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(October 2006)
SCHOLARSHIP/PROGRAM AREA AWARD ELIGIBILITY/REQUIREMENTS DEADLINE APPLICATIONS
Denison University-Monsanto Scholarship in Science
Science ½ tuition Offered to African-American students who plan to major in science
Call 1-800-DENISON or online at www.denison.edu
Denison University-National Merit Scholarship
General ½ tuition Students are selected by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Must maintain 3.2 GPA
Call 1-800-DENISON or online at www.denison.edu
Denison University-Parajon Scholarship
General ½ tuition Offered to Asian, Hispanic, and/or Native American students
Call 1-800-DENISON or online at www.dension.edu
Denison University-Tyree Scholarship
General ½ tuition Open to African-American students. Must maintain 2.8 GPA
Call 1-800-DENISON or online at www.denison.edu
Denison University-HLA Scholarship General 1/3 tuition Offered to students of Hispanic, Asian and Native American heritage. Must have at least 2.5 GPA
Call 1-800-DENISON or online at www.denison.edu
Denison University-Fisher/Meredith Merit Scholarship
General 1/3 tuition Offered to highly qualified African-Americans who will be chosen on strong academic performance. Must have at least 2.5 GPA
Call 1-800-DENISON or online at www.denison.edu
Elon University General Varies Strong academics, leadership, and involvement in activities
Contact admissions office 800-334-8448
Junior Miss Scholarship Program General 8.3 million in cash and college-granted
scholarships nationwide
See website www.ajm.org or contact Dawne Deuterman, 336-373-1130 x 15
NC Teaching Fellows Scholarship Education $26,000 Exhibit strong desire & commitment to be a teacher; outstanding academic
10/21/06Due to
Online
record; high SAT/ACT scores; school & community service/involvement.www.teachingfellow.org
Teaching Fellow office
Hood Hargett “Athlete of the Month Award”
General $1000 Outstanding
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs
General Range:$1000-$20,000
Applicants who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. School/community involvement & 2.0 gpa. Commitment to pursue 4yr degree & US citizen.www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
10/30/06 Online
Georgia Tech Scholarships General Up to full tuition, room and board
Undergraduate application must be submitted by October 31
10/31/06 Online at www.gatech.edu
Outstanding Students of America scholarship
General $1000 Open to high school seniors who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must demonstrate outstanding commitment to community and school activities-250 word essay required
10/31/06 Online at www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Volunteer Services
General $1000-$6000 Must demonstrate how time and talents have been given generously as a volunteer making an impact in the community
10/31/06 Online at www.prudential.com/spirit or 888-450-9961
Career Training Foundation’s “Imagine America” Scholarship
General $1000 3 awards given to each high school in America; 2.5 GPA, financial need, community service
10/31/06 Contact Vanessa Gray 704-547-8600 or online at www.career.org or www.petersons.com/cca
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation General $10,000-$20,000
Applicants should be well-rounded student with highly developed interests in their community. Evaluated on the following: leadership, commitment to community, academic achievement, & part-time employment.www.coca-colascholars.org
10/31/06 Online
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
General State: $1000National: $10,000
Has engaged in volunteer activity performed at least in part after 9/1/05, US citizen.
