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2020 Mustang College Money -Highlighted Gifts are out of state scholarships-Gifts marked with * denote locally funded scholarships -VFW Voice of Democracy ScholarshipOpen to grades 9-12 $30,000 Grand Prize for Audio Essay on “Is the country our founders envisioned?”Application and requirements available with Coach MackDeadline October 31st 2020-Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student ContestNational awards ranging from $1000-$12,500 per yearAwardees must be attending 4-year College or university on a full-time basisPlease use Elks Lodge #1692 Southern Pines if applyingDeadline 15 November 2020Application and guidelines found at Carolina State Elks Association Nursing Scholarship$1000 Scholarship for high school senior applying to a nursing programPacket includes application, counselors report, 1-3 letters of recommendation, and transcript500 word essay “Why I want to be a nurse”Must be US citizen Deadline 1 December 2020Applications can be picked up in Coach Mack’s office or at Furr Memorial Nursing Scholarship Deadline: September 25thLinkThe Colon Furr Memorial Nursing Scholarship is available to any person who resides in North Carolina and has been accepted or is enrolled in a one-year licensed practical nurse program or is enrolled in a two-, three- or four-year program that leads to certification as a registered nurse. The school must be in North Carolina. An American Legion Post must sponsor an applicant. Gap Year Fellowship (UNC-Chapel Hill)Deadline: Apply for admissions by October 15th; apply for GGYF by February 28th.The Global Gap Year Fellowship offered at UNC-Chapel Hill is the first college-sponsored gap year program that allows students to design their own gap-year experience. Fellows are encouraged to create their service-based gap years with the full support and guidance of our staff and faculty. The Fellowship partners with UNC-CH Office of Undergraduate Admissions, which helps promote the program and select the recipients.Learn MoreGolden Door ScholarsDeadline: October -- (not posted yet)Website: Golden Door Scholars Scholarship is for students who meet one of the following: Have DACA, TPS, or meet the immigration eligibility criteria. Students applying should have a high GPA and take challenging course work. Goodnight Scholars ProgramDeadline: October 15thWebsite: receive an automatic invitation to apply, a student must:Submit the general NC State application byIndicate a family income of less than $110,000 on the NC State application (confirmed via the FAFSA. See the ‘Free Application for Federal Student Aid Submission’ below.)Be a North Carolina resident.Select a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) major or STEM education major.Demonstrate a history of exceptional academic performance.Additional criteria may be used to address critical needs in STEM and STEM education fields and encourage diversity and inclusion per the University’s strategic plan.Self-nominationProspective NC State students who wish to be considered for an invitation to apply may nominate themselves for consideration. This form also allows students to share unique academic and/or financial circumstances that they feel may cause them to be overlooked for an invitation to apply to our Program. The self-nomination form for the Class of 2023 will open on October 15, 2018, and close on December 1, 2018.Horatio Alger ScholarshipDeadline:4-year undergraduate scholarship: October 26 (Opens August 1)The Horatio Alger Scholarship Program is one of the major scholarship programs nationally that specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The National Scholarship is valued at $25,000. State scholarships are awarded to eligible students in all fifty states and the District of Columbia, and are valued up to $10,000. To be eligible for either the Horatio Alger National Scholarship or Horatio Alger State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2018 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduationExhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)Be involved in co-curricular and community service activitiesDisplay integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversityMaintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; andBe a United States citizenStudents can apply here.Reminders:? Scholarship Posters. At the end of August, the Association is sending scholarship information and posters to over 27,000 high schools throughout the country. We have also made the printable version available to you in the Scholarship Marketing Toolkit.? Toolkit. As a reminder, you can access documents/templates provided by other Partners such as a Power Point Presentation and Scholarship Fact sheets and application tips, which may be helpful to you as you prepare for the upcoming application cycle.Morehead-Cain Scholarship (UNC)Deadline: October 15 (opens August 15)Scholarship: Eligibility: Eligibility RequirementsTo be eligible for the Morehead-Cain, you must be:a competitive applicant to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hillon track to graduate in the springPlease note: While candidates for the scholarship are more than welcome to apply to other colleges and universities under Early Action or Regular Decision application plans, candidates are not permitted to apply binding Early Decision to other colleges or universities while under consideration for the Morehead-Cain. If you have questions about what constitutes a binding application, please feel free to contact us.Entering the Selection Process: North CarolinaBe nominated by your high school (All N.C. high schools are eligible)Apply directly for the scholarshipSee Coach