SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
Mount Tabor High School
September 19, 2011
Research scholarship opportunities that are available from the colleges and universities that interest you. Make sure you know the application process and deadline to apply. Know this information now before any application deadlines.
QuestBridge is a nonprofit organizer of the National College Match Program, which helps high-achieving low-income students gain admission and full four-year scholarships to leading colleges. Apply free of charge at by September 30, 2011 (see your counselor if you have questions).
Use the Cappex College and Scholarship search tool. Check out HIGH SCHOOL INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR and LEAD WITH YOUR HEART scholarship opportunities (both are $5,000). Apply for these and other scholarships at scholarships.
THE LEVINE SCHOLARS PROGRAM @ UNC-CHARLOTTE
Criteria: The program seeks outstanding seniors who demonstrate evidence of experience, motivation and commitment to community service, passion for learning and an excellent academic record, and capacity for ethical leadership that beckons fellow students toward a higher standard (successful candidates: 3.8-4.0 unweighted GPA, 1800-1400 SAT, 29-36 ACT); there is no limit to the number of MT seniors who may be nominated
Awards: Fifteen full four-year scholarships, including tuition, room and board, a new laptop computer, and four summer experiences which will develop leadership skills and social awareness ($90,000)
Deadlines: October 7, 2011 Scholarship Nomination Form to Mr. Huck along with Senior Profile/Resume available in MT Guidance Office
November 8, 2011 for completion of UNC-Charlotte admissions application online and supplemental scholarship application (students receive email access once nominated by school counselor)
Contact: More information available at levinescholars.uncc.edu
JEFFERSON SCHOLARS PROGRAM @ THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Criteria: Demonstrated uncommon academic abilities, exceptional leadership talents and an understanding of the broader community around them (one MT senior may be nominated to apply)
Awards: 4 years of tuition, fees, room & board, and expenses; extensive enrichment program ($200,000 for non-Virginians)
Deadline: November 1, 2011 to apply; submit Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination Form, along with a brief statement of how you fit the scholarship criteria to Mr. Huck by October 3, 2011 to be considered for the nomination
Contact: Information sheet available in MT Guidance Office and/or go to for detailed description and an annual report
JOHN MONTGOMERY BELK SCHOLARSHIP @ DAVIDSON COLLEGE
Criteria: Students who have demonstrated outstanding intellectual ability and success, leadership experience, commitment to service and overall personal vigor (one MT senior may be nominated)
Awards: Up to six scholarships equivalent to the college’s comprehensive fees ($47,199 per year); also two summer stipends to pursue international study and other enrichment opportunities
Deadline: Nomination by November 11, 2011; completed admission application by December 1, 2011-Submit senior profile/resume and Scholarship Nomination Request Form to Mr. Huck by October 10, 2011
Contact: Go to davidson.edu to obtain additional information
THOMAS WOLFE SCHOLARSHIP @ UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA @ CHAPEL HILL
Criteria: Student writers who are applying to UNC Chapel Hill
Awards: One scholarship for full undergraduate support
Deadline: November 1, 2011
Contact: Information Sheet in MT Guidance Office; application available at
Email TWS@unc.edu with questions.
CENTENNIAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM @ NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Criteria: Strong students interested in the fields of engineering, business management, chemistry, polymer chemistry, forensic, medical fields, international studies, design, apparel, sourcing, fashion, merchandising, or retail management (TEXTILE-related degree programs); two MT students may be nominated, and additional students may self-nominate
Awards: Up to 10 scholarships each year, covering approximately 70% of the basic in-state cost of attendance ($47,500)
Deadline: Nominations by November 1, 2011-Submit senior profile/resume and Scholarship Nomination Request form to Mr. Huck by October 17, 2011
Contact: EXPLORE Textile degree programs at tx.ncsu.edu and scholarship information at
KING’S COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Criteria: Highest scorers on a general knowledge exam
Awards: Four $5,000 scholarships
Deadline; Competition on Saturday, January 7, 2012
Contact: Look for more information at kinsgcollegecharlotte.edu
DEAN PRIM SCHOLARSHIP (WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION
Criteria: Seniors and Juniors from Davie, Forsyth, or Yadkin counties; excellence in schoolwork (minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0), participation in school and community activities, and demonstration of good character; recipients must be committed to traveling and studying in China
Award: $1,500 scholarship, renewable for 4 years and summer travel to China
Deadline: October 31, 2011
Contact: Online application is available at students; information sheet in MT Guidance Office
P.E.O STAR SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: The P.E.O Sisterhood is an international philanthropic educational organization that promotes educational opportunities for women through grants, loans, and scholarships; young women who exhibit excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics and potential for future success
Awards: $2,500 scholarships (any college/university)
Deadline: November 15, 2011
Contact: Application materials available in the MT Guidance Office
EMERGING ISSUES PRIZE FOR INNOVATION
Criteria: A challenge for high school students to come up with an innovative idea to solve one of our state’s most pressing problems; this year’s prize challenge is to come up with an innovative idea to increase North Carolina’s high school graduation rate (interested students should form a team to prepare your proposal and complete the application)
Awards: $1,000 to finalist teams and $5,000 to the winning high school team
Deadline: November 1, 2011
Contact: Complete description and application directions in MT Guidance Office; Go to to access the application
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 1, 2011 to 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.
SALLY & ALAN CONE AWARDS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS @ UNCG
Criteria: Students who have an interest in the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at UNCG
Access information at for more information, process of application, and deadlines.
WILLIAM H. AND ELIZABETH GRAY DANFORTH SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Criteria: Students who have exhibited a capacity for service and leadership, as well as academic excellence, and who embrace the challenge of a rigorous academic curriculum (candidates must be nominated)
Awards: Approximately 25 full – or partial-tuition scholarships, renewable for the duration of the degree program
Deadline: October 3, 2011 to seek a nomination: submit Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination Form to Mr. Huck
January 15, 2012 for completion of all application materials
Contact: Information sheet available in MT Guidance Office
WOFFORD COLLEGE SCHOLARSH PROGRAM
Criteria: Rank in top 10% of class; minimum score of 1250 (CR +M) on SAT or 28 on ACT; and demonstrate qualities of scholarship, leadership, and potential for success
Awards: Scholarships ranging from $2,00 per year to full scholarships
Deadline: ASAP: Submit Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination Form to Mr. Huck ASAP
Contact: Access Wofford College information at wofford.edu
CHARLIE ADAMS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP (NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION)
Criteria: One senior female participating on a varsity cross-country team at a NCHSAA member high school and one senior male participating on a varsity wrestling team at a NCHSAA member high school
Awards: $1,500 scholarships
Deadline: March 12, 2012
Contact: Information sheet n MT Guidance Office and application online at
CLARY STUDENT MEDAL AWARDS(NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION)
Criteria: Senior enrolled in a NCHSAA high school with participation on two or more varsity school-sponsored, NCHSAA sanctioned athletic teams, involvement and success in non-sport, extracurricular activities, and a 3.2 or higher cumulative GPA
Awards: Two $2,000 scholarships (1 male, 1 female)
Deadline: March 30, 2012
Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office and application online at
SUNTRUST OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES
Criteria: High school seniors (GPA and financial need not considered)