10/31/06 See Counselor
www.principals.org/prudential
ROTC Scholarships-Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps
General Tuition, academic
fees, books
Military obligation follows college graduation; SAT/ACT scores, recommendations, extracurricular activities, leadership, interview, acceptance and attendance at a college/university offering ROTC program, physical condition
10/31/06 for best
opportunity to win
scholarship; 12/1/06
Air Force 704-547-4831Navy 800-USA-NAVYMarine Corps 800-MARINES
ROTC Scholarships-Army General Covers most tuition,
expenses, and flat rate for
books, monthly
allowance
Military obligation follows college graduation; SAT/ACT scores, recommendations, extracurricular activities, leadership, interview, acceptance and attendance at a college/university offering ROTC program, physical condition
10/31/06 for best
opportunity to win
scholarship; 12/01/06
Contact the Army, 800-USA-ARMY
Sun Trust Scholarship General $100 Not based on GPA or financial need; drawing held every two weeks
10/31/06-5/11/07
Online at www.offtocollege
Wachovia Gimme 5 Scholarship Sweepstakes
General $5000 Every quarter Wachovia will award high school senior $5000 for 1st year expenses; no GPA or financial aid requirements
Online at www.wachovia.com click on lending, educational loans, just for you, students
Tennessee Technological University Engineering Varies ACT 20 or comparable SAT; GPA 2.35 800-268-0236 or online at www.tntech.edu
Mars Hill College General $500 to full tuition
3.2 GPA SAT 1050/ACT 23 866-642-4968 or online at www.mhc.edu
University of Virginia Jefferson Scholars Foundation
General Full tuition, fees, books, room/board,
and expenses
Demonstrated excellence and exceptional potential in leadership, scholarship, and citizenship
Online at www.jeffersonscholars.org
King College-Bristol, Tennessee General Varies Must be nominated by high school Online at www.king.edu and see counselor for nomination
Boston University Engineering Full tuition Must take an examination; top 6 scores in the country will receive full scholarships
617-353-6447 or online at www.bu.edu
Lynchburg College General $3000-$12000 All students applying to Lynchburg are automatically considered; academic achievement
Online at www.lynchburg.edu
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship
General $750-$2000 Submit 1000 word essay Online at www.afsascholarship.org for essay topic
NC State University Centennial Scholars
Textiles, Engineering Chemistry, Management, Intl Studies, Design
$10000 Must enter the College of Textiles, must be nominated by high school
11/1/06 Online at www.ncsu.edu and see counselor for nomination
Emory Scholarship Program General 2/3 tuition to full tuition
Extraordinary personal qualities, leadership, scholastic excellence. Must be nominated by high school and have applied to Emory by 11/1/06
11/1/06 See Counselor or online at www.emory.edu
NC State University Merit Awards General $1000-$4000 Focus on academics and leadership 11/1/06 Online at www.ncsu.edu
Mercer University-Jesse Mercer and Josiah Penfield Scholarship
General Varies from $12000 to full
tuition
Leadership, scholastic excellence 11/1/06 Contact Mercer University at 800-637-2378 or online at www.mercer.edu
Nestle Very Best in Youth 2006 Program
General $1000 Contributions to the community, good citizenship and a strong academic record
11/1/06 Email [email protected]
Rhodes College Scholarships General Tuition, fees, room and
board
3.8 unweighted GPA, top 5% of class, leadership, character, personal achievement
11/1/06 Must be nominated by high school. See your counselor if interested
Sweet Briar College of Virginia Academic Scholarships
General Varies SAT 1000, top 20% of class 11/1/06 800-381-6142 or online at www.sbc.edu
Target All-Around Scholarship General $1000 High school senior, US citizen, 2.0 GPA Must be committed to education and community service; essay required
11/1/06 Online at www.target.com
Voice of Democracy Scholarship General $1000-$25000 Must write and record an essay of 3-5 minutes
11/1/06 Online at www.vfw.org or call 816-968-1117
Do Something BRICK Award General $5000 Open to students under 25 who seek to effect change to better their communities
11/1/06 Email [email protected]
John Montgomery Belk ScholarshipDavidson College
General $38,884/yr$3000
summer stipend
Academic/personal success & leadership. Top scholar; outstanding SAT/ACT scores; school/community service; impeccable character.