Mack for nomination detailsLevine ScholarshipSchool Endorsement Deadline: October 8, opens August 15thDeadline: November 16Website: See Coach Mack for nomination detailsPark ScholarshipSchool Endorsement Deadline: October 1Deadline: October 15Website: If you believe you’re qualified for the Park Scholarships based on our selection criteria of scholarship, leadership, service, and character, we welcome you to apply!By October 15:Apply for undergraduate admission to NC plete the Park Scholarships application, which is housed in NC State’s wolfPAW system. To access this, you must either be endorsed by your high school (by October 1) or you must self-endorse. Explanations of each endorsement method appear near the bottom of this page.The Park Scholarships application asks that you provide:Names and email addresses of two recommendersInformation about advanced coursework completedTwo essays (for this year’s essay prompts, refer to the Application Process FAQ)The Park Scholarships Selection Committee will also review your:High school transcript, submitted by your counselor through the application for admissionSAT and/or ACT scores, submitted to NC State directly from the testing agencyHonors and Activities information from your application for admissionPersonal essay from the application for admissionWe must receive all materials by October 15.See Coach Mack for nomination detailsJack Kent Cooke Foundation College ScholarshipDeadline: October 30Applications can be submitted through the CommonApp. Sample ApplicationsWebsiteThe Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational experience – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships they may receive. This highly competitive scholarship includes:Up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school.Ability to pursue any area of study.Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid.Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and maximize the student experience.Eligibility RequirementsSenior standing – Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2021.Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2021.GPA – Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.Income – Demonstrate unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new college scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $26,000.Coca-Cola Scholars FoundationDeadline: October 31 must be:Current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 2020-2021 academic school yearU.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibilityWill receive high school diploma during current academic yearPlanning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institutionApplicants may not be:Children or grandchildren of current employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries.Children or grandchildren of former employees who are currently receiving retirement benefits based on their previous employment with Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries.International students (with the exception of students at DoD schools)High school graduatesTemporary residentsCheatham-White ScholarshipNorth Carolina Central UniversityNorth Carolina A&T Agricultural UniversityNomination Deadline: December 15, 2020High school principals, assistant principals, and guidance counselors are now able to nominate exceptional students for consideration to apply for this fully-funded scholarship opportunity. To learn more about eligibility requirements and submitting a nomination, please visit here. Please note, students are unable to complete an application for the Cheatham-White Scholarship until a nomination form has been submitted. Nominations must be received no later than November 1, 2020. For more information about the Cheatham-White Scholarship Program, please visit our website. Coach Mack for nomination detailsSouthern Automotive Women’s Forum ScholarshipApplication deadline: December 1Website The SAWF Scholarship Program, introduced in 2011, provides financial assistance to women enrolled or enrolling in a STEM field at an accredited two-year technical program, four-year undergraduate program, or graduate program hopefully to be used for a career in the automotive industry. The amount of each scholarship is dependent upon the number of applicants and generally ranges from $500 to $5,000 each.Eligibility:-Female high school senior or graduate. Applicants may submit applications before graduating from high school or receiving a GED-Enrolled or enrolling in an accredited higher education institution-Minimum GPA requirements: cumulative: 2.5 and major: 3.0 (must be maintained)-Full-time or part-time (at least 6 hours per semester) enrollment in at least 2 consecutive academic terms.-Degree being pursued in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or Automotive Field-Interest in considering or already pursuing a career in an automotive related fieldEC ScholarsApplication Deadline: December 2The EC Scholars Award is the most prestigious scholarship offered at East Carolina University. Students wishing to be considered for the EC Scholars Award will first need to be accepted into the Honors College.Admission to the Honors College at East Carolina University is competitive and by invitation only. Students wishing to be considered for admission into the Honors College or any of its programs first need to meet minimum eligibility criteria to receive an invitation to apply:Submit a completed application for undergraduate admission to East Carolina University by the priority deadline of November 11.Meet the following minimum criteria within both the standardized test and high school achievement categories:Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 