SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
MountTaborHigh School
January 4, 2017
Search for Scholarship Opportunities and Application Procedures at the web sites of the Colleges and Universities where you plan to apply. Follow procedures and deadlines carefully.
WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION Scholarship Opportunities
Review scholarship opportunities coordinated through the Winston-Salem Foundation at . Many scholarships are accessible using the one-stop application online and submitting supplemental information by the April 1, 2017 deadline. Some scholarships are one time awards, and others are renewable for three additional years. The foundation coordinates other scholarships which require a separate application or process, like the Josh Gray Memorial Scholarship and the Edward Kent Welch Scholarship described in this update. Read all information at carefully and follow directions.
Student Financial Aid for North Carolinians 2017-18 is published by College Foundation of North Carolina with information about many grant, scholarship and loan programs in North Carolina. A copy of the booklet is available for use in the Mount Tabor Guidance Office. The booklet can also be accessed at CFNC.org/fabook.
The Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS) Program provides financial assistance to qualified students who are committed to working in NC in fields designated as critical employment shortage areas. Forgivable Loans are available in the following areas: Allied Health, Allied Health-Counseling, Medical and Education (Teaching) Programs. Students and families will find more information and the application process at CFNC.org/FELS.
Scholarship Search by Sallie Mae (SallieMae.com/ScholarshipSearch) helps students find scholarships that match their skills and interests by providing access to 5 million scholarships worth up to $24 billion.
Mount Tabor High School Academic, Arts and Athletic PTSA Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office. Applicants must be PTSA members by to apply. The deadline will be set for mid April 2017
We recommend that all families file the FAFSA for the 2017-18 academic year at fafsa.gov. Keep up with your Student Aid Report and contact college/university Financial Aid Offices if you have questions or need additional help. Because the FAFSA filing start date was moved to October 1, we anticipate some colleges and universities sending financial aid award letters much sooner than previous years.
STATE EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION “PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE” SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Every graduating senior with A 2.5 GPA or higher (US citizen and resident of NC) and planning to attend one of the 16 constituent campus of the UNC system; demonstrates financial need as determined by submission of the FAFSA, exemplifies the membership philosophy of credit unions, PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE and has demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity and community involvement.
Award:One $10,000 scholarship to one MTHS senior ($2,500 per year)
Deadline:Submit the People Helping People preliminary application information by April 18, 2017 (MTHS scholarship committee will select the recipient before May 1, 2017)
Contact:Information and preliminary application directions in MT Guidance Office
MEL HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP from ALLEGACY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Criteria:Student must be a primary member (or become a member) of Allegacy and a high school senior accepted to attend an accredited postsecondary institution; academic performance (3.0 minimum GPA), extracurricular and community activities and an essay question.
Awards:Four $1,300 scholarships for college/university and four $250 scholarships for community/technical schools
Deadline:March 30, 2017
Contact:Information available in MT Guidance Office; application available online at
LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF OF WINSTON-SALEM SCHOLARSHIP & LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF OF NORTH CAROLINA
Criteria:High School seniors based on financial need (40 %), GPA (30%), School & Community Activities (10%), Leadership Skills (10%) and Career Goals (10%)
Awards: One $1,500 scholarship and qualification for NC state level awards: First Place-$2,500 and Second Place-$1,500
Deadline:March 2, 2017
Contact:Application and directions available in MT Guidance Office
NACEL OPEN DOOR CONGRESS-BUNDESTAG VOCATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Criteria:Unique program that allows high school seniors to spend a year in Germany living with a host family, participating in a school or training program, and getting hands-on work experience through an internship with a German company
Deadline:January 31, 2017
Contact:Information in MT Guidance Office; download the application at
FORSYTH COUNTY FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Resident of Forsyth County with a 2.5 GPA or higher and planning to pursue a degree in Agriculture
Awards:One $5,000 scholarship at a four-year college/university and one $2,500 scholarship at a community college
Deadline:March 15, 2017
Contact:Application in MT Guidance Office
WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY PAN-HELENIC COUNCILSCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Seniors from the WS/FCS system of African American ethnic background with minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstration of good citizenship as evidence by involvement in school and community activities
Awards:Two &500 scholarships
Deadline:March 27, 2017
Contact:Application in MT Guidance Office
MATTHEW C. GRAZIADEI ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Outstanding NC high school senior with a disability
Award:$1,000 award to be used for any post high school learning experience/training or for equipment/technology for employment
Deadline:February 15, 2017
Contact:Information and application in MT Guidance Office; application also available at The Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center’s website at in the News and Events section of the home page.
