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Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact

Bank of America Financial

Aid Sweepstakes

Scholarship

General $1,000 Must demonstrate Financial Need, have a

valid social security number, complete a

FAFSA Form, if a male-must be

registered with the Selective Service

Early August

www.bankofamerica.com/studentbanking

North Carolina D.A.R.E.

Officers' Association

General Unspecified Weighted GPA, SAT Score, Class Rank,

100 hours of volunteer service, essay and

references

Mid August For more information, contact

[email protected]

Davidson College Bryan

Scholarship

Athletic - Must

attend Davidson

College

$30,000 Renewable Must be nominated by your school,

superb academic ability as well as

excellence in athletic performance

and leadership.

Early Sept

http://www2.davidson.edu/admission/

Park Scholarship (NC State

University)

General Merit Based award,

approximately

$75,000.00, a

stipend to

purchase

a personal

computer and

additional funding

for academic

enrichment

activities, involving

special trips,

retreats, seminars

and grant

opportunities.

Requires school nomination. Potential

candidates should be in the top 5 to 10

percent of the senior class. Candidates

are required to complete an online NCSU

undergraduate admissions application

through the WolfPAW system.

Candidates must be of the highest caliber

in these three areas (Scholarship,

Leadership, and Service) OR be

exceptional in at least one area and

demonstrate great potential in the

others. Candidates with little or no

evidence of commitment in a particular

area such as service, for example,

generally are not competitive for Park

Scholarships.

Check with your

School

Counselor for

specific details

http://www.ncsu.edu/park_scholarships


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United Insurance Company

of America & United

Negro College Fund

General $5,000 Son or daughter of a current United

Insurance Company of America

policyholder. Planning to attend a UNCF

school. Meet UNCF scholarship

eligibility guidelines, including; minimum

GPA of 2.5, financial need, two letters of

recommendation, and essay.

Late Sept Mr. Charles J. Evans, Scholarships & Grants

Administration, UNCF, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate

Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031

Morehead-Cain Award

Scholarship - U.N.C.

Chapel Hill

General 4 years tuition to

attend U.N.C.,

Annual stipend for

living expenses,

Laptop Computer

High school nomination, superior

academically, superior citizen, moral

conduct and achievement, leader,

physical vigor.

Early October

http://www.moreheadcain.org/

AES Engineer Scholarship General-do not have

to major in

engineering

$500 Students will submit an essay on one of

the two topics that appear on

the scholarship page of our web

site.

Early October

http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Siemens Competition in

Math, Science &

Technology

Math, Science &

Technology

$2,000 to $100,000 Rising high school seniors are eligible to

enter individual research projects in the

competition, and all high school students

(from 9th-12th) are eligible to enter

projects as part of a 2 or 3 member

team. This competition rewards students

for developing and demonstrating their

talent for scientific research and it

focuses on the scientific merit of each

student's research project.

Early October

http://www.siemens-foundation.org/


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Danforth Scholarship-

Washington University in

St. Louis

General Full & Partial

tuition scholarships,

renewable.

School-based committee nominations. All

nominations should be submitted in

the form of a letter of

recommendation. Students should

have outstanding academic

performance, activities of exceptional

commitment to community service,

and high moral character.

Early October

For more information, contact

[email protected]

Siemens Competition in

Math, Science &

Technology

Math, Science &

Technology

$2,000 to $100,000 Rising high school seniors are eligible to

enter individual research projects in the

competition, and all high school students

(from 9th-12th) are eligible to enter

projects as part of a 2 or 3 member

team. This competition rewards students

for developing and demonstrating their

talent for scientific research and it

focuses on the scientific merit of each

student's research project.

Early October

http://www.siemens-foundation.org/

Danforth Scholarship-


St. Louis

General Full & Partial

tuition scholarships,

renewable.

School-based committee nominations. All

nominations should be submitted in

the form of a letter of

recommendation. Students should

have outstanding academic

performance, activities of exceptional

commitment to community service,

and high moral character.

Early October

For more information, contact

[email protected]

WUVC Univision 40

Nuestra Juventud

Must be Hispanic Candidate must be a high school senior or

Hispanic background, proven leadership,

academic achievement and character,

must send a copy of certified/official

transcript along with completed

application.

Postmark by early

October

http://www.thencshp.org/


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Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline

Contact

Capital City Lawyers

Association Annual

Scholarships Herman L.

Taylor and Ralph L.

Stevens Memorial

Scholarships

Interest in Law (2)$1,000 to Third

Year African-

American law

student in NC.

(2)$500 to high

school senior.

Submit a one page essay addressing the

social impact of their respective

scholarship's name sake and a printed

or typed application.

http://www.nccu.edu/law/

Received by early

October

http://www.nccu.edu/law/

Wendy’s Heisman

Scholarship

Athletics Varies

The Wendy’s Heisman Scholarships

recognizes the nations most esteemed high school senior men and women for

excellence in athletics, academics, and leadership. To be eligible to apply, students must be a high school senior,

graduating with the Class of 2011, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and participate in

a school-sponsored sport.

Early October www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com

Outstanding Students of

America Scholarship

General $1,000 GPA of 3.0 or above, community/school

involvement, outstanding well-

rounded student.

Early October

http://www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com/

Catawba College

Presidential Scholarship

Must attend Catawba

College

$5,000 to $8,000 SAT sub-scores totaling 1050 or ACT

score of 22, GPA of 3.0

Mid October

http://www.catawba.edu/

Catawba College Trustee

Scholarship

Must attend Catawba

College

$3,000 to $7,000 SAT sub-score totaling 1000 or ACT

score of 21, GPA of 3.0

Mid October


Gardner-Webb University

Fellows Scholarship

Must attend Gardner-

Webb University

Unspecified--up to

full tuition

A cumulative GPA of 3.6 unweighted or

higher and at least an 1130 on the SAT or

a 24 composite score on the ACT.

Nominations

MUST BE

RECEIVED BY

Mid October

http://www.gardner-webb.edu/

UNC Greensboro Carolina

Film & Video Festival

Scholarship

Film or video Unspecified Must submit a film or video to UNCG Mid October UNC Greensboro at 336-334-4197 or e-mail

[email protected]


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No-Addiction Essay General $500 300 word essay describing why you have

chosen to stay away from drugs and

alcohol and what you are personally

doing to further prevention and

awareness efforts within your school and

community

Mid October

http://www.no-addiction.org/

National Society Daughters

of the American Revolution

Scholarship Program

Political Science,

History, Government

and Economics,

Nursing, Medical

and NSDAR

Specific

Range from $250 -

$3,000

All applicants must be U.S. citizens and

must plan to attend an accredited

college or university in the United

States. Applicants must obtain a letter

of sponsorship from their local DAR

chapters. Incorrect applications are

discarded and no records are returned.

Mid October

DAR Scholarship Committee - Mary Ann W.

Middleton, National Chairman * E-mail:

[email protected] or call 309-676-6115

Catawba College - First

Family Scholarship

Must attend Catawba

College

$14,000 to Full

Tuition

GPA of 3.5 or higher, SAT (Math and

Critical Reading combined) 1150 or

higher, ACT of 25 or higher, 300-500

word essay, academic abilities and

motivation.

Mid October


North Carolina Teaching

Fellows Scholarship

Teaching Profession $26,000 scholarship

to 500 outstanding

North Carolina high

school seniors each

year.

The North Carolina Teaching Fellows

Program was enacted by the General

Assembly in 1986. The mission of the

program is to recruit talented high school

graduates into the teaching profession

and to help them develop leadership

qualities. The Recipients agree to teach

four years after graduation in one of

North Carolina’s public schools or United

States Government schools in North

Carolina

Mid October:

check with your

school counselor

for specific details

http://www.teachingfellows.org/


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Horatio Alger Association General $2,500-$20,000 To qualify you must have at least a 2.0

GPA. Students who have demonstrated

integrity, perseverance in overcoming

adversity, strength of character,

financial need, a good academic record,

commitment to pursue a college

education, and a desire to contribute to

society. YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE at

www.horatioalger.org/scholarships by

October 30th. You will need one

reference letter from an adult, an

official transcript, photo,

parent/guardian's federal tax return.

Please see your career center technician

for more information.

End of October.

http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships

Coca-Cola Scholarship General 50-$20,000 & 200-

$10,000

scholarships

awarded

Applicant must be a current high school

senior attending school (or home-

schooled) in the US; 3.0 GPA minimum,

must be planning to pursue a degree at

an accredited US post-secondary

institution.

Late October

http://www.coca-colascholars.org/

NASSP Prudential Spirit of

Community Awards (for

students enrolled in

grades

5 - 12)

Volunteer Service $1,000, an engraved

silver medallion and

a trip to

Washington, DC

Must be nominated by your school.

Nominee must have

demonstrated exemplary

community service.

End of October www.principals.org

UNC Chapel Hill Thomas

Wolfe Scholarship

Writing Novelist and writer Thomas

Wolfe graduated from Chapel Hill

and helps offer this full

undergraduate support for a

student writer.

Early November

http://english.unc.edu/creative/tws


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Boston University Trustee

Scholarship

General-Must Attend

Boston University

Full Undergraduate

Tuition &

Mandatory

Fee,$32,000

(Renewable)

YOU MUST BE NOMINATED BY

YOUR SCHOOL! Applicants are TYPICALLY

in the top 5% of their class, GPA of 3.50

or higher SAT of 1400 or ACT of 32, have

made positive contributions to their

schools and communities, records of

volunteer service, and have excelled both

in and out of the classroom.

Early November

http://www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee/

Converse College -

Milliken Scholarship

General Unspecified Academic excellence, excellence in

leadership, Min. SAT of 1000 or ACT of

21 and a min. GPA of 3.0

Early November

http://www.converse.edu/

Erskine College


General The Presidential

Scholarship covers

tuition, room, board

and fees, minus any

state, federal and

outside scholarships

or grants. There is

also a $1,000 study

abroad travel

stipend.

Highly motivated, outstanding academic

performance in high school, Christian

commitment, intellectual curiosity,

potential for success at Erskine, school,

church, and community involvement,

leadership skills, creativity. An interview

is required and will be held in early

December by invitation.

Early November

http://www.erskine.edu/

New York University

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Scholars Program

Nomination $10,000 to $20,000 Demonstrate exceptional academic

achievement, show significant

involvement in school and community

activities, and also exemplify the ideals of

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Early November

http://www.nyu.edu/ugadmissions

Rhodes College

Scholarships

Must attend Rhodes

College

Full tuition, fees

room & board

(Renewable)

Must be nominated, have outstanding

academic record, leadership, high

personal achievement. In the past

students have had well over a 3.8GPA.

Nominations due

Early November;

Applications due

early January.

http://www.rhodes.edu/


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Ron Brown Scholarship

Program

African-American

current high school

seniors

$10,000 renewable

for 4 years

African-American high school

senior, must excel academically, show

exceptional leadership potential and

make an impact on their communities

through service to others. leadership and

financial need.

Early November

http://www.ronbrown.org/

Target All-Around

Scholarship

General More than 2100 one-

time awards: 4 at

$10,000 and two

smaller ones for

each Target store.

High School senior, US citizen, 2.0 GPA,

based on community involvement.

Appraisal form completed by volunteer

supervisor or leader. Essay on volunteer

service.

Early November

http://www.target.com/

University of South

Carolina-Columbia

Academic Scholarships

General $5,000 for NC

scholars

SAT 1200+, 3.25 unweighted GPA,

scholarship application plus admission.

Early November Please contact: Office of Admissions (800) 868-5872

University of Virginia

Jefferson Scholarships

General Full tuition, room,

board, books, and

miscellaneous

expenses.

Excellence in leadership, scholarship, and

citizenship; meet requirements for

admission to the university. Nomination

by school required.

Early November

www.jeffersonscholars.org

Valparaiso University


Must attend

Valparaiso

University

from $6000 to full

tuition

Some you must apply by 11/1, Founders

Full-tuition-top 55 of class, 3.85 GPA, 34

ACT or 1510 SAT, apply by 1/15,

Presidential-3.0 GPA a090 SAT or 24

ACT

Early November

http://www.valpo.edu/finaid

Voice of Democracy

Scholarship Program

General $1,000 - $30,000 Students in grades 9-12 compete by

writing and recording a broadcast script

on an annual patriotic theme. Record

your original 3-5 minute (+ or -5 seconds)

essay on a standard cassette tape or CD

on this year's theme "Freedom's

Challenge." Label your cassette or CD

and neatly typed essay with your name

and complete the entry form. Provide

these three items to your school/group

competition or your local VFW Post for

judging.

Early November

http://www.vfw.org/


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Contact

Davidson College - John

Montgomery BELK

Scholarship

General $42,950 plus two

summer stipends

(up to $3,000 per

stipend)

Requires high school nomination. High

school can nominate one student.

Candidate's record must demonstrate

they have engaged life successfully and

purposefully in the classroom, in student

and civic organizations, and on the

athletic field. Candidates will exhibit

proven records of achievement

throughout high school. Academic

performance is paramount.

Early November

http://www.davidson.edu/admission

Mars Hill College General $500 to Full tuition 3.2 GPA, SAT 1000/ACT 22. Early November

http://www.mhc.edu/

NC State University

General Hugh Shelton

National Student

Leadership Scholarship

NC State University $10,000 annual NC

State Tuition and

Fees

Strong leadership and must attend NC State Univsersity.

Early November

www.ncsu.edu/extension/sheltonleadership/

UNC-CH Thomas Wolfe

Scholarship

Artistic Merit. Must

attend UNC-

CHAPEL HILL.

Full four-year

financial support.

Students who write poetry, fiction, plays,

and literary non-fiction are eligible.

Candidates will submit a five hundred

word personal essay entitled "Why I

Write", in addition to completing an

application questionnaire.

Early November

http://english.unc.edu/creative/tws/

American Fire Sprinkler

Association William C.

Klutz

Essay required $1,000 up to

$13,000

Must write an essay on a successful fire

sprinkler activation in your town, area, or

state including details such as cause of

fire, number of sprinklers activated,

actions of the firefighters, how local

media reported the fire, etc.

Mid November

http://www.afsascholarship.org/

Chapel of Four Chaplains

Scholarship

Essay, art or project

paper

$1,000.00 - $300.00 450 word essay, or artwork or a team

project

Mid November http://www.fourchaplains.org/

Appalachian State

University Scholarships

General Unspecified Mid November http://www.admissions.appstate.edu/scholar

ships/


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Contact

Davidson College John

Montgomery Belk Scholarship

This scholarship

covers tuitions, fees, room and board plus two

summer stipends of as much as

$3,000 apiece to pursue international

studies.

Mid November Must be nominated by school counselor

Hollins University-Nancy

Thorp Poetry Contest

SOPHOMORES

AND JUNIORS

ONLY!!

$25(SECOND

PLACE) TO $200

(FIRST PLACE)

No more than 2 poems may be submitted,

must be typewritten.

Mid November

http://www.hollins.edu/

Levine Scholars Program at

UNC Charlotte

General Four year

scholarship to UNC

Charlotte that

includes full tuition,

room, board and

fees

US citizen or permanent resident;

nomination by school counselor, principal

or high school teacher; freshman

applicant in baccalaureate program for

fall term immediately following their high

school graduation; complete application

to UNC Charlotte by December 1.

Mid November

http://levinescholars.uncc.edu/levine/overview.h

tml

NC State University Merit

Awards and Special

Scholarships

General Range from $2,500

freshman year only

up to $4,000 per

year

2 of 3 required 1) SAT 1300 or ACT 30

2) GPA 3.85 unweighted or 4.0 weighted

3) Ranked in top 5% of class. Admissions

application required by November 15.

Mid November

http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/financial_aid/

Naval Helicopter

Association Scholarship

Fund

General Four undergraduate

scholarships worth

$2,500-$3,000

No restrictions to apply, but special

consideration will be given to applicants

with military affiliation

Mid November

http://www.navalhelicopterassn.org/


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Contact

Presbyterian College

Quattlebaum Scholarship

General, must

attend


Full tuition, fees,

room and board

Judges select candidates to compete for

this scholarship. An interview is required.

Two Quattlebaum scholarships will be

awarded this year, and candidates will be

chosen from among the most

academically gifted applicants.

Historically, a minimum SAT V & M

score of 1350 (or ACT composite score

of 31), and a recalculated 3.85 GPA are

required for consideration. Renewable

with a required minimum GPA.

Mid November

http://www.presby.edu/

UNC-Asheville University

Laurels Academic/Merit

Scholarship

General Varies Three of the following: 3.5 GPA, SAT

1250+, ACT 28+, challenging senior

curriculum, must also write an essay

Mid November

University Laurels, Enrollment Services, UNC

Asheville, CPO #2240, Lipinsky Hall, One

University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804-8510.


St. Louis - Enterprise Rent-

A-Car Scholarship

Must attend

Washington

University in St.

Louis

Unspecified Same criteria established for the Ervin

Scholars Program will be used to select

this student. Outstanding academic

merit, leadership, community service.

Mid November

http://admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships/Pages/d

efault.aspx

JROTC Scholarships Air Force Scholarships

Varies Scholarships vary for each branch. DO NOT NECESSARILY HAVE TO BE IN JROTC NOW TO APPLY

December

www.afrotc.com

Art Institutes National

Scholarship Competition

Must attend The

Arts Institutes

Various

awards/unspecified

High school seniors who show dedication

to their education and a desire for a

creative career compete for

scholarships to be applied at The Art

Institutes location of their choice.

Early December

http://www.artinstitutes.edu/

Pogue Scholarship at UNC

Chapel Hill

General-Must attend

UNC-Chapel Hill

A renewable award

of $7,500

for N.C. recipients.

Apply for admission to UNC-Chapel Hill

by early November; solid academic

performance; finalists will go through

interview process on UNC campus

Early December

http://studentaid.unc.edu/studentaid/type/ssa_sc

holarships.html


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General

Must attend

Gardner- Webb

University

Up to $36,000 for

four years

3.6 GPA, SAT 1070+, ACT 21+, top

20% of class.

December

http://www.gardner-

webb.edu/admissions/financial-

planning/undergraduate/scholarships/

University of Virginia

Holland Minority

Scholarships

General $10,000 per year African American, SAT 1000, 3.5 GPA,

Top 15% of class.

December

www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/

Belmont University General Unspecified To be considered a student must meet at

least 4 of 6 criteria: 3.5 academic GPA

(unweighted); 3.5 cumulative GPA

(unweighted); 28 ACT or 1260 SAT or

higher; top 10% of class rank; strong

college preparatory curriculum; and

significant individual achievement.

Early December

http://www.belmont.edu/

DeSales University Theatre

Talent Scholarship

Theatre - Dance -

TV/Film

$500 to $5000

Renewable

Superior Talent, Above average academic

standing

Early December

http://www.desales.edu/

East Carolina University

Academic Merit

Scholarship

General $40,000 ($10,000

per year) and

other smaller

awards in varying

amounts

(1)SAT Score above 1300 (2)Rank in the

upper 5th per cent of their class

(3)Extracurricular activities of interests

and leadership and (4) Complete an

application for admission to ECU

Early December

http://www.ecu.edu/

Randolph College Merit

Scholarships

General, must attend

Randolph-Macon

Woman's College

$4,000 - $13,500

annually

Your completed application for admission

automatically enters you for

consideration. All merit scholarships are

renewable annually based on

committee review.

Early December

www.randolphcollege.edu


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Randolph College

Presidential Scholars

Program

General, must

attend

Randolph-Macon

Woman's College.

Presidential Scholars are selected on the

basis of the following criteria: Academics,

Leadership, Accomplishments, and

Interview. Most scholarship recipients

will have combined SAT scores of 1420 or

above and be in

the top 25% of their class.

Early December

www.randolphcollege.edu

SAE Engineering

Scholarship Program

Engineering $1,000-$10,000

undesignated

scholarships, paid

directly to colleges

or universities. In

addition, university

sponsored

scholarship awards

from $400 to full

tuition, paid to 64

specific schools

with engineering

programs.

Applicant must be a high school senior at

the date of application (Sept. 1 - Dec. 1),

intend to earn a degree in engineering or

a related science (math, chemistry,

physics, biology, technologies, computer

science), be a citizen of the US at the time

of application (permanent resident not

applicable), meet minimum requirements

with regard to grade point average, SAT I

Reasoning Test and/or ACT scores as

outlined in the individual requirements of

each scholarship.

Early December

http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/

bmw/

UNC Pembroke

Chancellor's Scholarship

General $4,000 annually and

renewable

Academic success, SAT scores,

leadership potential, school

and community involvement.

Early December

http://www.uncp.edu/

University of Alabama General Unspecified Complete scholarship portion of the

application online.

Early December http://scholarships.ua.edu/

University of South

Carolina-Columbia McNair

Scholars and Alumni

Scholars

General $2,000 to $48,000

Renewable

Academic excellence, min. SAT of 1300

or ACT of 29. Separate application to

South Carolina Honors College

necessary.

Early December

http://www.sc.edu/financialaid/academic.ht

ml

Wake Forest Honor

Scholarships

General Varies from $8,000

to $2,600 annually

Based on academic record and

involvement.

Early December http://www.wfu.edu/finaid/merit-

based_intro.html


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Wake Forest University

Carswell Scholarship

General Merit based, tuition,

room and board,

personal expenses

and summer

grants

Top 1.5 percent of class, SAT 1450 or

above (math and verbal) Outstanding

qualities of academic promise,

leadership, and talent.

Early December

http://www.wfu.edu/scholarships


Graylyn Scholarship

General Full tuition,

renewable

(merit based)

Top 1-3 percent of class, SAT 1400+,

extracurricular achievements beyond

the local level.

Early December

http://www.wfu.edu/finaid/graylyn.html


Presidential Scholarships

for Distinguished

Achievement

Talent-Based $11,200 annual,

renewable

scholarship

Students who present solid academic

credentials and who evidence

extraordinary talent in the music, art,

drama, leadership, debate, dance,

writing, entrepreneurial activity, and

community service. There are individual

criteria for each area of ability covered in

this scholarship award.

Early December

http://www.wfu.edu/scholarships

Agnes Scott College

Scholarship Program

Nomination Varies Nominees must demonstrate academic

excellence and contribute to their

local and global communities.

Early December

http://www.agnesscott.edu/admission/undergrad

uate/financialaid

Winston-Salem State

Chancellor's Scholarship

General at Winston-

Salem State

University

$4,500 SAT 1000, GPA 3.5. Early December Office of Admissions 601 Martin Luther King, Jr.

Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27110 (910) 750-2070


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Appalachian State

University Merit

Scholarships

MUST ATTEND

Appalachian State.

Chancellor's

Scholarships,

Academic

Scholarships,

College of Fine and

Applied Arts

Scholarships, John

A. Walker College

of Business

Scholarships,

College

Scholars/College of

Arts and Sciences,

Reich College of

Education

Scholarship.

Varies Major scholarships are awarded to

students who demonstrate the ability to

complete highly competitive college-level

work. In the past, recipient's have had an

SAT average of 1240 and cumulative

GPA of 4.2, on a weighted scale.

Early December

http://www.scholarships.appstate.edu/

St. Lawrence University

Augsbury/North Country

Scholarship

General $10,000 First year students only; 3.0 GPA Early December

http://www.stlawu.edu/


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Toyota Community

Scholars Program

General Renewable: $10,000

or $20,000 payable

over four years

An outstanding academic record, an

effective leader, and has a well-

documented record of service both

within and outside the school setting.

The distinguishing characteristic will be

the overall impact of the student's

contribution(s) in the area of community

service. The nominee must have

initiated or be actively involved in a

service program addressing a school or

community need. SCHOOLS CAN ONLY

NOMINATE ONE STUDENT TO COMPETE

FOR THIS AWARD.

Early December

http://www.toyota.com/communityscholars


Appalachian State

University W. H.

Plemmons Leadership

Fellows Program

Leadership, must

attend Appalachian

State University

$1,500 renewable

for 4 yrs.

GPA of at least 3.0 or a combined score

of 1500 on the new SAT, and previous

leadership experience in a high school,

civic or community club or organization.

Early December

http://plemmonsfellows.appstate.edu/

UNC-Asheville

Undergraduate Scholars

Program

General Varies Acceptance to UNC-Asheville, overall

record, essay, activities

Early December

http://www.unca.edu/urp/HealthWellnessSpring

GrantInfo.html

Appalachian State

University Seby Jones

Scholarship

General, must

attend

Appalachian State

University

$2,000-Renewable-

must maintain a 2.5

GPA during

Freshman year and a

3.0 in future years.

Must be interested in attending

Appalachian; ALL STUDENTS WHO FILL

OUT THE REGULAR SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED;

committee looks at academic

qualifications as well as extracurricular

activities; an interview is required;

essay.

Early December

http://www.admissions.appstate.edu/scholarship

s/list.html


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Collegiate Fellows

Scholarship at Mercer

University

General $9,000 to $22,000 Must attend Mercer University, must have

a minimum FI of 3200

Early December

http://www.mercer.edu/admissions

NASSP/Herff Jones Inc.

Principal’s Leadership Award

General $1,000-$12,000 students who show outstanding

leadership skills, participation in service organizations and clubs, achievements in

the arts and sciences, employment experience, and academic record.

Early December Counselor must nominate

NC State Centennial Scholarship

Textiles Program will provide up to 10 incoming freshman with scholarships to attend NC

State University and major in Textiles.

Early December http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/student_services/centennial_scholars.html


Southeastern or Dillard

Elliott Scholarship

General, must

attend


$28,000 - $7,000

per year

A minimum SAT combined score of 1100

or ACT composite score of 24, and a

RECALCULATED 3.0 GPA or higher.

Early December


AXA Achievement

Scholarship in association

with US News & World

Report

General (52) $10,000 (one

from each state),

and $15,000 in

additional

scholarships to 10

national recipients

US citizen; current high school senior

planning to enroll full-time in an

accredited two-year or four-year college

or university in the US by fall;

demonstrate ambition and drive,

determination to set and reach goals,

respect for self, family and community,

ability to succeed in college. To access

online application go to www.axa-

achievement.com

Mid December

http://www.axa-achievement.com/



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Kenyon Academic

Scholarship Programs

Honor Scholars,

Science Scholars,

African-American

Scholars, Asian-

American Scholars,

Latino/Hispanic-

American Scholars

Range from $1,000

to $10,000

Honor/Science: Students who have

demonstrated excellence in academic

achievement in secondary school, as well

as spirited involvement in school or

community activities, and who show

promise for distinguished intellectual

accomplishment and leadership in the

future. African-American/Asian-

American/Latino/Hispanic-American:

Students who are exceptionally bright,

intellectually curious, and talented.

Present excellent records of academic

achievement in secondary school,

involvement in school and community

activities, and promise for distinguished

accomplishment in the future.

Mid December

http://www.kenyon.edu/x10027.xml

Martin Luther King Jr.

Scholars Program / Ithaca

College opened to

academically exceptional

ALANA (African

American, Latino, Asian,

and native American)

students


Ithaca

$12,000 up to full

tuition

Rank in top 10% GC; SAT I scores 1200

or above; commitment to community

service, and an essay responding to

Martin Luther King Jr's 1963 letter from

Birmingham city jail. Admission

application must be submitted by

December 15

Mid December

http://www.ithaca.edu/mlk/

Mensa Education &

Research Foundation

General $300 - $1,000 550 word essay describing academic and

career goals

Mid December http://www.us.mensa.org/

Project Wisdom Essay

Contest

General $500 Grades 9-1; submit 200-250 word essay

on how Project Wisdom (School

PA/television broadcasts) has made a

difference in student's life. Only 6 essays

per school.

Mid December

http://www.projectwisdom.com/results


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Tulane University Urban

Scholars Program

General Full Tuition Selection is made on the basis of

academic achievement and record of

community service. Preference will be

given to graduates of public high schools

and community colleges.

Mid December

http://www.tulane.edu/Admission

University of Richmond Science,

mathematics or

computer

science

Unspecified Academic achievement, outstanding

leadership, community activities,

personal motivation, exceptional

performance in high school and superior

scores on the SAT I and two SAT-II's or

the ACT.

Mid December

http://admissions.richmond.edu/financial/schola

rships.html

Washington and Lee Earl

Jones Honor Scholarship

General Full tuition award

renewable for 4

years

3.0 GPA Mid December

http://admissions.wlu.edu/forms

Converse College Barnet

Leadership Scholarship

Leadership $2000 to $9000 per

year; renewable

Academic excellence, including G.P.A.,

and SAT/ACT scores. Also, leadership

experience and performance during

scholarship competition.

Mid December

http://www.converse.edu/

Discover Card Tribute

Award Scholarships

General-must be a

junior in high school

to apply

9 @ $2,500 in NC 9

@ $25,000

Nationally

JUNIORS with at least a 2.75 cumulative

GPA for the 9th and 10th grades who are

multi-talented, take the lead, may have

overcome obstacles and who are giving

back to their communities.

Mid December

http://www.aasa.org/discover.htm

High Point University



to $6,500 annually

Selection is made by the University

Scholarship Committee which gives

balanced consideration to the high

school grade-point average, the SAT/ACT

scores, high school activities and

leadership.

Mid December

http://www.highpoint.edu/presidential/


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Clemson National Scholars General Merit-based Approximately 10

students will be

awarded

scholarships

covering the entire

cost for

attendance at

Clemson

High academic achievement. Must apply

for admission to Clemson University no

later than December 31 to be considered.

Late December

http://www.clemson.edu/

North Carolina A & T -

Half a Million in

Scholarships

Agricultural and

Biosystems

Engineering Majors

Unspecified December

http://trace.ncat.edu/abe/

Wells Fargo Methodist College Scholarship

General $2,000 Students who have lived in Pender or

Duplin Counties for the greater part of

their lives are qualified.

December Contact Bonnie J Adamson, Director of Financial

Aide, Methodist University, 5400 Ramsey St.

Fayetteville, NC 28311-1420; 336-747-8179.

College of Charleston Merit Scholarships

for entering

freshman

$1,000 to $6,000 Have completed applications on file by

Mid January.

January

http://www.cofc.edu/finaid/

East Carolina University

Merit Scholarship


to $10,000 per year

renewable

Average SAT of 1800 and GPA 3.5

unweighted, top 5% of the class.

January

http://www.ecu.edu/

JFK Profile in Courage

Essay

General $3,000 to $500 Essay based on topic. January http://www.jfkcontest.org/


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Burger King Scholarship General $1,000, $5,000, and

$25,000 Must be a resident of the United States,

Canada or Puerto Rico, be graduating high

school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico),

graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or

graduating from home school education in

the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada, have a

cumulative high school grade point

average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or

the equivalent, plan to enroll full-time,

without interruption, for the entire 2011-

12 academic year at an accredited two- or

four-year college, university, or

vocational-technical school in the U.S.,

Canada or Puerto Rico

Early January www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html

Lowe's Educational

Scholarship Program

Will be awarded to

diploma and

associate degree

students enrolled in

eligible programs in

the Vocational

Technology Division

pursuing one or two-

year degrees.

$2,000 for full-time,

$1,000 for three

quarter-time,

and

$800 for half-time

students.

Must be at least 18 years old, be currently

enrolled between 6 and 12 hours, and

intend to pursue a career in the chosen

discipline, must demonstrate an aptitude,

interest and enthusiasm for a career in the

program they enrolled, must have

satisfactorily completed at least one

semester with a GPA of 2.0 or higher,

must be enrolled in one of Lowe's

targeted Community Colleges.

Early January

http://careers.lowes.com/college_recruiting_scho

larship.aspx


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UNC-Chapel Hill Kennan

Music Scholars Program

Music $12,500 for 4 years

plus additional

support for summer

research and similar

activities

Selection based on an established record

of excellence in the practice of music

(performance, composition, etc.),

significant academic strengths and a

strong commitment to majoring in music

at UNC Chapel-Hill. Must be admitted to

the University by January 15 - visit

admissions.unc.edu. Visit the music

department website at music.unc.edu

and submit a scholarship audition

request by January 1.

Early January

http://music.unc.edu/undergrad/kenan

Wake Forest Randall

Ledford Scholarship

Must attend Wake

Forest University,

must study physics

Half tuition (4

years)minimum of

$64, 280

Must be eligible for Academic Merit

Scholarships

Early January

http://www.wfu.edu/physics


Joseph Gordon

Scholarships

For

underrepresente

d students

Full tuition,

renewable

(merit based)

Top 1-3 percent of class, SAT 1400+,

extracurricular achievements beyond the

local level. Awards seven full tuition

scholarships to outstanding students

with exceptional promise and leadership

among constituencies historically

underrepresented at Wake Forest.

Early January

www.wfu.edu/scholarships


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Contact

Davidson College Merit-

Based Scholarships

Belk Scholarships,

Baker Scholarships,

Bryan Scholarships,

Davidson Scholar

Awards, Terry

Scholarships,

Kuykendall

Scholarships, Smith

Scholarship,

Cornwell

Scholarships,

Bearden

Scholarships,

Presidential Awards,

Neely and Dobson

Scholarship, First

Union

Range from $1,000

to $30,000

(comprehensive

cost, to include

tuition, fees, room,

and board) and are

renewable annually.

THE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

SERVES AS THE SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION FOR MOST

SCHOLARSHIPS. All admitted students

are considered for merit-based

scholarships.

Early January

http://www.davidson.edu/

Duke University Merit

Scholarships

General Full tuition for four

years

Students who demonstrate

interdisciplinary academic interests and

financial need. No separate application

required; all applicants for admission are

automatically considered for merit

scholarships.

Early January

http://www.finaid.duke.edu/

UNC GREENSBORO

MERIT AWARDS

PROGRAM (Over 30

scholarships)

General $2,500.00 to full

tuition (renewable)

A single application provides

consideration for more than 30 academic

scholarships. SAT I of 1200 combined

(Critical Reading and Math) or an ACT

score of 27, 3.5 GPA and must be

admitted to UNCG by January 4, 2008.

Awards require an on campus interview.

Early January

http://www.uncg.edu/fia


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UNC-Greensboro Merit

Awards Program

General with special

awards offered in

Business, English

and Performing Arts.

Ranging from

$2,500 to $15,000

per year. Renewable

up to four years.

SAT of 1200 or ACT of 27; minimum

GPA 3.5 or better; must be admitted to

UNC-G by January 6, 2006 for

consideration

Early January

http://www.uncg.edu/fia

Gates Millennium Scholars

(GMS)

Any Unspecified Must be African American, American

Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific

American or Hispanic Americans;

citizens/permanent residents of the the U.

S.; attained a cumulative unweighted GPA

of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale; enter an accredited

college or university as full- time; have

significant financial need as defined by the

Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria; have

completed and submitted all l three forms

(Nominee Personal Information Form,

Nominator Form, and Recommender Form)

by deadline, must have demonstrated

leadership abilities through participation in

community service, extracurricular, or

other activities.

Early January

http://www.gmsp.org/

Profile in Courage Essay

Contest

Any Unspecified Open to all students. Must write a 1000

word essay about the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage. See

Early January

www.jfklibrary.org


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APIASF Asian & Pacific

Islander American

Scholarship Fund

General Unspecified Students must be of Asian and/or Pacific

Islander ethnicity as defined by the 2000

census, a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, legal

permanent resident, or a citizen of the

Federated States of Micronesia, Republic

of the Marshall Islands, or the Republic of

Palau., a first time incoming college

student, enrolled full time in a

two or four year program, have a GPA of

2.7 or the G.E.D. equivalent.

Mid January

http://www.apiasf.org/

Sam Walton Community

Scholarship Program

General $1,000 non-

renewable

Financial need, exhibit academic and

scholastic achievements, and be active in

extracurricular activities and

community involvement

Mid January

http://www.walmartfoundation.org/

Create-A-Greeting-Card

$10,000 Scholarship

Prudent Publishing

Company, Inc.

Art and Photography One $10,000 award. Photos, artwork, computer graphics

are all acceptable entries.

Mid January

http://www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardsc

ontests.htm


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Education is Freedom

(EIF)

General $2,000 U.S. resident; current U.S. high school

senior; first-time enrollment in a full-time

undergraduate course of study at an

accredited 2 or 4-year college or

university; GPA of 3.0-3.5; and must

demonstrate financial need.

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE

ONLY; NO PAPER APPLICATIONS ARE

AVAILABLE.

Mid January

http://www.educationisfreedom.org/

Elon College Presidential General $1,000 - $1,500

annually plus one-

$500 Elon

Experiences Grant

Academic achievement and SAT/ACT

scores.

Mid January

http://www.elon.edu/e-

web/admissions/FinancialAid/grant

s.xhtml Furman University -

Herman Warden Lay

Scholarship

General Full tuition, fees,

room and board

Strong academic record - typically above

32 on the ACT or above 1400 on the SAT

I. Extracurricular involvement -

leadership positions in the school or

community (on the county, state or

national level). Students who apply for

Lay Scholarships will also be considered

for other academic scholarships at

Furman.

Mid January

http://www.engagefurman.com/index.asp?id=289

Furman University Wylie

Scholarships in

Mathematics

Must attend Furman

University

Up to $7,500 per

year

Students must have a combined SAT

score of at least 1350 or an ACT score of

at least 31, outstanding mathematical

ability and good character.

Mid January

http://math.furman.edu/


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Contact

Robert C. Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

General Subject to

Availability of Federal Funds

To be eligible student must have a 3.5

GPA UNWEIGHTED and a 1875 SAT score

Mid January

School counselor must nominate

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/recruitment/s

cholarships/byrd/guidelines.pdf

The Isabella Carvalho Health Scholarship

Health care including but not

limited to medicine, nursing, public

health, pharmacy, dentistry, sports medicine or allied

health

The Isabella Carvalho Health Scholarship was established through the NC Hispanic

College Fund at Triangle Community Foundation. These scholarships will be

given to Latino students who have expressed an interest in going into a field related to health. The scholarship can be

used to attend a community college, four year college or university. The recipients

of this scholarship can also be considered for a scholarship from the NC Hispanic

College Fund. Preference will be given to female applicants. This scholarship is renewable for up to two years, but

preference will be given to new applicants. Recipients are required to

keep in touch with the donor and must send an annual letter updating the donor on his/her progress

Mid January

http://www.thencshp.org/resources/students/nc_his

panic_college_fund.shtml

Ithaca School of

Communication

Communications

Field, including

journalism

$30,000 per year Typical recipients are in the top 5% of the

class and scored a 1300 on the SAT.

Students must have a strong interest in

the area of communications. An essay

and three letters of recommendation are

required

Mid January

http://www.ithaca.edu/parkscholars/


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Contact

McKelvey Foundation

Entrepreneurial Scholarship

General Up to $10,000 per

year for four years

*Be a graduating senior of a U.S. high

school or home-school program

*Attend an accredited four-year college

or university within the 50 United States

*Own and operate a business for at

least one year (non-profits are OK)

*Have at least one paid employee (not

including yourself or partner) *Have sales

revenue (unless non-profit)

*Submit a completed online application

*Provide documentation of the above

when requested *Agree to participate in

a telephone interview, if selected as a

finalist *Winners must attend the

summer e-Venture program

Mid January

http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org/entreprene

urial/

Mensa Education and Research Foundation

General Unspecified The eligibility requirements are that the applicant be enrolled, for the academic

year following the award, in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution

of post-secondary education, and that an applicant be residing in the participating local group of American Mensa (Eastern

NC Mensa) of application. The general local and regional awards are

unrestricted as to age, race, gender, level of post-secondary education, grade point

average and financial need. There are a few special restricted awards, some of which are listed on the application.

Mid January http://www.us.mensa.org/am/uploads/ScholarshipForms/275.pdf

Microsoft Scholarship Computer Science

and other

related technical

fields.

vary ($500,000

total)

Required to complete a salaried summer

internship of 12 weeks at Microsoft Corp.

in Redmond, WA.

Mid January

http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships


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NC A & T University

USDA Scholarship in

Agriculture

Agriculture Full tuition, room

and board

Minimum SAT of 1,000 and minimum

GPA of 3.0.

Mid January

http://www.ncat.edu/

NC Central University -

Biomanufacturing Research

Institute and Technology

Enterprise (BRITE)

Scholarship Competition

Biomanufacturing

Research (Students

will major in

Biology or

Chemistry, with a

concentration in

biopharmaceuticals

. (Degree prepares

students for careers

in the biotech

industry).

Full Scholarship First time freshman must have a 3.5 GPA

or better on a 4.0 scale, a minimum of

1750 on the SAT or a minimum of 650 on

the math portion of the test or at least 28

on the ACT, submit the completed

application with a 500 word essay on

"Why You Are The Best Candidate For The

BRITE Scholarship", an official high school

transcript and participate in an interview

with the Selection Committee.

Mid January

http://www.nccu.edu/BRITE


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NC State University

College of Forest

Resources Multicultural

Scholars (Pulp & Paper

Award)

Forest Management $1,000 - $2,000 Meet admission requirements. Mid January

NCSU College of Forest Resources Box 8001

Raleigh, NC 27695

North Carolina Hispanic

College Fund

General $500 up to $2500 A four-year cumulative GPA of 2.5 or

better on a 4.0 scale (3.5 on a 5.0 scale);

2 letters of recommendation from a high

school teacher, principal, pastor,

employer, or other community leader;

An official high school transcript; and

Personal statement (500 words).

Preference will be given to foreign-born

applicants or the native born children of

foreign-born parents. Recipients will be

chosen based on: family economic need,

community involvement, academic

achievement, volunteerism and

leadership

Mid January

http://www.ncshp.org/

Progress Energy Hispanic Engineering Scholarship

Engineering @ one of the following schools: NC State

University NC A&T University,

Piedmont CC, Central Carolina CC, Wayne CC, Robeson

CC, Cape Fear CC, AB Tech, Haywood CC,

Alamance CC, Wake Tech CC, Blue Ridge

CC, or Northeastern CC

Scholarship recipients need to present acceptance letter from one of these schools before receiving scholarship.

Applicants to the "Progress Energy Hispanic Engineering Scholarship" need

to complete a North Carolina Hispanic College Fund application, indicating that they are applying to this scholarship.

Scholarship recipients must be full-time students and are required to maintain a

cumulative grade point average of 2.8 GPA.

Mid January http://www.thencshp.org/resources/students/nc_hispanic_college_fund.shtml


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Shaw University


General-Must attend

Shaw University

Full Scholarship First time freshman must have at least a

3.5 GPA, a minimum of 1400 on the SAT

or a 24+ on the ACT, maintain full-time

status and minimum 3.3 GPA each

semester at Shaw, good character and

agree to abide by the rules and

regulations set up by Shaw University

Mid January

http://www.shawu.edu/a.htm

UNC-Chapel Hill


General $1000-$12,000

renewable

Academic achievement, leadership

qualities, commitment to service and

potential for success at the

university

Mid January

http://studentaid.unc.edu./

Virginia Military Institute

Dean's Scholars

General $5,000 renewable SAT 1200 or ACT 27; GPA 3.6; and rank

in top 10%

Mid January

http://www.vmi.edu/


Scholars

General minimum of

$15,000 per

academic year

SAT 1350 or ACT 30; GPA 3.7; and rank

in top 5%

Mid January

http://www.vmi.edu/


Scholarship Program

Must attend VMI Up to full tuition Merit based, SAT of 1200 or better, ACT

of 28 or better, GPA of 3.6 or higher,

rank in the top 10% of the class,

leadership, personal integrity,

selfless service to their community.

Mid January

http://www.vmi.edu/


Superintendent's Scholars

General $10,000 renewable SAT 1300 or ACT 29; GPA 3.7; and rank

in top 10%

Mid January

http://www.vmi.edu/


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Wake Forest University -

Smithfield Luter

Scholarship

Must attend Wake

Forest University

Full Scholarship Must be dependent children or

grandchildren of full-time or retired

employees of Smithfield family

companies. Must have submitted an

application for undergraduate

admission by January 15. Must

complete the CSS Profile & FAFSA by

early March.

Mid January

http://www.wfu.edu/

Appalachian State

University Computer &

Mathematical Sciences

Scholarship

Mathemetaical

Sciences, Statistics,

or Computer

Science. Must attend

Appalachian State

University

$3125 renewable Financial need, 3.0 GPA, SAT 1050 or

600 on Math section.

Mid January

http://www.appstate.edu/

UNC Charlotte Merit

Program

General Varies based on

individual

scholarship ranging

from $1500-$10,000

annually

Minimum 3.90 weighted cumulative

g.p.a.(based on a 4.0 scale), SAT/ACT

score of 1200 or above, leadership and

service in school and community, and be

admitted to the Univ. prior to

scholarship deadline.

January

http://www.admissions.uncc.edu/jump/merit.

pdf

UNC-Charlotte Academic

Merit Scholarship

General (Must attend

UNC-Charlotte)

Unspecified Must be admitted to the university prior

to the scholarship deadline,must have

a minimum GPA of 3.85, SAT/ACT of

1175 or above, show leadership

and service in school and

community.

January

http://admissions.uncc.edu/tabid/3092/Default.

aspx

Educational Tours Annual

Essay Competition

General A 10-day expenses-

paid educational

tour of Europe

Senior, Essay - topic "Describe how

someone in your life has inspired you to

live as a global citizen." Must be

nominated by your school, 1 per school

Mid January

http://www.eftours.com/globalcitizen


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JROTC Scholarships Army, Navy, and Air

Force Scholarships

Scholarships vary for each branch. DO

NOT NECESSARILY HAVE TO BE IN JROTC NOW TO APPLY

January www.afrotc.com

www.navy.com

www.goarmy.com

US National Peace Essay

Contest

Essay Up to $10,000 and

an all expense paid

trip to Washington,

DC

Answer the essay contest question in an

well-organized, well-reasoned essay of no

more than 1,500 words. Your essay

should contain the following: an

introduction, a body, a conclusion, and

a bibliography.

