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Scholarship Packet College Central StaffMrs. April Chavis-Johnson: Scholarship Coordinatorajohnson3@scotland.k12.nc.us 910 276 7370 ext. 43039 Miss Aliyah Turrentine: College Advisoraliyahm@email.unc.edu910 276 7370 ext 43038Come see us for:College/Career PlanningCollege ApplicationsSAT and/or ACT RegistrationScholarships & Financial AidCollege Central is located in Building 2 Room 121G- between Security & the NurseCurrent scholarship packets are posted on the College Central web page. 32639048577500(scotland.k12.nc.us – Select a School – Scotland High School – Students - Student Support and College Central – College Central ) Bring your College Acceptance Letters to College Central so we can celebrate with you!Accepted! 5 Steps to Take NowTime to Celebrate!Schedule Another Tour of the CampusWeigh the Pros and ConsFigure Out the FinancesMake THE Decision…for YourselfClass of 2019 Wednesday, May 1st 2019 Stop by College Central for more information! Bring in those college acceptance letters to get your invitation!!!-533404254500Scholarship AwardsWhen you receive notice about ANY Scholarships that you are being awarded, let Mrs. April Chavis-Johnson know. We would like to recognize you at the Senior Awards Program in May!.What is RDS?North Carolina partially subsidized the cost of NC public college and university tuition for all students whose permanent legal residence I in NC. Residency determination establishing is students should have in-state or out-of-state tuition. Log on to today to create your account and to complete your RDS.FAFSA is required by ALL students planning to continue their education at any college or university. Want help completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)? We'll make it easy. College Foundation of North Carolina, the North Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, and State Employees' Credit Union are offering free programs to help you complete and submit this important form.? Obtain a FSA ID now! The student and one parent must have a FSA ID to sign the FAFSA. For financial aid for 2019-20, use 2017 tax information. Mark Your CalendarTake the SAT at SHS(Before you pay to test stop by College Central for your test fee waiver.) Test DateRegistration DeadlineLATE Registration DeadlineMay 4, 2019April 5April 24SAT test dates at other locations: June 1, 2019 (Before you pay to test stop by College Central for your test fee waiver.) ACT test dates at other locations: June 8th and July 13th. Scholarships are gifts of money that do not require repayment. Scholarships usually recognize special achievements in academics, talent, and leadership. Some scholarships may also require that students demonstrate financial need. Financial need will be determined by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). fafsa. Scholarship TipsBefore you start any scholarship applications, it’s important to know basic information about the scholarships you are applying for. Common requirements for many (not all) scholarships include: a completed Application, Letters of Recommendation, Essay (s), a copy of your Transcript, and your GPA and SAT/ACT scores.Tips to remember: Apply only if you are plete the application in full and follow directions.Neatness counts. Recommended to submit typed applications. Give concrete examples to essay questions. Identify the sponsor’s goals.Write an accomplishments resume.Watch all deadlinesTake steps to make sure your application gets where it needs to go. Ask for help if you need it. Remember – your scholarship application represents YOU!For more tips, visit Search for Scholarship Apps on your Smartphone & Scholarship pages on Facebook!Examples: Scholly; ; College GreenlightNational Scholarship Sites paying Local ScholarshipsMrs. Chavis-Johnson will begin receiving applications for local scholarships in the Spring (February/March). As she receives the applications and deadline information, she will promote the available scholarship in her monthly “Scholarship Packets”, which you will be able to pick up from College Central. You will read through the packet to identify the scholarships that you are eligible to apply for and then, upon your request, she will provide the application for each requested scholarship. Fastweb’s Steps for SuccessCreate your free profile today at . Fill it out completely and update it regularly to see more personalized matches. Download the Fastweb free College Scholarship app and get your matches on any device. Go to you welcome page to see your scholarships and their potential dollar value. You can also track and organize your application activity. Watch your email for new and expiring scholarships and internships. Login to your welcome page to see your opportunities. Scholarship ScamsThere are many legitimate scholarship resources available for students and families. Unfortunately, there are also numerous scholarship scams. We encourage all students and parents to learn more from the Federal Trade Commission about common scholarship scams. By becoming aware of the strategies and techniques used, you can learn how to protect yourself and identify potential pitfalls during your scholarship search.Statewide Scholarships North Carolina residents are encouraged to search for scholarships at the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (ncseaa.edu), the College Foundation of North Carolina () and the North Carolina Community Foundation (). Scholarships to Apply for Now (Scholarships are listed in order of application deadline)North Carolina district pilot international scholarship Deadline: March 14, 2019Accepted to a NC College or University Interested in careers that will positively impact brain illness or disease awareness Volunteers in the community Applications are available in College Central and