and/or minimum weighted GPA of 4.0Minimum mathematics/critical reading combined score of 1200 on the old SAT, and/or minimum composite score of 1270 on the new SAT, and/or minimum ACT composite score of 27Students who meet the above criteria will receive an invitation by mail within the ECU acceptance packet to complete the Honors College application online through ECU Academic Works.Cheatham-White ScholarshipNorth Carolina Central UniversityNorth Carolina A&T Agricultural UniversityNomination Deadline: December 15, 2020High school principals, assistant principals, and guidance counselors are now able to nominate exceptional students for consideration to apply for this fully-funded scholarship opportunity. To learn more about eligibility requirements and submitting a nomination, please visit here. Please note, students are unable to complete an application for the Cheatham-White Scholarship until a nomination form has been submitted. Nominations must be received no later than November 1, 2018. For more information about the Cheatham-White Scholarship Program, please visit our website. ScholarshipUNC-GreensboroApplication deadline: December 15 The UNCG Guarantee is a selective scholarship program for high-achieving, low-income students who plan to attend UNCG and are residents of North Carolina.Our program provides an outstanding financial aid package for those who qualify; it is also a support program that provides a variety of opportunities and services to enhance scholars’ academic achievement, leadership skills, and personal success.More information can be found on their website.Ron Brown Scholarship Deadline: January 9thRON BROWN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Ron Brown Scholar Program provided you meet the following requirements:Must be Black/African American.Must excel academically.Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.Must participate in community service activities.Demonstrate financial need.Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.Be a current high school senior at the time of your application. NOTE: Current college students are not eligible to apply. Lee Brooks ScholarshipsDeadline: January 31WebsiteEstablished in 1955 by a Trust endowed by the late Aubrey Lee Brooks, these scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors from a 14-county area of North Carolina. The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority provides central administration for the Brooks FoundationEligibilityAwards are made annually to seventeen (17) graduating high school seniors who meet all of the following criteria:Complete an Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship ApplicationDemonstrate financial needPlan to enroll as full-time students in a degree-granting program at N.C. State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, or UNC-GreensboroPermanently reside and attend high school in one of the following counties: Alamance, Bertie, Caswell, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Swain, or WarrenOf the 17 scholarships, one is awarded to a student from the areas of Greensboro and High Point and to a senior at the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics who is from an eligible county. Additional criteria include merit, leadership, character, and the desire of the recipient to prepare for a career as a useful and informed citizen.AmountThe scholarship provides for an award of about one-half the cost of an undergraduate education. The maximum award for the prior academic year was $12,000. Brooks Scholars may receive additional funding for summer internships, research or travel abroad, and a one-time computer stipend of $2,500. The scholarship is renewable, provided the recipient has continued financial need, remains enrolled full-time at an eligible institution, maintains a 2.75 cumulative grade point average and good citizenship.Cancer for College Carolinas ScholarshipsApplication deadline: Jan 31HYPERLINK "" \hWebsiteSince 1993, Cancer for College has provided hope and inspiration to cancer survivors in the form of college scholarships. Applicants are not discriminated against based on sex, race or religious belief. Community college applicants are eligible for the minimum scholarship level. All remaining applicants will be eligible for other one-time awards. Awards range from $1,000-$5,000. Scholarship recipients must maintain full-time enrollment at his/her stated university. Better Business BureauDeadline: February 14BB Torch Scholarships recognize students who personify high ethical standards as demonstrated through leadership, community service, overall personal integrity, and academic history.Torch Scholarships are given to college-bound high school juniors, seniors, and college undergraduates who reside or attend school within BBB of Eastern North Carolina's 33-county service area. Scholarship prizes totaling $15,000 were awarded in Spring 2020. Jackie Robinson Foundation ScholarshipApplication deadline: Feb 19WebsiteThe Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $28,000/four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice. Applicants show leadership potential and demonstrate a dedication to community service. Students must also demonstrate financial need. Applicants must also have a minimum SAT score of 1000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.Dixie Youth Baseball ScholarshipApplication deadline: Feb 1Website-From the very beginning, the leaders of Dixie Youth Baseball knew they wanted to develop a college scholarship program that would help former players obtain a college education.