Awards: $1,000 scholarships – one winner every two weeks, from October-May
Deadline: One winner selected every two weeks from October 28, 2011 to May 11, 2012
Contact: Apply online at
5TH ANNUAL CREATE-A-GREETING-CARD SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Criteria: Submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card
Award: $10,000 scholarship and $1,000 for the winner’s high school
Deadline: January 15, 2011
Contact: See more details at
THE ROBERTSON SCHOLARS PROGRAM @ UNC-CHAPEL HILL AND DUKE UNIVERSITY
Criteria: Behavior that is grounded in strong ethical principles, superior academic achievement and intellectual curiosity, strong leadership potential, courage, and collaborative spirit
Awards: 36 full merit scholarships (half at each university)
Deadline: Application materials will be available at the web site in mid September 2011
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 2011-12 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 30,000 students that complete an application will win a Wendy’s Gift Card in amounts of $5 to $50)
Deadline: October 2, 2011 for completion of online application (Mr. Huck will review and endorse by October 4, 2011-you may use shuck@wsfcs.k12.nc.us for your endorsement when applying)
Contact: click on Students/Parents, then click on Apply Now (the first 41,100 applicants will receive a Free Wendy’s Gift Card)
BRYAN SCHOLARSHIP @ DAVIDSON COLLEGE
Criteria: Scholar athletes who are strong leaders both in the classroom and in their sport; exceptional seniors who plan to pursue participation in one of 21 Division 1 sports offered
Awards: Two Bryan Scholars, one male and one female, are chosen for each incoming class ($30,000 annually)
Deadline: September 23, 2011 for nomination-MT may nominate three students (See Mr. Huck immediately if you are interested)
October 15, 2011 submit parts I and II of the Davidson admission application or the Common Application and the Davidson Supplement (davidson.edu/apply) and contact Davidson coach
Contact: See Mr. Huck for more details.
EMORY SCHOLARS PROGRAM @ EMORY UNIVERSITY
Criteria: Students who have outstanding records of academic achievement, who possess extra-ordinary personal qualities, and who have made significant contributions to their class, their school, and their community (four MT seniors may be nominated)
Awards: Range from two-thirds tuition to full tuition, room, board, fees and extensive programs of educational enrichment (350 semifinalists admitted to Emory in January, approximately 70 will be interviewed in March –approximately 25 recipients will be selected)
Deadline: November 15, 2011 nomination form and complete application to Emory must be submitted
October 14, 2011 Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination Form to Mr. Huck
Contact: Emory Scholars Fact Sheet will be available in MT Guidance Office or seek information at emory.edu/admissions/emory_scholars
GOIZUETA SCHOLARS PROGRAM @ EMORY UNIVERSITY
Criteria: Students who possess superior academic credentials and interest in business, as evidenced by engagement in entrepreneurial activities, internships, business clubs, and other business oriented activities
Awards: two-thirds tuition to full tuition and fees with additional study abroad opportunities
Deadline: November 15, 2011 nomination form and complete application to Emory must be submitted
October 14, 2011 Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination form to Mr. Huck
Contact: See Mr. Huck if you are interested or want more details
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 $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 per year for four years)
Deadline: November 1, 2011 ( for Ron Brown scholarship and application information forwarded to select and limited number of additional scholarship providers); January 9, 2012 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: January 11, 2012 – Application process includes completion of the Nominator and Recommender forms
Contact: All current information about this scholarship program and application are available at . Printed materials are usually available in September.
COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
Criteria: High achieving high school students who have demonstrated leadership and service
Awards: 250 scholarships ($3 million each year)-MT recipients in 2009 and 2010!!!
Deadline: October 31, 2011 (2,200 semifinalists will be notified by December 1, 2011 and then complete a more extensive application)
Contact: Apply online at coca-
BEREA COLLEGE 2011 PINNACLE SCHOLAR AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Criteria: High school seniors who demonstrate high achievement in the areas of science, music, or service and have a household income of less than $50,000
Awards: Berea College (Kentucky) guarantees the tuition of all admitted students
Deadline: October 7, 2011 (see Mr. Huck or your counselor if you would like to be nominated in science, music, or service)
Contact: Go to berea.edu/pinnaclescholars for more information
COLLEGE JUMPSTART SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: All high school seniors committed to going to college and able to express higher education goals
Award: $250 to $1,500 scholarships
Deadline: October 17, 2011
Contact: jumpstart-
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