should be returned to Mrs. Chavis-Johnson by the deadline.LAURINBURG MASONIC LODGE #305 A.F. & A.M. SCHOLARSHIPDeadline: March 14, 2019Laurinburg Masonic Lodge #305 A.F. & A.M. will be awarding 2 scholarships to students in Scotland County this year. To qualify, a student must have a minimum GPA of at least 2.5, be planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college, and have financial need. Applications are available in College Central and should be returned to Mrs. Chavis-Johnson by the deadline.Charles E. Cathey Masonic ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2019 Award Amount: $1,000The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of NC offers eight $1,000 scholarships to college bound students based on scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. See Mrs. April Chavis-Johnson in College Central. Completed applications and supporting documents must be mailed to the donor by the deadline!DONALD AND BARBARA MOZLEY SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: March 15, 2019Award Amount: $5,000 Have a Total SAT score of 1220 or higher and/or an ACT composite score of 27 or above 3.5 or better for high school applicants Applications can be found by going to: STANLEY DENTISTRY SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: March 15, 2019 Award Amount: $500Pursuit of further study in dentistry at an accredited college or university in North CarolinaAcademic excellence (merit-based scholarship)Genuine passion for further studyNC RETAIL MERCHANTS SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: March 20, 2019Award Amount: $2,500NC residents who are high school seniors entering college in the fall, college freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are affiliated with NCRMA- member firmsStudents who work or have parents who work in the retail or grocery industryAverage to above-average academic rangeSTATE EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION “PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE” SCHOALARSHIP – COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM Deadline: March 21, 2019Award Amount: up to $5,000Be an applicant or full-time student who is a high school graduate or has completed the General Education Development (GED) program, enrolled in an associate degree, diploma or certificate program.Be a U.S. citizen and a resident of North Carolina eligible for in-state tuition.Exemplify the membership philosophy of credit unions, "People Helping People," and demonstrate leadership, excellence of character, integrity and community involvement.Demonstrate scholastic achievement and maintain a 2.5 or higher grade point average on a 4.0.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMENDeadline: March 21, 2019Award Amount: $500 - $1,000 Graduating female residence of Scotland CountyApplication available and are to be turned into College Central Scotland County Branch NC Retired School Personnel ScholarshipDeadline: March 22, 2019 Awarded to graduating seniors in Scotland County/SHS who are planning to pursue a degree in education. Applicants should have acceptable community service and extra-curricular activities, and should also have financial need. Applications are available in College Central and should be returned to Mrs. Chavis-Johnson by the deadline.MICHAEL A. DEMAYO SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: March 26, 2019Award Amount: $2,500Be a high school seniorReside and attend high school in counties served by the Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo LLP including Alexander, Anson, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Cumberland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Richmond, Robeson, Rowan, Scotland, Stanly and Union.Essay/presentation requiredKFC REACH EDUCATIONAL GRANT PROGRAM Deadline: March 28, 2019Award Amount: $3,000Plan on attending school during the 2019/2020 school year.Work or have been employed at KFC. Applications can be found by going to: Carolina Skin Care Scholarship Deadline: March 29, 2019Award Amount: $500Carolina Skin Care offers scholarships to a Scotland County Schools student seeking a career in the Health Field. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and plan to pursue some health related course of study as well as demonstrated high academics and leadership abilities. Applications are available in College Central and must be mailed to the donor by the deadline.2019 SANDHILLS PRIDE SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: March 31, 2019Award Amount: $2,500Resident of the Sandhills region Identify as a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender queer student, or as a straight ally, who has demonstrated advocacy for equality and support of the LGBTQ communityAccepted by a 4-year college, a 1-2 year community college or a vocational school for 2019. Applications available in College Central and at NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND (NFB) SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: March 31, 2019 Award Amount: up to $12,000Must be legally blindMust be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree programOne scholarship may be given to a full-time employee also attending school part-time.BEYOND THE CURE AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: March 31, 2019Award Amount: $3,500 Be a childhood cancer survivor who has demonstrated the ability to overcome the difficult challenges of cancer with determination and motivation. Applications can be found by going to: Pee DEe electric membership corportation awarenessDeadline: March 31, 2019Award Amount: $1,000Receives electric service from Pee Dee Electric GPA B or higherMust have taken the ACT or SAT Attending any college or university Applications are available in College Central.UNIVERSITY OF THE AFTERMARKET FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: March 31, 2019Award Amount: up to $10,000 Be a graduating high school senior. Plan on attending a school in the automotive, heavy duty, or collision repair fields. Applications can be found by going to: Laurinburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ScholarshipDeadline: April 1, 2019 Award Amount: $750Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.