FAFSA Day
Please make sure you bring all scholarship award letters and/or financial aid packages to Ms. Snapp for recognition on awards day. All scholarships and grants can be counted in Parkland’s scholarship total, but only scholarships you are accepting will be announced on Awards Day.
Pay Attention to these Deadlines. . .
Panhellenic Council Scholarship must be mailed by March 18th.
SECU People Helping People Scholarship is due to Ms. Snapp by March 24th.
Sunnyside Ministry Scholarship must be mailed by March 25th.
New Scholarships
Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Amount: two $1,000 scholarships
Criteria: Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and must demonstrate good character and commitment to service
Application: See Ms. Snapp for an application, requires 2 letters of recommendations
Deadline: March 18
Forsyth Tech Scholarship Application
Amount: varies
Criteria: Applicants must have applied for admission to Forsyth Tech for the fall. Students with financial need will receive priority for all scholarships awarded. Application: See Ms. Snapp for an application, requires 2 references
Deadline: April 15
Margaret Hawkins Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: Applicants must have played or cheered with the Lewisville Titans for 5 years or more
Application: See Ms. Snapp for an application
Deadline: March 31
WSFCS Association of Retired School Personnel
Amount: two $1,000 scholarships
Criteria: Applicants must plan to pursue a career in education; they must exhibit evidence of scholarship and service to school and community.
Application: Applications are available from Ms. Snapp
Deadline: Due to Ms. Snapp no later than April 22nd
Other Scholarship Opportunities (organized by deadline)
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Pan-Hellenic Council
Amount: $500 scholarship to one Forsyth County senior
Criteria: Applicants must be African-American and have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA. Must also demonstrate good citizenship and community involvement.
Application: Applications are available from Ms. Snapp
Deadline: March 18th (mail to address on application)
Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Award
Amount: $1,000 to one NC senior, $100 to three students
Criteria: Applicants must be students with a disability completing their last year of high school. The scholarship can be used for any post high school learning experience/training.
Application: Applications are available from Ms. Snapp
Deadline: March 21st
SECU People Helping People Scholarship
Amount: one Parkland student will receive $2500 per year for 4 years
Criteria: Applicants must plan to attend a public 4 year college in NC. They must exemplify the philosophy of “People Helping People” and have demonstrated leadership, character, integrity and community involvement. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants may not be an employee of SECU or family member of an SECU employee.
Application: Applications are available from Ms. Snapp
Deadline: Due to Ms. Snapp no later than March 24th.
Lewisville Civic Club Leadership Award
Amount: 3 scholarships worth $1,500 each
Criteria: Applicants must be involved in clubs or school organizations, must have significant community service experience (especially in the Lewisville community) and at least a 2.5 GPA.
Application: Applications are available from Ms. Snapp or online at .
Due Date: March 25th
Sunnyside Ministry College Scholarship
Amount: Maximum of $1,600 every year and a laptop computer
Criteria: Applicants must be seniors who reside in the 27107 or 27127 zip codes. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, have excellent academic achievement, demonstrated leadership qualities, and be able to articulate future plans. Students also must have developed or have the potential to develop “a benevolent spirit to the community and those in need.” Two letters of recommendation are required.
Application: Applications are available from Ms. Snapp
Deadline: March 25 th at 4pm (mail to address on application)
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Amount: over 1,000 scholarships nationwide ranging from $2,000-$25,000 per year
Criteria: Applicants must plan to major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Business, Finance, Marketing or Design and must be interested in a career in the automotive or related industries
Application: Applications are available online at
Deadline: March 31
Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship from NC Assoc of Rescue and Emergency Services
Amount: $1,000 per year for 2 years
Criteria: Must be a high school senior in a limited number of counties (including Forsyth) or a member of an Emergency Services Organization. Applicants must plan to enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum at a community college, technical institute or trade school. Awards are based on academic achievement, financial need and character.
Application: See Ms. Snapp for an application
Deadline: March 31st (mail to address on application)
Michael Houston Scholarship
Amount: $1500 to one Parkland student
Criteria: Applicants must be a Parkland student and a resident of Forsyth County. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and plan to attend a 4-year college.
Application: Applications are available from Ms. Snapp
Deadline: April 1st (mail to address on application)
Stratford Rotary Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Criteria: Applicants must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and have evidence of financial need.
Application: The scholarship committee will nominate one senior. Paper applications are available from Ms. Snapp and must be turned in by the deadline.
Deadline: Due to Ms. Snapp no later than April 4th
Senah C and C. A. Kent Foundation Scholarship
Amount: unknown
Criteria: Applicants must demonstrate high personal character, leadership, ambition, high academic merit and financial need
Application: Apply online at
Deadline: April 11
Lambeth Family Scholarship for Parkland Students
Amount: $500
Criteria: Applicants must be Parkland students who plan to attend Elon University, High Point University, Meredith College, Wake Forest University or NC State University. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate school spirit through participation in extra-curricular activities. Applicants should demonstrate some financial need but this is not restricted to lower incomes
Application: Apply online through the Winston-Salem Foundation at community/students and must include a transcript and a signed copy of parent’s federal tax return from 2010
Deadline: April 15
Winston-Salem State University Kuandelea Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Amount: Three $500 scholarships to WS/Forsyth County students
Criteria: Applicants must plan to attend WSSU, have a minimum 3.25 GPA and minimum 950 SAT score or 19 ACT score. Applicants must have received an acceptance letter to WSSU before applying for this scholarship
Application: Applications are available from Ms. Snapp
Deadline: April 15th
Bruce Shelton Scholarship through WS Foundation
Amount: $1,000 renewable for 4 years to one WSFCS student
Criteria: Applicants must display the traits of athletic excellence (excelling in at least one varsity sport), academic achievement (minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 and ranked in top 75 students), leadership and social responsibility.