11/5/06 See Counselor
www.davidson.edu/admissions(see link for Belk Scholarship website)
General Hugh Shelton National Student Leadership Scholarship
General $10000/yr renewable
See website for eligibility requirements 11/05/06 Online at www.ncsu.edu/extension/sheltonleadership/scholarships/nsls.htm
Jefferson’s Scholars FoundationUniversity of Virginia
General Full Ride Demonstration of excellence and exceptional potential in the areas of: leadership, scholarship, & citizenshipwww.jeffersonscholars.org
11/6/06 See Counselor
C. H. Beckwith Scholarship-Cosmetology Chapter #4 of Charlotte
General $1000 Open to CMS seniors planning to attend an accredited college/university; preference for minority students; application, 2 letters of recommendation; 200 word essay “Why I Need and Deserve this Scholarship”
11/7/06 Email [email protected]
Mars Hill College General Varies Must have at least 3.4 GPA SAT 1050/ACT 23; academic achievement, community involvement, student leadership
11/10/06 Online at www.mhc.edu
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Scholarship
General $10000 Must have lost a parent to breast cancer; academic achievement, community service, demonstrated leadership ability, financial need; must attend university in student’s state of residence
11/11/06 972-855-1616
Agnes Scott College-Nannette Hopkins Music Scholarship
Music $1000-$3000 Musical talent and academic achievement; GPA 3.5; top 10% of class; SAT 1100 or ACT 24; must audition
11/15/06 800-868-8602 or www.agnesscott.edu
Agnes Scott College Scholarships General $6000 to full tuition
Top 2% of class 1450+ SAT, leadership, school activities
11/15/06 800-868-8602 or www.agnesscott.edu
NC State College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Social Sciences
$2500 Interested in pursuing degrees in humanities and social sciences
11/15/06 919-515-3638 or online at www.ncsu.edu
Ron Brown Scholar Program General $10000 Must be African-American; academic excellence, leadership potential, made an impact in the community through service; financial need
11/15/06 434-964-1588 or online at www.ronbrown.org
Intel Science Talent Search General $100000 Open to high school seniors in the US; must complete an entry project
11/16/06 Email [email protected]
for more informationNational Society of Minorities in Hospitality
General $1000 Open to minority students who are interested in studying in the hospitality industry; 500 word essay required, 3 letters of recommendation; extracurricular activities; hospitality work experience, and financial need
11/30/06 Email Devon Welsh at [email protected]
Elon University-ROTC General Full tuition for 4 years, room
and board, books, $100 per month
stipend
Must participate in ROTC December 800-334-8448
Boston University-Trustee Scholarship
General Full tuition SAT 1400, GPA 4.0, proof of community activities, essay; must be nominated by principal
December 617-353-2300
AXA Achievement Community Scholarships
General $2000-$10000 Must show ambition and drive; determination to set and achieve goals; respect for self, family, and community
12/15/06 704-540-2927
American Architectural Foundation Architecture $500-$2500 Open to minority students on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, essay, recommendations Must be nominated by counselor or someone who is aware of student’s interest in and aptitude in architecture
December 202-626-7511 or online at www.archfoundation.org/scholarships
Vanderbuilt University Ingram Scholarhips
General Full tuition Transcripts, essay, recommendations, exceptional commitment to community service, academic merit
December 615-322-8586
Auburn University-University Scholars Program
General $34624 Must be academically talented, SAT 1220/ACT 27, 3.0 GPA
December University Scholars Program, Auburn University 36849
University of Virginia Holland Minority Scholarships
General $10000 African American; SAT 1300, 3.5 GPA, top 10% of class
December 804-982-3200
Oglethorpe University-Oglethorpe Scholars
General $4000-$11000 Superior academic abilities December 800-428-4484 or online at www.oglethorpe.edu
National Television Academy Trustees Scholarship
Television or related field
$40000 Must plan to major in a communications-oriented program
December Online at www.emmyonline.org and click on “education”
DeSales University General $500-full tuition
Eligibility requirements vary 12/1/06 610-282-1100 or online at www.desales.edu
Air Force ROTC Engineering Full Must be in top 30% of class, SAT 1100 12/1/06 See Air Force
Architecture Computers Math, Meterology, Physics, Nursing, Foreign Language
scholarships available
or ACT 24, GPA 3.0; must complete physical fitness assessment and an interview
representative or apply online at www.afrotc.com/scholarships
Appalachian State University General $500-full tuition
Must have demonstrated ability to do competitive college level work
12/1/06 828-262-2120 or apply at www.scholarships.appstate.edu
Appalachian State University-Diversity Scholarship
General $1000 Open to students of underrepresented ethnicities with 3.0 GPA. Selection based on SAT/ACT, personal background, extracurricular activities, community service, work experience
12/1/06 828-262-2120 or apply at www.scholarships.appstate.edu
Appalachian State University-Merit Scholarships
General $1000-full tuition
Must be admitted to the university, high school achievement, SAT 1240, GPA 4.2, school/community involvement
12/1/06 828-262-2120 or apply online at www.scholarships.appstate.edu
Appalachian State University-Plemmons Leadership Fellows Program
General $1500 3.0 GPA, SAT 1100, leadership experience, active involvement in school/community activities
12/1/06 828-262-2120 or apply online at www.scholarships.appstate.edu
Duke University-Robertson Scholars General Full tuition, summer support,
research/travel stipend, laptop
Demonstrated academic excellence, leadership roles in community service, interest in and commitment to diversity-recipients are chosen from applicants for admission-no additional application is necessary
12/1/06 www.robertsonscholars.org
UNC Chapel Hill-Robertson Scholars
General Full tuition and living
expenses, stipend
Demonstrated academic excellence, leadership roles in community service, interest in and commitment to diversity-recipients are chosen from applicants for admission-no additional application is necessary
12/1/06 www.robertsonscholars.org
USC-Columbia Alumni Scholars General $3500 plus reduced tuition
SAT 1300+, top 10% of class, 3.0 GPA; all admissions applications are considered
12/1/06 800-868-5872 or online at www.sc.edu
USC-Columbia University Scholars General $1500 plus reduced tuition
SAT 1300+, top 10% of class, 3.0 GPA; all admissions applications are considered
12/1/06 800-868-5872 or online at www.sc.edu
USC-Columbia Academic Scholarships
General Varies Eligibility requirements vary 12/1/06 800-868-5872 or online at www.sc.edu
USC Scholarships General $1500-full tuition
Academic merit 12/1/06 803-777-7700 or online at www.sc.edu
Wake Forest University Reynolds Scholarship
General All costs, summer
grants and overseas
travel
Academics, extracurricular achievements beyond the local level, top 1% of class, SAT 1500+
12/1/06 336-758-5176
Wake Forest University Presidential Scholarships for Distinguished Achievement
General $11200 Exceptional talent in fine arts, debate, entrepreneurship, writing, community service and leadership
12/1/06 336-758-5176
Wake Forest University Graylyn Scholarship
General Full tuition, room and board plus expenses
Top 1-3% of class, SAT 1400+, extracurricular achievements beyond the local level. Must file merit based scholarship application
12/1/06 336-758-5176
Wake Forest University Carswell Scholarship
General Full tuition plus $1000 for
expenses
Academics, extracurricular achievements beyond the local level, top 1% of class, SAT 1500+
12/1/06 336-758-5176
National Society of Professional Engineers-Auxiliary Scholarship Engineering
General $1000 Open to female high school seniors interested in an engineering career, SAT 1300+, 3.0 GPA, US citizen
12/1/06 703-684-2800 or online at www.nspe.org/scholarships
Randolph-Macon Women’s College Gottwald Scholarship
General Full tuition +$2500 study
abroad stipend
Outstanding academics, leadership, and 500 word essay
12/1/06 800-745-7692
SAE Engineering Scholarships Engineering or related area
Varies $1000-10,000
Applicants must enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Tech. at university of applicant’s choice.www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
12/1/06 Online or call 704-776-4970
UNC-Chapel Hill-Pogue Scholarship General $7500 Open to minority students demonstrating academic achievement, leadership, community involvement. Must complete separate application for scholarship
12/1/06 Online at www.unc.edu
Winston-Salem State University-Chancellor’s Scholarship
General Full tuition, books and fees up to
$4500
Must have at least 1000 SAT or 24 ACT, GPA 3.5
12/1/06 336-750-2070 or online at www.wssu.edu
Toyota Community Scholars General $10000-20000 Must be a US citizen planning to pursue a degree at a 4 year college/university. Minimum GPA of 3.0, be actively
12/1/06 Must be nominated by the school. See your counselor if you
involved in a service organization or project that has a positive impact on the school/community
are interested in being considered
Triad Decorative Painters of NC Visual Arts $500 High school senior desiring to continue studies in art. Application form, 2 letters of recommendation, essay, photos of recent work
12/5/06 Debby Lane 336-922-9799
Presbyterian College Southeastern or Dillard Elliott Scholarship
General $7000 SAT 1100/ACT 24, 3.0 GPA 12/5/06 800-476-7272 or online at www.presby.edu
Presbyterian College Quattlebaum Scholarship
General Full tuition, room and
board
3.75 GPA, 1350 SAT/31 ACT, interview 12/5/06 800-476-7272 or online at www.presby.edu
Presbyterian College Belk Scholarship
General $10600 SAT 1200/ACT 27, 3.5 GPA 12/5/06 800-476-7272 or online at www.presby.edu
Presbyterian College-John I. Smith Scholarship
General $14000 SAT 1300/ACT 29, 3.7 GPA 12/5/06 800-476-7272 or online at www.presby.edu
UNC Asheville University Laurel Academic/Merit Scholarship
General Varies Top 10% of class, 3.5 GPA, SAT 1250+, ACT 28+, challenging senior curriculum, interview
12/8/06 Online at www.unca.edu
Greensboro College-Honors Scholarship
General Up to full tuition
