SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE



SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

Mount Tabor High School

September 4, 2018

LOOK FOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY WEB SITES

October 1, 2018 is the first day that senior families can begin the FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid which must be filed to determine federal, state and local financial aid eligibility. Families file the FAFSA at fafsa.. Complete information about 2018-19 school year updates can be found at studentaid..

North Carolina students/families must complete the Residency Determination process to qualify for in-state tuition and state-sponsored financial aid. The process begins at .

Some colleges and universities expect families to file the CSS Profile. Find the list of colleges and universities and complete details at cssprofile..

Start researching local scholarship opportunities at . The Winston-Salem Foundation coordinates many scholarship opportunities for high school seniors. Most of the scholarships may be used at any college/university. The one-stop application opens on January 1, 2019 with a deadline of April 1, 2019 for merit scholarships and July 31, 2019 for need-based 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.

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 January 1, 2019 to be eligible for $500-$1,000 ACADEMIC, ARTS & ATHLETIC scholarships

JOHN MONTGOMERY BELK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM @ DAVIDSON COLLEGE

Criteria: Seniors with the following attributes: intellectual depth and academic achievement, strength of character and integrity, global awareness, commitment to service, and leadership ability and potential for continuing impact (MT may nominate ONE or TWO seniors)

Awards: Eight Belk Scholars will be chosen, each receiving an annually renewable scholarship equivalent to the college’s comprehensive fees (valued in 2017-18 at $65,819)

Deadline: December 3, 2018 for the completed application (Seniors seeking nominations must turn in Senior Profile and Resume, a personal statement describing strengths that fit the criteria and the Scholarship Nomination Form by October 19, 2018)

Contact: Brochure available to view in MT Guidance Office; find more details at davidson.edu/Belk

GOODNIGHT SCHOLARS PROGRAM @ NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

Criteria” North Carolina seniors who intend to major in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or STEM education disciplines at NCSU; 600 seniors who apply for admission by November 1, 2018 will be selected to apply; family income of less than $110,000.

Awards: 50 four-year scholarships of $17,500 per year with more opportunities for study abroad, unpaid internships, entrepreneurial endeavors and other personal and professional development opportunities

Deadline: Apply for admission by November 1, 2018 to be identified and invited to apply as an eligible candidate

Contact: Find more information at goodnight.ncsu.edu/apply; Allison Medlin, Program Director, at ajmedlin@ncsu.edu or 919-515-7485

CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM @ NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

Criteria: Students who ae interested in career fields such as engineering, business management, chemistry, polymer chemistry, forensics, medical fields, international studies, design, apparel, sourcing, fashion, merchandising or retail management---some of the career areas of graduates from the College of Textiles (two MT students may be nominated)

Awards: Several scholarships up to $15,000 per year for four years

Deadline: Nomination by November 15, 2018; applicants must apply for admission by the November 1, 2018 deadline (see Mr. Huck if you are interested and seeking a nomination)

Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office; more information at go.ncsu.edu/cotscholarships

WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY EMANCIPATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Students who have shown academic excellence (3.0 GPA or higher), character and service to school and community (winners are announced at the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Emancipation celebration on Monday, January 1, 2018 at 11:00 am)

Awards: Several $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: October 26, 2018 (Completed applications turned into the MTHS Counseling Center will be delivered or mailed)

Contact: Applications in MT Guidance Office

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION “MOST VALUABLE STUDENT” SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: High school seniors based on SCHOLARSHIP (50%), LEADERSHIP (40%), FINANCIAL NEED and QUALITY OF APPLICATION (10%); successful applicants are usually at or near the top 5% of the class and have SAT scores exceeding 1200 (CR & M) or similar ACT

Awards: Local Regional, State, and National scholarships (500 four-year awards), ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 per year-six local scholarships (3 male and 3 female) will be awarded; top scholarship at national level is $50,000

Deadline: November 15, 2018

Contact: Applications available at enf.mvs. (Carefully follow all directions and seek assistance from Mr. Huck if you have questions). We have a local Elks Lodge representative to contact if we have questions. Last school year, Mount Tabor students won three of the six local scholarships)

ELKS LODGE NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: Applicants must be pursuing acceptance into a Nursing Program which, upon completion, qualifies the students for taking the nurse licensing exam; students in the top 25% of class are strongest applicants

Awards: $1,000 local and state scholarships

Deadline: December 8, 2018 (Mr. Huck will deliver all completed applications to the WS Elks Lodge #449 on December 7)

Contact: Information available in MT Counseling Center; download the application from programs/nursing-scholarship/. All parts of the application should be placed neatly and organized well in a folder----talk to Mr. Huck if you plan to major in Nursing.