January

http://www.usip.org/ed.html

Discover Scholarship

Program (Grade 11)

General $2,500-$25,000 Juniors with a minimum cumulative 2.75

GPA (for 9th and 10th grade) and excels

in 3 areas: Leadership, Community

Service and Obstacles Overcome.

Scholarship may be used at trade,

technical schools and 2 or 4

colleges/universities for any chosen

career. Application may be downloaded

www.discovercard.com/tribute.

Late January

http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/sch

olarship

East Carolina Betty S.

Abernathy Memorial

Scholarship

For deserving

students pursuing a

degree in the area of

Science Education

through the College

of Education at ECU

and who wish to

pursue a career as a

high school science

educator.

$2,500 ($1,250 for

each of two

semesters)

Acceptance to attend ECU, at least a 3.0

high school GPA, demonstrated

commitment to the study of and a

career in science education

Late January http://www.ecu.edu/cs-

educ/upload/Abernathy_Scholars_Application_Infor

mation.pdf


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National Eagle Scout

Association-NESA

Scholarships

Must be an Eagle

Scout

$1,500 to $20,000 Merit based, leadership, minimum SAT

of 1090 or ACT of 26must attend a 4yr.

university, cannot attend any of the USA

Military Academies.

Late January http://www.scouting.org/

NCAE FTA Scholarship General $1,500 3.0 GPA, applicant must be planning to

major in education.

Late January

www.ncae.org/cms/FTA+Scholarship/225.html

Papa John's Scholarship General $1,000 ($500 each

semester, Fall and

Spring)

GPA of 2.5 or higher, community

involvement, leadership, obstacles

overcome, creative ability, and

Late January

http://www.papajohnsscholars.com/


Burger King Scholars

Program Award

General $1,000 Cumulative GPA between 2.5 or higher

on a 4.0 scale, work part-time (at least

15 hrs. per week-40 weeks per year),

active

in community service and/or co-curricular

activities, demonstrates financial need.

Plan to enroll in an accredited two/or

four- year college, university, or

vocational/technical school by Fall of the

application year.

Early February http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_k

ing_scholars_program.html


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Historical Society of Topsail

Island College Scholarship

Topsail High School

Senior

$3000 Applicants must provide evidence of

community involvement or service. They

must choose an historical event which

occurred in either Onslow or Pender

county and present an essay of at least

500 words, a Power Point presentation,

an original piece of Visual Art, or through

an original song, or poem; which

demonstrates complete understanding of

the event and its historical importance.

Early February See school counselor

NC Central University

Richard Goolsby

Scholarship

Engineering Varies Students interested in pursuing a career

in

the plastics industry.

February

http://www.nccu.edu/scholarships/index.cfm

NC State University

Department of Parks,

Recreation, and Tourism

Parks, Recreation,

and Tourism at NC

State

Varies Admission to the Department of Parks,

Recreation, and Tourism at NC State.

February

http://cnr.ncsu.edu/prtm/undergrad/scholarship

s/index.html

NC State University Mary

M. Penney Scholarship

English $2,000 per year Scholarly achievement in high school,

demonstration of financial need, 3

letters of recommendation, writing

sample.

February

http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/financial_aid/

Elon University Endowed

Scholarship

General Varies First time freshmen who have

documented financial need.

Early February http://www.elon.edu/e-

web/admissions/FinancialAid/endowed_scholarship

s.xhtml


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North Carolina Junior Elon

Scholars

High school Juniors

must have superior academic achievement in one

or more of the following areas: an

academic area of interest, leadership, community service,

international or intercultural

experiences, the arts, athletics, or

entrepreneurial endeavors. Juniors

Varies Elon University is proud to recognize

North Carolina high school juniors for

superior academic achievement and

exceptional involvement areas which are

highly valued as part of an Elon

education. To qualify for selection,

students must have an “A” average and a

combined critical reading, math, and

writing SAT score of 1870 or higher.

Students must take the SAT/ACT with

writing on or before January 26 to be

considered.

Early February

http://www.elon.edu/eweb/admissions/justnc.xhtml


Elon University's Leon &

Lorraine Watson NC

Scholarship

General $5,000, renewable

annually for a total

of $20,000 and a

one-time grant of

up to $3,000 to fund

a study/travel

experience.

Applicants must demonstrate a high

financial need (with preference to Pell

eligible students) and have a strong

record of academic achievement.

Early February

http://www.elon.edu/e-

web/admissions/Watson.xhtml

Jagannathan Scholarship General $3,500 Attending public four year NC campus

full time. Must complete PROFILE

Early February http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetBased

ProgramDetail&note=no&type=7&vocType=10&voca

tional=no&id=47

Johnson & Wales

University National Student

Organization Scholarship

Must attend

Johnson

& Wales

$500 up to full

tuition

Must attend Johnson & Wales, must be a

member of DECA, FBLA, TSA,

FCCLA,BPA,JA, Skills USA-VICA, must have

an advisor recommendation

Early February

http://www.jwu.edu/content.aspx?id=12660


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King Scholarship - N C

Association of Educators

General Varies High GPA, two letters of

recommendation and acceptance to

a college/university

Early February

http://www.ncae.org/cms/Martin+Luther+King+J

r+Scholarship/228.html

Maryville College General-Must attend

Maryville College.

15 scholarships and

4 grants available

Variable from $300

to $16,500

renewable

.

Variable Early February

http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/admissions/fi

naid.html

NC Space Grant

Undergraduate Scholarship

Program

Must be pursuing

degree in science,

engineering,

technology, or

mathematics

discipline of interest

to NASA at a NC

Space Grant member

university

$1,000 GPA of 3.0 or higher, full-time

undergraduate entering freshman

year, permanent citizen of the USA.

Early February

http://www.ncspacegrant.org/fs/s2/


NC State University

College of Humanities and

Social Sciences (CHASS)

Humanities and

Social Sciences

$1,250 Strong college-bound students who are

interested in pursuing degrees

in humanities and social

sciences.

Early February

http://www.chass.ncsu.edu/

NC State University Pulp

and Paper Scholarship

Paper Science and

Engineering

Renewable $2,500 -

$2,000 per year

Academic-based with emphasis on SAT

scores, GPA, and class rank.

Early February

http://www.ncstate.edu/

NC WESLEYAN

TRUSTEE

SCHOLARSHIP

General Full Tuition

(including the North

Carolina Legislative

Tuitiion

Grant/NCLTG

Top 10% of senior class or 3.75 GPA,

1150 on SAT or 25 on ACT (SAT

requirements are Math and Verbal only).

Early February

http://www.ncwc.edu/


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Presbyterian College Belk

Scholarship

General, must

attend


$46,800 ($11,700

per year)

A minimum SAT V & M combined score

of 1200 (or ACT composite score of 27),

and a RECALCULATED 3.5 GPA or higher

Early February


Randolph-Macon College

Presidential Scholars

Program

Must attend

Randolph-Macon

College

Range from $7,500

to $20,000

(renewable for four

years)

The nominated student must submit a

completed application for admission to

the college by the recommended date

of February 1. The admissions

application and other information will

be sent to the student upon receipt of

his or her nomination. The primary

criterion for selection as a Presidential

Scholar is academic achievement.

Early February

http://www.rmc.edu/

Robert C. Byrd Honors

Scholarship Program

General Varies GPA of 3.5 on an unweighted scale; SAT

combined total of 1860 or greater; ACT

score of 28 or greater.

Early February

Please see school counselor for applications.


Savannah College of Art

and Design SCAD

Scoholars

Art and Design $30,000.00 SCAD

Scholarship ($7,500

per year)

GPA of 3.5, SAT/ACT of 1250/27 or

better, leadership, extra-curricular

activities, extraordinary talent in the

visual or performing arts, or design

(portfolio required) or strong interest

in art history, architectural history or

historic preservation (research paper

required).

Early February

http://www.scad.edu/


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SVA Silas H. Rhodes

Scholarships

Merit Based $8,500 Applicants with a minimum 3.0 GPA

seeking admission to a full-time

undergraduate program for the fall

semester are eligible. SVA scholarship

decisions are based on a review of

applicants' portfolios and academic

records. THE SILAS H. RHODES

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CAN BE

FOUND WITH THE APPLICATION FOR

ADMISSION.

Early February

http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu/adm/index.jsp?

sid0=4&sid1=288

Vilas Scholarship Liberal Arts $20,000 per year 3.0 GPA; 300 word essay Early February

http://www.stlawu.edu/admis/scholarships/vilas.

html Wells College Henry Wells

Scholars Program

General; must attend

Wells College

$3,000 stipend Women who have 90% cumulative GPA,

ACT 28 / SAT 1150 or higher,

Early February

http://www.wells.edu/admiss/finaid5.htm

NC State University

College of Education

Scholarships (College of

Education)

Education Varies Varies Early February

http://ced.ncsu.edu/student_services/scholarshi

p_info.php


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Hispanic Heritage Youth

Award

Award Categories

include Academic

Excellence, Arts &

Culture, Community

Service, Eduation,

Engineering &

Mathematic,

Healthcare,

Journalism and

Leadership. Visit the

website for the most

recent categories as

they may change

without notice.

Up to $8,000.00,

includes a new

laptop computer,

trips to Washington,

DC and Miami, FL,

featured on the

Hispanic Heritage

Foundation website

and meet respected

leaders and

celebrities

Open to Hispanic high school seniors. If

selected, must willing to travel to one of

the following locations to recieve the

award: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los

Angeles, Miami, New York,

Philadelphia/New Jersey, Phoenix, San

Antonio, San Diego, Northern California

& Greater Washington, DC.

Early February

http://www.hispanicheritage.org/

NC State University Mary

McLeod Bethune

Scholarship College of

Education and Psychology

Teacher education

and psychology

$1300 to $1500 Leadership and special achievement

through hogh school & community

service

Early February

http://ced.ncsu.edu/student_services/scholarshi

p_info.php

Young Epidemiology

Scholars Competition

Sponsored by The

Robert Wood

Johnson Foundation

and the College

Board

Varies There are three steps to the YES

application process: 1)Create a

collegeboard.com user name and

password 2) Complete the online YES

Student Registration Form and 3) Upload

your research project report.

Early February

http://www.collegeboard.com/yes


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Elon University (The

Honorable Thad Eure NC

Achievement Scholarship)

$12,000 per year

plus a $4,000 Elon

Experiences grant

(renewable)

Complete application for admission to

Elon, "For the smart student with a good

heart." Demonstrate significant financial

need (with preference to Pell-elibible

students, have a strong record of

academic achievement and leadership

through school, church or community

organizations. Requires an interview.

Recipients will be notified in early April.

Application may be downloaded at

www.elon.edu/justnc

Early February

http://www.elon.edu/justnc

American Chemical

Society

Chemistry Up to $2,500 for

Freshmen Up to

$3,000 for

Sophmores, Juniors

and Seniors

Academically accomplished minority

students seeking career in chemistry.

Mid February

http://www.acs.org/scholars

AXA Achievement

Community Scholarship

General twelve $2,000

college scholarships

Must demonstrate ambition and drive,


respect for self, family and community,

ability to succeed in college. Applications

are available to download at www.axa-

achievement.com or in your career

center.

Mid February

http://www.axa-achievement.com/

Best Buy Scholarships General 1,500 students will

be selected to

receive awards of

$1,500 each. An

additional 51

students will receive

awards of $10,000

each.