KING’S COLLEGE (CHARLOTTE) Scholarship Day
January 21, 2017-no preregistration is needed
Four $5,000 scholarships
322 Lamar Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204; 704-372-0266 or
GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY MUSIC DEPARTMENT OF THE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
Criteria:Bachelor’s Degrees offered in several music areas; Honors Music Scholarships-Auditions on January 21, February 11 and March 25, 2017; Ensemble scholarships available up to $2,500 per year in Band, Orchestra or Choirs for non-music majors.
Contact:gardner-webb.edu/music
WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Music Honors Weekend for high school juniors and seniors; January 26-28, 2017: visit go.wlu.edu/music-honors-weekend
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES U.S. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria:This program seeks to invest in students who are exemplary role models in their communities and have the initiative to fulfill their educational goals; scholars opportunities for all US students, Asian-American students, African-American students and Hispanic-American students
Awards:Local $1,000 scholarships with varying amounts at additional levels.
Deadline:January 18, 2017
Contact:information flyer in MT Guidance Office; visit or apply at
THE NORTH CAROLINA HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND
Criteria:High School seniors and recent graduates of North Carolina high schools who are of Hispanic/Latino background who will enroll in a degree program at a community college or a college/university and be committed to public service and community development; minimum gpa of 2.5
Awards:$500 to $2,500 scholarships
Deadline:January 15, 2017
Contact:Information sheet in MT Guidance Office; Go to or to apply
HISPANIC LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Hispanic students who are current and former ESL/ELL students from Forsyth County; both documented and undocumented students
Awards:Vary each year
Deadline:January 15, 2017(Awards presented at Spanish Nite Gala in April)
Contact:Apply at flyer available in MT Guidance Office
FLORENCE KIDDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Criteria:NC high seniors who plan to attend any NC college or university; merit of an essay on the assigned topic, plus character, scholastic record and need (the essay prompt is on the subject of Early Immigration to America)
Awards:One $3,000 scholarship and one $1,000 scholarship
Deadline:February 5, 2017
Contact:Application available in MT Guidance Office; the application may be uploaded online at or postmarked
ERICA WOLFE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Mount Tabor senior who has participated in band/orchestra and high school sports, school clubs, and community organizations; minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA
Award:one scholarship, varies each year (usually $750 to $1,000)
Deadline:April 1, 2017(submit application to Mr. Huck)
Contact:Information and application available at beginning January 1; use one-stop application
WES BURTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Mount Tabor senior who has demonstrated examples of community and school service, plans to major in mathematics, computer science, business administration, or engineering in college, and demonstrates financial need; minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA
Award:$500
Deadline:April 1, 2017
Contact:Information and application available at January 1; use the one-stop application
JOSH GRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Mount Tabor seniors who are members of the girls or boys soccer teams and demonstrate strong character and leadership skills, extraordinary team spirit, concern for others, a positive and encouraging attitude toward teammates, and a genuine lover for soccer; academic promise and financial need also considered
Award:$1,000
Deadline:April 15, 2017(submit application materials to Mr. Huck)
Contact:Information in MT Guidance Office and at
EDWARD KENT WELCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Mount Tabor seniors who are accepted to and plan to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and demonstrate academic promise, evidence of strong moral character, genuine concern for others, and school and/or community leadership
Award:$500
Deadline:all seniors who plan to attend UNC-Chapel Hill are considered in early May 2017; recipient announced at Senior Awards Dayu
Contact:Information available in MT Guidance Office and at
RUBIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Mount Tabor High School seniors who will pursue a degree at a UNC system school; minimum cumulative 3.0 unweighted GPA; minority students who will be first in immediate family to attend college; demonstrate financial need
Award:Four consecutive years of undergraduate tuition and fees
Deadline:April 1, 2017
Contact:Information available in MT Guidance Office and at use the one-stop application
AUBREY LEE BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:North Carolina resident and graduating senior permanently residing in one of the following counties: Alamance, Bertie, Caswell, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Swain or Warren and planning to attend North Carolina State University, UNC-Chapel Hill or UNC-Greensboro; successful applicants have excellent high school grades and SAT/ACT scores, have participated in extracurricular activities, volunteered in their community and/or been regularly employed and have demonstrated leadership; applicants must demonstrate financial need based on completion of the FAFSA which must be filed by January 31, 2016
Awards:Scholarships up to approximately one-half of the cost of an undergraduate education
Deadline:January 31, 2017 for submitting the scholarship application (including transcript and ACT/SAT scores) and the FAFSA; recommendations are requested via an email and completed online
Contact:Information brochure in MT Guidance Office; application available at CFNC.org/Brooks
See Mr. Huck to talk about your interest in this scholarship and the application process
JAGANNATHAN SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:North Carolina seniors who plan to attend one of the 16 constituent institutions of the UNC system on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular activities and evidence of leadership (FAFSA must be completed online by February 1, 2017)
Award:Variable but cannot exceed expected financial need
Deadline:February 1, 2017; apply through account at application available at or
Contact:Information form available in MT Guidance Office; see Mr. Huck if you have questions
NORTH CAROLINA ALPHA DELTA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL HONORARY SORORITY FOR WOMEN EDUCATORS SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria:Along with the eligibility requirements listed beside each scholarship, these awards are all based on good character and participation in school and community activities
Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship (girl in top 10% of class)
Mary Rose Mills-Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship (girl or boy in top 10% of class)
Clare Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship (top 20% of class with music, dance, visual arts, or drama talent-proof of talent by the submission of a CD/DVD or portfolio of work-and plans to major in a fine arts area)
Awards Several $2,000 scholarships
Deadline:March 15, 2017 to scholarship chairperson listed or to Mr. Huck (completed applications submitted to Mr. Huck will be picked up by the scholarship chairperson)
Contact:Applications available in MT Guidance Office
NORTH CAROLINA ALPHA DELTA KAPPA STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP (NC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION)
Criteria:Graduating seniors of a NC high school pursuing a degree at a school of higher learning; applicants must have a weighted GPA of 2.5-3.5 and an SAT score (CR+M+W) in the range of 1344-1560 (this is a criteria based on the old SAT; they are looking for a moderately strong score) or an ACT composite score between 20-24; service, integrity and leadership; no financial need information required
Awards:Amount not stated
Deadline:March 1, 2017
Contact:Information available in MT Guidance Office; additional information and application available at
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria:Funds provide college support to help children of certain disabled, deceased, combat or POW/MIA veterans; students may be eligible for a scholarship if veteran parent was a resident of North Carolina when he or she entered military service
Awards:Several classes of scholarship eligibility
Deadline:March 1, 2017
Contact:Information Sheet in MT Guidance Office; Contact Crystal Anderson or Barry West, Jr. at North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs (located in Clemmons, NC)-336-766-1496; go to and click on Scholarships
POINT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria:Empowers promising LGBTQ students and leaders to achieve their full academic and leadership potential-despite the obstacles often put before them-to make a significant impact on society
Awards:Several awards with varying amounts
Deadline:Applications available from November 1, 2016 to January 2017with March 2, 2017 as final deadline to submit materials
Contact:Information sheet in MT Guidance Office; Scholarship information and application available at
THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria:Provides scholarships to anyone with multiple sclerosis, or anyone who is the child of some with multiple sclerosis, who will be attending an accredited postsecondary school for the first time.