- Laurinburg Alumnae Chapter, is offering a scholarship to graduating seniors with a 2.0 GPA or higher. Applications are available in College Central and are to be mailed to the donor by the deadline.BERNIE VARNADORE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Deadline: April 1, 2019Award Amount: up to $1,250Outstanding High School Seniors who have participated in a franchised Dixie Boys Baseball, Incorporated program and plan to pursue undergraduate studies at a college or university may apply. Dixie Boys Baseball, Incorporated programs include Dixie Boys Baseball for boys 13 and 14 years old; Dixie Pre-Majors Baseball for boys 15 and 16 years old; and Dixie Majors Baseball for boys 15 through 19 years old.AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLINDDeadline: April 1, 2019Award Amount: up to $2,500Proof of legal blindnessNORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (NCBA) Deadline: April 1, 2019Award Amount: Varies Be the child of a North Carolina law enforcement officer who was killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.Be enrolled or accepted for admission in a college, vocational training school or other educational institution approved by the scholarship committee of the Young Lawyers Division of the NC Bar Association.Demonstrate financial need and merit.WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION Deadline: April 1, 2019Award Amount: VariesThe Foundation offers many scholarships utilizing a one-stop application process. Filling out one application will check your eligibility for multiple scholarships including both need and merit based awards.SCOTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Of REALTORS SCHOLARSHIPDeadline: April 1, 2019 Award Amount: $1,000 The Scotland County Council of Realtors will be awarding scholarships to high school seniors who reside in Scotland County and who will be attending a two or four year college after graduation. Applicants must have an unweighted GPA of 2.5 or above and have evidence (signed documentation) of at least 25 hours of community service, community activity and/or church related activities. Applications are available in College Central and must be mailed to the donor by the deadline.Johnsie Patterson McFadden/Montpelier Presbyterian Church of Wagram ScholarshipDeadline: April 1, 2019 Award Amount: VariesFounded in 2007 by the generosity of Johnsie Patterson McFadden and awarded to Scotland County students who exemplify a spirit of community service and/or church related activities. Qualifications: unweighted GPA of at least 2.5; must have evidence (signed documentation) of at least 25 hours of community service, community activity, and/or church related activities; must have participated (or attempted) in a school sport and/or extracurricular activities. Applications are available in College Central and must be mailed to the donor by the deadline.Catharine Campbell and Daniel White Memorial Scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2019The Catharine Campbell & Daniel White Memorial Scholarship was established to provide scholarships for Scotland High School students who wish to attend a public institution of higher learning or a community college. The scholarship desires to recognize a deserving student who demonstrates the potential, ability and motivation to succeed but needs financial assistance in order to attend college. Stop by College Central or Applications and information is available at: Rotary Club Scholarships Deadline: April 4, 2019 The Laurinburg Rotary Club is offering three (3) scholarships to seniors who demonstrate excellence in academics, have been active in community and extracurricular activities, and have been accepted to a two-year or four-year college or university. Student must have at least a 2.5 UW GPA and must be planning to attend a 2 or 4-year college. The scholarships are as follows:?The James L. Morgan Scholarship. This scholarship shall be awarded to a senior student attending a four year institution who exemplifies the motto of Rotary: Service Above Self.?The Carl Clayton Scholarship. This scholarship shall be awarded to a senior student attending a four year institution, who is able to demonstrate financial need.?The W. R. Sutherland Scholarship. This scholarship shall be awarded to a senior student who plans to attend Richmond Community College in pursuit of a two-year or four-year degree.The Rotary Club Scholarships application is available in College Central and should be returned to Mrs. Chavis-Johnson by the deadline. James H. Underwood Jr. ScholarshipDeadline: April 5, 2019 Award Amount: $500-$1,000African- American high school Attending Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or? Majoring in field of Primary, Secondary, or Post-Secondary EducationInterested students should exemplify active community involvement. There are two (2) parts to the application process:1. You must complete the application and upload your essay and resume online at jhujscholar.2. You must mail in the additional required materials by the deadline. (Official transcript and 2 letters of recommendation). WILLIAM VATAVUK SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: April 6, 2019Award Amount: $800The 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 required; essay prompts can be found on the scholarship application. PETER S. SLOMIANYJ SCHOLARSHIP FUNDDeadline: April 10, 2019Award