Community Service and solid academic

performance. Apply online.

Mid February

http://www.bestbuy.com/


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Colorado State University

Provost Scholarship

General $5,000

renewable,totalling

$20,000 for four

years

Nonresident who has demonstrated

outstanding academic achievement

in high school, 3.5 gpa or 1240 SAT

/28

ACT

Mid February

http://www.colostate.edu/

ECU Maynard Scholarship Education $20,000 Will need to fill out 1040 tax form. Any

student that qualifies for the local

interview for NC Teaching Fellows and

resides in one of the 50 counties listed

on the application is eligible.

Mid February

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-

educ/maynardscholars/Index.cfm

Global Citizen Award General $1,000 scholarship

and a 10-day,

expenses paid

educational tour

of Europe.

Honorable

mentions will also

be rewarded.

Must be nominated by his or her school, a

college-bound high school senior, and a

permanent resident of the U.S.

Nominees will be asked to submit an

essay on: "How have your experiences

and action in your own community

demonstrated an ability to live as a

Global Citizen?"

Mid February

http://www.eftours.com/globalcitizen

Green Mountain College

Make A Difference

Scholarship

Nomination, must

attend Green

Mountain College

Full tuition, room,

and board for four

years

Applicants must present a portfolio that

illustrates how they have made an

exceptional difference in their

communities, in the life of an individual,

or for some other reason. The portfolio

must include an essay and at least three

letters of recommendation.

Mid February

http://www.greenmtn.edu/

Imagine Your Future in

Agriculture Scholarship

Program

Agriculture 100-$1500 awards Senior, come from a farm family. Mid February

http://www.nafb.com/



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KFC Colonel's Scholars

Program

General Up to $5,000 High school senior, United States citizen,

maintinaing a high school cumulative

GPA of 2.75 or higher, planning to attend

a public, in-state college or university,

pursuing a bachelor's degree. Students

complete an online application at

www.kfcscholars.org. T

Mid February

http://www.kfcscholars.org/

Morgan Stanley

Information Technology

Scholarships

Technology Majors Varies $5000-$10,000 Mid February http://www.collegescholarships.org/scho

larships/it- students.htm

Monsanto - Commitment to

Agriculture Scholarship

Program

Agricultural Study $1,500 Applicant must plan on pursuing a career

in any field related to agriculture; have

family actively engaged in production

agriculture; an average to above

average academic record; minimum

composite ACT score of 18 or a

combined verbal and math SAT score of

at least 850; and plan to enroll in an

accredited two- or

four-year college, university or vocational

technical school in the fall of the next

academic year.

Mid February

http://www.monsanto.com/

National Co-Op

Scholarship Program

General $6,000 (renewable) Plan to participate in college cooperative

education, attend one of the

participating universities GPA of 3.5 or

better. Complete application including

essay by deadline.

Mid February

http://www.co-op.edu/


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NCSEAA - Nurse Scholars

Program

Nurse Program Scholarship loan

programs -

Baccalaureate

Degree and

Associate Degree

($2,000 TO $5,000

per year for full-

time enrollment)

Students obtaining funds through these

programs must agree to repay the loan

by working in North Carolina one year for

each year of funding they receive.

Mid February

http://www.cfnc.org/

St. Andrews Presbyterian

College

Academic

Scholarships

$14,500+ for 4

years

GPA of 3.25 or higher in college-prep

courses and at least 1050 on the SAT or

23 on the ACT

Mid February

http://www.sapc.edu/

St. Lawrence University

Merit Scholarship

Must attend St.

Lawrence University

Range from $7,500

to $15,000 annually

Awarded to students based on academic

excellence, leadership and character. All

applicants to St. Lawrence are

considered on the basis of their

application for admission.

Mid February

http://www.stlawu.edu/

University of North

Carolina at Pembroke

Alumni Scholarship

General, must

attend

UNC Pembroke

Amounts vary Awarded to sons and daughters of UNCP

alumni, 3.5 or better GPA, and

competitive SAT score.

Mid February


University of North


Endowed Scholarships

Endowed Merit or

need based

Unspecified Requirements vary Mid February


University of North


Valedictorian Scholarship

General, must

attend

UNC Pembroke

$1,500 Must graduate as Valedictorian Mid February


Western Carolina

University

General Varies SAT of 1150 or higher and GPA of 3.5 or

higher.

Mid February http://www.wcu.edu/

AXA Achievement

Community Scholarship

General - local

scholarship

$2,000 Must demonstrate ambition and drive,


respect for self, family and community.

Mid February

www.axa-achievement.com


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Society of American

Military Engineers Scholarship

$1,000 Mid February

East Carolina University -

Maynard Scholarship

Program

Education/

Teaching

$20,000 Attend East Carolina University, reside in

specific counties in Eastern North

Carolina and apply for North Carolina

Teaching Fellows Scholarship,

applications area available at

www.coe.ecu.edu/maynardscholars

Mid February

http://www.coe.ecu.edu/maynardscholarships

Alpha Kappa Alpha “Green

Tie” Scholarship

General $1000 Available to seniors in New Hanover,

Brunswick, and Pender Counties.

Applicants must be an African American

female with a 3.0 GPA or better, have

strong academic achievement, history of

active participation in school activities,

and strong moral character.

Mid February

See your school counselor

Hispanic Scholarship Fund General Awards range from

$1,000 to $10,000

Student must be a graduating high school

senior, have plans to enroll FULL-TIME in

a degree-seeking program at a US

acredited institution in the US, Puerto

Rico, US Virgin Islands, or Guam in the

upcoming academic year.

Mid February

http://www.hsf.net/


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AABE Scholarship - North

Carolina Chapter

General Awards range from

$1,000 to $3,000

3.0 GPA, be a graduating high school

senior who plans to enroll in the fall

semester in an accredited college or

university and major in engineering,

environment studies, mathematics or

physical sciences (astronomy, chemistry,

geology, mineralogy, meteorology,

physics),demonstrate financial need, and

be one of the underrepresented

minorities in science and technology.

Mid February

http://aabe-nc.org/scholarships.html

Bollinger, Stephen J.

Memorial Scholarship-

Public Housing Asociation

Must reside at Public

Housing member

agency.

$7,000 Must be a resident of public housing, at

least a "B" average.

Mid February

http://www.nextstudent.com/directory-of-

scholarships/Situation/0036/51188/Unique-

Public-Stephen-scholarship.aspx NC Nurse Scholars

Program

Nursing Varies Must be a Nursing degree seeking

student,Unweighted GPA of 3.0 and

demonstration of leadership.

Mid February

http://www.cfnc.org/nursescholars

Guardian Life Insurance

Company of America - Girls

Going Places College

Scholarship Program

General - Girls 1-$10,000 1-$5,000

1-$3,000 12-$1,000

Demonstrate exceptional entrepeneurship.

Essay nomination submitted for female

student.

Late February

http://www.glic.com/wc/ggp.html


Calgon TMA Scholarship General Unspecified Female 18+ yrs.; US Resident; 3.0 GPA Late February http://www.takemeaway.com/

ChairScholars National

Program

General $3000-$5000/yr for

each college year

Students who have profound (serious)

physical challenges, at least a B average,

Late February http://www.chairscholars.org/nationalprogram.h

tm ECU Educators Hall of

Fame Centennial

Scholarship

Education $2,500 ($1,250 for

each of two

semesters)Renewab

l e for 8 semesters

Must be accepted to ECU, 3.5 GPA

unweighted, demonstrated commitment

to the study of and a career in education

Late February

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-

educ/upload/2009-2010-Hall-of-Fame-

Scholarship-Application.pdf


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Inverness "is all ears"

Contest

Essay $5,000 Grand Prize

Winner $3,000 Frist

Prize Winner

$1,000 Second Prize

Winner

Inverness wants to hear your answer to

the following question: If you had the ear

of any special person, famous or not,

what would you tell them and why? Your

response must be 150 words or fewer.

Late February

http://www.invernesscorp.com/contest

NC Vietnam Veterans

Scholarship

General $500 Child or step-child of a Vietnam Veteran. Late February http://www.ncneighbors.com/96

NCRA HEF Scholarship Must pursue a

course of study in

culinary arts,

hospitality

management or

tourism

$750 renewable for

recipients in a two-

year degree

program, $1,500

renewable for

recipients in a four-

year degree program

Must be a NC resident Late February

http://www.ncra.org/

North Carolina Restaurant

Association

General Unspecified Must pursue a career in culinary arts or

hospitality management.

Late February

http://www.ncra.org/

Student Insights Student-

View Scholarship

General $1000 & $5000 Complete an on-line questionnaire and

write a 250 word essay

Late February

http://www.student-view.com/

NC Student incentive Grant

(NCSIG)

General $700 NC public or private two year or four

year NC Campus

Funds typically

exhausted by

the last week in

February

http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=Get

BasedProgramDetail&note=no&type=7&vocT

ype=10&vocational=no&id=31


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Greensboro College

Presidential Scholar

Unknown Full tuition, room

and board, 4 year

merit based. Value

is $60,000

3.5 GPA, SAT. February

http://www.greensborocollege.edu/admissions/sch

olarships.cfm

Scholar Athlete Milk

Mustache of the Year Scholarship

Unknown $7,500 scholarship,

a trip to the SAMMY 2011 awards at

Disney World, and a Milk Mustache ad in

June 2011 USA

Today

academic performance, athletic

excellence, leadership, community service, and milk experience essay.

Early March www.bodybymilk.com

Ayn Rand Essay Contests General Ayn Rand-Anthem-

First Prize-$2000 and

Ayn Rand-

Fountainhead-First

Prize-$10,000;

various other

awards

Separate essay contests with two

different deadlines. Check out their

website.

Early March http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagenam

e=education_contests_index

Army Emergency Relief

Scholarship Fund for

Dependent Children of

Army Soldiers

General $900-$1900 per

year

Dependent children of Army soldiers on

active duty, retired or deceased while

on active duty or after retirement and

children of Gray Area Retirees. Students

must be unmarried and under the age of

22. Minimum GPA 2.0. Financial need.

Early March

http://www.aerhq.org/

Art Institutes National Art

Honor Society Scholarships

Must attend one of

The Art Institutes

Range from $2,500

to $25,000

A high school senior graduating in the

2005-2006 academic year and a member

of the National Art Honor Society.

Winners must apply for admission at an

Art Institutes location and be accepted

to validate the scholarship.

Early March

http://www.artinstitutes.edu/

Blitman Scholarship Engineering $5,000 unspecified Early March

http://www.nspe.org/scholarships/sc-

home.asp


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Contact

Marine Corps Scholarship

Foundation, INC.

General $500 - $10,000 Must be a son or daughter of a Marine on

active duty or in the Reserve, the son or

daughter of a former Marine or Marine

Reservist who has received an Honorable

Discharge, Medical Discharge or who

was killed while in the service or the son

or daughter of an active duty, reserve or

former US Navy Corpsman who is serving

or has served with the US Marine Corps.

Must be a senior in high school, a high

school graduate and currently enrolled in

a post high school accredited

vocational/technical school AND your

2006 family income is $65,000 or less

(the limit increases if siblings also apply).

Early March

http://www.mcsf.org/

National Press Club

Scholarship for Minorities

in Journalism

Minority $20,000 GPA of 2.75 or better; work samples

demonstrating an ongoing interest in

journalism through work on a high school

newspaper or other media; and an one-

page essay on why you are interested in

becoming a journalist.

Early March

http://www.press.org/activities/aboutscholar

ship.cfm

NC State University

Chancellor's Leadership

Scholarship

General $5,000 per year,

with the possibility

of being renewed.