-In order to be eligible, the applicant must be a senior in high school and have at one time played in a Dixie Youth Baseball league. There is no relationship between the award of a scholarship and athletic ability. Be aware the NCAA rules may prohibit acceptance of this scholarship if a student will be participating in a collegiate athletic program. Jagannathan ScholarshipsApplication deadline: Feb 1Website-Established by industrialist N.S. Jagannathan, the scholarships were first awarded for the 1996-1997 academic year. The Jagannathan Scholarship program is administered by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority.Eligibility:-Be a graduating senior planning to enroll as college freshmen in a full-time degree program at one of the constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina system-Be a resident of North Carolina for tuition purposes-Have demonstrated academic achievement (as indicated by class rank, cumulative GPA, and SAT scores), leadership, and financial needMetLife Foundation ScholarshipApplication deadline: Feb 1Open to high school seniors pursuing a four-year degree in select areas of agriculture, agribusiness management, communications, education, journalism, extension, public relations, finance, economics, sales, marketing, engineering, mechanization, technology, plant pathology, plant/animal breeding and genetics, range/soil science or public service and administration in agriculture. No more than one scholarship per state. Ten non-renewable scholarships at $2,000 each will be awarded. Roothbert Fund ScholarshipsApplication deadline: Feb 1WebsiteRoothbert Fund scholarships are open to all in the United States regardless of sex, age, color, nationality or religious background. While the Fund does not emphasize any particular form of religious practice or worship, it seeks to provide support to persons motivated by spiritual values. The Fund has awarded grants to persons entering a wide range of careers. However, preference will be given to those who can satisfy high scholastic requirements and are considering careers in education.NCAE Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ScholarshipApplication deadline: Feb 6WebsiteThe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Scholarship was established in 1992 by the North Carolina Association of Educators Minority Affairs Commission under the auspices of the Human and Civil Rights Commission. It continues in partnership with the North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children. Scholarship awards are based on the amount of money received annually through donations and the Martin Luther King Jr events.Applicants must be North Carolina residents enrolled in a public high school in their senior year. Criteria for selection include character, community involvement, and scholastic achievement (minimum 2.5 GPA).Shamrock Irish Heritage Essay ContestApplication deadline: Feb 6The contest is open to young men and women of Irish birth or ancestry residing in the Triangle Area and surrounding counties, North Carolina. Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 23. Two young men and two young women will be chosen as finalists from submitted essays and must be present for a personal interview.The Shamrock Irish Heritage Contest consists of an essay submission of 500-700 words on one of two topics:1. What Irish traditions are you most proud of and how do you keep them alive in your life?or2. What does your Irish ancestry and heritage mean to you?Regions Riding Forward Scholarships Essay ContestApplication deadline: Feb 25WebsiteApplicants must submit an essay (in 500 words or less) addressing how African-Americans have been inspirations in their lives, and discussing the contributions of African-American individuals who have served to inspire and motivate them. Applicants are asked to review the “Contest Judging Criteria” in section 5 of the Official Rules for guidance in writing their essays. Essays may be written directly in the application or copied and pasted into the appropriate area in the form. (2.0 GPA required)Toyota TeenDrive365 Video ChallengeApplication deadline: Feb 28WebsiteLearning to drive is one of the coolest times for a teen. But facts have shown it can be extremely dangerous. You have the power to inspire your fellow teens, maybe better than a teacher or a parent can, because you know what messages will be the most powerful. Create a 30-60 second video for your fellow teen drivers that highlights the importance of safe teen driving. Your video's message should be one that would resonate with you and your peers. If your friends - and teens throughout the United States - were going to watch one video that made them think twice about making bad decisions behind the wheel, what would that video be?NC Student Incentive GrantApplication deadline: March 15This program is offered by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority through College Foundation Inc., to provide financial assistance to needy North Carolina resident students attending eligible colleges and universities located within the state of North Carolina.Grants and Scholarships are awarded based on information you provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You must fill out the FAFSA to be eligible for this grant.NIADA Foundation Regional ScholarshipsApplication deadline: March 16WebsiteThe NIADA Foundation proudly sponsors four young men or women each year who have displayed outstanding abilities in education. These students will each receive a $3,500 scholarship to the college or university of their choice. The participating regions are found at the scholarship provider's website. An essay will also be required as part of the application.NCRMA Retail Pays for CollegeApplication deadline: March 26WebsiteRetail is more than providing