Must attend Greensboro College; all applications are considered
12/15/06 800-346-8226 or online at www.gborocollege.edu
Greensboro College-Dean’s Scholarship
General Up to ½ tuition Must attend Greensboro College; all applications are considered
12/15/06 800-346-8226 or online at www.gborocollege.edu
Greensboro College-Trustee Scholarship
General Up to ¾ tuition Must attend Greensboro College; all applications are considered
12/15/06 800-346-8226 or online at www.gborocollege.edu
Livingstone College Teacher Education Scholarship
Education Varies African-Americans who desire to enter teaching profession; essay; application, SAT/ACT scores, 3 references
12/15/06 704-797-1034 or online at www.livingstone.edu
Livingstone College Merit, Honor, Trustee, Presidential Scholarships
General $5000-full tuition
3.0 GPA with 1000 SAT/22 ACT to 1250 SAT/27 ACT
12/15/06 704-797-1034 or online at www.livingstone.edu
Hispanic Scholarship Fund General $1000-$2500 Must be of Hispanic heritage; applications are evaluated on academic achievement, letter of recommendation,
12/15/06 877-473-4636 or 415-808-2376
personal statement, financial needQueens University of Charlotte-Presidential Scholarship
General Full tuition Academics, leadership, endorsement 12/15/06 704-337-2212 or online at www.queens.edu
Queens University of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Scholarship
General Full tuition Resident of Mecklenburg County, 1st time freshman who will be living on campus; leadership, scholarship, citizenship; must maintain 3.5 GPA
12/15/06 704-337-2212 or online at www.queens.edu
Washington and Lee University-George Washington Honor Scholarship
General Full tuition, room and
board, stipend
Selection based on school record, testing results, record of achievement and leadership in extracurricular activities
12/15/06 Apply at www.wlu.edu
Washington and Lee University-Edwin A. Morris Honor Scholarship
General Renewable for 4 years
Must be a North Carolina resident who demonstrates exemplary academic and extracurricular activities
12/15/06 Apply at http://admissions.wlu.edu/forms
Burger King/McLamore FoundationScholarship Program
General $1000 Maintain a 2.5 gpa, work part-time @ least 15 hrs/wk. Demonstrate participation in community service, extracurricular activities. Financial needwww.bkmfoundation.com
12/15/06 Online
AXA Achievement Scholarship General $10,000-$25,000
Applicants must demonstrate: ambition & drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family, & community; and ability to succeed in college.www.axa-achievement.com
12/15/06 Online
American Legion National High School National High School Oratorical Contest
General $250-$18000 US citizen; essay about some aspect of the Constitution of the US with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our governmnet
12/16/06 919-832-7506
American Automobile Association (AAA) Travel High School Challenge
General $25000 Compete in an online 40-question multiple choice quz
12/31/06 Sign up and find a practice test at www.aaa.com/travelchallenge
National Center for Learning Disabilities-Anne Ford Scholarship
General $10000 Open to high school seniors who have an identified learning disability (ADD/ADHD must provide documentation of a specific learning disability); GPA 3.0, financial need,
12/31/06 Online at www.ncld.org/awards/index.cfm or email [email protected]
Clemson National Scholars General Full tuition High academic achievement; must apply for admission to Clemson
12/31/06 864-656-2287 or online at
www.clemson.eduCabrini College Alumni Recognition Scholarship
General Full tuition Top 10% of class; minimum SAT 1200; 3 essays, interview
12/31/06 800-848-1003 or online at www.cabrini.edu
Davidson College-Belk Scholarship General Unspecified Leadership, extraordinary academic ability, community service
January www.davidson.edu
Colonial Dames of America Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship
General $1000-$4000 Selection based on character of applicant, grades, scholarship need, and merit of individual essay
January Contact Helen Penter 704-367-7251or email [email protected]
East Carolina Scholarships General $250-$7500 Varies January 252-328-6055 or www.ecu.edu
Johnson and Wales University General $500-full tuition
Recipe contest and/or must be a member of a National Student Organization (DECA, FBLA, JA)
January 800-342-5598 x2345
Kings College General $1000 Open to students with the highest scores on the scholarship exam; must attend Kings College
January Contact admissions office 704-372-0266
Lorillard Tobacco Company Youth Smoking Prevention
General $10000 Open to teens who choose not to smoke January Online at www.keepkidsfromsmoking.com
National Society Sons of the American Revolution-George S. Stell M. Knight Essay Contest
General $250-$3000 Citizen of the US or a legal alien; essay will be judged for historical accuracy, clarity of thought, organization, grammar, documentation
January Online at www.sar.org or email [email protected]
Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarship General $1500-1stplace$750 2ndplace
Female applicant will be judged on: scholastic record (top 25%), intellectual promise. Demonstration of ambition, leadership ability, & financial need.