Awards:Range from $1,000 to $3,000, although a limited number may exceed this amount
Deadline:January 15, 2017
Contact:Brochure in MT Guidance Office; application available at
CHARLIE ADAMS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP (NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION)
Criteria:One senior female participating on a varsity cross-country team at a NCHSAA member high school and one senior male participating on a varsity wrestling team at a NCHSAA member high school
Awards:$1,500 scholarships
Deadline:February 9, 2017
Contact:Information sheet n MT Guidance Office and application online at Click Parents & Students and then Scholarships
CLARY STUDENT MEDAL AWARDS (NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION)
Criteria:Senior enrolled in a NCHSAA high school with participation on two or more varsity school-sponsored, NCHSAA sanctioned athletic teams, involvement and success in non-sport, extracurricular activities, and a 3.2 or higher cumulative GPA
Awards:Two $2,000 scholarships (1 male, 1 female)
Deadline:February 9, 2017
Contact:Information sheet n MT Guidance Office and application online at Click Parents & Students and then Scholarships
JERRY MCGEE ENDOWED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION)
Criteria:Two awards to male and female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves by overcoming adversity and returned to excel beyond expectations in their scholastic athletic sport(s)
Awards:
DeadlineFebruary 9, 2017
Contact:Information sheet in MT Guidance Office and application online at Click Parents & Students and then Scholarships
TONY CULLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP & NCHSAA LACROSSE SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:One senior male high school student participating on the varsity lacrosse team
Award:$1.000 scholarship
Deadline:April 8, 2017
Contact:Information sheet in MT Guidance Office and application online at Click Parents & Students and then Scholarships
WILLIE BRADSHAW MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:An outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, and/or Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American student-athlete participating on a sanctioned varsity team at a NC HSAA member school
Awards:$750 scholarships to male and female athletes
Deadline:February 9, 2017
Contact:Information sheet in MT Guidance Office and application online at Click Parents & Students and then Scholarships
WILLIAM H. ANDREWS/HOUSING AUTHORITY OF WINSTON-SALEM SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Students must be listed on the lease of the property owned or managed by HAWS; minimum cumulative unweighted gpa of 2.0 at time of application and evidence of community involvement, school activities, or leadership roles
Awards:Several $500 to $1,000 scholarships
Deadline:April 1, 2017
Contact:Apply using the common application at the Winston-Salem Foundation website, beginning January 1, 2013
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM’S LEAD PROGRAM (TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC HOUSING TENANTS)
Criteria:Strives to help tenants currently residing in public housing communities remove the barriers associated with financing post-secondary education and training (not only high school students)
Awards:Vary
Deadline:Rolling application process
Contact:Information and application in MT Guidance Office; also contact LaKeisha Crump, LEAD Coordinator at 336-917-6090 or
“ASPIRING FASHION PROFESSIONAL” SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Students interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college
Awards:$1,000 scholarships
Deadline:June 1, 2017
Contact:Information and application at
“ASPIRING ANIMATION PROFESSIONAL” SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Students interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited school or college
Awards:$1,000 scholarships
Deadline:June 1, 2017
Contact:Information and application at
“ASPIRING BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL” SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Students interested in pursuing a business degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college
Awards:$1,000 scholarships
Deadline:June 1, 2017
Contact:Information and application at
ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP information at (Students and parents are welcome to contact DJ Weatherford in the Military Science and Leadership Department at Appalachian State University, who has offered to assist students in starting the JROTC application process—to any college or university with an Army ROTC Program. Contact 828-262-2994 or )