Amount: Varies Student or parent has worked at Subway during the past 12 months.Applications available in college central. SPIRIT OF YOUTH (SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBDeadline: April 15, 2019Award Amount: VariesScotland County residentGPA: 3.0 or higherMust be accepted to a college, university, or community collegeNORTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE FELLOWS PROGRAM Deadline: April 15, 2019Award Amount: up to $3,152 per year for two yearsMust be a legal resident of North Carolina and a high school graduate or current high school senior;Live in an?eligible county?at the time of application and demonstrate the intent to be employed as a criminal justice professional in an eligible county (Scotland County is an eligible county). A.B. Gibson Scholarship Fund Award Deadline: April 16, 2019Award Amount: VariesPresented annually to a graduating senior at Scotland High School who is qualified in accordance with the following criteria: fineness of spirit; integrity and determination; creative qualities of mind; sufficient success in school to indicate future success in continuation of education; and financial need. Applications are available in College Central and should be returned to Mrs. Chavis-Johnson by the deadline.SHS FIRST FOOTERS SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: April 16, 2018 Award Amount: $1,000Based on Need, academic achievementSee Mrs. Chavis-Johnson in College Central for an application and information Brian Rush Educational Scholarship Deadline: April 20, 2019Award Amount: TBAEstablished in the memory of Brian Haywood Rush by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Haywood and Bobbie Rush. The applicant must be a high school senior who is a resident of Scotland County; have an academic average of “B” or better and must have been accepted to a 4 year college/ university. Applicant’s financial need will be considered. Applications are available in College Central and must be mailed to the donor by the deadline.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (Robeson/Scotland Branch)Deadline: April 22, 2019Award Amount: Amount Varies Graduating female residence of Scotland County2.5 GPAMust be accepted to an accredited university of college2019 STUDENT VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Deadline: April 22, 2019 Award Amount: up to $4,000No minimum SAT/ACT or GPA.Plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school.Log onto student- to complete the application.Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, INC Alpha Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter Deadline: April 30, 2019Female Student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher See Mrs. Chavis-Johnson in College Central for an applicationAlpha Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter: Elouise Weaver Jackson Scholarship Deadline: April 30, 2019Female Student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher attending a 4 year college or university.See Mrs. Chavis-Johnson in College Central for an applicationNEYHART SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: May 1, 2019 Award Amount: up to $15,000Students with kidney disease, kidney transplant or children of parents with kidney disease or transplantEUNICE M. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: May 31, 2019 Award Amount: $1,000Must be a resident of North Carolina for at least 12 months prior to application.Must be admitted to a program in North Carolina offering a baccalaureate degree in nursing, a master's degree in nursing or doctoral degree in nursing or related field. Online programs are also acceptable.Must be enrolled part-time, but at least 6 hours per semester.Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in work already completed in the programFALLEN LINEMEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Deadline: May 31, 2019 Award Amount: $1,000Be a child of a linemanBe a permanent resident of North CarolinaBe a high school senior or have a high school diploma from an accredited school or GED equivalentBe enrolled full-timeDemonstrate financial needDemonstrate academic performanceDemonstrate community or school related activitiesTHE TRIANGLE PEST CONTROL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Deadline: June 1, 2019 Award Amount: up to $500Student must be currently enrolled in an accredited business or business-related program at a college or university in North Carolina or South Carolina.NATIONAL HEMOPHILIA FOUNDATION – KEVIN CHILD SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: June 1, 2019 Award Amount: up to $1000Must be an individual diagnosed with hemophilia A or BMust be a high school senior, with aspirations of attending an institute of higher educationNORTH STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION SCHOALRSHIP Deadline: June 1, 2019 Award Amount: up to $1,000Must be a resident of North Carolina.Grade point average of 3.0 or above.Must major in some area of Criminal Justice or related field.Must be active in the community, church and/or school activities.Must have no felony convictions or convictions of serious misdemeanors. Must also have no pending criminal mattersSTATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA (SEANC) MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIP ORSTATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA (SEANC) NEED AND MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIP OR STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA (SEANC) ACTIVE/ASSOCIATE MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: July1, 2019Each Award Amount: up to $1000SEANC members, their spouses and dependents and based on academic performance, excludes financial need ORMust be a SEANC member, a spouse of a SEANC member, or a child of a SEANC member