1/1/07 See Counselor
Duke University-Benjamin N. Duke Leadership Awards
General Full tuition plus summer enrichment
Open to NC and SC students who have demonstrated outstanding academic qualifications and leadership
1/2/07 Online at www.duke.edu
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Merit Awards Program
General Range:$2500-full
tuition
Must present a minimum 1200 SAT (CR and math) or 27 ACT and a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPAwww.uncg.edu/fia
1/05/07 See CounselorOnline
Gates Millennium Scholars General Determined by financial need
African American, Indian, or Hispanic US residents with a cumulative GPA of 3.3. Must enroll for the 1st time at a college or university. Must be involved in community service or extracurricular activities. Must meet the Federal Pell
1/12/07 See CounselorOnline
Grant eligibility criteriawww.gmsp.org
Wal-Mart Sam Walton COMMUNITY Scholarship
General $1000 nonrenewable for the 1st year
of undergraduate
study
Must be a graduating high school senior and may not be a Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club employee or the child or legal dependent of an employee
1/12/07 Applications are available online from November 1, 2006-January 12, 2007
Elk’s National Foundation “Most Valuable Student” Award
General $1000-$15000 Must be a high school senior, US citizen. Selection based on scholarship, leadership, financial need
1/13/07 Online at www.elks.org
Education is Freedom General $2000 Open to students who have been a US resident for 1 year, must have at least 3.0 GPA, financial need, community service
1/15/06 866-EIF-EDUCATE or www.educationisfreedom.org
Microsoft Scholarship Computer Science, Math, Engineering
Full tuition for one year
Targeted towards female, minority, or disabled students
1/15/07 Online at www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships
Phi Delta Kappa Education $1000-$5000 (international)
and $500 (local)
Rank in upper 1/3 of class, essay, references, academic achievement
1/15/07 812-339-1156 or online at www.pdkint.org/edfnd
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Full scholarship
3.0 GPA, 1000+ SAT or 21 ACT, attend one of 17 historically black land-grant universities
1/15/07 336-334-7709 or online at www.usda.gov
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) National Scholarship Program
General $1000 Must reside in participating area, show academic performance, financial need, and community involvement
1/17/07 800-738-5219 or online at www.mcdonalds.com
NC Association of Educational Office Professionals, Inc. Scholarships
General Range:$200-$1200
Senior who has applied for admission in post-high school program and US citizen.
1/24/07 See Counselor
National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarships
Print or Broadcast Journalism
$1000-$5000 Open to Hispanic students pursuing a career in journalism
1/28/07 Online at www.nahj.org or 202-662-7145
UNC-Pembroke Chancellor’s Scholars Program
General Varies Academic record, recommendations, top 10% of class
February 800-822-2186 or online at www.uncp.edu
Bobby Phills Scholarship Fund General $5000 Must attend school in Charlotte area, GPA 3.0, submit entry form/essay; recommendations; financial need
February www.bobbyphillsfund.com or call 704-333-2013
Jagannathan Scholarship General Up to $3500 NC resident; must attend a UNC system February Online at
university; 3.5 GPA www.ncseaa.edu.cfnc.org
New Horizons Scholars Program General $2500 Open to Hispanic and African-American students who have Hepatitis-C or are dependants with the disease; GPA 3.0
February 866-3HORIZON
Ortho Carolina Student Athletic Trainer Scholarship
Sports Medicine
$2000 Graduating senior with experience in sports medicine and athletic trainingt
February Contact Becky Jenkins 704-373-0544
Junior Achievement Scholarship-Walt Disney Co.