consumers with great products. The Retail Consumer Alliance Foundation (RCA) is in partnership with NCRMA to award ten scholarships. The scholarship can be applied to tuition expenses at accredited, non-profit colleges, universities, community colleges, or approved educational and professional training institutes located within the United States. A spouse or dependent of a permanent, full-time employee of an NCRMA Retail Member Company or any student who at a minimum is a part-time employee of an NCRMA Retail Member Company is eligible to apply.CFIC Everett and Trudy Suddreth Scholarship of ExcellenceApplication deadline: Apr 4WebsiteFunded by the Council’s charitable foundation, the Retail Consumer Alliance (RCA), this scholarship program is awarded annually to 40 deserving students.Eligibility:-A spouse or dependent of a permanent, full-time employee of a CFIC Retail, Wholesale or Supplier Member Company, e.g. Food Lion (Employee must be employed for at least 1 year) -Any student who is, at minimum, a part-time employee of a CFIC Retail, Wholesale or Supplier Member Company (Student must be employed for at least 6 months)-High School Seniors enrolling for the fall semester as College FreshmenWilliam Vatavuk ScholarshipApplication deadline: Apr 6WebsiteThe William Vatavuk Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving high school senior who currently attends an accredited North Carolina high school and plans on attending a two- or four-year college or university. Students must be a high school senior who has a minimum 3.0 GPA. Three written essays of 400-600 words each are also requiredCBC Spouses Visual Arts ScholarshipApplication deadline: Apr 20WebsiteThe CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship is for African-American or black students with majors in the visual arts including, but not limited to, architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video production and other decorative arts. Students must be currently/planning to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year as a full-time undergraduate student. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required. CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts ScholarshipApplication deadline: Apr 22WebsiteThe CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship is for full-time students with majors in the performing arts including, but not limited to, drama, music, dance, opera, marching bands, and other musical ensembles. Applicants must be currently/planning to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year as a full-time African American undergraduate student with a minimum 2.5 GPA. CBC Spouses Education ScholarshipApplication deadline: May 18WebsiteThe CBC Spouses Education Scholarship is for African-American or black students for all majors who are preparing to pursue or are currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree full-time at a U.S. accredited college or university. A minimum 2.5 GPA is also required. Students must also exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities. Korean American Scholarship Foundation - Eastern Regional ChapterApplication deadline: June 30WebsiteThe Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) offers the Eastern Regional Chapter Scholarship to students with a Korean heritage studying in the United States regardless of citizenship status (including Korean Nationals). Students who will be a full-time student at a school in one of the designated Eastern region states (Delaware, District of Columbia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia) are eligible to apply. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required, as well as demonstrated financial need.LR Scholars Program Lutheran ScholarshipsApplication deadline: July 1The L-R Scholars Program awards Lutheran students two awards, the Freinds in Faith Program and the Martin Luther Fellows program. The Friends in Faith program is a church-matching program where LR matches awards from a Lutheran congregation. The Martin Luther Fellows Program is awarded to students who are members of Lutheran Churches within the North Carolina Synod of the ELCA and who are nominated by their congregation.-Friends In Faith Program: LR matches awards from Lutheran congregations up to $500 per academic year. This program has a July 1st deadline.-Martin Luther Fellows Program: awarded to students who are members of Lutheran Churches within the North Carolina Synod of the ELCA and who are nominated by their congregation by the July 1st deadline. The annual amount of this award is $1,000.Oliver Joel & Ellen Pell Denny Healthcare ScholarshipApplication deadline: July31stWebsiteThe Oliver Joel and Ellen Pell Denny Healthcare Scholarship may provide a scholarship for North Carolina residents seeking a first-time associate or baccalaureate degree, certificate, or diploma in a healthcare field. Consideration may also be given to graduate nursing degrees on a limited basis depending on available funding. Preference is given to residents of Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties.Eligibility: -Be seeking a two or four-year degree or be enrolled in a program leading to a certificate or diploma -Attend an accredited North Carolina school pursuing healthcare education such as, but not limited to, registered nursing, licensed practical nursing, nuclear medicine, radiography, and respiratory therapy -Have a high school/college cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for all healthcare programs-Provide an acceptance letter for the enrolled program -Demonstrate financial need (not restricted to lower incomes) ................
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