Merit and need based scholarship. Must

be a student leader,exhibit community

service,academic achievement

throughout high school career. Candidate

must complete both the scholarship

application (preferred method of delivery

for the application is online at

www.ncsu.edu/cls) and the Free

Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA)to be be considered. Paper

applications are available in the College

Information Center.

Early March

http://www.ncsu.edu/cls


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Plato's Closet of

Wilmington Scholarship

General $1,000 Scholarship eligibility will be available to

anyone who will be a full time college

student in the fall of 2009/10. Money will

be used to reimburse the purchase of

textbooks---preferably used, and/or

tuition. Must submit essay explaining

what you have done to "reduce, reuse

and recycle" in your community.

Early March

http://www.platosclosetwilmington.com/aboutu

s.aspx

Presbyterian College Junior

Fellow Program

General $2000 over 4 years High School Junior interested in

attending PC. GPA B+ or better, at least

1050 on PSAT/SAT or 23 on ACT. Must be

nominated by your high school.

Early March


University of North


Incentive Scholarship


UNC Pembroke

Maximum award is

$3,000 per year,

renewable up to

four years

Available to first time freshman who rank

in the top 25% of class, 3.5 GPA or

better, competitive SAT score

Early March

http://www.uncp.edu/fa/scholarships.htm

Civitas Institute General $3,500 Civic

Literacy Essay

Contest

check website for more information

www.nccivitas.org/essay

Early March

http://www.nccivitas.org/essay

Dollars for Scholars - Best

Buy Company

General $750 Strong academics, evidence of

extracurricular activities and community

involvement.

Mid March

For more information, email:

[email protected]

Kohl's Kids Who Care

Scholarship

General 190 - $1,000

regional

scholarships; 10 -

$5,000 national

scholarships

Considerable volunteer activities. Must

be nominated.

Mid March

http://www.kohlscorporation.com/


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Nana Fund Scholarship Awarded to students

that have

illustrated unselfish

service to

humanity; made a

positive impact on

their communities.

$500 2.5 GPA, Essay, Reference letters Mid March

http://www.scholarships4students.com/nana_f

und_scholarship.htm


Alumni Association -

National Alumni

Scholarship

General Unspecified Have a "B" average and a SAT score of

1800, complete application, compose an

essay between 250 and 500 words

(typewritten) on one of the following

topics: a. Relate an experience that

caused you to change a significant

viewpoint you previously held, b. Relate

an experience that allowed you to

realize

the value of your family or a close friend,

c. Explain how a work of literature

(poem, short story, or novel) had a

positive impact on your life. Must be

admissted to NC Central to be eligible for

Mid March

http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/scholar

shipandaid/index.cfm


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Contact

NC Farm Bureau-R. Flake

Shaw Scholarship

This scholarship is

aimed at students

who will be pursuing

a degree for future

employment in the

field of agriculture.

This field

encompasses many

degree

concentrations.

Preference is given

to applicants

whose family is a

member of Farm

Bureau.

$3000 per year -

renewable

2.0 GPA, good character, the intention to

pursue a career in agriculture or in an

agriculturally-related field, financial need,

leadership potential.

Mid March

http://www.ncfb.com/programs/rfShaw/rfShaw.cfm

University of the Arts

Presidential Merit

Scholarship

General If interested in persuing a career devoted

to the arts in animation, art education,

communication, crafts, dance, dance

education, design & technical theater,

film/digital video, graphic design,

illustration, industrial design, multimedia

music, music ed.

Mid March

http://www.uarts.edu/

UNC-Wilmington Wade

Scholarship

HIstory and Political

Science Majors

Varies B average, satisfactory scores on the

SAT, 300 word essay, Free Federal

Financial Aid Form(FAFSA) completed

Mid March

http://www.uncwil.edu/admissions/Scholarshi

ps-HonorsProg.html

ScholarshipExperperts.com

- The Superpower

Scholarship

General $1,000 *Be 13 years of age or older

*Be legal resident of 50 US States

*Submit essay

Late March

http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.ht

x#superpower

Fayetteville State

University

General Full Scholarship Unweighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale

and minimum combined SAT score 1000

on the reading and math or ACT of 22

March

http://www.uncfsu.edu/


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NC State University

College of Textiles

Textiles $4,000 renewable Must major in textiles and meet

admissions requirements.

March

http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/student_services/scholars

hips.html#other

Cape Fear Community

College Scholarships

General Ten $1800 New Hanover and Pender County

Residents; maintain full course load and

3.0 during their fall semester.

Early April

http://cfcc.edu/foundation/scholarships

Jackie Robinson

Foundation

General $6000.00 annual,

four year

scholarship

SAT 900 or ACT 23 minimum,

leadership potential, financial need.

Minority high school senior who has been

accepted by a four year University or

College.

Early April

http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/index.php

SPJ-Society of Professional

Journalists Scholarship

All Students-grades

9-12

First Place-$1000,

Second Place-$500,

Third Place-$300

All students enrolled in grades 9-12, must

submit a 300-500 word essay, must have

a sponsoring teacher sign the entry

form.

Early April

http://www.spj.org/ifs.asp

The Lemonade Series

Writing Scholarship

Writing $500 Write a story, essay or personal narrative

(maximum of 500 words) intended to

describe how someone positively inspired

you to change your life. Nonfiction, to be

verified by a teacher, a parent, or

member of school administration at time

of acceptance.

Early April

http://www.dadslemonadestand.com/

Hitachi Foundation -

Yoshiyama Award

General - Not a

scholarship, can be

used at discretion

of recipients

12-$5000 gifts

(dispersed over two

years)

Must be nominated for community

service activities

Early April

http://awards.hitachifoundation.org/registration

2008.nsf/ie?OpenForm


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Prospective Teacher

Scholarship Loan

Licensure towards

either teaching, psychology, school counseling,

speech/language pathology,

audiology, and library/media services.

$2,500 per academic

year

3.0 GPA; Must attend a public or private

NC college w/ approved teacher

education program.

Early April http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetBased

ProgramDetail&note=yes&type=8&vocType=11&voc

ational=yes&id=35

Methodist University,

Dingus Educational Fund

Attending Methodist

University in Fayetteville, NC.

Varies The Dingus Educational fund was

established to provide scholarships to

worthy and deserving students in Pender

County who will be attending Methodist

University in Fayetteville, NC.

Early April Contact Bonnie Adamson, Director of Financial Aid at

Methodist University via email

[email protected]


David W. and Anne B.

Pearsall Merit Scholarship

Award

Must attend UNCW $1000 with a

possibility of being

renewed

David W. Pearsall was a native of Rocky

Point who established this scholarship to

encourage and recognize academic

excellence in Pender County’s young

people who aspire to a college degree.

Mid April

The Edna R. Kellett

Memorial Scholarship

Must be A THS

Senior

$1,500 with a

possibility of being renewed

Recipient must maintain a required grade

point average in order to renew scholarship award yearly.

Mid April


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Kitty E. Croom Memorial

Scholarship (PHS)

Must be a PHS

Senior

$2500, with a

possibility of being renewed

For over ten years Kitty E. Croom worked

for Pender High School. She was a strong advocate of education with a desire for children with financial need to be able to

attend college. She also felt it important that after college students return the

southeastern North Carolina to enrich the area with what they had learned.

Mid April

Burgaw Area Chamber of

Commerce Scholarship

General $1,000 to one

student at Pender

High, Pender Early

College, and Heide

Trask High Schools

The Chamber whole heartedly supports

education because today’s students are

tomorrow’s workforce

Mid April

American Cancer Society's

College Scholarship

Program

General $,1000, with a

possibility of being

renewed.

College scholarship opportunity for

survivors of childhood cancer. Student

with a history of cancer, academic

performance review, leadership and

financial need.

Mid April

http://www.cancer.org/

NC Society of Accountants

Scholarship Foundation

Accounting $500 North Carolina resident, enrolled in a

college or university, enrolled in an

accounting degree program with six or

more credit hours per semester, must

show a firm intention to continue into

the field of Accounting. You will need to

enclose with the application a recent

photo, two letters of reference (non-

family), letter of intent, transcript,

FAFSA.

Mid April http://www.nsacct.org/foundation.asp?id=217

State Employees

Association of NC, SEANC

General Dependent of State Employees who are

members of the State Employees

Association of NC. Enrolled full time for

2009-10 school year.

Mid April

http://www.seanc.org/membership/scholarship.aspx


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Student View Scholarship General One $3,000

scholarship, Two

$1,000 scholarships

and Six $500

scholarships.

Random drawing of

all completed

applications.

No minimun SAT/ACT score or GPA No

essay required No lengthy application

forms No application fees Students may

attend 4 or 2 year colleges or career

school. Log on to www.student-view.com

to complete the 15-20 minute application

survey about colleges in your area.

Mid April

http://www.student-view.com/

USA Education/USA

Funds Scholarship Program

General $1.5 million in

scholarships to

1,000 students

Applicants must have an annual adjusted

gross family income of $35,000.00 or

less, and be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-

citizen.

Mid April

http://www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_

education_scholarship/index.htm



Junior Scholar Program

JUNIORS ONLY $2,000 Nominees must rank in the top 25

percentile of his/her junior class. It is

preferred, but not required, that the

nominee already have taken the PSAT,

SAT or ACT. Nominees should be involved

in extracurricular activities and

committed to Christian values.

Mid April

http://www.gardner-webb.edu/

North Carolina Child

Support Council/Bob R.

McGuire Memorial

Scholarship

General (3) $1000 A parent must be member of NC Child

Support Council or a client of Child Support

Program. Applicant must attach a letter of

acceptance to a NC institution of higher

learning. Must have maintained a C

average in high school.

Mid April

http://www.nccscouncil.org/scholarship.htm


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Scholarship Experts.com

"All About Education" $5K

Scholarship

General $5,000 One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded

to the student who best responds (in 250

words or less) to the following online

topic: "How will a $5,000 scholarship for

education make a difference in your life?".

To be eligible to apply, students must be

residents of the United States, be

13 years of age or older, and must have

completed a scholarship search profile

online at

www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx

Mid April

http://www.nccscouncil.org/scholarship.htm

The Stevens Family

Scholarship

$500 This one time scholarship is available to

seniors who plan on attending a Community or 4 year college. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher, submit 3

letters of recommendation (2 from teachers, 1 from community member),

and a 2 page essay about yourself regarding your goals for college and life, a summary of your community service

activities in the past year, sports, clubs or organizations you are involved with, etc.

Mid April

Schering-Plough Will to

Win Scholarship for High

School Seniors with

Asthma

Performing Arts,

Visual Arts,

Community Service,

Athletics and

Science

$5,000 High school seniors who are successful in

managing their asthma and want to pursue

higher education

Late April

http://www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com/

Tylenol Brand Scholarship

Fund

General 10-$10,000

schoalrships and

150-$1000

schoalrships

Number, length of commitment, quality

of leadership responsibilities in

community activities & school activities,

awards & honors(40%), a clear statement

of education & career goals(10%),

academic record(50%).

Late April

http://tylenolscholarship.com/


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Glaxo Scholars

Biomedical Studies Varies Plan to attend North Carolina Central. May

http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/scholar

shipandaid/index.cfm Holocaust Remembrance

Project Essay Contest

General - Essay

Required

Up to $10,000 Documented essay of no more than 1200

words analyzing why it is so vital that the

remembrance, history, & lessons of the

Holocaust be passed to a new generation;

and suggest what they, as students, can

do to combat & prevent prejudice,

discrimination and violence in our world

today.