Business or Fine Arts
Full tuition plus $200 for
incidental fees
Must be or have been active in Junior Achievement; letters of recommendation
2/1/07 Contact Jill Cara 704-563-4868 or online at www.ja.org/programs
University of Tennessee Alumni Andrew D. Holt Scholarship
General $20000 Academic merit and leadership; must be admitted to a UT campus by 2/1
2/1/07 865-974-3011
Eddie & Jo Allison Smith Foundation NCHSAA Clary Medal
General $1000 Applicant is pursuing 4 yr degree. Must have participated in 2 or more athletic teams at their high school, & 3.2 gpa. Demonstrated athletic excellence, extracurricular involvement, & service.www.nchsaa.org
2/9/07 See CounselorOnline
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship General To Be Determined
Must have a minimum of 1100 on SAT (math and cr), unweighted GPA of 3.5, graduate in 2006-2007 school year
2/9/07 One nomination per counselor-see your counselor if you are interested
Charlotte Metro Area Relocation Council (CMARC)
General $1000 Seniors who have relocated more than 50 miles and changed schools due to their families relocation during grades 9-12 & have at least 3.0 gpawww.charlottecmarc.com
2/12/07 See Counselor
Wikoff Scholarship General Unspecified Open to children of employees of Wikoff Color Corp. and its subsidiaries with at least 2.5 GPA
2/15/07 Online at www.fftc.org
Crowder Scholarship General Up to $1000 Students whose parents have been employed for at least 3 years with construction companies in Mecklenburg County that are members of Carolinas Association of General Contractors; must have at least 2.0 GPA
2/15/07 Foundation for the Carolinas 704-973-4500
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarships
Political Science, Nursing,Medical
Range:$200-$5,000
Various scholarships in different areas offered through the organization.
2/15/07 See Counselor
National Co-Op Scholarship Program
General $5000 GPA 3.5, must attend one of the NCCE colleges-Antioch, Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, CW Post Campus of Long Island U, Northeastern, Pace, Rochester Institute of Technology, U of Cincinnati, U of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology
2/15/07 Online at www.co-op.edu or see counselor for application
North Carolina National Teenager Scholarship Pageant
General Varies Must be at least 16, permanent resident, never have been married or have had children
Www.nationalteen.com
Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.-Hopie Perry-Louvenia Young Scholarship
General $500 Females planning to pursue post-secondary education at a 4-year college/university
2/20/07 Email [email protected]
Charlotte Post’s Senior of the Year General Senior of the Year $2000;
runner up $1000
African-American student with weighted GPA 3.25
2/27/07 Contact Charlotte Post-Bob Johnson 704-376-0496
Best Buy-Dollars For Scholars General $1000-$2000 Community service, grades, essay, extracurricular activities
March Online at www.bestbuy.com
NC Lions Foundation William L. Woolard Educational Grant Program
General Up to $1500 renewable
Seniors who are children of certified visually impaired parents. Financial need, GPA, SAT scores
March Contact Annette Ballard 800-662-7401 or online at www.nclions.org
Sallie Mae Fund-Various Scholarships
General $500-$5000 Financial need March Online at www.thesalliemaefund.org
Charlotte Women’s Bowling Association and the Charlotte Bowling Association
General $1750 Senior in a CWBA/CBA high school who is a member in good standing of the junior bowling association or whose parent is a member in good standing
3/1/07 George Pappas, fax 704-525-9937
Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award General $3000 Open to high school seniors who have epilepsy
3/1/07 800-292-7373
Spina Bifida Association of America Scholarship Fund
General $2000-$20000 Open to high school seniors who have spina bifida
3/1/07 202-944-3285
UNC-Chapel Hill Carolina Covenant Progam
General 100% of financial need
Must obtain admission to Chapel Hill and apply for financial aid by 3/1
3/1/07 Www.unc.edu/carolinacovenant
USA Funds-Access to Education Scholarships
General $1500 Must show financial need 3/1/07 Online at www.usafunds.org
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache Scholarship
General; Scholar-Athlete
$7500 Must be an outstanding scholar-athlete 3/3/07 Www.whymilk.com
Love Our Children USA- Darko General Up to $5000- Open to students who have aged out of 3/12/07 Online at
Rapotez Memorial College Scholarship for Aged Out Foster Youth
$10000/year the foster care system; 3.0 GPA www.loveourchildrenusa.org/scholarship.php or email [email protected]
Charlotte Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship
General $500 Open to graduating senior female students; financial need, GPA, academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement
3/15/07 Contact Catherine Mullins 704-552-0311 or Sandy Falls 704-532-8073
Friendship Force of Charlotte Scholarship
Int’l Studies or Foreign Language
$1000 Graduating senior; weighted GPA 3.5; SAT 1000, community involvement, financial need
3/15/07 Contact Shirley Brown 704-752-8998
Professional Construction Estimators Association
Construction or Engineering
$1500 Academic ability, financial, need, plan to enter construction industry. Must attend a university in NC or SC and major in construction or engineering
3/15/07 Professional Construction Estimators Association 704-987-9978
Youth Harbor Nana Fund Scholarship
General $500 2.5 GPA; community service 3/15/07 Online at www.youthharbor.org or 704-372-2363
Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Award
General $1000 Open to seniors with disabilities 3/18/07 Online at www.ecac-parentcenter.org
Latin American Women’s Association
General $500-$1000 1st or 2nd generation Hispanic student to attend 2yr or 4 yr college/university; open to males and females with an unweighted GPA of at least 3.0
3/21/07 Www.lawanc.org or see counselor for application
Jiffy Lube Road Trip Scholarship Program
General $2000 Must be a senior attending an accredited high school in Charlotte and planning to attend a 2yr, 4 yr, technical or professional program in 2007/2008
2/28/07 See your counselor for applications
Beta Nu Lambda Chapter Scholarship-Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
General $1000 Open to minority male seniors; GPA 2.7 3/24/07 Contact James D. Worsley 704-336-5954
Alpha Kappa Alpha Rho Psi Omega Chapter Scholarship
General $1000 Open to minority male and female seniors planning to attend a HBCU
3/31/007 See counselor for application
Chevrolet/Michelle Kwan REWARDS Scholarship
General; athletic involvement
$5000 Female; GPA 3.2, academic and athletic excellence, community service, financial need; must continue athletics in college
3/31/07 888-377-5233
Alpha Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma
Education $1000 Open to females with school and community honors; must write essay “Why you wish to become a teacher”
March Contact June Davidson 704-365-1549
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program General Up to $5000/yr Seniors who plan to attend earn a bachelor’s degree, 2.75 gpa, US citizen,
3/31/07 Online
& have entrepreneurial spirit.www.kfcscholars.org
Chi Eta Phi Sorority Nursing $1000 Financial need, grades, essay, recommendations
4/1/07 Online at www.chietaphi.com
Greater Charlotte Alliance of Black School Educators (GCABSE) Scholarship
General $1000 High school seniors in good standing; GPA 2.8; minority students are encouraged to apply
4/1/07 Contact Karen Hodge Thomas (704) 545-9587 or email [email protected]
ECPI College of Technology General $1500-$3000 Must be a high school senior planning to attend ECPI
4/15/07 704-357-0077
Herman Hoose Scholarship General $1000 Must be a current member of Charlotte Metro Credit Union; academic achievement, financial need, career goals considered
4/15/07 Charlotte Metro Credit Union Attn: Scholarship Committee 718 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28204
We Beat the Street Scholarship Contest
General $1500 Submit 1,000 word essay stating personal experiences in overcoming adversity in order to reach a goal
4/15/07 See counselor for details
More Websites to Explore
Bell Labs Fellowships for Underrepresented Minoritieswww.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html
Student Inventors Scholarshipswww.invent.org/collegiate
Student Video Scholarshipswww.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarshipswww.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html
Holocaust Remembrance Scholarshipshttp://www/holocaust.hklaw.com/
Ayn Rand Essay Scholarshipswww.aynrand.org/contests/
Brand Essay Competitionwww.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm
Xerox Scholarships for Studentswww.2xerox.com
Sports Scholarships and Internshipswww.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship (NABJ)www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html
Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fundwww.thurgoodmarshallfund.org
Financial Aid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid Scholarshipswww.finaid.org
Presidential Freedom Scholarshipswww.nationalservice.org/scholarships/
Microsoft Scholarship Programwww.microsoft.com
Wired Scholar Free Scholarship Searchwww.wiredscholar.com
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Studentswww.apsanet.org
BOEING scholarshipswww.boeing.com
Easley National Scholarship Programwww.naas.org
Maryland Artists Scholarshipswww.maef.org
Actuarial Scholarships for Minority studentswww.beanactuary.org
Siemens Westinghouse Competitionwww.siemens-foundation.org
GE and LuLac Scholarship Fundswww.lulac.org
ScienceNet Scholarship Listingwww.sciencenet.emory.edu
Roothbert Scholarship Fundwww.roothbertfund.com
QuestBridge College Match Scholarship Locatorwww.questbridge.org
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