AES SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Open to all seniors on the basis of character and a 500-1000 word essay: When you look back on your life in 30 year, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?

Awards: $500 scholarships

Deadline: October 6, 2018

Contact: Information in MT Counseling Center; visit for details and application process

NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Check out the guide on the scholarship rack: The Best of Co-op: A Guide to the Leading Colleges and Empoyers; over 160 merit scholarships available to high school seniors

Contact:

AMDA (COLLEGE AND CONSERVATORY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS IN LOS ANGELES & AMERICAN MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY IN NEW YORK CITY

Criteria: Scholarship opportunities from $1,000 to $18,000 based on talent, merit, academic excellence and financial need

Contact: amda.edu or call 800-367-7908

KING’S COLLEGE (CHARLOTTE)

Criteria: Scholarship opportunities for North Carolina HOSA, FBLA and DECA students

Contact: kingscollegecharlotte.edu

GENERAL HUGH SHELTON LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Students who are applying to North Carolina State University based on academic progress and leadership involvement

Award: $10,000 for four years plus $6,000 leadership enrichment stipend

Deadline: November 1, 2018

Contac: Information in MT Counseling Center; application at sheltonleadership.ncsu.edu or call 919-513-0150

NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ENDOWED FUND SCHOLARSHIPS

Cheerleading Scholarship-member of a cheerleading squad registered for and participating in the NCHSAA Cheerleading Invitational event-Deadline is November 10, 2018

Charlie Adams Endowed Scholarship-one senior male high school athlete participating on the varsity wrestling team and one senior female high school athlete participating on the varsity cross-country team

Deadline is February 8, 2019

Jerry McGee Endowed Student Scholarship-two senior year high school student-athletes from NCHSAA member schools who have overcome adversity and returned to excel beyond expectations in their scholastic athletic sport(s)

Deadline is February 8, 2019

NCHSAA Lacrosse Scholarship-one male and one female senior lacrosse players from NCHSAA member high schools

Deadline is April 20, 2018

Tony Cullen Memorial Scholarship-one senior male high school athlete participating on the varisty level lacrosse team at a NCHSAA member school

Deadline is April 5, 2019

Wilburn Clary Medal Award-one male and one female graduating senior student-athlete on a sanctioned varsity team during his/her senior year at a NCHSAA member school

Deadline is February 8, 2019

Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship-outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native and/or Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American student-athlete participating on a sanctioned varsity team at a NCHSAA member school

Deadline is February 8, 2019

Contact: Information available in MT Counseling Center; students-parents/nchsaa-endowed-fund-scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM FOR DREAMERS

Criteria: DACA Eligible or received DACA; opportunities in several states

Contact: TheDream.us; thedream.us/opportunity scholarship

SILVER PEN WRITING COMPETITION

Criteria: Write a 600 word essay: When Thomas Edison was asked about his attempts to make the light bulb, he said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 1,000 ways that won’t work.” Failures and mistakes are inevitable despite our best attempts to avoid them. Write an essay about your experience in learning from your failures.

Awards: 1st Place: $1,500; 2nd: $1,000; 3rd: 750; 4th $500

Deadline: December 14, 2018

Contact: Flyer in MTHS School Counseling Center; apply online at silverpen-

FIDM NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

Criteria: Students interested in the global industries of Fashion, Visual Arts, Graphics, Interior Design, Social Media and Entertainment

Awards: 28 scholarships, including eight full one-year scholarships worth $31.500 each

Deadline: March 29, 2019

Contact: Find information at bit.ly/FIDMscholarship

WEST TEACHING SCHOLARS PROGRAM @ CATAWBA COLLEGE

Criteria: High academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, community involvement and commitment to teaching

Awards: $2,500 per year

Deadline: December 1, 2018

Contact: Brochure in MT Counseling Center; catawba.edu/academyforteaching

LEADERSHIP IN SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP @ UNIVERSITYOF DAYTON

Criteria: Graduating senior with a passion for personal development and a commitment to service

Award: $10,000 scholarship (42,500 per year)

Deadline: Nomination from counselor by November 1, 2018

Contact: Information in MT Counseling Center

FREDERICK C. BRANCH LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP (UNITED STATES MARINE CORP NROTC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM)

Criteria: 4-year, 3-year and 2-year NROTC scholarships for students planning to attend an Historically Black College or University (HBCU-see list on the scholarship brochure)

Awards: Full tuition and supplemental fees

Deadline: Apply ASAP

Contact: Information in MT Guidance Office; visit BRANCH

LYCEUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM @ CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

Criteria: Study the moral, political, and economic foundations of a free society, paired with a faculty mentor

Awards: $10,000 scholarships

Deadline: December 11, 2018

Contact: Flyer in MT Counseling Center; more information and application at clemson/edu/capitalism/lyceum.html.

THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS

Criteria: Student who has devoted a significant number of volunteer hours over the past year (awards at the local, state, and national levels); applicants may also be eligible for the President’s Volunteer Service Award

Awards: $1,000 scholarship and trip to Washington, D.C.

Deadline: November 6, 2018to complete the online application and request certification by your principal

Contact: Visit or spirit, click on the “Apply Now” link, and follow the onscreen instructions; a page of application directions is available in the MT Guidance Office.

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

Criteria: The Cordon Street Endowment Gift Scholarship is available to worthy students entering or enrolled in academically accredited technical schools, community colleges, colleges or universities

Awards: Two $2,000 scholarships

Deadline: February 15, 2019

Contact: Application available in MTHS Counseling Center; contact Judy Ditmore at dditmore@triad. or 336-409-6734 for more info

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: Several scholarships with varying credentials for students pursuing degrees in history, law, nursing and education-check out the information form in the MT Guidance Office

The Richard and Elizabeth Dean Academic Scholarship is available to high school students with 4.0 GPA ($5,000 scholarship)

Dr. Aura-Lee A. Pittenger and James Hobbs Pittinger American History Scholarship ($2,00) for student planning to major in American History or American Government

The Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship ($2,000) is available to 2 graduating seniors who have demonstrated advanced interest in history and are planning to major in or pursue the study of history

Awards: $2,000 to $5,000 scholarships, some renewable for four years

Contact: Information in MT Guidance Office; go to

Application available

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, 2017

Contact: Information in MT Guidance Office; apply at achievers

DANFORTH SCHOLARS PROGRAM @ WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS

Scholarship program for students who have exhibited a capacity for service and leadership, as well as academic excellence, and will embrace the challenges of a rigorous academic curriculum. Interested students must be nominated by November 15, 2017. See Mr. Huck if you are applying to Washington University in St. Louis and you want to be nominated.

CHEATHAM-WHITE SCHOLARSHIP @ NORTH CAROLINA A & T STATE UNIVERSITY/NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Criteria: This is a new full scholarship program; eligible students are exceptional scholars with a broad range of interest, proficient in areas of arts and sciences, and demonstrate strong leadership potential and commitment to service; cumulative weighted GPA of 4.0 and 1280 SAT or 28 ACT.

Three MT seniors may be nominated by the school. Other well qualified seniors may choose to self-nominate.

Awards: Full scholarships with summer enrichment programs

Deadlines: December 1, 2018 for completed application

October 15, 2018 deadline to submit a “mock application,” consisting of your senior profile, resume, and short personal statement describing your educational pursuits, leadership and school and community service activities to the Guid Office for school nomination

November 1, 2018 is the deadline for school nominations and self-nominations

GOLDEN DOOR SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Criteria: Academically strong DACA students

Awards: Full tuition and room & board

Deadlines: Application opens in September

Contact: Information in MT Guidance Office; apply at

MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM @UNC-CHAPEL HILL

Criteria: The program is a unique educational opportunity that includes a full four-year undergraduate scholarship, a laptop computer, global travel, real-world work experience, and summer enrichment experiences for students who embody the four selection criteria: leadership, scholarship, moral force of character, and physical vigor. Additionally, the following adjectives identify the attributes of successful M-C nominees: bright, collaborative, self-aware, brave, purposeful, empathetic, optimistic and original. Three MT seniors may receive school nominations while other highly qualified MT seniors may apply directly.

Awards: Approximately 75 full four-year scholarships (about one half from NC high schools)-includes tuition and other expenses, including student fees, housing, meals, books, supplies, travel and miscellaneous and a fully funded, four-year Summer Enrichment Program, and a laptop computer

Deadlines: October 15, 2018 is the deadline for submission of all forms

September 17, 2018 is the deadline to submit a “mock application,” consisting of your senior profile, resume, and short personal statement describing your educational pursuits, leadership and public service activities to the Guidance Office if you are seeking a high school nomination

Contact: Information and application available at

Students who are not nominated but believe that they are qualified are encouraged to apply directly (see Mr. Huck or your counselor).

PARK SCHOLARSHIPS @ NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

Criteria: The program provides a superb educational opportunity for exceptionally talented and well-prepared young men and women to develop in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Two MT seniors may receive school endorsements while other highly qualified MT seniors may apply directly (outstanding students who are not endorsed by their school may choose to self-endorse by October 25, 2013).

Awards: Approximately 37 full scholarships-$111,000 (two-thirds to NC residents) with personal computer-$2,200, and grants to fund additional enrichment experiences

Deadlines: October 1, 2018 is deadline for high school endorsements; November 1, 2018 is the EXTENDED application deadline

September 17, 2018 is the deadline to submit a “mock application,” consisting of your senior profile, resume, and short personal statement describing your educational pursuits, leadership and public service activities to the Guidance Office if you are seeking a high school endorsement

Contact: Information and application at park.ncsu.edu

Mount Tabor students who are selected for endorsement will be contacted around September 23rd. Students who are not endorsed but believe that they are qualified candidates may apply by the November 1st deadline..

LEVINE SCHOLARS PROGRAM @ UNC-CHARLOTTE

Criteria: Exceptional high school seniors that demonstrate commitment to community engagement, passion for learning that is reflected in an excellent academic record and capacity for ethical leadership that beckons fellow students to a higher standard; successful candidates will have a GPA (unweighted) of 3.8-4.0 and score 1900-2400 on the SAT or 29-33 on the ACT

Awards: 15 students selected annually for full tuition, room and board, new laptop computer and four summer experiences-$105,000

Deadline: Counselors nominate students through October 8, 2018 (Submit your Senior Profile/Resume and the Scholarship Nomination Request for to your counselor or Mr. Huck prior to October 8); admissions application due by November 1, 2018 and supplemental application for Levine Scholars Program due by November 8, 2018

Contact: Complete information at levinescholars.uncc.edu

THE ROBERTSON SCHOLARS PROGRAM @ UNC-CHAPEL HILL AND DUKE UNIVERSITY

Criteria: Scholars that pursue a range of passions, academic interests, and personal and professional goals; strong applicants demonstrate purposeful leadership intellectual curiosity, strength of character and collaborative spirit

Awards: 36 full merit scholarships (half at each university)

Deadline: November 15, 2018 (All early notification applications for admission may be considered, but completing the application ensures consideration)

Contact: Complete information available at

WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN AWARD

Criteria: Female and male scholar-athletes entering their senior year of high school in the 2017-18 academic year who have at least a “B” grade average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport; female and male high school students who excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership are encouraged to apply.

Awards: One male and one female from Mount Tabor will be named school winners in late October; State Finalists will be announced in November; State winners will be determined in mid-November (the first 25,000 students that complete an application will win a $10 Wendy’s Gift Card.). National winners receive: Recognition during ESPN broadcast of Heisman Trophy presentation, a trophy; recipients can receive a scholarship worth $1,000 up to $10,000

Deadline: October 2, 2017 for completion of online application Phase 1 (Request that Mr. Huck or your school counselor to complete the online review process of your application –due October 4, 2016). Phase 2 of the application is due October 23, 2017 for state winners

Contact: Apply at ; information sheet in MT Guidance Office

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, 2018 (for Ron Brown scholarship and application information forwarded to select and limited number of additional scholarship providers); January 9, 2019 for Ron Brown scholarship only (All materials must be submitted together).

Contact: Complete up to date information and application available at

GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Criteria: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American students who have significant financial need and demonstrated leadership skills; have attained a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.3 and enrolling college for the first time as full time students (plan to study computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science)

Awards: One thousand students will be selected

Deadline: September 18, 2018– Application process includes completion of the Nominator and Recommender forms

Contact: All current information about this scholarship program and application available at . Printed materials available in September.

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

COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION

Criteria: High achieving high school students who have demonstrated leadership and service

Awards: 150 scholarships of $20,000 ($3 million each year)-MT recipients in 2009 and 2010!!!

Deadline: October 31, 2018 (2,200 semifinalists will be notified by mid November 2015 and then complete a more extensive application)

Contact: Apply online at coca-

JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Students that will graduate in spring of 2018 with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher and SAT (combined critical reading and math) of 1200 or higher and/or ACT composite of 26 or above and demonstrate financial need (applicants of family income up to $95.000 will be considered)

Awards: Several scholarships up to $40,000 per year

Deadline: Late November, 2018

Contact: Flyers available in MT Guidance Office; more information and online application at scholarships

HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Criteria: Students who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity along with plans to graduate in spring of 2016 and pursue a bachelor’s degree-national scholarships, state scholarships, career & technical scholarships and targeted scholarships

Awards: Several scholarships that range from $2,500 to $25,000

Deadline: October 25, 2018

Contact: Information flyer in MT Guidance Office; apply at scholars.

COLLEGE JUMPSTART SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: All high school seniors committed to going to college and able to express higher education goals; essay required

Award: $250 to $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: October 17, 2018 Contact: jumpstart-

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