Application: Applications are online at students. The WS Foundation will begin accepting applications on January 1st.
Deadline: April 15th
Jeff Turner-Forsyth Audubon Scholarship through WS Foundation
Amount: $1,000 for one WSFCS student
Criteria: Must demonstrate an interest in wildlife or environmental issues as shown through involvement in related community and school activities. Must have at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA and be a US citizen.
Application: Applications are online at students. The WS Foundation will begin accepting applications on January 1st.
Deadline: April 15th
Elizabeth T. Williams Memorial Scholarship through WS Foundation
Amount: one Forsyth County student will receive four years tuition, fees, room and board to UNC-Chapel Hill
Criteria: Applicants must be a resident of Forsyth County with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0. They must demonstrate participation in clubs, community service and athletics as well as good moral character and at least some financial need.
Application: Applications are online at students. The WS Foundation will begin accepting applications on January 1st.
Deadline: April 15th
Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loan
Amount: $2,500 per year for freshmen and sophomores, $4,000 per year for juniors and seniors
Criteria: Applicants have at least a 2.5 unweighted GPA and at least a 900 SAT score (math and reading only). They must plan to enroll in a teacher education program in North Carolina and agree to teach one year in NC for every year they receive this scholarship money.
Application: Applications are available at ptsl
Deadline: April 15th
State Employees Association of NC Scholarship
Amount: varies, 34 scholarships will be given to NC students this year
Criteria: Applicants must have a parent/guardian who is a member of SEANC. Scholarships are based on academic achievements, community involvement, and a written personal statement. Some require the applicant to have financial need.
Application: Applications are available at under “member benefits”.
Deadline: must be postmarked by April 15th
James A. Gray High School Alumni Scholarship
Amount: $750
Criteria: Applicants must be seniors from either Glenn or Parkland High Schools, and must demonstrate financial need and academic potential. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA through the first semester of senior year and will plan to go to an accredited, four-year college or university.
Application: Applications are available at under “students.”
Deadline: April 15 th (submit online)
The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: Applicants must be residents of North Carolina who will enroll in an accounting degree program at a two- or four-year college or university in North Carolina.
Application: Applications are available from Ms. Snapp
Deadline: April 15 th (mail to address on application)
Masjid Al-Mu’Minun Scholarship
Amount: $500 to two local students
Criteria: Applicants must have at least a 2.3 GPA, plan to attend a 4 year college and be in need of financial assistance
Application: Applications are available from Ms. Snapp
Deadline: April 29th
Ida Tilson Scholarship Fund from First Baptist Church
Amount: varies year to year
Criteria: Applicants must have financial need, academic achievement, character, dependability and show religious involvement
Application: Applications are available from Ms. Snapp
Deadline: May 1st (mail to address on application)
Millenium Teacher Scholarship Program
Amount: up to 60 students each year receive $6,500 per year
Criteria: Applicants must enroll at Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University or Winston-Salem State University and must plan to teach in NC one year for every year of funding received. Up to 20 students will be awarded this scholarship at each of these 3 universities.
Application: Applications are available online at MTSL
FAFSA Information
It’s time to start filling out your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)! Everyone planning to attend a two-year or four-year college next year should complete the FAFSA. Here are some things to remember:
• Where to find the FAFSA: Go to fafsa. to complete your FAFSA beginning January 1 st . Do not use any other website to complete your FAFSA and do not pay anyone or any website to help you with the FAFSA.
• Create a PIN number: Each student and one parent/guardian needs to create their own PIN. Before beginning the FAFSA each student and one parent must have a PIN so you can electronically sign your FAFSA. If your parent is in college or has another child in college they can use the PIN number they used on their previous FAFSA. Go to pin. to create your PIN.
• When to complete the FAFSA: You want to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 st . Government financial aid is limited and some aid may not be available if you wait too late to file the FAFSA. However, in order for your FAFSA to be accurate, you should complete your taxes first. You need to have your 2010 tax information ready when you sit down to work on the FAFSA.
• What do you need to complete the FAFSA: A list of documents needed can be found at .
• If you need help with your FAFSA: Parkland will host a FAFSA day on February 26 th . Students and parents can bring the necessary documents and someone will help you complete the FAFSA online.
• After you file your FAFSA: The FAFSA determines your EFC (Expected Family Contribution). This means that the FAFSA tells colleges how much your family can afford to pay towards college. This information then gets sent to each college you indicate on the FAFSA and the colleges will send you a financial aid package based on your SAR (Student Aid Report).
• The Financial Aid Package: The Financial Aid Package you receive from each college will tell you how much financial aid you will receive to attend that particular college. Your financial aid package will most likely include:
1. Scholarships and grants (neither of which has to be repayed). These can come from the college, the state government or the federal government. Scholarships students receive from businesses or community organizations will need to be reported to the financial aid office at your college as well.
2. Work Study, which means you will be given a job on campus to earn some money for college.
3. Loans which do have to be repayed upon graduation. Your loans may be divided into subsidized and unsubsidized loans. With subsidized loans, the government pays the interest on the loans while you are in college, meaning that when you graduate you will owe exactly what you borrowed (and interest will start adding up at that time). With unsubsidized loans, the interest begins adding up while you are still in college, meaning that your debt will be growing while you are still in college.
Remember that college is expensive and VERY few students will go to college without taking out any loans. This is when it becomes important to carefully compare financial aid packages as well as the opportunities available at each college. The school that comes out cheapest may not always be the right place for you. When looking at financial aid packages, you want to try and minimize your debt without compromising all of the other qualities you’re looking for in a college!
For more information on the FAFSA and Financial Aid you can visit studentaid.pubs where you can find several publications about funding your education.
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