Demonstrate both academic merit and the financial need ORSEANC members ONLY (not spouses or dependents), who are full-time state employees enrolled in at least six semester hours of undergraduate work or three semester hours of graduate work at an accredited post-secondary institution (includes college, trade, technical, community college or graduate school)CAREMARK ERIC DELSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: July 1, 2019 Award Amount: $2,500For students diagnosed with hemophilia or another bleeding disorderNC SAFEWATER ENDOWMENT FUND SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: July 1, 2019 Award Amount: $8,000Scholarship to be awarded a student pursuing a degree in a curriculum that emphasizes the protection of public health by providing drinking water and/or protectin the quality and integrity of the water environment at an institution of higher education located in North CarolinaMaintain a GPA greater than 3.0Must be a US citizenMust not be related to scholarship sponsors nor employed by such sponsors and not an employee of nor related to officer or director of NAWWA-WEA, nor to any member of the Endowment CommitteePreference will be given to students who are members of a student chapter of NC AWWA-WEAGOLDEN LEAF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGES Deadline: Varies by Community College Award Amount: $750 per semester Be enrolled in a North Carolina community college during the 2019-2020 academic year.Be a permanent resident of a qualifying rural county that is economically distressed and/or tobacco dependent.?(Scotland County is included)Demonstrate financial need.NC REACHDeadline: VariesAward Amount: Varies Have either been adopted from NC Division of Social Services (DSS) foster care after the age of 12, or aged out of NC DSS foster care at age 18 (must have been in care on their 18th birthday)Be a resident of North Carolina, eligible for in-state tuition ratesBe under the age of 26 (participants remain eligible until their 26th birthday)Enroll at either a state community college or one of the 16 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina system, at least half time, pursuing an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificateSCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTSVisit any of the websites below to find MANY scholarships available to African American Students!: Negro College Fund: Thurgood Marshall Fund: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBS): SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS Visit any of the websites below to find MANY scholarships available to Native American Students!: American Indian Graduate Center: American Indian Education Foundation: American Indian Services: For more information regarding SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LATINO STUDENTS Visit: NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPSApplications for the 2019-20 NHS Scholarship Program will be available in the fall of 2019. All senior members in good standing will be eligible to apply. Visit for more information. NHS members also have access to NHS Scholar Dollars, a scholarship search tool powered by College Board. This tool expedites the scholarship search process, offering filtered results based on the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Use the tool at nhs.us/scholardollars Attention Students interested in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and/or tourism.Visit NCHEF at: for scholarship opportunities. North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF), awards a wide variety of scholarships to students, as well as vital grant funding to educators, across the state of North Carolina. These funds support the pursuit of higher education for future hospitality leaders, as well as instructors who want to continue their education. TEACHER EDUCATION ASSISTNACE FOR COLLEGE AND HIGHER EDUCATION (TEACH) GRANT PROGRAM Deadline: Varies by institution Award Amount: up to $16, 000 Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.Be enrolled as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate student in a postsecondary educational institution that has chosen to participate in the TEACH Grant Program.Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25Sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve and Promise to Pay:Serve as a full-time teacher for at least four years within eight years of completing the course of studyTeach math, science, a foreign language, bilingual education, special education, or a subject designated as "high need" by the federal or state government, or local education agency and approved by the Department, or serve as a reading specialist.School-Specific Scholarships Many colleges and universities offer their own scholarships to incoming freshman. These scholarships are general in nature and are made based on information received through the Admissions process or via information supplied to the Office of Financial Aid. In most instances, no additional application is required to be considered for these awards. Visit the university’s scholarship website for more information. Appalachian State University East Carolina Universityecu.edu/universityscholarships Fayetteville State University LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE LCNAA Scholarship FundBegin Accepting Applications: February 5, 2019Deadline: April 2, 2019Award Amount: Varies The purpose of this fund is to award financial assistance to students at Livingstone College who have a confirmed unmet need and demonstrate academic excellence.Undergraduate student at Livingstone College in Salisbury, NCMinimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scaleExhibit good moral characterNorth Carolina A&T State University Incoming freshmen are automatically considered for scholarships