2019
Contact: Application can be found at readinesschampions
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, 2020 (Applications may be turned in to the MTHS School Counseling Center)
Contact: Applications available in MTHS School Counseling Center
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, 2020 (Applications may be turned in to the MTHS School Counseling Center)
Contact: Applications available in MTHS School Counseling Center
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, 2010 (Application may be turned in to the MTHS School Counseling Center)
Contact: Application available in MTHS School Counseling Center
ALLEGACY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION MEL HUGHES & CAROLINA CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION GENERAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Allegacy members who will be full time four-year or community college students
Awards: Four $1,300 scholarships for colleges/universities and four $250 scholarships for community colleges
Deadline: February 1, 2020
Contact: Flyer in MTHS School Counseling Center; apply 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, 2020
Contact: Information available in MTHS School Counseling Center; info and online application at
TEACH IN WEST VIRGINIA (UNDERWOOD-SMITH TEACHING SCHOLARS PROGRAM) SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: High school graduates who will pursue teaching careers in math, science, elementary education or special education
Awards: $40,000 scholarships
Deadline: Priority given to students who apply by December 31, 2019
Contact: Information flyer in MTHS School Counseling Center; visit to learn more.
AMDA COLLEGE OF PEROFRMING ARTS (LA) & AMERICAN MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY (NYC)
Criteria: Talent, merit, academic excellence, and financial need
Awards: Range from $1,000 to $18.000
Contact: Ask an arts education teacher or your school counselor to nominate you at amda.edu/nominate
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE
Criteria: High school students submit a 300-500 word statement that describes an innovative approach or idea you have for addressing one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Awards: Ten Finalists will be selected in late March and will present their ideas in person at Seton Hall University or via Skype on April 24, 2020
Deadline March 1, 2020
Contact: For more details and to enter, visit shu.edu/UNchallenge
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, 2020
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; go to doa.vets/ and click on Scholarships
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: Applications available from November 1, 2019 to January 27, 2020 with March 6, 2020 as final deadline to submit semi-finalist materials
Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office; Scholarship information and application 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 15, 2020
Contact: Brochure in MT Guidance Office; application available at scholarship
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, 2019 (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, 2020 (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, 2020 (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, 2020 (complete Winston-Salem Foundation one-stop application)
Contact: Information available in MT Guidance Office and at ; use the one-stop application
HISPANIC LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Current or former Forsyth County English Language Learner (ELL) student, be of Hispanic/Latino origin, 2.7 minimum GPA, and have financial need
Awards: Several scholarships in varying amounts
Deadline: January 6, 2020
Contact: Information in MTHS School Counseling Center; apply at ; applicants can also start from Hispanic-league-scholarship
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)
Awards: Several Scholarships-up to $12,000 annually
Deadline: January 31, 2010
Contact: Apply at Brooks
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, renewable annually (forgiveable loan program based on employment in NC public school)
Deadline: January 13, 2020; look for details about each participating institution at the website below and/or individual college/university websites.
Contact: Information in MTHS School Counseling Center; find complete information at
COLLEGE BOARD OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Compete for scholarships through your College Board account: Practice for the SAT, Strengthen Your College List, Apply to Colleges, Improve Your Scores, Complete the FAFSA
Awards: Range from $500 to $2,000
Deadlines: Each process has a deadline for seniors
Contact:
FIDM/FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING (CALIFORNIA) NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Criteria: Students pursuing college degrees and careers in Fashion, Visual Arts, Graphics, Interior Design, Social Media, and Entertainment
Awards: more than $300,000 in scholarships awarded
Deadline: see website
Contact: bit.ly/ScholarshipsFIDM
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 7, 2020)
Jerry McGee Endowed Scholarships-male and female athletes who have overcome adversity (March 13, 2020)
NCHSAA Lacrosse Scholarships-male and female varsity lacrosse players; accepted to play in college (March 6, 2020)
Pat Gainey Student Awards-two student athletes with focus on financial need (February 7, 2020)
Tony Cullen Memorial Scholarships-one senior male and one senior female varsity lacrosse players (March 6, 2020)
Wilburn Clary Medal Awards-male and female student athletes (February 7, 2020)
Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarships-an outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American student athlete (February 7, 2020)
Awards: Vary
Deadline: November 2019 through March 2020 deadlines
Contact: ---Parents & Students---Awards& Scholarships---For Students---NCHSAA Endowed Fund Scholarships
NORTH CAROLINA STATE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION CORDON STREET ENDOWMENT GIFT SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Worthy students entering or enrolled in academically accredited technical schools, community colleges, or universities
Awards: Two $2,000 state scholarships
Deadline: January 31, 2020
Contact: Information in MTHS School Counseling Office; contact Alisa Ortman at WFUdeacon77@ to obtain an application
NATIONAL DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Worthy students who are citizens of the US and planning to attend an accredited school in the US
Awards: Vary
Deadline: February 15, 2010
Contact: Information in MTHS School Counseling Center; go to Scholarships and
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA
Criteria: Academic achievement, extracurricular activities, honors, community work, and work experience; essay topic on Historic Preservation in North Carolina
Awards: One $3,000 scholarship and one a runner-up $1,000 scholarship
Deadline: February 2, 2020
Contact: Information in MTHS School Counseling Center; apply online at florence-kider-memorial-scholarship
AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: High School students who have been active in their communities and school, leading projects that benefit others, and have overcome personal challenges
Awards: $2,500 to $25,000
Deadline: December 15, 2019
Contact: Information in MT Guidance Office; apply at achievers
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: High school GPA of 3.7 or higher and SAT 1350 or higher and ACT 31 or higher
Awards: $5,000 per academic year
Deadline: February 1, 2020
Contact: Application form in MTHS School Counseling Center
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: November 1, 2019 (for Ron Brown scholarship and application information forwarded to select and limited number of additional scholarship providers); January 9, 2020 for Ron Brown scholarship only (All materials must be submitted together).
Contact: 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: See Mr. Huck if you attended Cook Elementary School
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