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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
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
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-
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
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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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
http://www.catawba.edu/
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
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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
http://www.catawba.edu/
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
Presidential Scholarship
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
Academic Scholarships
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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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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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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Presbyterian College
Quattlebaum Scholarship
General, must
attend
Presbyterian College
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.
Washington University in
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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Gardner-Webb University
Presidential Scholarship
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
Wake Forest University
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
Wake Forest University
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
Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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
Presbyterian College
Southeastern or Dillard
Elliott Scholarship
General, must
attend
Presbyterian College
$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
http://www.presby.edu/
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/
Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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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
General, must attend
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
Presidential Scholarship
General Range from $4,500
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
General Range from $3,000
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
Wake Forest University
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
extra- curricular 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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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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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
Presidential Scholarship
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
Academic Scholarships
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/
Virginia Military Institute
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/
Virginia Military Institute
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/
Virginia Military Institute
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.
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/
Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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
Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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¬e=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/
Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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
Presbyterian College
$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
http://www.presby.edu/
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.
Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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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Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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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Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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,
determination to set and reach goals,
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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Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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/
Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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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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Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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
http://www.uncp.edu/
University of North
Carolina at Pembroke
Endowed Scholarships
Endowed Merit or
need based
Unspecified Requirements vary Mid February
http://www.uncp.edu/
University of North
Carolina at Pembroke
Valedictorian Scholarship
General, must
attend
UNC Pembroke
$1,500 Must graduate as Valedictorian Mid February
http://www.uncp.edu/
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,
determination to set and reach goals,
respect for self, family and community.
Mid February
www.axa-achievement.com
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Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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
Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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¬e=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
Pender County Schools Scholarships Document *Listed in order by deadline
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Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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
http://www.presby.edu/
University of North
Carolina at Pembroke
Incentive Scholarship
General, must attend
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:
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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Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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
NC Central University
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
Pender County Schools Scholarships Document *Listed in order by deadline
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Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline
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/
Pender County Schools Scholarships Document *Listed in order by deadline
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Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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
Pender County Schools Scholarships Document *Listed in order by deadline
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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¬e=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
Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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
Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
Gardner-Webb University
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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58
Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
NC Central University
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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Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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
General, must attend
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
Pender County Schools Scholarships Document *Listed in order by deadline
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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
Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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
Carolina at Pembroke
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
Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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/
Pender County Schools Scholarships Document *Listed in order by deadline
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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/
Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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
Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
NC Nurse Education
Scholarship Loan
Nursing Varies Strong academics and demonstrated
financial need.
Varies
http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=Get
BasedProgramDetail¬e=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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Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact
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
Academic Scholarships
Irwin Belk, Trustee,
Wingate Merit
Awards
Up to full tuition Varies Unavailable
http://www.wingate.edu/FinancialAid/defaul
t.asp