once admitted to NC A&T. In some cases, where indicated, individual scholarships will require a separate application. For NC A&T’s full ride scholarships, applications will be available online beginning November 1st. Deadline to apply is January 15th. Incoming freshman may apply for Endowed Scholarships beginning January 15th.North Carolina Central University All incoming freshmen are considered for some scholarships when they apply. Visit the website above for additional scholarships to apply for. The earlier you apply for admissions, the better your chances are for a scholarship! NCCU BRITE Scholarship: Students interested in pursuing a career in the biotech industry are encouraged to apply for the BRITE Scholarship (to be eligible for a BRITE scholarship, you must meet the minimum requirements as outlined on the website above).North Carolina State University NC State offers a limited number of competitive scholarships for entering freshmen in an effort to recognize and encourage exceptional academic ability and talent. Must apply for admission to NCSU by November 1st to be automatically considered for some scholarships.North Carolina State University (These require a separate application):NC State offers limited number of competitive scholarships for entering freshmen in an effort to recognize and encourage exceptional academic ability and talent. Students must apply for admission to NCSU by November 1st to be automatically considered for some scholarships. Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship – Program for students with demonstrated leadership potential, academic achievement, personal talents, unique work or services experience, financial need and a demonstration of overcoming personal adversity. A preference will be given to those individuals who will enhance and contribute to NC State’s diversity. Students who apply for admission by October 15, 2018 and submit a FAFSA by March 1, 2019 are automatically considered. No separate application is required. UNC Asheville UNC Chapel Hill UNC Charlotte UNC Greensboro Must submit a completed application for admission to the university no later than December 1st. In addition, students who want consideration for these awards must submit the application essay.UNCG Blue & Gold Scholarships: recognizes and encourages exceptional academic ability and talent. Approximately thirty renewable scholarships (ranging from $1,500 to full tuition, fees, room and board) are offered annually to entering freshmen. Blue & Gold Scholarship recipients are chosen primarily on the basis of superior scholastic and personal achievement and potential. Successful candidates generally present a minimum SAT score of 1200 (critical reading and math) or an ACT score of 27, and a minimum high school GPA of 3.5. (No separate scholarship application).UNCG Guarantee: a selective scholarship program for high-achieving, low-income students who plan to attend UNCG and are residents of NC. Application available soon at Teacher Education Fellows: Participation in the UNCG Teacher Education Fellows Program includes scholarships of up to $20,000.00. Scholarship funds for tuition are distributed incrementally, with $3,500.00 distributed in the first year, $4,500.00 distributed in the second year, and $6,000.00 distributed in each of the last two years, as long as eligibility requirements are maintained. Eligible students: NC residence majoring in Elementary, Middle Grades, High School, or Special Education. Weighted GPA 3.80, SAT score: 1100 or ACT score: 24UNC Pembroke Must submit a completed application for admission to the university by March 1st to be considered for Merit Scholarships. To be eligible for University Scholarships for Native Americans, students must be residents of NC, rank in the top of their high school class and be a member of federal or state recognized tribe.UNC Wilmington Your Admissions application will be evaluated for scholarship eligibility for some scholarships; other scholarships will be available for students to apply for once they’ve been admitted to UNCW (as early as November). To access the General Application: Log into your Seaport account and click the Student Services tab. ? Western Carolina University Scholarships are available to students based on academic achievement based on academic records submitted during the admission process. Other scholarships require a separate application. Visit the website above for information.Winston Salem State University Winston-Salem State University offers several types of merit-based institutional awards. All accepted applicants are automatically considered for scholarship opportunities. Awards are determined based on a student’s academic profile ranking. Apply early for fullest consideration. Other Programs for Military and Their DependentsNORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRSContact the local Veterans Service Office, Call 844 624 8387 (Option 2) or visit milvets.service/scholarships FEDERAL BENEFITS FOR VERTERANS & DEPENDENTS See Website for all opportunities: Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative Program (CSPI)Two academic years of college tuition, required textbook costs, required fees, monthly salary of approximately $2,200, medical and life insurance, 30 days paid vacation per year and leadership training.Department of Defense Voluntary Education Program100% of tuitionNorth Carolina National Guard Tuition Assistance Program (NCTAP)Scholarships varies North Carolina Vietnam Veterans, Inc. Scholarship Program (NCVVI)$500-$1,500Reserve Officers' Training Corps Scholarships (ROTC) - Includes Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine RepetitiveUp to $180,000 annuallyFor assistance with scholarships and applications contact College Central. ................
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