Early May

http://www.holocaust.hklaw.com/

Western Carolina

University - Minority

Incentive Grant

General Varies Resident of North Carolina, show

financial need, and have an application

for admission on file with WCU.

May

Admissions Office at WCU, 800-928-2369

Wells Fargo's

CollegeSTEPS Scholarship

Program

General $1,000 Once students register with the

CollegeSTEPS Scholarship Program, they

become eligible to win one of 100 tuition

sweepstake prizes. Winners are chosen

through random drawings, so all students

have an equal chance at winning.

Drawings are

between

October and

May.

http://www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps

Wilmington Cape Fear

Rotary Club

Must attend UNCW $2,300 Students must attend UNCW and have a

financial need.

May

Applications will be available from the Counselor's

office or by contacting Wilmington Cape Fear

Rotary Club

Buddy Pelletier Surfing

Foundation Scholarship

General $1,000 Member of the East Coast Surfing

community.

Late May

http://buddy.pelletier.com/index.htm


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Hispanic Scholarship

Foundation Scholarships

General Varies Minority students Rolling Deadlines

www.hsf.net

NC WESLEYAN

COLLEGE HONORS

SCHOLARSHIP

General $1,000 GPA 3.25, 1100 on SAT or 24 on ACT,

nominated by honors director. (SAT

requirements are Math and Verbal only).

Rolling Deadlines

http://www.ncwc.edu/admission/financial_ai

d.htm

Brevard College General Varies Separate application Admission

application on file GPA and Test scores

Additional information such as a portfolio

or audition tape may be required.

Unavaliable

http://www.brevard.edu/Admissions/Financial

Aid/Scholarships/tabid/201/Default.aspx

Clemson University Merit-based

academic

scholarships for out-

of-state residents

$500 to $7,500 per

year.

Awarded competitively based primarily

upon the student's high school record

and standardized test scores. Students

who rank in the top 10 percent of their

class and have an SAT score of 1300

(30+ACT) will be competitive for one or

more of these awards.

Unavailable,

the

University will

accept

nominations with

the student's

name, SAT/ACT

scores, GPA,

class standing and

address.

http://www.clemson.edu/finaid/scholarships

1.htm

Coker College General $500.00 - $7,500.00

per year

'B' average, class rank upper 20% Based on

admissions

application

http://www.coker.edu/admissions3/index.as

p

Converse College/Trustee

Scholarship


Converse College

Varies 3.5 GPA and SAT of 1100+ or an ACT

of 24+

Unavailable

http://www.converse.edu/FinAid/external_schol

arships.asp

Davis & Elkins College

(WV) Theatre Talent

Grants

Acting and

Technical Theatre

$750-$3000

(potential for

renewal)

Teacher recommendation. Then auditions

and interviews.

Unavailable

http://www.davisandelkins.edu/admission/financ

ialaid.cfm


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Davis & Elkins National

Honor Society Scholarship

National Honor

Society member and

must attend Davis &

Elkins

$5,000 residential or

$3,000 commuter

(renewable 4 years)

Member of the National Honor Society,

admitted to Davis & Elkins College. Must

maintain a 3.0 GPA to renew.

Unavailable

http://www.davisandelkins.edu/admission/financ

ialaid.cfm


Harvard University General Free tuition Low-income honor students Varies

http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/icb/icb.d

o

Kettering University Engineering,

Computers,

Business, Science,

Math

$60,000 for 4 years Interest in engineering, computers,

business, science or math

Varies

http://admissions.kettering.edu/money/2009sc

holarships.cfm

University of Missouri General Varies Must attend University of Missouri Varies

http://business.missouri.edu/1656/default

.aspx

National Restaurant

Association Educational

Foundation Scholarships

Careers in

Restaurant and

Foodservice

Varies Varies Varies

http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/

North Carolina A&T State

University

Special Education Tuition and Books Minimum score or 820 on SAT, 17 on

ACT, Seeking students with 2.8 or higher

GPA(will consider 2.0 GPA minimum)

Participation in extracurricular school and

community activites.

Varies

http://www.ncat.edu/~finaid/Scholarshipinde

x.htm

UNC-Chapel Hill/Duke

University Robertson

Scholars

General Up to $100,000

Apply to UNC-CH

Apply to UNC-CH and/or Duke

University

Varies

http://www.robertsonscholars.org/

UNC-Fayetteville State

Academic Scholarship

General Unspecified A 3.0 GPA and SAT 1000+ may qualify

you for scholarships. Scholarships are

awarded on a first come, first served

basis.

Unspecified

http://finaid.uncfsu.edu/


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University of North


Teaching Fellows Program

Teaching Profession $6,500/yr for 4

years.

Best & brightest high school seniors for

profession of teaching. Must teach in NC

for four years.

Unavailable

http://www.uncp.edu/tfellows


Watts School of Nursing at

Durham Regional Hospital

Nursing Tuition

Reimbursement

Students will be reimbursed the cost

of

tuition in exchange for their working at a

Duke Health System Hospital for 3 years

after graduation

Unavailable

http://wattsschoolofnursing.org/modules/watts

_admiss_pro/index.php?id=4

Wheaton College General $10,000.00 to

$4,000.00

Strong academic performance,

commitment to community, and

extracurricular commitment

Unavailable

http://www.wheatoncollege.edu/

American Hotel Foundation

Hyatt Hotel Fund

Hospitality Careers Varies Interest in career in hospitality

management

Varies

http://www.ahlef.org/content.aspx?id=19642

American Physical Society

Minority Scholarships

Physics Varies Any high school senior, college freshman

or sophomore who is an African

American, Hispanic American, or Native

American US citizen or permanent legal

resident is eligible to apply.

Unavailable

http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honor

s/scholarship/index.cfm

Art Institutes Scholarships General $2,500 to $32,000 Entries could be culinary, project based,

Honor Society, etc.

Varies http://www.artinstitutes.edu/

Campbell University

Scholarships

General $3,300 or Up to

11,000

Outstanding academic performance,

1000+ SAT, 3.0+ GPA. APPLY TO

UNIVERSITY. NO SEPARATE

APPLICATION REQUIRED.

Unspecified

http://www.campbell.edu/admissions/finaid/se

arch/


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Chowan College Grants

and Scholarships

General The amount of each

grant or scholarship

is determined by

cumulative GPA

and SAT (or ACT)

score. Grants and

Scholarships range

from $2,000 to

$8,000.

Students approved for admission may be

eligible for merit-based scholarships and

awards. Students must apply and be

accepted prior to the Leadership

Scholars deadline, to be announced at a

later date.

Unspecified

http://www.chowan.edu/admis/financial/scholar

ships.htm

College Board Scholarship

Search

General Unspecified Unspecified Varies http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/


Cornell Presidential

Research Scholars

General Up to $10,000, and

those on financial

aid receive up to

$4,000 per year in

loan reduction (up

to $16,000 over four

years)

Every accepted student is eligible for selection into to the CPRS Program. The

program endeavors to acknowledge and reward outstanding students who exemplify the university's core values of

service, leadership, and discovery. Final selection of students for the program is

made by the Cornell admissions committees and is based on the

information that the students provide in their admissions applications.

Unspecified

http://www.commitment.cornell.edu/cprs

General Henry Hugh

Shelton Leadership

Initiative

NC State students Varies 4 different scholarships to NC State Unavailable http://www.ncsu.edu/extension/sheltonleadership/

leadership-scholarships/


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Johnson & Wales

University's Chancellor's

Scholarship

Academic $7,500 to full

tuition, renewable

Applicants must be accepted into the

Johnson & Wales Honors Program. A

separate scholarship application is not

necessary. Admissions office will contact

qualified students based on rank and

GPA.

Unavailable

http://www.jwu.edu/

Lenoir-Rhyne College

Scholarships

Must attend Lenoir-

Rhyne

$3500 up to full

tuition, room

&board

Minimum GPA of 3.2, SAT of 990 or

ACT of 21 (Guaranteed $3500)

Unavailable

http://www.lrc.edu/admissions/cost-and-

financial-aid

Nate McMillan Education

Scholarship at Winston-

Salem State University

Leadership,

character,

personal

achievement

$2,500 per year for

four years with a

total of $10,000.

Acceptance into Winston-Salem State

University, Demonstrated financial need,

GPA of 2.5 minimum, SAT score of

950+(verbal and math)

Determined by

WSSU

Admissions

http://www.wssu.edu/WSSU/About/Administra

tion/Division+of+Student+Affairs/Financial+Aid/

NC Education Lottery

Scholarship

General $100 - $2,500 to

students

attending NC

colleges and

universities

Need based Awarded until

funds are

exhausted

http://www.cfnc.org/ELS


NC Nurse Education

Scholarship Loan

Nursing Varies Strong academics and demonstrated

financial need.

Varies

http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=Get

BasedProgramDetail&note=no&type=7&vocTy

pe=10&vocational=yes&id=32 O'Berry Center Foundation

Scholarship

Must intend to seek

an undergraduate

degree in

Occupational,

Physical, or

Recreational

Therapy,

Psychology, Special

Education, or

Speech/Language

Pathology.

$1,000 Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, be

accepted at an accredited college or

university and intend to work with

persons with developmental

disabilities after college graduation.

http://www.oberrycenterfoundation.org/grantsc

om.htm


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Richard B. Jones

Excellence Scholarship-

UNCW

General Varies Must have a GPA of 3.1 or higher.

Preference is given to students who are

current employees of Liberty Health Care

Management Inc.

Unavailable

http://www.uncw.edu/catalogue/undergraduate/cat

alogue/90350FIN.pdf

The Call Me Mister

Program in collaboration

between Clemson

University and four

historically black colleges

in South Carolina: Benedict

College, Claflin University,

Morris College and South

Carolina State University.

African American

males interested

in teaching.

Tuition for admitted

students pursuing

approved

programs of study

at participating

colleges.

African American males interested in

teaching.

Individual college

admission dates.

http://www.clemson.edu/hehd/departments/educati

on/research-service/callmemister/index.html

Big Sun Scholarship $500.00 The Big Sun Organization is proud to be

able to continue to help young athletes

succeed in their academic pursuits. We

are offering an annual scholarship to a

deserving student. All student athletes

are eligible for this award, regardless of

which sport they are participating in. The

successful applicant will be a high school

senior or be attending a post secondary

institute and currently involved in some

sport at that institution or in the

community.

Mid June

http://www.bigsunathletics.com


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Thurgood Marshall

Scholarship Fund

Must attend a TMSF

member college or

university

$2200 semester Apply through the member college

financial aid office

unavailable

http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/

UNC Wilmington Honors

Scholars Program

Merit-based Unspecified Application must be accepted first. Then

award based on high school grades, SAT

or ACT, and rank in class. Applications

are available online.

Unavailable

http://www.uncw.edu/honors/

United States Achievement

Academy National

Minority Leadership Award

General up to $1500 3.0 GPA min., Leadership skills and

aptitude, Citizenship, Responsibility...

Must be nominated by your school.

Unavailable

http://www.nationalmerit.org/

US Pan Asian American

Chamber of Commerce

Varies Unspecified At least 16 , Asian or Pacific Heritage,

citizen or permanent resident of the US,

beginning full time study at an

accredited post-secondary school, able

to attend Excellence Awards and

Scholarships Dinner during CelebrAsian

Annual Conference. Applicant should

have a 3.3

GPA or higher, leadership in

extracurricular activities, community

involvement or public service, financial

need.

Varies

http://www.uspaacc.com/index.asp

Wingate University


Irwin Belk, Trustee,

Wingate Merit

Awards

Up to full tuition Varies Unavailable

http://www.wingate.edu/FinancialAid/defaul

t.asp

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