Parkland Magnet High School
Scholarship News #9
March 23, 2016
These updates are one sourceof college and scholarship information this year. There are many other resources that you can use to search for scholarships, and some of those websites are listed below. The biggest pool of scholarship monies comes from the colleges themselves – please check the Scholarship/Financial Aid webpages of the schools that you are most interested in for information on their scholarship opportunities and selection process.
Other Scholarship Resources:
- Fast Web:
- College Board Big Future:
- The Winston Salem Foundation:
- Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/finding-scholarships#when-apply
- NC Hispanic College Fund:
Scholarship / Amount / Criteria / Application / Deadline
*******New scholarships are highlighted -
Herter O'Neal Scholarship / $750 /
- Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in BUSINESS
- Legal NC resident
WSFC Panhellenic Council / $500 /
- African-American
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Good citizenship
- Enrolling at a 4 yr college
- Application
- 1 pg essay
- Hs transcript
- Letter of recommendation
Whitlow-Osbourne Scholarship / $2000 /
- Applicant must enter into an Emergency Services curriculum
- Hs seniors
Sunnyside Ministry College Scholarship / Up to $1800/yr /
- Must attend HS or reside in the 27127 zip
- Financial need
- Community service
- Academic success
- Benevolent spirit towards others
Click on College Scholarship for an application.
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Picture
- 1 page essay
Winston Salem Foundation Scholarships / Varies /
- Many scholarship opportunities available for Forsyth County residents
Go to STUDENTS / April 1, 2016 – Merit Based
08/15/2016 Need Based
NC Tuition Waiver Program for children of NC Law Enforcement Officers / $1500-$4500 /
- Tuition assistance for children killed in the line of duty at UNC and NC Community College system
Rotary Club Scholarship / TBD / Selection criteria:
- Evidence of academic scholarship by the achievement of a minimum 3.2 GPA
- Willingness to make a difference - community service
- Demonstrated leadership
- financial need, based on the FAFSA
People Helping People Scholarship – SECU Scholarship / $10000/$1250 per semester /
- Min 2.5 GPA
- US Citizen
- Demonstrated leadership, character
- Accepted at one of the 17 UNC system colleges
Piedmont Civitan Club / $1000 /
- Selection based on academics and need
WS Alumni Chapter of Livingstone College / $500 /
- Proof of college acceptance
- Min. 2.5 GPA
- Demonstrated leadership and school participation
Burke-Joines Scholarship / varies /
- At the time of application, be a resident of public housing; be a resident in a rent-assisted unit; or have a family income at or below the poverty level
- Be a senior in a Winston-Salem/Forsyth County high school or be able to obtain a GED before the commencement of study at Forsyth Technical Community College.
- Demonstrate academic achievement, character, good citizenship, and qualities of leadership.
The online application is available by sending an email to . The application must be received by the April 8, 2016 deadline in order to receive consideration. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applications and transcripts should be electronically mailed to the above provided email address. / April 8, 2016
Alpha Kappa Alpha / Phi Omega Scholarship (3)
The Pearl Scholarship (4) /
- Min. 3.0 GPA
- School/community activities
- Demonstrated leadership
- Demonstrated evidence of service
- Plans to attend 4 yr college
Completed application, transcript, activity resume, and senior photo required. / April 15, 2016
Malloy Scholarship / $500 - $1000 /
- Be residents of Forsyth County
- Demonstrate resiliency and strength of character to overcome the challenges of life with integrity, optimism, and a strong sense of humor
- Demonstrate concern and support for others
- accepted into a post-secondary program that leads to a degree or certification
- Have a 2.0 -3.5 GPA
- application completed in full and signed by applicant and parent/guardian;
- 250-500 word essay;
- Official copy of high school transcript through the first sem of 12th grade
- Official letter of acceptance from college
Masjid Al-Mu’ Minun / $500 /
- Hs senior
- GPA 2.5 – 4.0
Kimberly Park Chapter WSSU National Alumni Association / $1000 /
- Must be accepted to WSSU
- Member of an underserved population
- Demonstrated financial need
Cash Ibraham Scholarship / $1000 /
- Unique aptitude
- Financial need
- Potential
- Leadership
Paper applications available in Counseling Office scholarship drawer:
- a recent snapshot or small picture
- 3 letters of recommendation verifying your interests, abilities, and accomplishments.
- a copy of your high school transcript
- High School Resume
The Equality Winston-Salem Scholarship / up to $4000 / • Be a resident of Forsyth County, North Carolina
• minimum (GPA) of 2.0
• Be graduating in 2016 from a WSFCS hs
• Demonstrate active involvement/leadership in a Gay/Straight Alliance, Equality Club or in the general (LGBTQ) community
• Scholarship is not based on financial need; however, financial need can be mentioned in applicant letter / Online at: / April 15, 2016
Kuandelea Alumni Chapter Scholarship / TBD /
- WSFCS graduate planning to attend WSSU
- No minimum ACT/SAT
- Application, activity list and 2 letters or recommendation are required
WS/FC Association of Retired School Personnel / $1000 /
- Pursuing a career in EDUCATION
- Accepted at a college for 2016
- Evidence of scholarship and good character
- Not awarded other major scholarship $
Student-View Scholarship Programs / $500 - $4000 /
- No essay
- No minimum ACT/SAT
PsiPhi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity 2016 Scholarship / TBD /
- African-American males only
Complete the electronic document and print / April 29
Independence Good Fellows Scholarship / TBD /
- Academics with emphasis on community service and involvement
- Cover letter, application, and copy of acceptance letter required
NC Alpha Delta Kappa Achievement Scholarship / TBD /
- GPA between 2.5-3.5
- SAT 1344-1560 OR
- ACT 20-24
Suntrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes / $500 /
- Current HS seniors
- Enter online up to 15 times during sweepstakes period
Big Sun Scholarship / Varies /
- Student athlete
Important Dates/Deadlines/Reminder:
- You and your parent will need a FAFSA ID to complete your FAFSA online. Get one NOW at: https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm